Journal
Buying guides, how-tos and ingredient explainers, built on scores, climate data and prices for more than 5,000 fragrances.
Buying Guides
The 12 Best Perfumes for Men in Dubai
The 12 best men's perfumes for Dubai's heat and humidity, from Acqua di Gio Profondo to Ajmal Kuro and Arabian Oud Madawi, with AED prices and climate scores.
Buying Guides
The 12 Best Long-Lasting Perfumes for Women
Twelve women's perfumes rated 8 to 10 for longevity in our database: what each smells like, how it handles heat, and how to make any scent last longer.
Buying Guides
The 16 Best Perfumes Under $50
The 16 best perfumes under $50 for women and men, from Ariana Grande Cloud to Club de Nuit Intense, with longevity and value scores for every pick.
Buying Guides
The 12 Best Luxury Perfumes for Women
The 12 best luxury perfumes for women from Kurkdjian, Parfums de Marly, Frederic Malle, Creed and more, with longevity, climate and price compared.
Perfume 101
How to Apply Perfume: Where to Spray and How Much
How to apply perfume properly: where to spray, how many sprays to use for each concentration and occasion, how to layer, and where not to put fragrance.
Perfume 101
How Long Does Perfume Last? Shelf Life and Wear Time
How long perfume lasts in the bottle and on skin, how to tell if it has gone bad, how to store it, and how concentration, skin and climate change wear time.
Buying Guides
The 16 Best Perfumes Under $100
The 16 best perfumes under $100 for women and men, from Black Opium to Dior Sauvage, compared on longevity, versatility, climate and value.
Buying Guides
The 15 Best Perfumes for Women
The 15 best perfumes for women, from Chanel No 5 to Prada Paradoxe, compared on longevity, projection, climate and price, with picks for every budget.
Perfume 101