Rock 'n' Roll Fragrance, Affordable Scented V-Day Gifts
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Hi friends, it’s Nadia! Today’s newsletter covers upcoming events, an affordable valentine’s day gift guide (including perfume and non-perfume!) and all about looove. I’m going to be away in the Middle East half of February — but I will absolutely think of you all as I smell beautiful things, and will return with some new gems from the region of the world that loves all things fragrance! Stay warm x
UPCOMING EVENTS
🖼️ Really Bad Portraits V-Day Card Making at D.S. & Durga, Brooklyn (2/8, 2PM-6PM)
💘 Valentine’s Matchmaker Bazaar at Grand Bazaar (2/9, 10AM-5PM
💘 Stéle Williamsburg V-Day Event (2/11, 6-8PM, Bedford Ave.)
💘 Multi-Sensory Event at Sue Phillips Fragrance Boutique (2/12, 6:30PM-8PM)
🎤 Perfume Room’s LIVE taping of the fragrance dating show (2/15, 4-5:30PM)
The Creators Series celebration at Fragrance Alliance Network, featuring perfumer Pierre Bénard Segu presenting his new fragrance, Lilith, Sombre Héroïne(2/15, 7-9PM)
Stéle NoLita Andrea Maack Flux Launch (2/17, 6-8PM, Mott St
🧪 Aphrodisiacs & Love Potions: Botanical Mixology at The Alchemist’s Kitchen (2/21, 6:30PM-8PM)
🕯️ Wicks & Wine: Candle-Making at Hidden Grounds Coffee & Chai House (2/22, 6-8PM)
BEYOND NYC
🌹 A Genealogy of Rose Perfumes, by Dana El-Masri at IAO (2/12, 5PM)
LA: Viscose Journal (Scent) Launch Party (2/13, 6-8PM)
🌹 JUSBOX Perfumes Carioca Heart Pop-up at Parfums Raffy (2/14)
NEWS YOU MIGHT’VE MISSED:
Apparently these niche fragrance brands are the ones to watch in 2025, according to Business of Fashion.
Have you checked out Flamingo Estate’s pop-up in Bloomingdale’s on 59th? Looks gorgeoussss. Check out it before April!
The Frick Collection is finally re-opening on April 17!
Did you guys catch PHLUR’s new ✨Golden Rule✨ at the Golden Globes last month?
Vacation dropped an Orange Gelee SPF Spray and Whipped Gold Shimmer with their classic scents.
Snag Soma Ayurvedic’s Jasmine Body Oil ($128) for 25% off! (CODE: BEMINE).
Laneige x Boy Smells collab on a Vanilla & Cream Bundle: Cream Skin Toner, Vanilla Lip Sleeping Mask, Lip Glowy Balm, and Boy Smells Vanilla Era Mini Votive Candle.
Matiere Premiere’s Vanilla Powder is a smoky, salty beast—clinging through showers, ocean swims, and even dry cleaning. Fans swear it lasts for days, with one saying it “survived Brighton Beach and a hug that haunted my jacket for a week.”
The Rolling Stones Bottle Their Rebellion in a Fragrance 🎸🔥
RS No. 9, crafted by perfumer Catherine Selig, is a bold mix of bourbon, leather, and oud—built to last as long as their legacy. Reviewers say it “clings like a stadium encore, lingering through showers, late nights, and even the morning after.” They only 999 numbered bottles.Billie Eilish is rolling the dice with a new fragrance. Your Turn, a departure from her signature vanilla, leans fresh and musky with ginger, coconut water, and sandalwood. Plus, the dice-inspired bottle is refillable.
If cheddar and tabasco sauce can work in cupcakes, could they work as fragrance notes—or would that be a crime against noses?
AFFORDABLE SCENTED INDULGENCES 💘
The season of love is here. Whether you see Valentine’s Day as a Hallmark holiday, peak capitalist nonsense, or just an eye-roll fest—you love scent, and that’s why you’re here. I skipped the holiday gift guide, but I couldn’t resist this one.
Let’s be real: even if you’re not in the mood to gift someone else, you always deserve something that smells good. But this isn’t just about perfume—it’s about sneaky ways to fill your life (and maybe someone else’s) with fragrance disguised as practical self-care, chocolate, and home goods.
Not everyone is ready to commit to a full bottle of extrait de parfum—but a candle, a chocolate bar laced with rose petals, or a very indulgent bath bomb? That’s just good gift giving. Here’s a list of scented Valentine’s treats that make life smell better.
SCENTED TREATS UNDER $70
💌 Lush Love Letter Bath Bomb ($6.50) – A love-letter-shaped bath bomb with creamy coconut milk powder and a strawberry sundae scent.
🌹 Korres Wild Rose Face Sheet Mask ($9) – A floral-scented mask that hydrates and brightens while adding a delicate touch of fragrance to their routine.
🍫 Madhu Dark Rose Pistachio Chocolate ($10) – 85% dark chocolate with dried rose petals, pistachios, and cocoa butter—rich, floral, and indulgent.
🍯 Madhu Saffron Milk Chocolate ($10) – Creamy milk chocolate infused with floral saffron, melting into a golden, honeyed delight.
🍫 Mirelli Rose Petals Praline ($15) – Belgian dark chocolate with praline and dried rose petals—a luxe floral-chocolate fusion.
💖 Posh White Chocolate and Rose Body Wash ($15) – A swoon-worthy blend of roses and white chocolate, leaving skin soft, hydrated, and ready for romance.
🥜 D.S. & Durga Pistachio Soap ($20) – A creamy, nutty lather of their best-selling gourmand scent.
📜 Santa Maria Novella Armenia Incense Paper ($28) – Centuries-old perfumed paper infused with a warm, spicy blend of myrrh, frankincense, and sandalwood—perfect for scenting drawers, burning as incense, or tucking into love letters.
🥢 Trudon Scented Matches ($30) – Smoky-scented matches infused with leather, tobacco, and spice.
🧺 Dedcool x Ouai Laundry Day Set ($38) – Sneak fragrance into their chores with this ultra-chic laundry set that turns mundane tasks into indulgent rituals.
🛁 Soft Services Theraplush Set ($62) – A luxuriously scented and ultra-moisturizing set, ideal for anyone obsessed with their self-care routine.
🐾 Arquiste Little Paws Candle ($65) – A playful, cozy scent of crispy corn chips, buttered popcorn, orange blossom, and vanilla—perfect for celebrating (or masking) your furry best friend.
AFFORDABLE SKIN MUSKS & INTIMATE SCENTS (Under $100)
🌙 Nemat Amber Musk Oil ($18) – A warm, skin-hugging musk with soft amber undertones, ideal for an intimate, barely-there scent.
🌿 Cyklar Perfume Oils ($24) – Luxe-smelling, layer-able oils with a mix of sensual musks, creamy gourmands, and fresh florals—perfect for finding a signature scent without the designer price tag.
🧴 Ambre Blends Solace Body Cream ($32) – An intoxicating, sexy skin scent with warm, musky vanilla and soothing Egyptian geranium—best left lingering on bed sheets.
💨🌸 Touchland Body & Hair Fragrance Mist, Vanilla Velvet ($36) – A skincare-infused mist that hydrates while leaving behind a warm, indulgent scent of vanilla, coconut flakes, creamy almond, and fresh muguet.
📖 Jouissance Parfums "The Collected Works" Discovery Set (£45, full-size £180) – Three sensual, provocative scents that blur the lines between skin and desire. La Bague D’O is a floral-spiced seduction with castoreum, inspired by The Story of O. En Plein Air captures the thrill of rain-soaked skin and citrus-drenched escapades. Les Cahiers Secrets swirls with powdery warmth and flushed-skin spices, evoking Anaïs Nin’s diaries. Fall for one? The full-size arrives in an opulent silk box.
🧳 Granado Esplendor Scented Suitcase ($80) - A sun-drenched tribute to Rio, this set features Esplendor, a floral-woody blend of balsamic vanilla, amber, and tropical blooms. Inside: a 25ml perfume, 50g hand cream, and a creamy bar soap, all packed with hydrating murumuru butter, açaí oil, and coconut oil. Bonus: If it’s sold out online, Granado’s Soho store is a hidden gem for bodycare, mini candles, and fragrance gifts.
At the end of the day, love yourself first. Buy the flowers, eat the chocolate, spritz the perfume—do it all. Because when the roses wilt and the sweets are just crumbs, it’s your own lingering magic that matters most. You’re the gift, and no one else can wrap that up quite like you.
That’s all for today, friends! You’re all my valentines! Love you and stay smelling good.
x
Nadia
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