Fragrance School

The Best Summer Perfumes Aren't What You Think — A Perfumer's Guide to Fragrance in the Heat

The best summer perfumes aren't citrus splashes that vanish by noon — they're mineral, salted, skin-close scents that work with heat instead of fighting it. Perfumer Karen Young on what warm weathe...

Coconut Perfume, Grown: How to Wear It Without Smelling Like Sunscreen

Most coconut perfume smells like sunscreen. Perfumer Karen Young on what coconut smells like when it's an ingredient with a history — creamy, skin-close, grown — and how to find one that lasts past...