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AN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL OF KOREAN LIFE & CULTURE
Stories of a place, and the things that linger.


What Perfume Does Kim Woo-bin Wear? The Fragrance He Gave a Fan
A simple question about perfume led Kim Woo-bin to give a fan his own bottle of Acqua di Parma Mirto di Panarea. A year later, he surprised her again with another thoughtful gift.
Oct 303 min read


The Kilian Perfume aespa's Winter Actually Likes
aespa's Winter doesn't usually wear much perfume, but she shared one fragrance she genuinely enjoys: Kilian Flower of Immortality. Here's what she said about its natural peach scent and why it caught her attention.
Oct 293 min read


What Do Korean Celebrities Smell Like?
What perfumes do Korean celebrities actually wear? From Karina's Le Labo Thé Noir 29 to Huh Yunjin's fig-and-pistachio layering routine, we're taking a closer look at the fragrances K-pop idols and Korean actors have shared with fans.
Oct 295 min read


What Makes a Perfume Feel Korean?
Could you recognize a Korean perfume without seeing its bottle? From TAMBURINS to CHWI and BORNTOSTANDOUT, we explore how culture, design, and personal memories shape what we expect a fragrance to smell like.
Oct 213 min read
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