Flipping through this issue felt like a slow afternoon in a good bookshop, the kind where every page turn uncovers a new layer of the perfume world. The writing on niche fragrance is genuinely thoughtful, not just glossy filler, and the layout makes it easy to dip in and out between chapters.
Joshua★★★★★
I’d been wanting to branch out from my usual fragrance reads, and this issue’s mix of niche perfume stories and longer lifestyle pieces really hit the spot. The way they tie scent to broader culture feels fresh, and I caught myself underlining several passages. Definitely a keeper for the coffee tab
John E.★★★★★
The paper stock and layout design make this issue feel more like a coffee-table book than a magazine, and the perfume essays are dense enough to return to multiple times. I’ve already dog-eared three pages for future reference.