GLASS presents some of our favourite recent fragrance launches. From British newcomers like Bel Rebel to iconic houses such as Guerlain and Chanel, there is a scent for everyone.
Frassaï, Rosa Sacra
Frassaï, Rosa Sacra
From the highly regarded Argentinian luxury perfume brand Frassaï, the lush Rosa Sacra is inspired by a rare rose that blooms in the depths of the Argentine Yungas jungle – with notes of aguaribay, blackcurrant, rose Grasse, rose Turkey, palo santo and white algarrobo.
Frassaï, Rosa Sacra (EDP) £125, 50ml
Bel Rebel, Unrequited
Bel Rebel, Unrequited
Utterly unique, Unrequited by the innovative British brand Bel Rebel which has sustainability at its heart (packaging grown from agricultural waste and part of a mushroom, anyone?) imagines an earthy redolent rose accented by rose oxide, aldehydes, saffron and musk.
Bel Rebel, Unrequited (EDP), £139, 69ml
L’Artisan Parfumeur, Passage d’enfer Extrême
L’Artisan Parfumeur, Passage d’enfer Extrême
A reworking of the classic 1999 scent Passage d’enfer Extrême, translated as “passage to hell” (or the underworld), this version is intense and headier with the original lily appearing at the end and has hints of white lily, incense, vanilla and sandalwood.
L’Artisan Parfumeur, Passage d’enfer Extrême (EDP) £130, 100 ml
Aman, Ayom
Aman, Ayom
Luxurious, rich, complex and deep, the new fragrance range, created by master perfumer Jacques Chabert, from Aman is a real treat. Designed to evoke Aman’s resorts, Ayom celebrates Amanjiwo, Indonesia and has notes of elemi, bergamot, cardamom, juniper, oak moss and cedar.
Aman, Ayom (EDP) £220, 50 ml
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria, Nettare Di Sole
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria, Nettare Di Sole
The latest for this spring for Guerlain’s Aqua Allegoria collection, Nettare Di Sole is inspired by the Guerlain symbol – the bee. This sunny and honey-inflected fragrance also contains fresh Calabrian Bergamot, as well as splashy aquatic notes.
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria, Nettare Di Sole (EDT), £69, 75ml
Van Cleef & Arpels Collection Extraordinaire, Orchid Leather
Van Cleef & Arpels Collection Extraordinaire, Orchid Leather
A departure for the brand, this new scent by Van Cleef & Arpels, explores the leather olfactory palette. With ingredients of cistus, cardamom and vanilla pod, Orchid Leather is surprising light and airy – enriched with smoky undertones.
Van Cleef & Arpels Collection Extraordinaire, Orchid Leather (EDP) £130, 75ml
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Les Exclusifs De Chanel, Le Lion De Chanel
Les Exclusifs De Chanel, Le Lion De Chanel
Inspired by Coco Chanel’s totemic astrological sign of Leo, the dazzling Le Lion – an unexpected and beautiful floral oriental – protects the wearer with a lush armour containing labdanum, patchouli, vanilla, bergamot, lemon. A modern classic.
Les Exclusifs De Chanel, Le Lion De Chanel (EDP) £155, 75ml
Jimmy Choo, I Want Choo
Jimmy Choo, I Want Choo
For wearing when you go out out, this the effervescent and sparkly scent by Jimmy Choo is the perfect perfume to wear to have fun in – with notes of peach, mandarin, red spider lily, jasmine sambac and benzoin.
Jimmy Choo, I Want Choo (EDP) £85, 100ml
D.S & Durga, Jazmín Yucatan
D.S & Durga, Jazmín Yucatan
Fresh aquatic notes combine with passion flower, bergamot and vetiver, to explore a rare jasmine flower found deep in the jungle of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico to create a soft and seductive fragrance.
D.S & Durga, Jazmín Yucatan (EDP) £148, 50 ml
by Caroline Simpson