Fragrances

Advances in perfumery have refined the olfactory notes extracted and made blending techniques more innovative, so you get unique concoctions that don’t just smell “mass”.

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Advances in perfumery have refined the olfactory notes extracted and made blending techniques more innovative, so you get unique concoctions that don’t just smell “mass”. The juices in these flacons are ones you’ll want to keep sniffing.
 

BEST CITRUS-FLORAL PERFUME

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Editors’ Choice

Prada La Femme L’Eau EDT, $210
A blend of frangipani, ylang-ylang and tuberose, the sophisticated scent is made fresh and modern with mandarin and has a muted, woody drydown that is also very sensual.
 
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Les Eaux de Chanel Paris-Biarritz EDT, $215

A light floral inspired by the invigorating air of the Basque coast, this has citrusy Sicilian mandarin and lily of the valley. It’s feminine and wearable – perfect for daytime.

BEST FRUITY-FLORAL PERFUME
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Carolina Herrera Good Girl Legere EDP, $184
This lighter version of the original scent has notes of the jasmine sambac imperial flower and tonka bean, and starts off intensely sweet but settles into something sexier, muskier and more intense.
 
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YSL Beaute Mon Paris Couture EDP, $229

Lush, heady and more floral than fruity, with grapefruit, mandarin, white flowers, rosebuds and patchouli. Our tester even received compliments from strangers in the lift.

BEST MUSKY PERFUME
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Maison Margiela Replica Lazy Sunday Morning EDT, $145
A soft musky-floral that’s extremely wearable with patchouli, white musk, rose and iris. It evokes the scent of fresh laundry – calming and soothing.
 
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Les Eaux de Chanel Paris-Venise EDT, $215

This sensual musky Oriental scent with neroli, vanilla and tonka bean gives a burst of citrus at first spray, then dries down to a sweet woodiness.

BEST WOODY PERFUME
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Tom Ford Private Blend Oud Wood EDP, $350

Rare oud wood is the star here, complemented by warm notes like vetiver, tonka bean and amber. It’s a woody scent with a spicy kick to it.

BEST WOODY FLORAL PERFUME
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Ralph Lauren Woman EDP, $159

A balmy, feminine scent, long-lasting even in the Singapore heat. It opens on a fresh, floral note, moves into tuberose, and dries down to woody notes.

BEST CITRUS  PERFUME
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Les Eaux de Chanel Paris-Deauville EDT, $215

Elegant and powerful, with sparkling notes of Sicilian orange and refreshing basil, this is inspired by the Normandy coast.

BEST FRUITY PERFUME
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Kenzo World EDT, $83-$142
The top notes of pear and peony are soft, clean and fresh, making it a scent that you can’t go wrong wearing.
 
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Jo Malone London English Oak & Redcurrant Cologne, $108-$212

This unexpected perfume is a little masculine, composed of earthy English oak and fruity redcurrant with green mandarin, rose and musk.

BEST MUSKY-FLORAL PERFUME
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Joy by Dior EDP, $115-$240
Dior’s first perfume in 19 years (since J’adore in 1999) blends bergamot with rose, jasmine, sandalwood and musks. It evolves from a fresh citrus floral to something muskier and feminine.
 
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Jo Malone London Honeysuckle & Davana Cologne, $108-$212

A beautiful, comforting scent with davana, honeysuckle and moss. It’s a musky, almost leathery perfume.

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Editors’ Choice Maison Margiela

Replica At the Barber’s EDT, $145
Think a modern barber shop as you appreciate this masculine, spicy-woody scent with basil, lavender, tonka bean and white musk notes.
 
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Jo Malone London English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne, $108-$212

Opens with green, leafy nuances before the woody, dry cedarwood and oak emerge, making it simple, woody and spicy.

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