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Fall is in the air!
As the leaves change color and the days begin to cool down, we're starting to reach for our favorite autumnal scents. See below for some of our top picks!
Dear Lord
Warm Bulb
September
Oud Candy
Fougère Royale
Customer reviews
"What an amazing experience. This place is niche heaven! Very cool and knowledgeable staff, they put up with me asking to smell all the things I've been wanting to smell for so long. I'm so happy with the purchases I made - definitely bolstered the niche aspect of my collection!"
"I wish I lived right next door to this gem of an establishment! Just left with so many goodies, and I'll be dreaming about my return trip next time we are in Portland. Incredible staff, so patient!"
"A stellar collection of niche, independent, and designer perfumes. Really enjoyable staff that knows what they are talking about when it comes to fragrances. A real gem in Portland that we are lucky to have!"
"They provide that rare personal experience one would get at a bottle shop or local record store: Explain what you like and have experienced and they will show you much more that fits your description and something to discover."
Did you know...
Skin type, pH level, diet, and lifestyle changes can all have an impact on how perfume interacts with your skin! This is why a particular fragrance can smell wonderful on a friend and dull or sour on you, and vice-versa. Temperature and humidity can also influence the way scent performs throughout the day. We encourage you to sample scents prior to purchasing a bottle to allow yourself time to test it out. You can also spray any of our fragrances on your skin while you’re in our shop!
Wear time, projection, fragrance strength, and price are all impacted by this concentration! Generally, the oil is diluted in perfumer's alcohol, though some brands choose to use other materials (such as water or another carrier oil). Approximate percentages for the most common fragrance oil concentrations are as follows:
- Eau de Cologne (2-5%)
- Eau de Toilette (5-15%)
- Eau de Parfum (15-20%)
- Extrait de Parfum (20%+)
In 2011, a study was conducted on the efficacy of smelling coffee beans to “reset” your ability to smell. The study concluded that coffee beans weren’t nearly as effective as we previously assumed them to be, and it makes sense - they’re just another smell to add to the overload of fragrant stimulation! To solve the problem of nose blindness when visiting our store, we recommend either stepping outside to get some fresh air, or smelling your own (unscented) skin. Your body is most accustomed to your own scent, so it can help combat olfactory fatigue.