The Positive Scent Project Blog

Vanilla orchid and pods used to illustrate vanilla perfume notes
Best Vanilla Perfume
Vanilla shows up in more fragrances than most people realize and has been a staple throughout human history. But it doesn't always take center stage. Read more...
Bright citrus arrangement highlighting notes found in the best fruity perfumes
Best Fruity Perfumes
The best fruity perfumes don't smell sugary by default. They can feel bright, green, creamy, sparkling, or quietly sensual, depending on the fruit note and what surrounds it. Read more...
Best Rose Perfume
Best Rose Perfume
Rose has a reputation, and most of it's too narrow. The best rose perfume doesn't need to smell delicate, vintage, or overly sweet. It can feel dark, spiced, creamy, woody,... Read more...
Delicate floral fragrance with petals showcasing notes found in the best floral perfumes
Best Floral Perfumes
Floral perfume has moved far beyond the expected bouquet. The best floral perfumes can feel crisp, mineral, sunlit, resinous, or quietly sensual, depending on how each note opens, settles, and... Read more...
Backlit closeup of perfume mist from the best long lasting perfumes.
Best Long Lasting Perfumes
Some fragrances make a strong first impression, then disappear before the day really starts. Others stay steady, unfolding in stages and holding onto their character without turning flat or overly... Read more...
Grapefruits fragrance oil in a glass stopper bottle to be used to create the best clean, fresh smelling perfumes.
Best Clean, Fresh Smelling Perfumes
The best clean, fresh smelling perfume doesn't overwhelm. It lifts, settles, and stays close in a way that feels natural on your skin rather than sitting on top of it.... Read more...
Side view of someone backlit on a black background spraying the best perfumes on their neck.
Best Perfumes for Every Mood and Moment
The best perfumes do more than smell good for a few hours. They create a point of view and give you something you'll actually want to reach for day after... Read more...
Perfume Vs Cologne Vs Toilette
Perfume Vs Cologne Vs Toilette
Perfume vs cologne vs toilette sounds like a simple label question, until you realize the labels do not always mean what people think they mean. Read more...
Models hugging and holding a Free Yourself Eau de Parfum for comparison on parfum vs perfume
Parfum vs Perfume
Parfum vs perfume is one of the most misunderstood terms in the fragrance world. Many people assume parfum is simply a stronger perfume, or that perfume is just a generic... Read more...
Overhead view of fragrance oil and rosemary, part of a discussion on the difference between fragrance oil vs essential oil
Fragrance Oil vs Essential Oil
Fragrance oil vs essential oil is one of those scent questions that sounds straightforward, but usually isn't. The terms get used like they mean the same thing, even though they... Read more...
Woman spraying fragrance near her neck, a visual comparison concept for cologne vs perfume
Cologne vs Perfume: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Wear?
“Cologne vs perfume” is one of the most searched – and most misunderstood – fragrance questions. A lot of people assume the difference is about gender, price, or “fancy vs... Read more...
Flat lay of assorted fragrance bottles, representing eau de toilette vs perfume options
Eau de Toilette vs Perfume: What Actually Changes (and When Each Makes Sense)
You'll often see the same fragrance offered as an eau de toilette and a perfume, which raises a fair question: what actually changes between the two? The names can sound... Read more...