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LUXSB - Luxury Scent Box

Valentine's Day Last Minute Gifting With LUXSB


By: LUXSB Staff - Monday February 9, 2026
4 min read

Valentine's Day is around the corner! Little reminders of love are all around us, from aisles of presents fully decked out in hearts galore in scarlet and pink to those small mementos and thoughtful gestures that mean so much. It's nearly impossible to select just the right items that say exactly what you need to on such an important day as this day of love. Why not send something that feels right every single day? Something that offers more than temporary excitement. A gift that will last much longer than chocolates or flowers? Although LUXSB would pair well in a nicely packaged bundle! Send a LUXSB fragrance subscription and let us make Valentine's Day just as special, magical, and memorable as your gift recipient is. Gift now here.

Why is LUXSB fragrance subscription the best way to gift perfume this V-Day? 

It's simple. Fragrance gifting is sometimes complicated, and daunting if you don't happen to know exactly what they like.  If you've walked into a boutique or near a perfume counter lately, the choices are probably bewildering. Especially when it comes to choosing another individual's perfect scent. Scents are so subjective after all. Then the testing begins, with row after row of bottles or a sales associate spraying a test card. Maybe no scent feels like the right one. But the pressure is on you to make a choice, so you do. This is intense because the stakes are high on V-Day to deliver a perfect gift experience. 

Buying a perfume or cologne on the spot is often equivalent to blind buying a fragrance, where descriptions are sometimes much different than the experience of the notes. Some scents are ordered online, without any interaction with the scent which may also be a mistake without a tester or sample. Maybe the body chemistry of your loved one just doesn't mix with the gift at all. Any of these outcomes lead to disappointment and the hassle of returns. Or the potential that you can't send it back for something else. 

LUXSB Makes Fragrance Gifting Easy and Convenient

We realize that the long lines during the holidays are time-consuming. Valentine's Day is one of the most high-demand holidays of the year. LUXSB is a fragrance subscription service that brings that gift to your loved one in time to enjoy before dinner and champagne. Or in time to wear to dinner. LUXSB gets it. We want your day to be as amazing as you do and know that time is of the essence during busy holidays like Valentine's. Your gift of LUXSB is super easy to order and arrives without hours of scouring boutiques and specialty stores. 

LUXSB is Guess-Free Gifting At Your Service

We are here to help make this Valentine's super easy and smooth, with no guessing required. Just sign up for a gift subscription and let us do everything else. LUXSB helps out with a fragrance survey that your gift recipient can take to narrow down their choice for that month's scent selection. The only thing you will need to do is to make the choice of the amount you would like to gift. It is really that simple to bring a niche or designer scent to your loved one this Valentine's Day and any other special occasion that your heart desires! 

LUXSB is Individualized And Personal 

Individual service is at a premium these days, especially for holiday gifting. When stores are really busy, the amount of attention in the perfume section is often less than personal. LUXSB is serious about making gifting fun and personal. Gifting is one of our favorite things, too! With as many scents are we offer here at LUXSB, a great match is available for the most selective customer. When a gift is personal and heartfelt, it is treasured and truly appreciated by the recipient. When your loved one chooses their favorite scent, it becomes even more personalized.  

LUXSB Sends Generously Sized Travel Sizes 

How large is the vial will my loved one receive in their gift? LUXSB is generous in our travel sizes, offering one of the largest sizes in a fragrance subscription service. We deliver value in a full .30 oz/ 9ml spray. This is equivalent to 150 sprays per vial! One vial can last a month or longer, which for many of our niche selections is a superb savings in comparison to regular retail pricing. This is sampling without sacrificing the ultimate enjoyment of scent. They can take another spritz or reapplication from our chic two-toned atomizer. 

Did We Mention Our Gorgeous Protective Case? 

A large luxurious vial of perfume is not the only glamorous part of the gift they will get. Our stunning protective case

 are simply eye-catching and protect your bottle from damage or spills. Your gift recipient can take this atomizer anywhere, from handbag to gym bag and travel bag or carry-ons. Our atomizers have been seen on social logging travel and airline miles of our incredible customers. 

Place your Valentine's Day Gift Order Today at LUXSB.com To Deliver The Perfect Present! Gift now here.

 

 

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Buchart Colbert

Buchart Colbert: Works of Art Remastered


4 min read

We have long known perfumery to be the ultimate in olfactory expression. Imagine a brand that takes the creative license of this ancient time-tested craft and sends it to new heights. Two names combine for one powerhouse niche brand: Buchart Colbert. And LUXSB is beyond thrilled to present this line and its larger-than-life fragrance interpretations to our members!

Buchart Colbert was founded by two Seans: Sean Colbert and Sean Cavenaugh. Buchart Colbert’s website further explains the essence of the brand’s unique appeal. “Our scents are musical memoirs, combining personal reflections with erudite explorations of artists and archetypes, where past and present converge to create a masterful playlist that transcends time.” Self-expression is a strong part of Buchart Colbert’s brand identity and one of the many compelling reasons that you need one of these niche scents in your fragrance rotation. Plus, the bottles are absolutely stunning with spell binding graphics and depictions as each musically inspired scent story unfolds.

We are delighted to place several of the brand’s offerings front and center on our ever-growing lineup: Knife Thrower, L’Hantise, Faisan d’or, and Lutin Errant. These four scents are equally as enticing as they sound. Also, they give everything that a daringly unique niche line needs to give in decisively modern fashion.

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Buchart Colbert Knife Thrower Eau de Parfum

Buchart Colbert Knife Thrower

Knife Thrower is a fougere inspired by the classical composer Claude Debussy and his trip to the Paris World’s Fair in 1889. This was where he drew influence for the compositions and musical direction that would catapult him to heights in the Western world. A knife thrower grabs the attention of Debussy with skill and giftedness in precision. As does the execution of this show inspire a new interpretation of a classic scent profile. The fragrance captivates with notes of grapefruit, ginger, and melon for a refreshing combination. Musk and woods notes build the base notes that provide warmth and traditional sillage hallmark of the fougere family. At first whiff, the ginger projects well and provides a particular sweetness to this earthy composition. The result is a moody memorable masculine leaning scent.

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Buchart Colbert L'Hantise Eau de Parfum

 

Buchart Colbert L'Hantise

L’Hantise translates to “The Haunting” in French. Hauntings are usually not very good experiences, but this ode to the discovery of scent is a very good one. From Chopin’s Etudes to deep feelings for fragrance, each of these flashbacks from Sean Colbert’s life inspire L’Hantise, a floral composition. Notes that comprise this niche complex fragrance include Brazilian rosewood, red currant, bergamot, lily of the valley, raspberry, herbal notes, amber, vetiver, and patchouli. The floral’s haunting quality is shown in L’Hanitse’s greenness and earthiness. It isn’t a quiet white floral. There is an intrigue about this feminine leaning scent that lingers like a flashback of a memory.

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Buchart Colbert Faisan D'Or Eau de Parfum

Buchart Colbert Faison d'or

Faison d’or’s French to English translation is the Golden Pheasant. This hardy common bird is the subject of the Buchart Colbert creation. The inspiration for this scent is transformation and change that happens in Autumn and the natural world without false pretense. Notes that define the unisex scent include top notes of caramelized sugar, Valencia oranges, and smoke. Heart notes consist of suede, cedar, and spice. Base notes of pink pepper, amber, and woods round out the composition. A mélange of spices adds depth and warmth that cut through like the first cool breezes of Autumn. Faison d’or packs a powerful punch. It is definitely one of those cooler weather scents and a reminder of the honesty and technique of the niche house. Each note is discernable. All work well together.

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Buchart Colbert Lutin Errant Eau de Parfum

Buchart Colbert Lutin Errant

Lutin Errant or Staying Sprite as a scent is a nod to Cecile Chaminade, a trailblazer in French classical music composition. She has been reimagined as the Water Sprite who leaves the predictable and safe murky depths for adventures out in the wooded forest. This unpredictable scent pays homage to the spirited and free wandering of a sprite and breaking free from traditions, Lutin Errant opens with notes of plum, white musk, and rum. The heart notes include mushroom, coconut, and sage. Cedar, amber, and woods as base notes provide am earthen basis for the scent. There is no wonder why this scent was selected as Best earthy fragrance at the Ask Men Grooming Awards. Mushrooms as a scent note make for a unique addition to Lutin Errant’s scent profile. It is as if the Wood Sprite herself decided to make an appearance in each spritz and appear as part of the forest’s crumpled woods and leaves under her feet.

Find these musically inspired niche scents by Buchart Colbert here at LUXSB and take a sample of one of the world’s most interesting experimental fragrances houses with you.

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Amouage Guidance At LUXSB - Luxury Scent Box

Build Your Spring Fragrance Wardrobe


5 min read

Hello Spring 2024, a fresh take in every possible way with a new scent. That signature crisp air signals nature’s inspiration. Brighter days and more sunlight. And of course, a fabulous roundup of new scent launches especially for you. The power of perfume and cologne invigorates and inspires all while introducing its magic to your world. Plus, fragrance is so much fun to use and share with those who mean the most to us. 

Take a closer look at the Spring 2024 designer and niche launches that we at LUXSB feel will complement and add panache to your fragrance wardrobe. Trust us, that this list has something for everyone and everything that you have come to love about the LUXSB fragrance experience.

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Montale Lucky Candy Eau de Parfum

Montale Lucky Candy

If yummy were a fragrance (please don’t eat it, however tempting!). This gourmand from the well loved niche house incorporates notes of marshmallow, coconut, cacao, and honey. Florals add a tropical vibe with notes of frangipani, lily of the valley, and neroli.  Grounding notes are musk, vanilla, amber, and toffee.

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Rosy & Earnest

Rosy & Earnest:  Be Earnest and Be Rosy

If you aren’t familiar with Rosy & Earnest, LUXSB is pleased to introduce this Canadian clean scent house that has earned the designation of EWG-certified (Environmental Working Group). Which means that you can feel confident that these scents are good for you with all safe synthetics and natural extracts. 

Be Earnest and Be Rosy are exclusive to LUXSB. Be Earnest is a woody floral with notes of apple and rhubarb. Base notes of Canadian fir balsam, cedarwood, and musk are all natural and not animal derived. Be Rosy is a luminous floral with notes of osmanthus, orris butter, and black tea extracted by CO2, clementine oil Italy, carrot oil France, and pear accords. 

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Amouage Guidance

Amouage Guidance

Amouage is a line that has admirers from far and near. Scents like Guidance is a reminder of the sheer beauty of this East meets West highly acclaimed and widely beloved niche house established in Oman in 1983.  Guidance is a feminine leaning amber floral with top notes of hazelnut, pear, and frankincense, a heart of jasmine sambac, osmanthus, and saffron rose, and grounding base notes of cistus, sandalwood, ambergris, vanilla, and akigalawood.

Try this reimagined version of the trio of rose, frankincense, and ambergris and fall in love with Spring!

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Mancera Red Tobacco Intense

Mancera Red Tobacco Intense

If you are a Mancera fanatic (like most of us are), a launch from the French house is truly exciting. As is Red Tobacco Intense. This is the “beast mode” version of the original, perfect for brisk chilly Spring evenings or for a gentleman who prefers tobacco scents that lean a bit sweeter. Enjoy the smooth authenticity of Red Tobacco Intense with a tobacco note and everything that makes this French niche house so desirable. Notes include top notes of saffron, cinnamon, nutmeg, pear, and incense, middle notes of leather, tobacco, patchouli, vetiver, and jasmine, and base notes of  amber, vanilla pods, white musk, and woody notes.

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Michel Germain Paris

Michel Parfums by Michel Germain Paris

If you haven’t experienced scents from the luxury house of Michel Parfums (Michel Germain Paris’ niche offerings) yet, you are in for such a treat! LUXSB has access to these bar none ultra exclusive scents with four outstanding choices, Orange Blossom Garden and French Vanilla, Raspberry Royale and French Black Pepper, French Pear and Queen’s Lilac, and French Oak and Sage Imperial.

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Michel Germain Paris Orange Blossom

MICHEL PARFUM: Orange Blossom Garden and French Vanilla

The message of love emanates from Orange Blossom Garden and French Vanilla. This floral is lush and creamy, so perfect for Spring and Summer. The layers of scent in this virtual garden include top notes of fresh lemon zest and violet leaf, middle notes of jasmine sambac and orange blossom and a heart of french vanilla, musk, and tonka bean.

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Michel Germain Paris Raspberry Royal French Black Pepper

MICHEL PARFUM: Raspberry Royale and French Black Pepper

The spirited spiciness of Raspberry Royale and French Black Pepper embodies the energy of a flourishing Spring outlook. This is what Spring feels like: top notes of raspberries and black pepper oil, middle notes of orris, rose, and patchouli, and hearts of sensual musk and sandalwood.

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Michel Germain Paris French Pear Queens Lilac

MICHEL PARFUM: French Pear and Queen’s Lilac

If gorgeous fruity scents resonate more with you,  you will adore French Pear and Queen’s Lilac. This is the dressed up with a bow, grown-up version of a modern fruity floral fragrance profile that has admirers of all demographics. Wear this and feel Spring’s lighthearted vibes with notes of a juicy French Bartlett Pear, black currant, and spicy pink peppercorn, floral notes of lilac, geranium oil, and rose essential, and a heart of modern amber and musk.

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Michel Germain Paris

MICHEL PARFUM: French Oak and Sage Imperial

When woodsy scents are the only sight you wish to see, wear French Oak and Sage Imperial and explore its opulence.  This is the perfect go-to for those who prefer a more herbaceous fragrance and an earthy scent trail. Notes of fig leaf, bergamot peel, French sage oil, cedarwood, French oak, and sandalwood are perfect for those who favor masculine learning scents and a great men’s scent for warmer weather. 

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Michel Germain Paris French Oak Sage Imperiale

Nasomatto Narcotic V EDP Extrait

Whether this is your first or millionth purchase from the house of Nasomotto, adding Narcotic V (for Venus, the Goddess of Love) to your fragrance wardrobe is the piece de resistance for a feminine niche scent experience. And why not fall in love with the floral Narcotic V during the season of love and renewal?  Venus herself would likely approve of this aptly-titled selection.

This is a floral that is not shy about harnessing the power of the tuberose, a very animalic white flower that is truly like Spring in a bottle.  This is a buttery, in your face representation of what being a powerful woman is. And being in love with this power. Without reservation.

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Nasomatto Narcotic V

 

For all of these incredible scents that are ready for frolicking through the season with ultimate style, check out LUXSB’s website and choose one, or two, or maybe all of them. Be Scentsational.

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Maissa Paris Eternal Love

A Ticket to Paris with Maissa Parfums


3 min read

Maissa Parfums Paris may be one of the best hidden treasures in niche fragrance today. The attention to craftsmanship and materials sets this Parisian house apart. From stunning gilded caps to hand polished bottles, there is no stone unturned in the aesthetics. Luxury, opulence, and refinement are your pleasure to behold and spritz. Maissa Paris is a product of Eastern and Western influences and a master class in perfumery. Maissa takes immense pride and joy in creating a lingering scent experience. Maissa’s craftsmanship is in the house’s love and passion. Its respect for the olfactive experience is bar none. Make a travel size (or bottle) of Maissa Paris yours today with one of several LUXSB exclusive scents: Jardin Sicilian, L’Amour Eternal, Oud Bourbon, Jawhara, and Destin Des Anges. 

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Maissa Paris Eternal Love

L’Amour Eternal (Eternal Love)

L’Amour Eternal (Eternal Love) is more than a romantic notion. It is a scent journey into the storied Moulin Rouge cabaret and a couple whose take on the Quadrille became a fiery hot Can Can dance. Hence the inspiration for this fruity-floral housed in a redhot fluted bottle. The nose of the scent is Sofia Bardelli. This is not a shy or reticent frag, but an explosion of notes. Top notes: Mango, Nectarine, Apricot, Peach, Bergamot, Mandarin. Middle notes: Jasmine Sambac, Gardenia, Magnolia, Violet. Base notes: White Musk. Vanilla, Caramel, Ambroxan. 

 

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Maissa Paris Sicilian Garden

Jardin Sicilian (or Sicilian Garden)

Jardin Sicilian (or Sicilian Garden) whisks you away to the South of France sans passport or plane ticket. A Mediterranean inspired scent, it encompasses citrus, woody, and fresh elements. Enjoy the all-year-round vibrant sunny luminosity and set your spirit free with top notes of lime, bergamot, and grapefruit. Middle notes of white wood, patchouli, and vetiver and Base notes of ambroxan complete the effervescent blend. 

 

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Maissa Paris Oud Bourbon

 Oud Bourbon

Try Oud Bourbon for an Oriental fragrance to round out your Fall scent wardrobe. Richly sweet vanilla absolute is wrapped in a blanket of woodsy patchouli and oud. All the elements of a gourmand are here for those occasional sweet tooth cravings. This is also a well-done oud and unisex offering. Top notes: Caramel, Coconut, Aniseed. Middle notes: Violet, Patchouli. Base notes: Vanilla Absolute, Amber, Oud. 

 

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Maissa Paris Jawara

Jawhara

Jawhara as a scent has enough mystery and intrigue to transport you to the gates of the Orient. The woody oriental scent is sweet as it is sensuous. Orange Blossom and exotic fruit with patchouli essence and vanilla have a prominent role in the attractive composition bursting with magnetism. Top notes: Orange Blossom Absolute, Exotic Fruits. Middle notes: Sambac Jasmine Absolute, White Wood, Patchouli Essence. Base notes: Vanilla Absolute, Ambroxan. Destin Des Anges (Destiny of the Angels) is the essence of a woman in scent form. This mysterious gourmand is made of everything sweet and alluring. If sweet is on your scent wish list this holiday season, Maissa Paris doesn’t disappoint in this incredibly desirable niche selection. Top notes: Caramel, Chocolate, Orange. Middle notes: Tonka Bean Absolute, Patchouli Essence. Vanilla Absolute, Ambroxan. Maissa is sure to become your newest fragrance obsession! 

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Maissa Paris Destin Des Anges

Destin Des Anges (Destiny of the Angels)

Destin Des Anges (Destiny of the Angels) is the essence of a woman in scent form. This mysterious gourmand is made of everything sweet and alluring. If sweet is on your scent wish list, Maissa Paris doesn’t disappoint in this incredibly desirable niche selection. Top notes: Caramel, Chocolate, Orange. Middle notes: Tonka Bean Absolute, Patchouli Essence. Vanilla Absolute, Ambroxan. Maissa Parfums is sure to become your newest fragrance obsession! 

 

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Scent Journey

Scent Journey’s Top 3 Summer Scents


3 min read

Scent Journey’s Top 3 Summer Scents to Wear Year Round Our personal journey is often tied to a fragrance. The memories and reminders of a special place. Maybe it was a far-flung vacation spot. Perhaps it was a friend or family member who wore a specific smell. It could even be a year or era in one’s life that brings up reminders of a certain smell or notes. Scent Journey is a wonderful niche line that embodies that very bond to feelings evoked by memories. Scent Journey sees fragrance as very much alive and passionate. Not only as notes on a page. But experiences. Fragrance has a way to tell a story. Your unique story. Over a library of selections, this niche line made in the USA delivers the excitement of fragrance and treasured memories to each day. As the fall weather sets in, you may be searching for a way to experience summertime vibes all year round. Scent Journey has several scents that will take you to evenings at the beach in a single spritz. Try out Cocktails and Catamarans, Siesta Sunset, and Lido for scents befitting a never-ending season of surf, sands, and crystal blue seascapes.

 

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Siesta Sunset

Scent Journey Siesta Sunset

Siesta Sunset is a scent inspired by an experience of enjoying a Siesta Beach sunset stroll. The sunset is always a picturesque magical scene, peaceful and dreamy. The dimension of this scent is exquisite, with the warmth of solar notes and a rich creaminess from exotic florals. For your own trip to this gorgeous locale, whether visiting IRL or just getting swept away inside your thoughts, try this spectacular Eau De Parfum fragrance. Top notes: Italian orange, Calabrian bergamot, white grapefruit, strawberry, peace, almond. Middle notes: Coconut, salicylates, tuberose, lisylang, Madagascar ginger. Base Notes: Vanilla, musk, styrax, patchouli, cardamom. 

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Cocktails & Catamarans

Scent Journey, Cocktails and Catamarans

 Cocktails and Catamarans is almost like having a premium bar crafted beverage while taking a catamaran cruise on a lazy summer evening. Nearly each note in this inspiring scent could indeed work nicely into a cocktail recipe. The deliciousness of pina colada and coconut essences take you to distant islands in the tropics. Marine notes add a touch of the high seas. Top notes include Blood orange, mandarin, green apple, bergamot, grapefruit, and aldehydes. Middle notes: pina colada, coconut, melon, lavender, and white florals. Base notes: Tonka Bean, musk, marine notes, ambroxan. 

 

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Lido Life

Scent Journey Lido Life

Lido Life celebrates lively gatherings and friendships made poolside. Imagine chilling on a chaise with great friends, dreamy vibes, and a peaceful ambiance. You are there. After lightly spraying Lido Life, your fresh perspective is lounging and luxury. All you need is a great playlist and dancing for a poolside summer afternoon to remember! Top notes: Pamplemousse, lemon, mint, lime, artemisia. Middle notes: Coconut, ylang-ylang, orange blossom, jasmine, black pepper, ginger. Base notes: Amber, vetiver, labdanum, musk, and rum. Scent Journey’s summer state of mind scents are now available in travel size and full-sized selections here at LUXSB. 

 

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Mancera Tonka Cola

Mancera Tonka Cola: LUXSB's Newest Cola Scent Selection


By: LUXSB Staff - Wednesday March 1, 2023
2 min read

When just any scent won't do, try something fizzier, effervescent and a take on a classic. Try a dive into a cola scent, Mancera Tonka Cola, the newest addition to the LUXSB roster of fragrance selections. Tonka Cola is bold, warm, and incorporates what is best about cola, but with the bespoke touch Mancera Paris is known for. Hold the bubbly and grab a bottle of this so-good fragrance from a LUXSB niche favorite! 

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Mancera. Tonka Cola

Mancera Tonka Cola

Tonka Cola is a new release from the house of Mancera Paris. An amber spicy combo, this is a warm/spicy interpretation of cola scents and a singularly gourmand experience. It's the best of cherry colas but reinterpreted for a discerning audience who wants a mature approach to sweet, cola, and warm gourmand scents. This scent would be just as befitting a formal event as an evening out with the squad. 

Tonka Cola begins its scent journey with top notes of cherry, cinnamon, Sicilian lemon, and nutmeg. The cherry here is a juicy ripe version. Add the middle notes of Coca Cola, Indonesian patchouli, and orange blossom for an herbal and floral touch on the drydown. Base notes of tonka bean, vanilla, benzoin, and labdanum are balmy, warm, sweet elements that close out the scent. 

Make a unique scent impression with Mancera's Tonka Cola from LUXSB and leave your friends wondering where you found your new fragrance! 

 

Follow @Luxuryscentbox on Instagram for up-to-date information on launches, new arrivals and what's trending! 


 

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Parfums de Marly Herod

Parfums de Marly: Exquisite French Luxury in Fragrance


By: LUXSB Staff - Friday February 24, 2023
3 min read

When you want the very best in ultra-luxurious fragrance, look no further than the house of Parfums de Marly. You have probably seen the line in the most exclusive department stores or heard about it from its legions of obsessed fans. Maybe you stumbled upon it while traveling to international destinations such as France, where the brand is made. The brand boasts precious high-quality ingredients while keeping true to French perfumery traditions. Parfums de Marly (PDM)  is not afraid to go outside the lines in defining its "art de vivre" of Chateau de Marly, a place of grandiose pleasures and inspiration of the 18th century made for the modern man or woman. A few defining scents from the house are Layton, Herod, Oriana, and Delina. 

Parfums de Marly Layton

Layton is in simple terms, a ravishing masterpiece in fragrance with a complex scent profile that just works. This masculine-leaning EDP incorporates top notes of apple, lavender, bergamot, and mandarin orange for a crisp opening. The heart consists of florals: geranium, violet, and jasmine with impressive longevity. The base notes of vanilla, cardamom, sandalwood, pepper, patchouli, and guaiac wood leave an impression and delightful sillage trail. Its substantial blue bottle features a duo of horses flanking a crest which Parfums de Marly is known for. Layton should rank high on the list of must-try scents. It is appropriate for any season. 

Parfums de Marly Herod

For something a bit deeper and richer but equally addictive, Herod is another highly recommended men's fragrance, perfect for fall and winter use. Herod is characterized by a diverse composition, with a punch of charred vanilla. This EDP features on-top notes of cinnamon and pepper. The heart is comprised of tobacco leaf, incense, ciste, and osmanthus. Notes of vanilla pod, musk, woody accord, and patchouli are the finishing touch for this luxurious expression. 

Parfums de Marly Oriana

For women, Parfums de Marly's gourmand fruity floral selection Oriana is guaranteed to inspire an eternally youthful spark with its subtle playful accords. Oriana is pretty without compromising attention to detail and layers of texture. Top notes of mandarin, bergamot, and grapefruit are a blast of fresh and citrus. Heart notes of orange blossom, blackcurrant, raspberry are the essence of Oriana. Base notes of marshmallow and chantilly cream are the sweetness and fluff of dreams. Ambrette and musk ground and add sensuality to the composition. 

Parfums de Marly Delina

Parfums de Marly's Delina has several sides and unique incarnations.  Delina is as elegant a floral as you can find.  This composition balances both the softness of a floral and the bubbly effervescence of frolicking through the lushest gardens of France. Top notes of rhubarb, lychee, bergamot essence Turkish rose, peony, and vanilla notes are the heart of the scent and maintain a presence throughout. Base notes of cashmeran, musk, and vetiver blend well and allow lighter notes to shine above. 

Discover your Parfums de Marly fragrance with a monthly supply at LUXSB fragrance subscription, The Official Luxury Scent Box

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Rich Mess

Rich Mess EDP: A Perfectly Messy Scent


By: LUXSB Staff - Saturday December 17, 2022
1 min read

This new release has a name so intriguing that you may want it solely because it's a "Rich Mess". Rich and a purposeful "mess" in composition. Rich Mess, a luxury NYC brand established by Ryan Richmond, brings disruption and messiness (in the best possible way). Rich Mess Eau de Parfum is new to LUXSB. This fragrance is perfect for your wardrobe and great for Fall/Winter. 

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Rich Mess

Rich Mess is a leather woody unisex composition, modern, sexy, exciting, and unpredictable.  Top notes of grapefruit, bergamot, and fig are reminiscent of bubbly champagne. Then the fragrance's heart comes into view with saffron, sandalwood, and vanilla notes. Atlas cedar, leather, and spicy lilies add a hint of oriental, wood, and freshness. The overall effect is complex: lightly green as is warm. 

This niche is a balanced unisex composition. A hint of sensual saltiness with an unexpected floral element lends to the total effect of Rich Mess. 

Follow @Luxuryscentbox on Instagram for up-to-date information on launches, new arrivals and what's trending! 

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VANILLA CAKE

Frosting on Top: Vanilla Cake by Montale


By: LUXSB Staff - Monday December 5, 2022
1 min read

Sugary sweet confections in the kitchen are tempting and delicious. They are whimsical, delightful as falling snowflakes and the soft glow of a fireplace. Comforting baked scents remind us of home and of being a child at heart. Vanilla Cake by Montale is definitely one of those vanilla scents that you never get enough of. Perfect for fans of vanilla fragrances, it is the definition of all things creamy, whipped, and frothy. Like the best frosting you've ever eaten, but make it wearable. It is the perfect vanilla fragrance for this season when comforting gourmand scents balance us with positivity, joy, and coziness. 

Vanilla Cake is an amber vanilla composition and the epitome of gourmand. Every complimentary note is also gourmand. Notes of meringue, milk, almond, Madagascar vanilla, and caramel are decadent and creamy goodness. It's a cake with spun sugar, milk, and vanilla on top. 

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Montale Vanilla Cake

Montale Vanilla Cake

For those ultra-sweet scent fans, Montale's Vanilla Cake doesn't disappoint. Enjoy all the cake you can spray. You don't have to share this dessert with anyone else! 

Follow @Luxuryscentbox on Instagram for up-to-date information on launches, new arrivals and what's trending! 

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Amouage Silver Oud

Fragrance 101: How to Choose A Fall Scent


By: Stephanie M - Monday September 19, 2022
4 min read

Can you believe that Autumn is already here? It's that time of the year for pumpkin spice everything and gorgeous fall/winter fragrance arrivals. Fall scents are known for being as invigorating and cozy. It is a new sensation, one that is an annual tradition, yet is always fresh and inviting. Scents are a great way to bring this soothing feeling wherever you go. Almost everybody wants to know how to update their fragrance wardrobe for fall-ready comforting energy. The rules for Fall/Winter have changed, not so hard fast and adapt to your personal flair. A few tips for making your choices for Fall scents super easy and less time-consuming. 

1. Don't Toss Out Your Clean, Fresh Citrus Scents

Fall fragrance is not completely defined by deep, dark, or richer components. Sometimes it is okay to let the lighter, clean or citrusy scents have their days in the crisp Autumn breeze. The aromatic fragrances will impart a clean aesthetic that reminds us of brighter summer days and often better weather as the temperatures begin to decent and the sun begins to set earlier. The sometimes heady top notes will fade away after application, leaving behind their trademark freshness and clean smell. These herbal, soapy, uplifting notes are always appropriate and never out of season. 

2. Go For the Spicier Side of Life 

Like our addictions to pumpkin spice or cinnamon notes for latte consumption, spices are all the rage for Fall/Autumn. Spices, warm woods, gourmands, and baking spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove are go-to for Fall/Winter scents. A few reasons spices are the right choice include a natural warmth, longevity, and sillage. These deeper and heavier notes add heft and staying power to the scent, as either heart or base notes. Those notes at the bottom of the pyramid tend to linger more, waft, and cut through cooler weather.  Spicier scents are often in the oriental category but could also be found in woody scents, chypres, and fougeres. Often considered to be sensual, glamourous, heavier, or for evening use, they pack a potent punch to those overcast crisp fall nights and perhaps daytime wear. 

3. Like a Good Recipe, Don't Forget the Vanilla 

Just like your grandma's delicious baked goods recipes, don't forget to add a splash (or more) vanilla to your fragrance wardrobe. According to surveys, vanilla is one of the most loved scents in the world, and for great reason. Vanilla is a featured gourmand note in many favorite niche and designer scents. It is part of the oriental or floriental family, but could show up as a wild card note in compositions to add warmth. The richness and elegance of this spice are as old as perfumery itself.  It is equally as lovely on both men and women. Vanilla has many sides and dimensions, from rich and boozy to gentle and cozy, so don't be afraid to try this note. You will be pleasantly surprised by its versatility and mood-enhancing power. 

4. Opulent and Grandious Ouds 

Ouds will add a touch of Old World elegance with a modern aesthetic for a fall/winter selection. Ouds have been used since ancient times to perfume the well-to-do in society who could afford this expensive resin. Now it is accessible to many as niche and designer brands alike turn to oud to elevate blends. it is considered a luxurious, high-quality addition to orientals and woody scents. Oud is often the main base note in niche lines with many choices available. Oud often appears in compositions with florals, which are considered florientals. This means that oud is user-friendly to women as well as men, and will be a wonderful addition to your wardrobe this autumn.

 

5. Buy A Travel Size From LUXSB 

Sometimes it is so tempting to go with a website's fragrance description and buy a full-size bottle of fragrance sight unseen. This would probably not be the ideal way to explore fragrance, because words (like looks) could be particularly deceptive. Buying your next Fall/Winter fragrance from LUXSB's fragrance subscription service is the best way to get a scent into your hands and try it out without any buyer's remorse. Our 9ml size is generous as LUXSB is one of the largest sizes available in a perfume subscription. More than ample to test notes and families that may have been on your radar.  What if a niche line that just debuted a new addition sounds incredible? Playing and experimenting is much easier when the purchase is a fraction of the price of a 1.7oz or 3.4oz bottle.  Sampling and the ease of travel and portability are here at your fingers with our extensive list of fragrances that only get better over time and bottles that take the scent from your home to airports, hotels, and AirBNBs. 

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