Friday scent of the day 6/30

Posted by Robin on 30 June 2023 200 Comments

It’s Friday and the last day of June. (Don’t forget to rabbit tomorrow.) Also, Asteroid Day and Lena Horne’s birthday. Our community project for today: we’re off to Germany. Wear a perfume by a German brand (Escada? Hugo Boss? Jil Sander? Mäurer & Wirtz / 4711?) or named for a place in Germany, or that you bought in Germany, or whatever you can think of to fit the theme. Suggested by ockeghem and voted for by carole and chocolatemarzipan8.

What fragrance did you pick? As always, do chime in with your scent of the day even if you’re not participating in the community project.

I’m in Ormonde Jayne Champaca…

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Dedicated budgets

Posted by Robin on 30 June 2023 Leave a Comment

As traditional oud fragrances and international scents compete to be the top pick of perfume enthusiasts, we delve into the hidden formula behind the most sought-after perfumes in the region.

From setting aside dedicated budgets to always looking for exclusive scents, perfume consumers have created such a high demand in the region that, according to market projections, the fragrance industry in the Middle East is expected to attain a market value of $4.4 billion by 2027. Saudi Arabia and the UAE emerge as the dominant players, constituting the two major markets for perfumes and fragrances in the region.