Scent Stories

Looking for a unique and thoughtful gift? A discovery sets is the perfect way to experience a niche perfume brand’s collection.

Discover Annindriya: an Amsterdam based niche fragrance house born from creativity and collaboration. Founded by Tanja Deurloo in 2024, Annindriya brings together expert craftsmanship and bold imagina

On November 29, we had the pleasure of welcoming David Benedek, the founder of BDK Parfums, to Perfume Lounge! We were introduced to the latest fragrance, Rouge Smoking Extrait.

The iconic cognac house Frapin was founded in 1270 at Château de Fontpinot in the prestigious Grande Champagne region, epitomizes French elegance with its exceptional cognacs. In the early 2000s, Frap

We recently had the privilege of hosting an extraordinary event with none other than Marc-Antoine Corticchiato, master perfumer and founder of Parfum d'Empire. He gave a truly insightful lecture on th

Patchouli is a fragrance that never goes unnoticed—it's earthy, sensual, and mysterious, transporting you to distant, exotic places. Once a favorite of hippies in the 1960s, today it is a beloved ingr

Since 2018, Perfume Lounge has been a proud retailer of the perfumes of Marc-Antoine Barrois. Over the years, his perfumes, in collaboration with perfumer Quentin Bisch, have been a resounding success

Discover perfumes that utilize the innovative headspace technology, introduced by Roman Kaiser, allowing perfumers to accurately capture natural scents.

Explore our collection of the most refined musk perfumes. Musk, a beloved fragrance ingredient, is originally derived from the glands of musk deer. Today, nearly all musk in perfumes is synthetic, kno

BDK Parfums is founded by David Benedek, whose family has been in perfumery for generations. The collection is like a modern bookstore, filled with fragrances that each tell their own story.

As temperatures rise and vacation approaches, our desire for a unique perfume that suits the summer weather grows stronger. Sunny fragrances come in diverse forms: from floral and powdery to musky, ci

Discover the unique fragrances by Pierre Guillaume. From his debut scent, Cozé, to worldwide favourites like Le Musc et La Peau: his versatile creations linger elegantly. From sweet gourmands to minim

Alessandro Gualtieri has left an indelible mark on perfumery. The renowned Italian perfumer boasts a career spanning over three decades within the fragrance industry. He collaborated with prestigious

The distinctive scent character of saffron has both floral, honey-like and suede, leathery facets. Read more about saffron here and discover why we are fans of this fragrance note in perfumes.

A closer look at the immense succes of Baccarat Rouge 540. Why is the perfume so loved?

Star perfumer Francis Kurkdjian blends elegance and cultural diversity to create scents that captivate all. Read here our interview.

Francesca Bianchi is an Italian perfumer, living in Amsterdam. With her distinct extrait de parfums are widely acclaimed, Francesca is truly one of a kind.

We posed seven questions to Euan McCall from Jorum Studio on his inspiration, obstacles, and artistic talents.

Meet creative and the innovative master perfumer Christophe Laudamiel, known for his innovative and high-end perfumes.

What is ambergris and what does it smell like? Scent expert Tanja Deurloo explains it here.

Chypres have a fascinating history and distinctive characteristics. Learn more about its perfume notes in this blog.

Is there a difference between perfumes for men and women and is perfume gender specific? A question we commonly hear, but where does gender in perfumes come from?

Maurice Roucel and Shalini Kumar have created seven pure perfumes of supreme quality and artistry, hailed as “modern masterpieces” by fragrance lovers and critics alike...

At Perfume Lounge we regularly organize events for perfume lovers. What a sensorial joy we had on July 29th 2023, where we had the pleasure to welcome the creators behind two Italian brands: Cristian