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”.
BEST CITRUS-FLORAL PERFUME
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Elegant and powerful, with sparkling notes of Sicilian orange and refreshing basil, this is inspired by the Normandy coast.
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This unexpected perfume is a little masculine, composed of earthy English oak and fruity redcurrant with green mandarin, rose and musk.
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A beautiful, comforting scent with davana, honeysuckle and moss. It’s a musky, almost leathery perfume.
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Opens with green, leafy nuances before the woody, dry cedarwood and oak emerge, making it simple, woody and spicy.