Cemetery & Cocktails Tour, Beetlejuice Scents & 💅

IT'S GIVING STRANGE AND UNUSUAL.

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Hi friends! Nadia here 🙂 Happy October! It’s the spookiest time of year, and I’ve got some exciting things planned. Look out for exclusive interviews with niche NYC perfume brands this month! Got a brand in mind? Drop us a note!

Today’s newsletter covers fragrance news, upcoming events, and is Beetlejuice-coded. (I warned you guys this is my favorite season).

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THIS WEEKEND, OCT 4—6

• A Fragrant Tour of Nosegays and Corsages at the Met (10/5)

• Intro to Perfumery Class at the Fragrance Alliance Network (10/5)

• Italian Vintage Drop on Prince St. (10/5) who knows, maybe you’ll find a hidden fragrance gem!

• Green-Wood Cemetery Tour & Cocktails (10/7)

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What do you guys think of these Beetlejuice-inspired nails I got done last weekend? I love the D.S. & Durga Murder Mystery set. I just wish the bottles were bigger because I am running through Professor Rose, Prince Amber, & Madam Currant…

It’s giving strange and unusual.

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‘FUME NEWS & SCENT TALKS

• Glossier adds two new scents to their 'You' line: a creamy gourmand with buttercream, plum, and iris, and a soft woody scent featuring violet, palo santo, and myrrh. Plus, they dropped a birthday cake candle for their 10th anniversary.

• D.S. & Durga’s releases a new Studio Juice Spectral Doorway. Keep reading as it’s on our list of Beetlejuice-esque EDPs.

• Here’s an INSIDE LOOK of Louboutin’s fragrance event beautifully captured by Perfumeverse NYC subscriber, Eugenia!

• Italian house Bottega Veneta launched a set of five naturally-derived EDPs contained in sculptural marble and glass vessels.

Bottega Veneta

• French biotech skincare brand Orveda’s new flagship in Manhattan is home to Coty's latest collection, with fragrances designed as personal olfactory signatures that last up to 30 hours.

• Oscar de la Renta releases a new EDP called New York.

• Victoria Beckham releases 21:50 Rêverie—an ode to…humidity?

• Versace turned their Bright Crystal fragrance into fashion at Milan Fashion Week.

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HAUNT YOUR COLLECTION:

We love matching fragrances to other mediums of art—books, movies, even paintings. There’s a few that have captured the quirky, eerie essence of Beetlejuice. If you’re in the mood for something darkly whimsical or downright creepy, these scents will have you channeling the Netherworld in no time.

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Spectral Doorway by D.S. & Durga
A tribute to Beetlejuice’s iconic chalk door scene, Spectral Doorway weaves together notes of ghostly old pages, funerary incense, and soft chalk to evoke a smoky, supernatural atmosphere. It’s perfect for anyone who loves a dash of the otherworldly with their perfume.

Lush x Beetlejuice Collection
Lush has created a fun, limited-edition Beetlejuice-inspired line this Halloween, featuring bath bombs and shower gels that capture the movie’s whimsical energy. It’s an easy way to add a little spookiness to your self-care routine.

Perfume Society’s Beetlejuice Match by

Suzy Nightingale

According to the Perfume Society, The Library of Fragrance Mildew matches Beetlejuice’s quirky, chaotic nature with its musty, earthy notes. Delia Deetz’s avant-garde flair is perfectly embodied by D’Otto Profumi 7+1, with its conceptual blend of seven accords and an "invisible" eighth note.

Sixteen92’s The Recently Deceased Collection
Inspired by the dark humor of Beetlejuice, Sixteen92’s The Recently Deceased Collection offers a range of fragrances with notes that echo the supernatural charm of the movie. Think graveyard dirt, ancient woods, and shadowy musk—all bottled up for your delight.

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Passage d'Enfer by L'Artisan Parfumeur
With incense, cedar, and white lily, this fragrance feels like stepping into a haunted passageway—mysterious, serene, and a little bit eerie. It’s perfect for those who love the darker side of scent​.

Juliette Has a Gun Lady Vengeance
This blend of rose, patchouli, and vanilla has a powerful, femme fatale vibe that would make Lydia Deetz proud. It’s dark, seductive, and a little rebellious—perfect for a bold look.

Andrea Maack Coven
For something earthy and mysterious, Coven combines notes of moss, soil, and wild greens. It’s like taking a walk through an enchanted, fog-covered forest—a scent perfect for anyone drawn to the mystical and strange.

Memo Tiger’s Nest
A blend of incense, amber, and resins, this fragrance captures the smoky, mystical air of the afterlife. It’s dark and complex, just how I like my perfumes​.

Rasasi Shuhrah Pour Homme
This scent’s combination of tomato leaf, leather, and florals is captivating, evoking the strange and unusual world Beetlejuice inhabits. Its long-lasting nature makes it ideal for a creepy night out.

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Imaginary Fragrances for the Ghost with the Most aka… Me.

• Handbook for the Recently Deceased: A dusty blend of aged paper, antique leather, and dry ink, evoking the smell of a forgotten novel.

• Poltergeist Punch: An effervescent mix of sharp citrus, fizzy cola, and candied ginger, embodying the mischievous vibe of a poltergeist causing havoc.

• Timeless Attic: Notes of creaky floorboards, dusty attic air, and an old cedar chest, conjuring the haunted, forgotten spaces where spirits linger.

• Beetle Brew: Earthy moss, decaying woods, and a splash of green apple, a little tart, a little sweet—perfect for Beetlejuice energy.

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DON’T MISS THIS MONTH:

• Creepy fragrant tour of the Green-wood Cemetery in Brooklyn (10/12)

• A Multi-Sensorial Show with live music and custom scents at the Center of Enlightenment Arts in Brooklyn (10/11-10/12)

• Spooky Incense making with perfumer Michael Nordstrand (10/14)

• Chanel No. 5 History Talk with art historian Jessica Murphy (10/28)

• Fall Candle Making in Greenpoint (10/29)

• 🐺 PULP Fragrance’s spooky six-piece Halloween collection inspired by scary movie nights with friends. Fun notes in the collection include: pumpkin flesh, a stolen headstone, spilled cider, movie butter popcorn, vanilla custard, and werewolf musk.

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That’s all, friends! Stay smelling creepy and have a great weekend!

x
Nadia

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