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Georgia: The crossroads of smoke, spice, and wine
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.
antonconstantinou
Nov 95 min read
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My first British Society of Perfumers event: scents, stories and a surprise win
My thoughts on the BSP Hub event and my review of the book, British Perfumery: A Fragrant History; Celebrating 50 Years.
antonconstantinou
Apr 193 min read
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Meet Mr Rouge
My fragrant depiction of Guerlain’s Habit Rouge. An iconic oriental woody fragrance with main notes of lemon, rose, leather, and vanilla.
antonconstantinou
Feb 112 min read
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Palma: A Balearic bouquet by sea
My smellscape of Palma, Spain. A urban centre in Mallorca tha dazzles the nose in more ways than one.
antonconstantinou
Nov 23, 20245 min read
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Meet Mr Yellow
Mr Yellow is my fragrant depiction of Chanel Allure Homme Édition Blanche. An energising fragrance with notes of lemon and vanilla.
antonconstantinou
Sep 20, 20242 min read
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Madeira: The unexpected subtropical smellscape
The beautiful region of Madeira has lots to offer to curious noses. Read my smellscape of Madeira.
antonconstantinou
Aug 17, 20243 min read
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Wandering wafts: churros and petrol
Recent stuff I’ve smelt on the go, including churros, petrol, cocoa butter and honeysuckle.
antonconstantinou
Jun 18, 20242 min read
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Meet Mr Earthy
My fictional depiction of Terre d’Hermes by Hermes: A woody spicy fragrance from 2006 with a potent orange-pepper combo.
antonconstantinou
May 11, 20241 min read
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Meet Mr Verdant
My review of Green Irish Tweed: an iconic green fragrance from 1985 with invigorating notes of lemon, verbena, violet and ambergis.
antonconstantinou
Apr 13, 20242 min read
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Meet Mr Unwind
My fictional depiction of Floris’s Santal: a smooth and mellow going-to-bed fragrance.
antonconstantinou
Mar 29, 20241 min read
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Meet Miss Noir
My fictional depiction of Tom Ford’s Noir Extreme: a bold and heady amber woody fragrance with exotic notes of kulfi and saffron.
antonconstantinou
Mar 18, 20242 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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Don’t just sample: Use discovery sets
By Anton Constantinou Buying a fragrance you’ve never tried before is a big gamble. Not all scents smell as you expect them to smell, so...
antonconstantinou
Dec 10, 20237 min read
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Meet Mr Savoury
My fragrant personification of Aramis Pour Homme: A savoury smelling fragrance from 1966 for a man whose personality is anything but sweet.
antonconstantinou
Nov 19, 20232 min read
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Meet Mr Golden
Mr Golden is my fragrant personification of Milano Cento: a woody aromatic scent from 2016 that wears like the last days of summer.
antonconstantinou
Sep 15, 20231 min read
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Meet Mr Havana
The story of Mr Havana centres on fragrance Havana Blues by & Other Stories: a bright, fresh and fruity scent from 2016.
antonconstantinou
Aug 30, 20232 min read
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Review: A wet shave at Truefitt & Hill
My review of a wet shave at Truefitt & Hill. The world’s oldest barbershop.
antonconstantinou
Apr 22, 20233 min read
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Don’t sweat the notes: Just follow your nose
Notes in a fragrance can be misleading. Here are six reasons why you should stop obsessing over scents.
antonconstantinou
Apr 3, 20232 min read
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Meet Mr Ombre
The story of Mr Ombre centres on Tom Ford’s Ombre Leather: a dark and smoky leather fragrance with sweet nuances of jasmine and orris root.
antonconstantinou
Jan 18, 20231 min read
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Meet Mr Monsieur
The story of Mr Monsieur centres on Chanel’s Pour Monsieur EDP. A chypre fragrance with prominent notes of lemon, nutmeg and vanilla.
antonconstantinou
Dec 23, 20221 min read
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