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The Scent Strip is a perfume community newspaper and would love to hear from you! Article contributors will receive a comped copy (both print and digital).

For all submissions - articles, personals, ads, artwork, games etc. - please fill out the form on this page. In the subject line, please indicate which theme you are submitting for eg. Wanderlust. Text submissions can be pasted in the message area, a link to a Google Doc can be pasted in the message area, or you can upload a Word file (I cannot open Pages).

Themes

Wanderlust - July

Spellbound - October

Solstice - January

Verdant Visions - April 2026

Submission guidelines:

Articles: Include your article of no more than 500 words with your preferred byline and a short bio. The themes for each issue are broad - feel free to get creative!

Personals/Classifieds/Events: Please keep your submission to 50 words and include a method of contact such as email, social media, or a website. Do not include phone numbers or private addresses.

Artwork / Games Submissions: Jpg, png, or Adobe Illustrator files are accepted.

Letters to the Perfumer (Editor) / Dear Nose: To submit a question for Dear Nose or to write a letter to the editor in response to an article in this paper, please include a name (you do not have to give a real or full name) and up to 100 words in your letter/query.

Ads: Please enquire with a brief description of your ad copy/images and your goals. We will work with you to best showcase your business or service to The Scent Strip readers.

Specific Calls for Writers and Topics:

The Scent Strip is looking for a writer with experience in astrological forecasts to take over the Star Scents column.

Articles related to fragrance in the categories of fragrance reviews, fragrance event reviews, cooking, gardening, advice (Dear Nose), and city guides are always welcomed.

Deadlines:

The next year of The Scent Strip will release in July, October, January, and April. To have content included, please follow these deadlines and note the issue theme:

Wanderlust: June 15, 2025

Spellbound: September 15, 2025

Solstice: December 15, 2025

Verdant Visions: March 15, 2026

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