Tomatoes are certainly hardy plants – this is partly due to a compound which they emit, known as hexenyl butyrate (HB). Spanish scientists have now found that a spray of synthetic HB helps various crop plants to withstand both drought and bacterial infections. In a natural process called transpiration, water within a plant evaporates through tiny pores … Read More →
As oudh, the cherished fragrance of the Middle East, gains global recognition, Vogue catches up with one of its original makers from Arabia to discuss its past, present and future Image: Shutterstock A centuries-old ingredient, oudh’s allure has finally percolated shelves, stores and the olfactory notes of beauty brands across the globe. From classics like Tom Ford Oud … Read More →
The beauty world can be the wild wild west sometimes, with new formulas launching every minute and more trends than ever to keep track of. We’ve compiled some of our favourite products that make your life easier, your skin glowier, your makeup fresher and your skincare shelf prettier. These are the best of the best, … Read More →
‘ 10% is the share India commands of the fragrance and flavour market globally There are boys and there are men. Apart from other things that separate the two, perfume happens to be one of the most potent differentiators, at least for marketers and brands. Titan, the maker of perfume brand Skinn, has stepped on … Read More →
If you’ve been searching for a new fragrance to add to your repertoire, look no further. Rihanna’s Reb’l Fleur Love Always Perfume just might be the perfectly balanced scent you’ve been on the hunt for. If Riri made it, you know it’s good, so why not invest in the new celeb-approved (and created!) scent for fall? It … Read More →
When you think of Lush Cosmetics – you instantly think of bath bombs, the sweet smelling stores and goodies for bath time right? Well, now the directional brand has got something slightly different up their sleeves – perfumes! Who would have thought it? As part of their #LushLabs line, the brand has launched an exclusive collection of fragrances that you can … Read More →
The controversial fragrance, which comes in a green and blue bottle, retails at £59.99 for 100ml and describes itself as “an energizing potion of vibrant ginger & burning cannabis” CREDIT: GARETH FULLER Cannabis has become so ubiquitous that its smell is now being bottled and sold as “the scent of the summer” by one of Britain’s biggest perfume … Read More →