In Indie Perfume Brand Spotlight, we question different brands to find out more about their brand and the people behind it. This time we question Nick Steward from Gallivant ​ About You​ Tell us who you are? I’m Nick, the founder of GALLIVANT. We’re an indie perfume-maker based in Hackney in East London. How did you get into the perfume industry? A total fluke... Indie Perfume Brand Spotlight: Gallivant ..read more

It's back!, It's once again time for the weekend Basenotes Perfume Crossword. You can either download and print a pdf or try it online at crosswordplayground.com. Answers next week. Clues​ Across​1 Lentheric scent 3 Abercrombie & Fitch fragrance 8 A Swift fragrance 9 House founded by Randi Shinder 11 Unum fragrance 12 2010 scent by fresh that... Basenotes Perfume Crossword #32 ..read more

Independent perfume brand, Gallivant, is to launch Accra – the latest scent in their collection inspired by the emotions of travel and wanderlust. Nick Seward, founder of the brand says, “my curiosity for Africa started in my teens, reading the reportage of Ryszard Kapuściński, the novels of VS Naipaul, later discovering the playful writing of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. I was particularly attracted to West Africa. The colour, the style, the joie de vivre, the warmth … Glamorous Ghanaians... Gallivant in Ghana – Latest scent, Accra, is a nod to Timbuktu ..read more

"What do you use after a shave? Do you use anything at all? Much to the surprise of some traditional wet-shavers armed with brush and bowl, the answer to that question for many young people is "no". Shaving itself has evolved from the days of when it was a luxury for the upper classes, when only barbers having attended specific schools and licensed to remove hair were capable of safely shaving the face for a fee beyond the realms of the most peasant-like. Some adventurous men in the middle... Behind the Burn: A splash of aftershave history ..read more

Interparfums have launched their latest fragrance for Jimmy Choo, Rose Passion - which is described as being for a woman that is "vivacious, modern and free-spirited, she is living and loving life on her own terms" The fragrance is a floral amber inspired by the eternal allure of the French Riviera. Notes for the scent include coconut water, frangipani, orchid, jasmine, sandalwood and... Rose Passion is latest scent from Jimmy Choo ..read more

Bath & Body Works have launched a new limited edition fragrance for Pride called Love Always Wins. The company are supporting the It Gets Better Project, whose aim is to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth around the globe. The fragrance contains notes of golden starfruit, fresh coconut water and cedarwood heart, and according to the company is smells like "a celebratory blend of refreshing citrus and summer sweetness."... Bath & Body Works supporting Pride month with new scent, Love Always Wins ..read more

Patio is the first fragrance from Frances Valentine, the US fashion and accessories brand founded by Elyce Arons and the late Kate Spade in 2016. The fragrance is described as "like a walk in the garden in full bloom. A bouquet in a bottle, this white-floral classic scent celebrates the subtle sweetness of rose and jasmine in harmony with the warmth of amber." Additional notes include cyclamen and cashmeran. "I have always felt that we could be the next American lifestyle brand." Arons... US fashion and accessories brand, Frances Valentine launches debut fragrance, Patio ..read more

Swedish-American actress, singer, and dancer - Ann-Margret is launching a self-titled fragrance. All profits from the fragrance go to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. Ann-Margret's career spans over six decades. Her notable performances in films like "Bye Bye Birdie," "Viva Las Vegas," and "Carnal Knowledge" solidified her status as a celebrated actress. Alongside her acting career, Ann-Margret has also achieved success as a singer, earning Grammy nominations for her albums. [ATTACH... Hollywood icon, Ann-Margret launches perfume to raise funds for Vietnam veterans ..read more

We wanted to take a moment to acknowledge your continued enthusiasm and dedication to our weekly perfume-themed crossword puzzles - it is a joy to know that they have become a much-anticipated part of some of our reader's routines! However, we wish to inform you that there will be a slight pause in our crossword series. Our usual puzzle schedule will not feature a crossword for the following two weeks. Please mark your calendars, as our crossword will resume its regular publishing... Basenotes Crosswords: Brief Intermission, and feedback request ..read more

Switzerland-based perfumer, Andy Tauer, is re-issuing for a limited time, solid perfume versions of his popular fragrance, L'Air du Désert Marocain. Tauer says, "We are delighted to announce the much-awaited return of our exquisite solid perfume - L'Air du Désert Marocain! Crafted with utmost care, each 15g jar contains a treasure trove of olfactory pleasure. Immerse yourself in the enchanting notes of... Andy Tauer re-issues limited quantities of L'Air du Désert Marocain as solid perfume ..read more