Field Notes
Guides, essays, and picks from the collectors splitting bottles on Fraghead. Written for buyers and sellers of niche decants.
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Burberry Her Review: The Blackcurrant Fruity Floral for Modern Wardrobes
A full review of Burberry Her EDP — the 2018 launch that became one of the best-reviewed modern fruity florals in the contemporary designer tier.
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Best Fragrance Advent Calendars 2026
The best fragrance advent calendars for 2026 ranked — from Jo Malone and Charlotte Tilbury to the niche options worth knowing. What to buy and what to skip.
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Giorgio Armani Si Review: The Modern Sophisticated Women's Oriental
A full review of Giorgio Armani Si — the 2013 blackcurrant-rose-cashmeran oriental that entered the global women's fragrance top ten and stayed there.
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YSL Libre Review: The Fragrance That Split the Community
YSL Libre is one of the best-selling women's fragrances of the last decade. Half the fragrance community loves it. Half is baffled by it. Here is what it actually smells like and why that reaction is understandable.
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What Is Sillage in Perfume? The Term Explained Simply
Sillage is one of the most used terms in fragrance collecting. Here is what it actually means, how it differs from projection, and how to evaluate it when testing a fragrance.
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Tom Ford Black Orchid Review: Still the Most Distinctive Fragrance in the Line
A review of Tom Ford Black Orchid - the 2006 launch that defined the Tom Ford Private Blend aesthetic and remains one of the most recognisable fragrances made this century.
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Perfume vs Cologne: What's the Actual Difference?
Perfume vs cologne isn't about gender - it's about concentration. Here's what each level means, how it changes a scent, and which to buy.
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How to Store Fragrances Properly: What Actually Matters
How to store fragrances without degrading them - light, heat, humidity, display vs storage, and what actually damages perfume versus what doesn't.
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How to Apply Perfume: The Right Way to Wear Fragrance
Where to spray, how much, what kills your fragrance's performance -- the practical guide to applying perfume correctly and making it last.
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Fragrances Worth Decanting Instead of Buying Full Bottle
Some fragrances are better as decants than full bottles - expensive, contextual, or reformulation-prone. Here's how to think about the decant vs. full bottle decision, with specific examples.
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Fragrance Reformulations: Why Your Favourite Smells Different Now
Fragrance reformulations are not a rumour. Here is what changes, why, and which classics are most affected - plus what to do about it.
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Fragrance Notes Explained: Top, Heart, and Base Notes
What top, heart, and base notes actually mean in a fragrance - and why the pyramid matters when you're choosing what to buy.
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