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Marie Krnakova
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Mar 22

When Fragrance Breaks Rules

Iconic Perfumes and Landmarks of Perfumery — Words like ‘icon’ or ‘landmark’ are often used in reviews and descriptions of many vintage perfumes. And even though they effectively advocate the quality and prestige of the product, at the same time, they provoke many questions. Are these descriptors always used fairly, accurately, and justifiably? What constitutes a landmark…

Perfume

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When Fragrance Breaks Rules
When Fragrance Breaks Rules
Perfume

8 min read


Dec 23, 2022

The Cool Smells of Winter

Scents that are temporarily frozen in time and space — Every season has a distinct olfactory signature. Spring is playfully uninhibited, but perhaps after winter’s olfactory void, it is rather welcome. …

Perfume

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The Cool Smells of Winter
The Cool Smells of Winter
Perfume

4 min read


Nov 28, 2022

Perfume & Haute Couture

Scent and its unspoken liaison with fashion — Without a drop of perfume, one is never fully dressed. Perfume instantly elevates any look and adds a touch of effortless distinction and refined sophistication. Similarly, fashion completes perfume. …

Marketing

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Perfume & Haute Couture
Perfume & Haute Couture
Marketing

7 min read


Aug 21, 2022

The Shimmering Mirage of Summer Scents

The scent of nostalgia — Even though summer has already progressed well into its second half, it nevertheless still possesses enough vigour to deliver days of relentlessly scorching heat, cloudless blue skies, unbearable levels of air humidity, and heavy lethargy. To this plentiful supply of sunshine and warmth, nature has responded in the most expressive…

Perfume

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The Shimmering Mirage of Summer Scents
The Shimmering Mirage of Summer Scents
Perfume

6 min read


Jun 5, 2022

The Psychology of Perfume Attraction

How emotions shape scent preferences and why we like what we like — The reason why we like and gravitate towards certain scents more than others is not accidental. When choosing a new perfume, we may feel that we are fully in charge of the elimination process; however, there are many subconscious internal and subtle external influences that significantly interfere with our judgment. …

Psychology

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The Psychology of Perfume Attraction
The Psychology of Perfume Attraction
Psychology

6 min read


May 3, 2022

The Ephemeral Scents of Spring

The smell of seasons changing — Spring has finally arrived, and with it the spectacular explosions of colourful blossoms, mesmerising scents, and cheerful bird songs serenading nature, blue skies and the sun. This idyllic season inspires new beginnings and promises warmer, brighter and longer days filled with joy and excitement. In spring, the kaleidoscope of colours…

Spring

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The Ephemeral Scents of Spring
The Ephemeral Scents of Spring
Spring

4 min read


Apr 7, 2022

Victorian scented messages of love, affection and sentiment

Have you ever wondered where the custom of making and sending greeting cards came from? And what was the name of the person who commercially produced the first greeting card? — It is not known who wrote and sent the first greeting card. However, there are some speculations among experts proposing that already in ancient Egypt, greetings were written on pieces of papyrus and sent to the intended person via messenger.

History

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Victorian scented messages of love, affection and sentiment
Victorian scented messages of love, affection and sentiment
History

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Mar 3, 2022

Perfumes Parade — How Paul Poiret Dressed Perfumes

What perfume are you wearing today? And what is your perfume wearing? — Perfume advertising is a rather complex and challenging task. Scents and their nuances are subjective and do not allow themselves to be accurately described or depicted through words, images, sounds or touch. Commonly used media for products advertising, such as TV, radio, magazines, newspapers, and social media, struggle to convey…

Perfume

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Perfumes Parade — How Paul Poiret Dressed Perfumes
Perfumes Parade — How Paul Poiret Dressed Perfumes
Perfume

10 min read


Jan 7, 2022

100 years in perfumes

Another year has passed. And with the arrival of New Year, many of us are excited to turn over a new leaf, start fresh, and look forward to what 2022 has to offer. The years 2021 and 2022 mark a centenary of many classic fragrances, like Chanel №5, Emeraude (Coty)…

Perfume

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100 years in perfumes
100 years in perfumes
Perfume

12 min read


Oct 26, 2021

Fragrant conversation

How do plants communicate without having a voice? By producing essential oils. — Plants are living organisms, and to survive, they need to exchange vital information with their environment and surrounding fauna and flora. Some plants achieve this by producing essential oils. Most of us, I believe, have come in contact with essential oils, whether as an ingredient in cosmetics, drinks and food…

Science

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Fragrant conversation
Fragrant conversation
Science

6 min read

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Marie Krnakova

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Perfumer, writer, perfume history enthusiast

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