"The panel defined artistic perfumery as a type of creative design where the perfumer is not necessarily limited by someone else's concept, brief, or vision. Art itself lies at the core of artistic perfumery and as such, the panel addressed how such art can be judged and critiqued."
Marlen has been working in the fragrance industry since 1990. Having started in sales and line representation, he later began...
10 Best New Colognes for Men “It goes without saying that a man’s smell is a deeply personal thing. It’s...
“Some deodorants offer the perfect amount of subtle, lasting fragrance without coating your neck or chest with chemicals that will...
Harrison, M. (2010). The scented word: Context, intrigue and the problem of olfactory literacy. Household and Personal Care, Supplement. January,(1), 6-10. ABSTRACT:...
ARTISAN PERFUME AWARDS Judge 2014-2015 An annual Juried Awards competition rewards the Top Artisan, Niche, and Custom Fragrances of the...
In addition to Fragrantica.com, Marlen has also contributed to the following: BASENOTES, 2005-2014 (10 articles) Addicted: The Ramblings of a Fragrance Junkie...
In addition to Fragrantica.com, Marlen has also contributed to the following: NOW SMELL THIS, 2005-2006 (47 articles) Fragrance Reviews...
The American Society of Perfumers (ASP) will hold its 54th annual symposium June 2 at the Marriott Marquis on Broadway in New York, NY....
The trend is partly inspired by the success of products like AXE, the male deodorant, shower gel and body spray...
COLOGNE BUYING GUIDE Every man needs a signature scent. This guide to navigating the fragrance counter like a pro—from test...
Marlen has an alter-ego, “ThePerfumeCritic”! Read his take on ten, great male fragrances for 2013 in MensJournal.com. Read the article...