Scento Journal

The Journal.

Notes on niche perfumery, the houses we curate, and the chemistry behind a great fragrance. Written by the Scento editorial desk and contributing perfumers.

Articles: 766

Bottles of Aventus by Creed, Guidance by Amouage, Delina by Parfums de Marly and Sauvage by Dior, with a Scento perfume decant vial

Last-Minute Perfume Gifts: What Still Arrives in Time

Last minute perfume gifts: an emailed gift card (€25–€150) in minutes, or tracked parcels in about 2 to 7 business days by published ranges, free over €75.

Scento Editorial Team

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Editor's picks this month

Curated by the desk

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Buying guide

Scento vs Scentbird vs Notino

The honest, side-by-side comparison for sampling perfume in Europe — price, decant sizes, shipping and authenticity.

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Dupe guides

Perfume dupe guides

Our editorial, ranked comparisons of designer and niche scents against cheaper alternatives — and how to spot a clone and buy the authentic fragrance instead.

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