Our Review Standards & Transparency Disclosure

Affiliate Disclosure: At MyFragrance.info, we independently research and test products. This post contains affiliate links to Amazon. If you click and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome to my-fragrance.info. To ensure our readers receive the most honest and helpful scent evaluations, we adhere to a strict set of testing and disclosure standards. In an era of AI-generated content and “pay-to-play” reviews, we are committed to real-world experience.

1. Our Testing Methodology

We believe a fragrance is a living thing that changes over time. Therefore, we never review a scent based on a single “paper strip” sniff.

• Skin-First Testing: Every fragrance reviewed on this site has been worn on skin for at least three full wear cycles.
• Variable Environments: We test scents in different temperatures (indoor vs. outdoor) to observe how the molecular structure reacts to heat and cold.
• Performance Tracking: Longevity is tracked via a timer, noting the transition from the “opening” to the “heart” and finally the “dry down” (the scent left after 4+ hours).
• Comparative Analysis: We compare new releases against industry benchmarks within the same “olfactory family” (e.g., comparing a new “Oud” against established classics) to provide context for your purchase.

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2. Transparency & Affiliate Disclosure

In compliance with global advertising standards and to maintain your trust, we disclose the following regarding our content:

• How We Get Our Fragrances: We clearly state in every review whether the bottle was personally purchased, a decanted sample bought by us, or a press sample provided by a brand or boutique.
• Editorial Independence: We do not accept payment to provide a “positive” review. Our opinions are our own, and we highlight both the pros and the cons of every fragrance.
• Affiliate Links: Some of the links on my-fragrance.info are affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These commissions help us buy more samples and keep this site running independently.
• Professional Integrity: We only recommend retailers that we trust and have used ourselves.

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3. Our Promise to You

Our goal is to help you find your “signature scent” without wasting money on “blind buys” that don’t perform. If a fragrance has poor longevity or smells synthetic, we will tell you—regardless of how popular the brand is.

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