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Amouage Guidance At LUXSB - Luxury Scent Box

Build Your Spring 2024 Fragrance Wardrobe


By: - Tuesday March 12, 2024
5 min read

Hello Spring 2024, a fresh take in every possible way with a new scent. That signature crisp air signals nature’s inspiration. Brighter days and more sunlight. And of course, a fabulous roundup of new scent launches especially for you. The power of perfume and cologne invigorates and inspires all while introducing its magic to your world. Plus, fragrance is so much fun to use and share with those who mean the most to us. 

Take a closer look at the Spring 2024 designer and niche launches that we at LUXSB feel will complement and add panache to your fragrance wardrobe. Trust us, that this list has something for everyone and everything that you have come to love about the LUXSB fragrance experience.

Montale Lucky Candy

If yummy were a fragrance (please don’t eat it, however tempting!). This gourmand from the well loved niche house incorporates notes of marshmallow, coconut, cacao, and honey. Florals add a tropical vibe with notes of frangipani, lily of the valley, and neroli.  Grounding notes are musk, vanilla, amber, and toffee.

Rosy & Earnest:  Be Earnest and Be Rosy

If you aren’t familiar with Rosy & Earnest, LUXSB is pleased to introduce this Canadian clean scent house that has earned the designation of EWG-certified (Environmental Working Group). Which means that you can feel confident that these scents are good for you with all safe synthetics and natural extracts. 

Be Earnest and Be Rosy are exclusive to LUXSB. Be Earnest is a woody floral with notes of apple and rhubarb. Base notes of Canadian fir balsam, cedarwood, and musk are all natural and not animal derived. Be Rosy is a luminous floral with notes of osmanthus, orris butter, and black tea extracted by CO2, clementine oil Italy, carrot oil France, and pear accords. 

Amouage Guidance

Amouage is a line that has admirers from far and near. Scents like Guidance is a reminder of the sheer beauty of this East meets West highly acclaimed and widely beloved niche house established in Oman in 1983.  Guidance is a feminine leaning amber floral with top notes of hazelnut, pear, and frankincense, a heart of jasmine sambac, osmanthus, and saffron rose, and grounding base notes of cistus, sandalwood, ambergris, vanilla, and akigalawood.

Try this reimagined version of the trio of rose, frankincense, and ambergris and fall in love with Spring!

Mancera Red Tobacco Intense

If you are a Mancera fanatic (like most of us are), a launch from the French house is truly exciting. As is Red Tobacco Intense. This is the “beast mode” version of the original, perfect for brisk chilly Spring evenings or for a gentleman who prefers tobacco scents that lean a bit sweeter. Enjoy the smooth authenticity of Red Tobacco Intense with a tobacco note and everything that makes this French niche house so desirable. Notes include top notes of saffron, cinnamon, nutmeg, pear, and incense, middle notes of leather, tobacco, patchouli, vetiver, and jasmine, and base notes of  amber, vanilla pods, white musk, and woody notes.

Michel Parfums by Michel Germain Paris

If you haven’t experienced scents from the luxury house of Michel Parfums (Michel Germain Paris’ niche offerings) yet, you are in for such a treat! LUXSB has access to these bar none ultra exclusive scents with four outstanding choices, Orange Blossom Garden and French Vanilla, Raspberry Royale and French Black Pepper, French Pear and Queen’s Lilac, and French Oak and Sage Imperial.

MICHEL PARFUM: Orange Blossom Garden and French Vanilla

The message of love emanates from Orange Blossom Garden and French Vanilla. This floral is lush and creamy, so perfect for Spring and Summer. The layers of scent in this virtual garden include top notes of fresh lemon zest and violet leaf, middle notes of jasmine sambac and orange blossom and a heart of french vanilla, musk, and tonka bean.

MICHEL PARFUM: Raspberry Royale and French Black Pepper

The spirited spiciness of Raspberry Royale and French Black Pepper embodies the energy of a flourishing Spring outlook. This is what Spring feels like: top notes of raspberries and black pepper oil, middle notes of orris, rose, and patchouli, and hearts of sensual musk and sandalwood.

MICHEL PARFUM: French Pear and Queen’s Lilac

If gorgeous fruity scents resonate more with you,  you will adore French Pear and Queen’s Lilac. This is the dressed up with a bow, grown-up version of a modern fruity floral fragrance profile that has admirers of all demographics. Wear this and feel Spring’s lighthearted vibes with notes of a juicy French Bartlett Pear, black currant, and spicy pink peppercorn, floral notes of lilac, geranium oil, and rose essential, and a heart of modern amber and musk.

MICHEL PARFUM: French Oak and Sage Imperial

When woodsy scents are the only sight you wish to see, wear French Oak and Sage Imperial and explore its opulence.  This is the perfect go-to for those who prefer a more herbaceous fragrance and an earthy scent trail. Notes of fig leaf, bergamot peel, French sage oil, cedarwood, French oak, and sandalwood are perfect for those who favor masculine learning scents and a great men’s scent for warmer weather. 

Nasomatto Narcotic V EDP Extrait

Whether this is your first or millionth purchase from the house of Nasomotto, adding Narcotic V (for Venus, the Goddess of Love) to your fragrance wardrobe is the piece de resistance for a feminine niche scent experience. And why not fall in love with the floral Narcotic V during the season of love and renewal?  Venus herself would likely approve of this aptly-titled selection.

This is a floral that is not shy about harnessing the power of the tuberose, a very animalic white flower that is truly like Spring in a bottle.  This is a buttery, in your face representation of what being a powerful woman is. And being in love with this power. Without reservation.

Mancera Amore Caffe

Inspired by an affogato, induldge in a delight with notes of Espresso and Vanilla Ice Cream. 

For all of these incredible scents that are ready for frolicking through the season with ultimate style, check out LUXSB’s website and choose one, or two, or maybe all of them. Be Scentsational.

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Mancera Tonka Cola

Mancera Tonka Cola: LUXSB's Newest Cola Scent Selection


By: - Wednesday March 1, 2023
2 min read

When just any scent won't do, try something fizzier, effervescent and a take on a classic. Try a dive into a cola scent, Mancera Tonka Cola, the newest addition to the LUXSB roster of fragrance selections. Tonka Cola is bold, warm, and incorporates what is best about cola, but with the bespoke touch Mancera Paris is known for. Hold the bubbly and grab a bottle of this so-good fragrance from a LUXSB niche favorite! 

Mancera Tonka Cola

Tonka Cola is a new release from the house of Mancera Paris. An amber spicy combo, this is a warm/spicy interpretation of cola scents and a singularly gourmand experience. It's the best of cherry colas but reinterpreted for a discerning audience who wants a mature approach to sweet, cola, and warm gourmand scents. This scent would be just as befitting a formal event as an evening out with the squad. 

Tonka Cola begins its scent journey with top notes of cherry, cinnamon, Sicilian lemon, and nutmeg. The cherry here is a juicy ripe version. Add the middle notes of Coca Cola, Indonesian patchouli, and orange blossom for an herbal and floral touch on the drydown. Base notes of tonka bean, vanilla, benzoin, and labdanum are balmy, warm, sweet elements that close out the scent. 

Make a unique scent impression with Mancera's Tonka Cola from LUXSB and leave your friends wondering where you found your new fragrance! 

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Parfums de Marly Herod

Parfums de Marly: Exquisite French Luxury in Fragrance


By: - Friday February 24, 2023
3 min read

When you want the very best in ultra-luxurious fragrance, look no further than the house of Parfums de Marly. You have probably seen the line in the most exclusive department stores or heard about it from its legions of obsessed fans. Maybe you stumbled upon it while traveling to international destinations such as France, where the brand is made. The brand boasts precious high-quality ingredients while keeping true to French perfumery traditions. Parfums de Marly (PDM)  is not afraid to go outside the lines in defining its "art de vivre" of Chateau de Marly, a place of grandiose pleasures and inspiration of the 18th century made for the modern man or woman. A few defining scents from the house are Layton, Herod, Oriana, and Delina. 

Parfums de Marly Layton

Layton is in simple terms, a ravishing masterpiece in fragrance with a complex scent profile that just works. This masculine-leaning EDP incorporates top notes of apple, lavender, bergamot, and mandarin orange for a crisp opening. The heart consists of florals: geranium, violet, and jasmine with impressive longevity. The base notes of vanilla, cardamom, sandalwood, pepper, patchouli, and guaiac wood leave an impression and delightful sillage trail. Its substantial blue bottle features a duo of horses flanking a crest which Parfums de Marly is known for. Layton should rank high on the list of must-try scents. It is appropriate for any season. 

Parfums de Marly Herod

For something a bit deeper and richer but equally addictive, Herod is another highly recommended men's fragrance, perfect for fall and winter use. Herod is characterized by a diverse composition, with a punch of charred vanilla. This EDP features on-top notes of cinnamon and pepper. The heart is comprised of tobacco leaf, incense, ciste, and osmanthus. Notes of vanilla pod, musk, woody accord, and patchouli are the finishing touch for this luxurious expression. 

Parfums de Marly Oriana

For women, Parfums de Marly's gourmand fruity floral selection Oriana is guaranteed to inspire an eternally youthful spark with its subtle playful accords. Oriana is pretty without compromising attention to detail and layers of texture. Top notes of mandarin, bergamot, and grapefruit are a blast of fresh and citrus. Heart notes of orange blossom, blackcurrant, raspberry are the essence of Oriana. Base notes of marshmallow and chantilly cream are the sweetness and fluff of dreams. Ambrette and musk ground and add sensuality to the composition. 

Parfums de Marly Delina

Parfums de Marly's Delina has several sides and unique incarnations.  Delina is as elegant a floral as you can find.  This composition balances both the softness of a floral and the bubbly effervescence of frolicking through the lushest gardens of France. Top notes of rhubarb, lychee, bergamot essence Turkish rose, peony, and vanilla notes are the heart of the scent and maintain a presence throughout. Base notes of cashmeran, musk, and vetiver blend well and allow lighter notes to shine above. 

Discover your Parfums de Marly fragrance with a monthly supply at LUXSB fragrance subscription, The Official Luxury Scent Box

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Rich Mess

Rich Mess EDP: A Perfectly Messy Scent


By: - Saturday December 17, 2022
1 min read

This new release has a name so intriguing that you may want it solely because it's a "Rich Mess". Rich and a purposeful "mess" in composition. Rich Mess, a luxury NYC brand established by Ryan Richmond, brings disruption and messiness (in the best possible way). Rich Mess Eau de Parfum is new to LUXSB. This fragrance is perfect for your wardrobe and great for Fall/Winter. 

Rich Mess is a leather woody unisex composition, modern, sexy, exciting, and unpredictable.  Top notes of grapefruit, bergamot, and fig are reminiscent of bubbly champagne. Then the fragrance's heart comes into view with saffron, sandalwood, and vanilla notes. Atlas cedar, leather, and spicy lilies add a hint of oriental, wood, and freshness. The overall effect is complex: lightly green as is warm. 

This niche is a balanced unisex composition. A hint of sensual saltiness with an unexpected floral element lends to the total effect of Rich Mess. 

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VANILLA CAKE

Frosting on Top: Vanilla Cake by Montale


By: - Monday December 5, 2022
1 min read

Sugary sweet confections in the kitchen are tempting and delicious. They are whimsical, delightful as falling snowflakes and the soft glow of a fireplace. Comforting baked scents remind us of home and of being a child at heart. Vanilla Cake by Montale is definitely one of those vanilla scents that you never get enough of. Perfect for fans of vanilla fragrances, it is the definition of all things creamy, whipped, and frothy. Like the best frosting you've ever eaten, but make it wearable. It is the perfect vanilla fragrance for this season when comforting gourmand scents balance us with positivity, joy, and coziness. 

Vanilla Cake is an amber vanilla composition and the epitome of gourmand. Every complimentary note is also gourmand. Notes of meringue, milk, almond, Madagascar vanilla, and caramel are decadent and creamy goodness. It's a cake with spun sugar, milk, and vanilla on top. 

Montale Vanilla Cake

For those ultra-sweet scent fans, Montale's Vanilla Cake doesn't disappoint. Enjoy all the cake you can spray. You don't have to share this dessert with anyone else! 

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Fragrance 101: How to Choose A Fall Scent


By: Stephanie M - Monday September 19, 2022
4 min read

Can you believe that Autumn is already here? It's that time of the year for pumpkin spice everything and gorgeous fall/winter fragrance arrivals. Fall scents are known for being as invigorating and cozy. It is a new sensation, one that is an annual tradition, yet is always fresh and inviting. Scents are a great way to bring this soothing feeling wherever you go. Almost everybody wants to know how to update their fragrance wardrobe for fall-ready comforting energy. The rules for Fall/Winter have changed, not so hard fast and adapt to your personal flair. A few tips for making your choices for Fall scents super easy and less time-consuming. 

1. Don't Toss Out Your Clean, Fresh Citrus Scents

Fall fragrance is not completely defined by deep, dark, or richer components. Sometimes it is okay to let the lighter, clean or citrusy scents have their days in the crisp Autumn breeze. The aromatic fragrances will impart a clean aesthetic that reminds us of brighter summer days and often better weather as the temperatures begin to decent and the sun begins to set earlier. The sometimes heady top notes will fade away after application, leaving behind their trademark freshness and clean smell. These herbal, soapy, uplifting notes are always appropriate and never out of season. 

2. Go For the Spicier Side of Life 

Like our addictions to pumpkin spice or cinnamon notes for latte consumption, spices are all the rage for Fall/Autumn. Spices, warm woods, gourmands, and baking spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove are go-to for Fall/Winter scents. A few reasons spices are the right choice include a natural warmth, longevity, and sillage. These deeper and heavier notes add heft and staying power to the scent, as either heart or base notes. Those notes at the bottom of the pyramid tend to linger more, waft, and cut through cooler weather.  Spicier scents are often in the oriental category but could also be found in woody scents, chypres, and fougeres. Often considered to be sensual, glamourous, heavier, or for evening use, they pack a potent punch to those overcast crisp fall nights and perhaps daytime wear. 

3. Like a Good Recipe, Don't Forget the Vanilla 

Just like your grandma's delicious baked goods recipes, don't forget to add a splash (or more) vanilla to your fragrance wardrobe. According to surveys, vanilla is one of the most loved scents in the world, and for great reason. Vanilla is a featured gourmand note in many favorite niche and designer scents. It is part of the oriental or floriental family, but could show up as a wild card note in compositions to add warmth. The richness and elegance of this spice are as old as perfumery itself.  It is equally as lovely on both men and women. Vanilla has many sides and dimensions, from rich and boozy to gentle and cozy, so don't be afraid to try this note. You will be pleasantly surprised by its versatility and mood-enhancing power. 

4. Opulent and Grandious Ouds 

Ouds will add a touch of Old World elegance with a modern aesthetic for a fall/winter selection. Ouds have been used since ancient times to perfume the well-to-do in society who could afford this expensive resin. Now it is accessible to many as niche and designer brands alike turn to oud to elevate blends. it is considered a luxurious, high-quality addition to orientals and woody scents. Oud is often the main base note in niche lines with many choices available. Oud often appears in compositions with florals, which are considered florientals. This means that oud is user-friendly to women as well as men, and will be a wonderful addition to your wardrobe this autumn.

 

5. Buy A Travel Size From LUXSB 

Sometimes it is so tempting to go with a website's fragrance description and buy a full-size bottle of fragrance sight unseen. This would probably not be the ideal way to explore fragrance, because words (like looks) could be particularly deceptive. Buying your next Fall/Winter fragrance from LUXSB's fragrance subscription service is the best way to get a scent into your hands and try it out without any buyer's remorse. Our 9ml size is generous as LUXSB is one of the largest sizes available in a perfume subscription. More than ample to test notes and families that may have been on your radar.  What if a niche line that just debuted a new addition sounds incredible? Playing and experimenting is much easier when the purchase is a fraction of the price of a 1.7oz or 3.4oz bottle.  Sampling and the ease of travel and portability are here at your fingers with our extensive list of fragrances that only get better over time and bottles that take the scent from your home to airports, hotels, and AirBNBs. 

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Haltane

New Parfums de Marly Paris: Haltane


By: - Wednesday May 4, 2022
2 min read

For all the guys out there, may I have your attention please! Here's one exciting launch for men at LUXSB. Parfums de Marly's new fragrance, Haltane is coming soon. This scent is the perfect blend of aromatic and woodsy, a new presentation by the well-loved niche Parisian house. Uniquely collectible as a limited edition, the stately green bottle with the iconic emblem is flanked by a golden top. It ties together notes of lavender, bergamot, clary sage, praline, saffron, agarwood, and cedar in a way that embodies the legendary status all Parfums de Marly scents share.  

Parfums de Marly Haltane 

Haltane is an original scent of both radiance anf shadow featuring a blend of rare and noble ingredients which revisit the tradition of 18th century French perfume making. "Haltane is a fragrance for a gentleman of today, inspired by the gentilhommes of the Chateau de Marly in the 18th century." - Julien Sprecher, Founder and Artistic Director of Parfums de Marly.  

If you are looking for another scent to add to your fragrance wardrobe this Spring and Summer at Luxury Scent Box, consider both Parfums de Marly's offerings Sedley and Greenley. Both are quintessential additions for any niche fan. Sedley is a fan favorite: fresh, woodsy, and aquatic. The composition's profile is complex and harks to classics with a touch of modernity. Bergamot, spearmint, and watery accord are the top notes. The heart of the cologne is geranium, lavender, and a solar note. Base notes of sandalwood, incense, white musk, and cedarwood add a traditional aesthetic. Greenley is designed to remind the wearer of the energy and newness of Spring. The intriguing masterful blend of raw materials is a tribute to the timeless quality of Parfums de Marly. Sicilian bergamot, mandarin, green apple, cashmere wood open the scent. Middle notes of cedarwood, petitgrain, violet, and pomarose develop in the heart. Oakmoss, musk, and amberwood accord complete the luxe offering. 

Parfums de Marly Fragrances

If you have been waiting for something special to make your Spring/Summer one to remember, Parfums de Marly is a house with that "Wow" factor that is undeniable. It is just that good! 

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