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An honest read on the most argued-about fragrance of the decade: what it smells like, the real case for and against, and how to decide for yourself.

Oily skin amplifies sweet notes and flattens nothing. Which fragrance notes hold their shape, which turn syrupy, and five picks from the rotation.

Skin pH, sebum, body heat and bacteria change how a fragrance smells on you. What the research actually proves, and how to shop around it.

Sweat is odourless. Bacteria, genes, diet and fabric make your scent. Find your smell profile and the fragrance notes that balance it.