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Miguel is a Portuguese journalist obsessed with art and perfume. Miguel likes to see himself as a fragrance curator, investigating the possibilities of perfume as contemporary art in exhibitions and other multimedia projects. He directs his own cultural magazine, Umbigo, besides contributing with texts for museums and art galleries. He is a perfume collector and specializes in vintage perfumery, organizing monthly talks called Vintage Perfume Sniffing in Lisbon.
1906 is the year when the iconic french house of Caron introduced their first powders. From the world of Haute Parfumerie to...
Shiseido was one of the most talked about brands in Cannes TFWA 216. The group had not one but 3 places in the show, since it...
The Italian brand Giardino Benessere is a holistic line comprising fragrances, home fragrances, scented candles and body care...
When it comes to skin cleansers, my honest opinion is: the simpler the better. I mean I don't believe that something that is...
Few things can be as erotic as the scent of tuberose. Few things can be as erotic as a naked tanned body with flawless skin....
According to the latest study by Philips that the brand has just released, 78% of young males usually wear a beard style, wit...
One thing that excites me is finding great product at small prices. Be it in perfume or cosmetics. But having a skin conditio...
Shower gels are products that often are all the same. Well that's my opinion anyway. So I never spend time or money looking f...
After my first article on eyebrow products that can be used by men, I continued my investigation on brow enhancers in other b...
This week, the exquisite Hotel Valverde, in Lisbon, located in the middle of the luxury avenue Avenida da Liberdade, was the...
When summer comes, I love it. But there are two things that come with summer, regarding my skin. Dark spots and shine. I spen...
Author: Miguel Matos Sometimes very simple products work miracles. Take 2 ingredients and mix them in a light, neutral base a...
Iris is a beautiful plant. Not only it blossoms with a lush languid flower full of noble meanings, but it is also a source of...
Author: Miguel Matos On my quest to get rid of a small circle of fat around my waist and in my belly, I sometimes buy gels an...
By Miguel Matos One of the upcoming grooming trends for men can be brow styling products. I'm not talking about plucking or w...
By Miguel Matos Sometimes the simple things are the most effective when it comes to make your skin recover from agression or...
by Miguel Matos There is now a niche luxury brand for everything. I am talking about the niche where maximum indulgence is br...
By Miguel Matos Lately I have decided to invest a little more of my time and money taking care of my skin. After all I am alm...