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The TryParfums Journal

Fragrance Guide

Dupes, seasonal picks and honest side by sides from the people who pack your bottles. Slow down, read up, then shop smarter.

Xerjoff 1861 Naxos, Tony Iommi Monkey Special, Erba Gold and Coro bottlesBrand guide

Where to Start With Xerjoff: The Bottles Worth Your First Splurge

The best first Xerjoff for most men is Naxos. Here is why, plus which Xerjoff to buy next for cold nights or summer days.

Oct 5, 20264 min read

Mind Games Gambit, Counterplay and Blockade on a black and white chessboardBrand guide

Your First Mind Games Bottle: Opening Moves for a Brand Built on Chess

Not sure which Mind Games fragrance to buy first? Start with Blockade for everyday wear or Gambit for bold fall nights. Here is how all five fan favorites compare, by what Fragrantica reviewers say.

Oct 1, 20265 min read

Swiss Arabian Musk 01, Incense 01 and Patchouli 01 on a plaster ledge in low sunBrand guide

Swiss Arabian Musk 01 vs Incense 01 vs Patchouli 01: Which One Wins?

A simple guide to Swiss Arabian's 01 extraits. Compare Musk 01, Incense 01 and Patchouli 01 and find the one that suits you.

Aug 26, 20263 min read

Imaginary Authors Cape Heartache, A Whiff of Waffle Cone and Falling Into the Sea laid on linenBrand guide

Imaginary Authors Guide: 11 Scents, 11 Stories. Which One Is You?

A simple guide to every Imaginary Authors perfume we carry, from Cape Heartache to A Whiff of Waffle Cone. See the notes and find the one that fits you.

Aug 4, 20264 min read

Arabiyat Prestige Kohl Opulence, Hamdan and Swar Seduire on a draped pedestal before a burgundy velvet curtainBrand guide

Arabiyat Prestige Guide: 7 Scents That Punch Way Above Their Price

Arabiyat Prestige is the premium line from a UAE fragrance group founded in 1993. Here are the seven Arabiyat Prestige scents we carry, from Kohl Opulence to Hamdan The Sheikh.

Jul 22, 20263 min read

Reef 33, Reef Obaiah and Reef Blanc Ash on white stepsBrand guide

Reef Perfumes Guide: Which Reef Scent Is Actually Worth Buying?

Reef Perfumes is one of Saudi Arabia's best known fragrance houses. Here is every Reef scent we carry, with the notes for each and a quick guide to picking one.

Jul 15, 20263 min read

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