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Whether it’s love for a special someone, a place or pastime, a passionate spark or quiet affection, here are fragrances that may evoke such powerful memories

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Whether it’s love for a special someone, a place or pastime, a passionate spark or quiet affection, here are fragrances that may evoke such powerful memories

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1. Penhaligon’s olfactory fiction Portraits continues with the launch of Chapter Two, which includes Clandestine Clara, a sensual oriental scent for her. Described as a ‘confident’ fragrance, its voluptuousness is expressed through notes like rhum vanilla and amber, while patchouli and cinnamon give it an intoxicating edge. http://www.penhaligons.com

2. Driven by their love for cinema and photography, Atelier Cologne founders Sylvie Ganter and Christophe Cervasel created Clémentine California, a new cologne absolute inspired by their road trip through California and Hollywood. Crisp clementine and mandarin are most noticeable at first, followed by star anise, pepper and basil. The citrusy melange takes on a woodier tone with vetiver, sandalwood and cypress towards the end. http://www.ateliercologne.com

3. Giorgio Armani’s Sì Rose Signature Eau de Parfum is reborn in the 2017 edition bottle adorned with a soft pink ribbon. The romantic blend highlights a double rose accord – May rose and Turkish rose – and a light freesia accord. Bergamot, mandarin and blackcurrant create a clean and bright introduction, while vanilla, ambrette and patchouli offer a refined, feminine finish. http://www.armanibeauty.com

4. One of the six new fragrances from M.A.C’s Shadescents collection, Velvet Teddy begins with a spicy puff of ginger, bergamot and tobacco flower. It doesn’t take long before the wild honey takes over, enriched by golden mimosa and vanilla orchid. In the dry down, musk, papyrus root and tonka bean conclude the delicious olfactory journey on a creamy note. http://www.maccosmetics.com

5. Chic and free-spirited, the Coach Eau de Parfum captures the spontaneous energy of New York City in a scent that is full of contrasts. This composition by perfumers Anne Flipo and Juliette Karagueuzoglou features sparkling raspberry, Turkish rose and suede musk. http://www.coach.com

6. Another masterpiece by Daniela Andrier, Miu Miu L’Eau Bleue is a fragrance of spring: with lily of the valley, green notes, white flowers and Akigalawood, it’s refreshing with a hint of delicate earthiness. http://www.miumiu.com

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