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Review: Wake Up, Sir
A comedy novel about a writer’s obsession
with the most beautiful nose he’s ever seen - that of love interest Ava.
antonconstantinou
Oct 13, 20242 min read
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Review: Floating Gold: A Natural (and Unnatural) History of Ambergris
A book about one of perfume’s most exciting ingredients - ambergris. A magical substance that’s captivated for centuries.
antonconstantinou
Feb 27, 20242 min read
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Review: The Ghost Perfumer: Creed, Lies, & the Scent of the Century
A fragrance heist story about a genius perfumer (Pierre Bourdon) and a fraud who took credit for his work (Olivier Creed).
antonconstantinou
Feb 7, 20241 min read
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Review: The Essence: Discovering the World of Scent, Perfume and Fragrance
A beautifully illustrated reference book on perfume history, science and culture.
antonconstantinou
Jan 13, 20241 min read
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Review: An Aromatic Life
An Aromatic Life is a podcast about our sense of smell and how to harness it. Read my review of the podcast and give the show a listen.
antonconstantinou
Nov 30, 20221 min read
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Review: On the Scent
On the Scent is a fragrance podcast from Suzy Nightingale and Nicola Bonn combining friendly conversation with in-depth discussion and...
antonconstantinou
Oct 3, 20211 min read
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René Gruau: Where perfume meets art and fashion
Who is René Gruau, you ask? He’s only the man behind some of the greatest perfume art to date. A towering artist whose sensational...
antonconstantinou
Jul 7, 20212 min read
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Top fragrant TV shows to binge-watch
If, like me, you’re as into fragrances as you are television programmes, then the following TV shows could be well up your street. So,...
antonconstantinou
Dec 14, 20202 min read
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Review: Under the Jaguar Sun
Under the Jaguar Sun is a rare sort of read about the senses and their capacity for captivating the imagination. A collection of short...
antonconstantinou
Dec 6, 20203 min read
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Review: Best fragrance TV ads
Fragrance TV ads – you’ve gotta love ‘em. The dream-like plots, the kooky scores, the cheesy monologues. It’s hard to imagine a world...
antonconstantinou
Sep 14, 20205 min read
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The Secret of Scent: Adventures in Perfume and the Science of Smell
Ever read a book you really wanted to enjoy but just couldn’t get into? Luca Turin – I know you’re a big deal and all, but your book The...
antonconstantinou
Aug 6, 20203 min read
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Film review: Perfect Sense
Perfect Sense is a sci-fi love story about a desperate couple in the throes of a deadly virus – SOS. A virus which spreads at will and infec
antonconstantinou
Jun 8, 20201 min read
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Podcast review: The Scent Geeks
‘The Scent Geeks’ is a weekly fragrance podcast comprising news, reviews and banter from the world of perfume.
antonconstantinou
Apr 27, 20202 min read
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Film review: Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is the fragrance movie to end all fragrance movies. A period thriller exploring one man’s fascination...
antonconstantinou
Mar 17, 20201 min read
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Film review: Scent of a Woman
They say when you lose one sense another gets stronger. In the case of Frank Slade, lead character in the movie Scent of a Woman,...
antonconstantinou
Jan 13, 20202 min read
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Parfums: A Catalogue of Remembered Smells
Parfums: A Catalogue of Remembered Smells is an adorable little book about the power of smell and its ability to conjure up special...
antonconstantinou
Dec 2, 20191 min read
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