Smell Bent – First Impressions on a Fist Full of Samples

September 20, 2020September 27, 2020 Trine Mork

Smell Bent is a quirky, Indie brand based in Los Angeles that has produced over 100 fragrances, many of which are already out of production. They are quirky, fun, and inexpensive. The illustrations and perfume names are sometimes hilarious and can also be very appropriate. The brand started in 2009 […]

How to Know if a Fragrance is FBW (Full-Bottle-Worthy)

September 6, 2020September 16, 2020 Trine Mork

Let’s face it, for most people, fragrances are expensive. Even if you’re not hugely into perfume and just want to buy something to make you smell good to others, it can be overwhelming in a market that’s as saturated as the perfume industry. Starting prices for most half-decent scents still […]

Lolita Lempicka (1997) and Lolita Lempicka au Masculin (2000)

August 26, 2020 Trine Mork

Lolita Lempicka – the perfume original with the same brand name – was created in 1997 by Annick Mernardo – Ms. Mernardo’s got quite a flaire for creating unique fragrances. She won Fragrantica’s Best in Show award in 2016, and is the nose behind over 100 major fine fragrances, including […]

Suntan oil perfumes that bring you right to the beach

June 13, 2017June 25, 2020 Trine Mork

Summer is now approaching, and it’s soon time to head out to the coast and cool off in the ocean. Time to embrace the feeling of play and freedom by enveloping your senses in beachy, suntan-oil-like fragrances! This post introduces some perfumes that relish memories or dreams of basking in […]

Scent Trunk – a perfume subscription service in review

April 11, 2017April 27, 2018 Trine Mork

My perfume membership plan with Scent Trunk is ending. I thought I’d take the time to reflect on my experience with this perfume subscription service and let you know what I thought of it. Overview “With too many options and so little guidance, fragrance shopping can defeat the best of […]