Perfect for every spring occasion. More ..read more

Plus, a sneak peek at what’s coming this spring. More ..read more

A message to our community. More ..read more

"In the fragrance industry, we call the liquid that goes into the perfume bottle the 'juice.’” More ..read more

Whether you are jet-setting across the country or tackling your daily routine, don’t forget to grab your favorite fragrances and bring them with you wherever you go. Designed with your mobility in mind, we offer two travel-friendly perfumes on the go - 10ml and 7.5ml - that can easily fit in your carry-on, suitcase, gym bag, or pocket. Leave your favorite full-size at home, and bring these travel versions with you instead. Can you take perfume on an airplane? Yes. Despite being a liquid, our perfume bottles comply with TSA regulations, so you can pack them in your carry-on or checked luggage ..read more

When you think about your favorite fragrance, you're most likely captivated by its notes. But what exactly are fragrance notes and what are the most popular ones? In the world of perfumery, notes are the distinct individual components that can be recognized when smelling a fragrance. Typically, these notes are categorized into 3 types: Top, Heart and Base notes, each unfolding over time to create a complex scent. At Commodity, we’ve replaced “Top, “Heart” and “Base” with “First,” “Then” and “Finally” to more intuitively describe the progression of a fragrance on the skin. A ..read more

Every fragrance description contains a list of notes, which is meant to give an idea of what a scent should smell like. We are generally familiar with common culinary notes like Marshmallow, Vanilla and Grapefruit, and know how they should smell. The tricky part is when a description contains more atypical notes like Oakmoss, Benzoin and Labdanum. In this series, we’re breaking down specific notes so you can gain a better understanding of your fragrance, all from behind a screen.  What is Rhubarb? You’ve probably walked past Rhubarb at the local grocery store. The vegetable, harves ..read more

On International Women’s Day (March 8), we donated 100% of our global sales to female entrepreneurs within our community. If you made a purchase on March 8, you helped us donate to these business owners. We chose this initiative to align with the UN’s 2024 theme for International Women’s Day: “Invest in women: Accelerate progress.” Through this effort, we hope to shine a spotlight on the importance of gender equality, a human rights challenge that UN Women aims to achieve by 2030. Ahead, we are proud to introduce you to the inspiring business owners who have been selected to benefit from a p ..read more

It’s one of the most popular notes in fragrance, yet remains relatively unknown. Commonly associated with women’s perfumes and terms like “sexy” and “girly,” it’s actually a popular note in men’s and unisex fragrances. It’s also assumed that fragrances with this note must be soft, powdery florals, but the note provides perfumers with much more versatility.  Because of its complexity, Rose often remains misunderstood. But ahead, we’re breaking down any barriers… Rose in Perfumery While thousands of different rose species exist, only 2 are used in perfumery: Rose Centifolia and Rose Dama ..read more

We’re officially in “Betwixmas,” the sleepy week between Christmas and New Year’s. The anticipation of the holiday season is over, and the end of the year moves at a sluggish pace. Whether you need a pause from enjoying holiday leftovers, binging t.v. episodes or counting down the minutes at work, we’re here with a distraction. Ahead, explore 5 entertaining fragrance facts you’ve probably never heard before, here to grant you a reprieve from Betwixmas. 1. Fragrance notes and their unconventional sources Sure, Bergamot comes from citrus trees and Vanilla comes from vanilla bean po ..read more