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Eau de Toilette, Eau de Parfum or Parfum: what is the difference?
What EDT, EDP and Parfum on the label mean, how long each concentration lasts and how to make your perfume last longer.
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The best fragrances for autumn and winter
Warm, dense and cosy fragrances for the colder months: our autumn and winter favourites from the SwiftScent selection.
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Fragrance notes explained: top, heart and base
What the top, heart and base notes in a perfume description mean and how to use them to choose a fragrance.
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How to recognise an original perfume
Five signs that help you recognise an original perfume: price, batch code, packaging, bottle and the scent itself.
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Discontinued perfumes: why they disappear and how you can still find them
Why brands discontinue beloved perfumes, what happens to their prices afterwards and how you can still experience discontinued fragrances.
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Designer vs niche perfumes: what is the difference?
What the difference is between designer and niche perfumes, why niche ones cost more and how to tell which are for you.
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How to test a perfume properly
Why the paper strip in a shop does not tell the whole story and how to test a perfume on your skin so you do not make a...
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5 ml or 10 ml: which decant should you choose?
How many sprays are in a 5 ml and a 10 ml decant, how long each lasts and when it is worth choosing the larger size.
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What is a perfume decant and why try one before a full bottle
What a perfume decant is, whether it is original and why it is the smartest way to try a luxury or discontinued perfume before buying a full bottle.
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