Columnists
- updated regularly
Xtreme
Scents
by Chris Peterson (June 2003)
Ask Dr Basenotes
(June 2003)
Captains Log
(June 2003)
Skincare
Q & A
by Kimberly Sayer (April 2003)
Good Scents
by William Good (December 2002)
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Interviews
with Industry Figures |
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Marian
Bendeth
Marian
is a fragrance expert based in Canada. Her company, Sixth
Scents specialize in finding the right scent for the right
situation. |
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Todd
Bennett - The Cologne Guy
Todd was the man behind the website Answers from the Cologne
Guy - A site that reviewed men's fragrances back in 1995 -
the forerunner for Basenotes! |
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Michael
Edwards
Michael
is the author of the highly rated Perfume Legends.
He is also the expert behind the incredibly useful Fragrances
of the World - A bible for anyone in the industry
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Annette
Green
The Fragrance Foundation's Annette Green is the pioneer
behind the FiFi awards and the woman who introduced the
idea of the fragrance wardrobe.
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Kimberly
Sayer
Kimberly
Sayer is behind the successful organic skincare and spa line
of the same name.
Ali Nakhai finds out more... |
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Annette
Williams, Calvin Klein Cosmetics
Annette
is the director of education and development for Calvin Klein
Cosmetics. Jeffey Primeau takes an in-depth look at the training,
passion, and
ingenuity behind one of the fragrance worlds most coveted
brands. |
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Fragrance
Articles
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Sex
in a Bottle?
We take a look at pheromone enhanced scents and find whether
they turn you into a lady-magnet. |
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Looking
for discontinued fragrances
Sometimes looking for a fragrance can be the most frustrating
thing in the world. Find out a few hints and tips, visit some
online shops who specialise in rare scents and post a message
to the 'wanted fragrances message board' |
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Buying
and choosing a fragrance
Buying a scent can be a right chore, read our definitive guide
to ensure you don't go home with a stinker! |
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Fragrance
Ingredients
Fragrances can contain hundreds of ingredients (or 'notes'),
some with weird and wonderful names. Here's a list of the
most used. |
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Bring
back New West
In 2001, we launched a campaign to try and persuade Aramis
to bring back New West. Find out what happened. |
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Fragrance
Families
What is a fragrance family? We look at the main types of classification. |
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Fragrances
of the World 2003
We take a look at Michael Edwards' new book. |
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About
Clive Christian fragrances
Ali Nakhai takes a look at some of the worlds mose expensive
scents. |
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10
Things you didn't know about male fragrance
Lynx, the UK's most popular grooming brand tell us ten things
we didn't know about male fragrance.
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Introducing
Bond No.9
Ali
Nakhai
introduces this New York inspired fragrance line. |
Shaving
Articles
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All
about pre-shave products
With so much to choose from nowadays, gels, creams, soaps,
foams, oils -- you need this handy guide. |
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All
about wet razors
Find out about wet razors, with a useful comparison guide
to the most common brands on the market. |
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Getting
a close wet shave
Get as close as you can with the Basenotes guide to the ultimate
wet shave |
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Choosing
an electric shaver
Find out what you need to know when buying an electric shaver.
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Getting
a close electric shave
Get as close as you can with the Basenotes guide to the ultimate
electric shave |
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All
about post-shave products
What product is best for you? A balm, a gel, a lotion? |
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After
Shave Balm endurance tests.
A test to see how long popular after shave balms fragrances
last. |
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After
Shave Lotion endurance tests.
A test to see how long popular after shave lotions last. |
Face
Articles
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All
about face care products
Rough guide to moisturisers, scrubs, cleansers, spot cream,
eye cream and erm ... make up. |
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Skincare
Basics
A guide to basic skincare.
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A
Real Mans Guide to Make-Up
More and more men are using cosmetic products to cover their
blemishes and tired eyes. Aren't you at least a little bit
curious to read this article? |
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What's
your skin type?
James Whittal from Menessentials shows you what your skin
type is. |
Hair
Articles
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All
about hair products
A guide to gels, wax, clay and other styling products, as
well as shampoo and conditioners. |
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Hair
loss
It happens to most of us in the end. Find out what can be
done. |
Body
Articles
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All
about bath and body products
Shower Gel, Soap, body lotion etc... Find out all about them. |
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Looking
after your hands
You use them all the time, why not look after them? |
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