I've developed quite a passion for perfumes over the years, and it all traces back to my childhood when I couldn't resist sneaking spritzes from my mom's impressive collection. Just like Molly Mae, ...

Grab your favourite perfumes and spend a little time googling the key notes (hint: if in doubt, check out fragrantica.com for beginner-friendly scent breakdowns). Are there any common occurrences?

We're going to start this dive into Zara perfume 'smell-a-like's with a disclaimer. We aren't dupe-crazy here at Cosmo. While we do love a genuine, affordable option that is *just like* an ...

There's something just delightful about jasmines, whether it's a perfume or just wearing them in your hair. It adds a refreshing, delicate touch. The flower has long been celebrated for its rich scent ...

A friend was put to sleep in the bathroom of a movie theater and everything was stolen from her and she doesn't remember anything, only that a woman gave her a perfume to smell. I was also ...

At their core, the most popular perfumes are magnetic to the ones who experience them. Within a series of tiered notes lies the power to unlock core memories, shift moods, or—in the case of the ...

(In fact, one celebrity told us that she has 13 bottles of her favorite perfume just in case they ever stop making it.) And while the list includes some pricier prestige brands like Le Labo and ...

Deanna Pai is a beauty writer and editor for InStyle currently based in New York. She has more than 10 years of experience writing about beauty and wellness.

Visitors to the Republic Day flower show at Bengaluru's Lalbagh Botanical Gardens are advised to avoid wearing strong perfumes to prevent disturbing honeybees. Medical personnel, swimmers ...

2025 is set to be a big year for the perfume industry. As the sector grows and customers find new ways to express themselves through scent, so do its trends, one of which is the resurgence and ...

The grown-up sister to M&S’s now-discontinued velvet rose perfume, the velvet amber scent is being hailed an even better rival to Chanel’s iconic no5 scent (£136, Boots.com). Offering a high ...