Welcome to ‘sensory heritage’, the study of how we engage with objects from the past besides what they look like.

I tested 12 essential oil diffusers to compare their scent quality, design, ease of use and functionality. Three emerged as the best for most people.

Lose yourself in the atmosphere of the best spas in England and beyond, each selected for their soothing and entrancing ...

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Having now smelled our way through the entire line, we’ve gathered the best Tom Ford fragrances below, starting with the undisputed core classics, moving through to the sleeper scents beloved by ...

And that’s especially true when it comes to living room colour schemes. Most living room ideas need to keep up with the multifunctional nature and use of the living space, serving as a place for ...

Just like Molly Mae, Giorgio Armani Sí, will always be a scent that brings back the fondest of memories. It's a quintessential feminine fragrance that just oozes nostalgia - I'll still mist it ...

Grab your favourite perfumes and spend a little time googling the key notes (hint: if in doubt, check out fragrantica.com for beginner-friendly scent breakdowns). Are there any common occurrences?

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With fragrance, we have the advantage of looking at the notes to establish whether the latest comparison really smells like luxury options, and there are no affordable brands we've been hearing ...

More's the pity – we love the idea of decamping to our dedicated listening room and kicking back for a good couple of hours. The closest we get is playing tunes on the Sonos while vacuuming the house.