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Notes on fragrance — authenticity, concentrations, accords, and how to buy well.

How to choose the right fragrance for you

A practical framework for narrowing down a fragrance — starting from when you will wear it and what you already like, not the name on the bottle.

Notes, accords, and the fragrance pyramid

A note is one ingredient. An accord is a blend that reads as a single smell. The pyramid is how those unfold over time — and knowing the difference makes every review easier to read.

How to spot a fake fragrance before you buy

Counterfeit perfume is everywhere online. Here are the batch codes, packaging tells, and seller checks that separate a genuine bottle from a convincing copy.