Sniffing for a new signature scent?

Have you ever wondered what the most striking objects found in nature might smell like if they weren’t odourless? For its latest fragrance collection, Diptyque called upon some of the world’s most renowned perfumers to imagine what these scents might be. Lunamaris by Fabrice Pellegrin is a light, mineral-like option with refreshing flashes of pink pepper and a tender warmth that captures the iridescent beauty of mother of pearl.

Key notes: pink peppercorn, incense, rockrose

Smells like: if Botticelli’s ‘The Birth of Venus’ had a faint scent

Ideal for: those looking for an elegant everyday scent

This autumn’s buzziest launch is Bottega Veneta’s first fragrance collection under the creative direction of Matthieu Blazy. Our favourite from the line-up is Acqua Sale, which captures the scent of saltwater on skin.

Key notes: black pepper, mandarin orris butter, sea salt accord

Smells like: if you were Nicole Kidman in The Perfect Couple, standing outside your seaside mansion

Ideal for: those looking to be transported to a cruise deck

Inspired by the rhythms of the desert, this warm, silky scent combines airy florals and sweet-spicy cardamom and grounding woods with sensual nuance. The unique, balanced notes capture the essence of the arid landscape in the earliest hours of the morning.

Key notes: rose petals, sandalwood, carrot, sandalwood

Smells like: a winter sunrise on the desert

Ideal for: those looking for a clean, fresh, and comforting scent for everyday wear

If you’re looking for a festive fragrance for your end-of-year celebrations, this limited-edition scent is the perfect crisp, cosy companion for cold winter days. And it even makes for a great gift!

Key notes: artemisia, fir, leather

Smells like: a Christmas tree farm

Ideal for: bundling up for a Hallmark Christmas movie

For those who enjoy decadent, gourmand fragrances, this sultry launch from Valentino, crafted by Paul Guerlain, is a woody, warm scent from the Anatomy of Dreams collection, which is meant to be worn “like couture”. The rich composition balances sweet orange, grapefruit, cherry, and almond notes with a heady oud and sandalwood base, resulting in luxurious evening scent.

Key notes: oud, almond

Smells like: a Roman palazzo with wooden parquet floors filled with flickering candles

Ideal for: special occasions

Dark, mysterious, and alluring, Absolu borrows from L’Interdit’s original white flower bouquet and is laced with the aromatic facets of lavender and cardamom and uplifted by vibrant neroli. It’s sweet on opening, with an undercurrent of contrasting tobacco and rum notes that add to its charm. It has an intense, long-lasting sillage.

Key notes: lavender, tuberose, cardamom, tobacco

Smells like: date night at a speakeasy

Ideal for: when you’re feeling frisky

A more intense interpretation of the house’s most iconic feminine fragrance by master perfumer Alberto Morillas, this is a luminous floral-woody scent. Crafted around the same signature accords of nashi pear and lotus as the original eau de toilette, it uses jasmine harvested from Bulgari’s ‘Flower Gems of India’ initiative, which adds richness to the floral heart.

Key notes: nashi pear, green tea, lotus, jasmine, sandalwood

Smells like: you’re in a palatial garden that has a pond filled with lotuses

Ideal for: when you’re looking for an elegant confidence boost

Alberto Morillas strikes again. 30 years after the introduction of the original CK One, Calvin Klein has released CK One Essence, a smoother and more intense iteration of the iconic fragrance for a new generation.

Key notes: bergamot, blood orange, green tea, musk

Smells like: a waterfall in the woods

Ideal for: evoking nostalgia in fans of the original 1994 CK One

This isn’t just another vanilla perfume in a pretty bottle. Goddess is a gourmand, aromatic, woody fragrance featuring a quartet of vanillas balanced with lavender essence and patchouli for a sophisticated finish. Crafted by perfumer Amandine Clerc-Marie, it is equal parts decadent and delicious.

Key notes: vanilla, lavender essence, patchouli

Smells like: an upscale bakery

Ideal for: when you want to feel the warmth of summer in winter

This sensual, floral, amber-y fragrance pays homage to Chloé founder Gaby Aghion's Egyptian roots. A modern take on the ancient Egyptian kyphi perfume by Juliette Karagueuzoglou, it blends florals with spices and resins that add depth, resulting in a unique and intoxicating scent.

Key notes: orange blossom, cinnamon, myrrh, vanilla

Smells like: a night at the museum

Ideal for: a first date

Created in collaboration with Pharrell Williams and master perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud, LV Lovers is vibrant, fresh, green, and woody. It combines sparkling citrus with notes of galbanum and ginger and is grounded in sandalwood, capturing the essence of sunlight and the warmth it brings.

Key notes: galbanum, bergamot, sandalwood

Smells like: peak summer in Europe

Ideal for: when you’re yearning for warm, sunny days

This sweet, amber-floral scent is a great day-to-night perfume. A light, celestial-inspired fragrance, it balances fruity brightness with creamy, woody depth.

Key notes: star jasmine, blood orange, vanilla musk

Smells like: a hug from a cloud

Ideal for: fans of the clean girl aesthetic