Olfactory Escap

Let your imagination run free as you visit another time and place with the season’s latest fragrances

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Let your imagination run free as you visit another time and place with the season’s latest fragrances.

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1. Launched this April, Jade Leaf Tea is one of Jo Malone’s Rare Teas Collection colognes, which draw on the unique scents of six different teas. Inspired by the Japanese sencha, it is infused with mate leaf, sesame and a refreshing note of pomelo, creating a crisp, uplifting blend. www.jomalone.co

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2. For those looking for a bold yet elegant scent, Jimmy Choo’s Illicit Flower won’t disappoint. Like its flacon the eau de toilette is edgy and provocative, combined with a touch of sweetness from the feminine floral heart. www.jimmychoo.com

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3. Ten years after the introduction of the first Muguet fragrance, Guerlain launched the Muguet 2016 Vintage on May 1. Encased in a precious bottle designed by the Parisian jewellery house Ambre & Louise, this limited edition celebrates the arrival of spring with an exuberant formula by Thierry Wasser, featuring rose, jasmine, and of course, lily of the valley. www.guerlain.com

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4. Diptyque ’s Eau des Sens captures the sunshine of the South of France with a bright composition of orange blossom, bitter orange and juniper berries. In the dry down, patchouli and angelica introduce the woody and spicy facets of the eau de toilette. www.diptyqueparis.com

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5. Crafted by Annie Buzantian for Marc Jacobs, Daisy Dream Marc Jacobs Blush Edition transports you to a romantic garden filled with colourful petals. The airy blend opens with a refreshing accord of violet leaves and bergamot, and at the heart lie the sweet scents of rose, lily of the valley and freesia. www.marcjacobs.com

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6. Gucci celebrates the 50th birthday of its iconic flora pattern with the new Flora Anniversary Edition. Paying homage to the original Flora scent, the fragrance blends notes of rose and osmanthus with a peony accord to create new textures, while a leathery accord enhances the bouquet with a layer of sensuality. The mesmerising blooms can be seen on the base of the glass bottle. www.gucci.com