Wake up and smell the concrete: the rise of alt perfumes
From Comme des Garçons to Christopher Shannon, 2017’s scents are inspired by anything from building materials to milk teeth. Do their bouquets live up to the hype?
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Perfume genius: how fragrances help explain the world
From the excesses of the 80s to the purifying smells of the 90s and the niche individuality of 2017, the way we smell says a lot about society, as a new exhibition proves