Fashion

In the summer of 1790, a young woman with a small child and very little money took the coach north from London to Aberdeen and rented a couple of rooms in a lodging house on Queen Street. Her name was Catherine Gordon. Three years earlier she had been heiress to the estate of Gight, in…

Choosing a perfume becomes much easier once you understand fragrance families. Instead of testing dozens of bottles without knowing what you are looking for, you can start with the scent profile that naturally appeals to you. Two of the most recognizable categories are gourmand and floral fragrances. Gourmands are typically associated with edible-smelling notes such…