Scent guides and blog
Plain answers to the questions people ask us most.
Scent guidePerfume gone by lunch? Why it fades, and 7 ways to make it last longerWhy perfume seems to fade by lunch, what to do about each reason, and the one that isn't the bottle's fault at all.Read the guide →
Scent guideIs inspired-by perfume a fake? What it really is, and 5 straight answers before you buyWhether it is legal, how close it really smells, how long it lasts and why it costs so little, including the answers that do not flatter us.Read the guide →
Scent guideLasts all day on your friend, fades fast on you? Test 5 scents before you buy a big bottleWhy the same perfume behaves differently on you, which 5 to pick, and how to test them in a week.Read the guide →
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From the blogWhat inspired fragrances work best in a professional office environment?Read the post →
From the blogWhat inspired fragrances work best in Gauteng's warm months?Read the post →
From the blogWhich inspired-by fragrances get noticed at social gatherings in South Africa?Read the post →
From the blogWhat inspired-by fragrances are suitable for special occasions?Read the post →
From the blogThe 10 men's scents our South African customers pick most, and the 2 to start with for R499The 10 men's scents our customers pick most, with real counts and plain descriptions, and the 2 to start with...Read the post →
From the blogCan I customize my own fragrance with Scentimental SA?Read the post →
From the blogBuying perfume for someone else? Here's exactly what to buy, from R168, based on what you know about themTell us what you know about the person, and we'll tell you what to buy at your budget, from R168,...Read the post →
From the blogThe best inspired-by fragrances for special occasions in South AfricaRead the post →
From the blogThe best inspired-by fragrances available in Johannesburg (2026)Read the post →
From the blogWhere to find the best deals on inspired-by fragrances in Johannesburg (2026)Read the post →
From the blogHow to choose a perfume in South Africa: the complete beginner’s guideRead the post →
From the blogThe 10 women's perfumes our South African customers pick most, under R500 for twoWe counted every 50ml bottle picked at our store since 1 August, on its own or in a box. Here...Read the post →
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