HEY, YOU!
This is some tSick of wasting money on hyped-up fragrances that deliver nothing more than buyer's remorse? Are you endlessly scrolling through #perfumetok and r/fragrance, hunting for that perfect scent, only to end up with another disappointing purchase? Yeah. We were too.
That’s why we made Fragrance Faceoff, your newest guide to the wild world of scents! We're here to cut through the marketing smoke and mirrors and tell it like it is.
You’ll read our raw, unvarnished opinions about home fragrance, room sprays, and reed diffusers including all the pros and cons that actually matter.
Coming soon: brace yourself for the battle of the bottles!
Here’s a breakdown of each one of the contenders:
01. Lèlior
This family-owned brand is committed to creating natural luxury products. Lèlior is Florida-based, uses 100% natural ingredients, is IFRA-approved, and creates eco-friendly, vegan fragrances. Each bottle from this company is handmade, sustainable, and designed to tell a story. Sign us up!
02. NEST New York
Founded by fragrance pioneer Laura Slatkin, NEST has a huge influence in the luxury home fragrance market. They also boast a unique proprietary wax formula with one of the highest fragrance oil percentages in the industry. Impressive!
03. ScentAir
What could be cooler than having your roots stem from Disney Imagineering magic in 1994? Since then, ScentAir has grown in the world of experiential fragrance. Operating in 119 countries, they specialize in enhancing environments through innovative scent technology and have a strong commitment to corporate responsibility.
04. Voluspa
Starting in a California kitchen, Voluspa turns fragrance into a journey of discovery. They use a clean-burning coconut wax blend for their candles, globally-sourced ingredients, and create scents inspired by adventure. Their name comes from an ancient Norse poem meaning "beauty created from chaos."
05. Pura
Pura seems to be dedicated to sustainability, partnering with organizations like the Malala Fund and Year Up United. Their fragrances are designed with a "do no harm" philosophy, focusing on environmental integrity and community empowerment. We need more of that these days!
In this article
What we’re all about
What we’re all about
We're Chloe and Mel, two best friends who feel like we’ve smelled it all. After getting a good look at the internet's fragrance landscape, we saw a pretty significant problem: endless performative content that tells you nothing real.

We created Fragrance Faceoff to cut through the noise. No influencer marketing, no fake hype, and no BS– just fragrance talk for anyone tired of being sold a scent instead of understanding it.

We're here to share our takes with anyone willing to listen. Read our posts where we talk about what these scents actually smell like, who might love them, and whether they're worth your hard-earned cash!
We're Chloe and Mel, two best friends who feel like we’ve smelled it all. After getting a good look at the internet's fragrance landscape, we saw a pretty significant problem: endless performative content that tells you nothing real.

We created Fragrance Faceoff to cut through the noise. No influencer marketing, no fake hype, and no BS– just fragrance talk for anyone tired of being sold a scent instead of understanding it.

We're here to share our takes with anyone willing to listen. Read our posts where we talk about what these scents actually smell like, who might love them, and whether they're worth your hard-earned cash!
OUR FOCUS
We're not here to just spray and pray. These are the questions we ask about every fragrance:
DOES IT ACTUALLY LAST?
Will this smell stick around through your 9-to-5?
SAFE FOR EVERYONE?
Pet-friendly? Won't trigger allergies or send anyone to the ER? We check that too.
IS IT LEGIT?
Marketing says "French lavender," but does it smell like some cheap knockoff?
PLANET-FRIENDLY?
We care about what goes into these bottles and what happens after.
EASY TO USE?
No one wants a fragrance that's harder to handle than their ex.
WORTH THE CASH?
Is this $150 bottle just expensive, glorified water?
We’re covering The Big 3:
If you promise to keep an open mind, we promise to dissect every note, challenge every marketing claim, and give you the unvarnished truth about why you should (or absolutely should not) spend your money on that latest trendy bottle.
WHO WE ARE
CHLOE
Twenty-something Florida artist. Huge fan of Project Runway. Knows her scents!
When she's not tracking down the latest fragrance release or working on a craft project, she's hanging with her dogs, Chi Chi and Rune. Latest loves include Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel, Eau Rose by Diptyque, and Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian.
WHO WE ARE
MEL
Melissa wears many hats: accountant, proud mom, and low-key home fragrance detective. Between managing household chaos and creating the perfect home atmosphere, she's on a mission to find products that actually deliver on their promises. Mel’s interests also include interior design and the NY Yankees.
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