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Fragrances Guides & Reviews
As a team of fragrance obsessives, the air of the office at Albert Review is always tinged with scent. Collectively, our beauty and grooming editors have trialled hundreds of perfumes and colognes, with only the best fragrances making it into our daily rotations.
The result of hours of testing—and several lifetimes of wearing fragrance—our experts have put together in-depth guides on the best fragrances for women and colognes for men. Our fragrance coverage spans iconic designer scents and the best niche perfumes.
Whether you’re looking for seasonal recommendations for the best summer, spring, or winter fragrances, wish to (re)discover the best forgotten classic colognes for men, or want to know about the fragrance trends that will dominate 2026, we’ve got you covered.
Elsewhere, you’ll find perfumes and colognes categorised by ingredients, with articles on the best woody fragrances, as well as scents that spotlight vetiver, vanilla, honey, cherry, florals, and tobacco.
New to the olfactive world? Discover how to choose a fragrance here.
Perfume & Fragrances Guides
The best niche perfumes provide a refreshingly complex alternative to designer scents.
Everything you need to know about choosing a signature scent, from the difference between EDT and EDP to the types of olfactory families.
The best woody fragrances for men convey a sense of assured masculinity. Our favourites span nature-inspired scents to heavy hitters.
Not a signature scent devotee? A fragrance wardrobe lets you switch it up as your mood (or the season) takes you.
Before you get into niche and indie fragrances, you need to know the basics. These are the best classic colognes for men.
The best summer fragrances take themselves lightly, prioritising fresh, nature-inspired notes.
Our favourite spring fragrances prove that fresh and intoxicating don't have to be mutually exclusive.
Want to get weird? These unique fragrances for mysterious women are seductive in an unconventional way.
Roses are red, violets are blue, the best floral fragrances should be worn by men too.
Woody and floral fragrance notes are the perfect pairing. These are the best scents that combine the two.
The workplace isn't the place for heady ouds and seductive ambers. Try one of these middle management-friendly office fragrances instead.
