Novel destinations are hard to find these days. Georgia is one of those countries you don’t hear about too often that’s brimming with history, culture, natural beauty, and some truly spellbinding smells. Read my smellscape of the country, including its capital city, Tbilisi.

My thoughts on the BSP Hub event and my review of the book, British Perfumery: A Fragrant History; Celebrating 50 Years.

My smellscape of Palma, Spain. A urban centre in Mallorca tha dazzles the nose in more ways than one.

Recent stuff I’ve smelt on the go, including stables, vapes and turpentine.

The beautiful region of Madeira has lots to offer to curious noses. Read my smellscape of Madeira.

Recent stuff I’ve smelt on the go, including churros, petrol, cocoa butter and honeysuckle.

Introducing Wandering wafts: a regular smell diary of my everyday encounters with odors and aromas.

The Camino de Santiago, a network of pilgrimages (long walks) converging in Spain, is, for many, the nature walk to end all nature walks. An

My review of a wet shave at Truefitt & Hill. The world’s oldest barbershop.

What if art smelt like perfume? Enter Mabelle O’rama: an artist and scent maker who makes abstract art from scented wax. This is her story.

By Anton Constantinou My curious nose takes me everywhere, including to Istanbul: Turkey’s largest city and cultural centre. A major gateway between East and West and the former capital of four empires. I knew I was in for a sightseeing treat - Istanbul has it all. But what I wasn’t prepared for were its olfactory delights, including a hamam experience that would literally have my nose doing summersaults. Read on for my olfactory guide to Istanbul. Diesel, coal and street foo

By Anton Constantinou Life is full of strange aromas, and I don’t mean funky-smelling fragrances. From pungent bathroom products, to...

My review of Marseille soap, the places to buy it and the health benefits of it. Marseille’s iconic fragrant product.

Did you know that Venice was once the leading centre for European perfumery? Nor did I until recently. Until my debut visit to Venice, that is, where on October 10th, 2020, I was introduced to not only a history I never knew existed but an equally extraordinary museum - Museo di Palazzo Mocenigo (Mocenigo Palace-Museum). A famous aristocratic residence today boasting an extensive fragrance section, including some brilliant show and tell displays. Now, before I talk to you ab