Journal

We are so excited to announce our foray, or maybe a stumble, into the podcasting world with Fragraphilia, the Podcast. Born out of nights-in dealing with a weeks old baby who could only sleep for a few hours at a time, we found simple pleasures in enjoying some light bites and even lighter cocktails while reviewing the large collection of fragrance samples we've collected over the past year. Pretty soon, it turned into lively conversations about new releases, what fragrances we've been loving lately, and eventually into a blind test challenge we call The Game.

It wasn't too far into January before we started reaching for the bright and fresh Spring scents from our collection. With so many life-changing events happening towards the end of that month, we were ready to turn the page on the everything prior and start anew. As it turns out, that included all of the heavier fragrances I tend to wear throughout the colder months, and in many years prior, push along through until Summer as well. Instead of the comfort and warmth of those heavier scents, I wanted something to propel me forward and bring a bit more zest and zeal to each day.

When we first started seeing videos on TikTok and Instagram showcasing candle warming lamps this past holiday season, our initial thoughts were a bit reserved. They seemed like a really good idea, and any chance you have to limit a fire hazard in your home is a plus, but did they actually work? The short answer is ‘yes’. The long answer is, ‘How did we not know about this home-life changing item that will keep us from burning our house down, make our expensive candles last way longer, and project said candles significantly more throughout the house any sooner?” Seriously, this changed things for us.

We finally pulled the trigger on two very special scents that have been on our wish-list for a very long time. It’s no secret that we have been longtime fans of Arquiste. The brand first caught our eye at Forty Five Ten here in Dallas and were immediately intrigued by the stories being told by Arquiste founder Carlos Huber and perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Both being Mexican, many of the scents they have created together revolve around specific histories and time periods in Mexico, and this inspiration has lead to the creation of scents that are truly unlike anything else we are aware of in the market right now.

We all have those items we add to our lists but never seem to check off those lists. It's no real reflection on the value or quality of those items, it's more of a matter of timing, expense, or something else getting in its way. Throughout the year, those items can add up as well but the holiday wish list is a great opportunity for them to grab hold of the spotlight and finally get their well-deserved shine. Here are a few that I'm hoping will find their way under the tree or hidden in my stocking.

We hope all of you stateside readers had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday! I’m sure many fragrance lovers like us are biting their nails today trying to figure out how best to take advantage of all these great Black Friday deals happening today. I think it’s a good time for a level-headed assessment of some of the fragrances that have been on the top of my waitlist for awhile, so without further ado, here are some scents on my current wishlist!

It's that time of year again. That exciting, but sometimes dreaded, period during the holidays when you are faced with a packed calendar of parties amongst your friends, your co-workers, and even your extended families. You have secret Santas, white elephants, stocking stuffers, and a plenty of other potential gift-giving situations looming over you and you don't want to add to the endless year-after-year rotation of basic candles and grocery store wines. You want to bring something that stands out this year, that gift everyone is fighting for at the white elephant party.

The temperatures dropped below 40 degrees here in Texas this week which means we’ve finally reached that long-awaited season where we can bring out some of heavier winter fragrances. Certain notes just carry better when the air is cooler, and some notes just feel more wintry. A lot of these have been languishing in our perfume cabinet just waiting to be worn and we’re excited to bring them out to play.

Welcome to Fragraphilia's brand new home on the web! This has been a long time in the works and we are thrilled to finally share it with you.