Go on a literary scent-venture with the scents that are making our heads turn right now.
Go on a literary scent-venture with the scents that are making our heads turn right now.
Classic.
Like a wellthumbed title you’ve treasured from young, reach for these aromas when you long for the truly familiar.
1 Dior J’adore EDP, $230 (100 ml), is an opulent, golden scent that shimmers with mandarin, jasmine, plum, musk and blackberry.
2 Thierry Mugler Angel EDP, $192 (50 ml), has red berries and apricot that are made even sweeter with cotton candy, honey, dark chocolate and caramel. No wonder it is regarded as one of the first gourmand fragrances.
3 Flora by Gucci EDT, $116 (50 ml), has champagne-coloured juice with notes of citruses, peony, rose, patchouli and sandalwood enriched with fruity-floral-leathery osmanthus.
4 Issey Miyake L’Eau D’Issey EDT, $116 (50 ml), captures the scent of springtime forest with watery lotus, freesia, cyclamen and carnation.
5 Jour d’Hermes Absolu EDP, $212 (85 ml), is a radiant profusion of gardenia, jasmine sambac and apricot blossom.
6 Narcisco Rodriguez for Her EDT, $128 (50 ml), is a warm concoction of rose, peach, amber, musk, patchouli and sandalwood.
7 Chanel N°5 Eau Premiere EDP, $232 (100 ml), is a lighter blend of the 1921 classic with rose absolute, jasmine, neroli and ylang-ylang.
8 Salvatore Ferragamo Emozione, $220 (92 ml), is a heady mix of floral and citrus, with bright bursts of white peach and romantic Bulgarian roses.
9 The Body Shop Red Musk Eau De Parfum, $89.90 (100 ml), is warm and spicy with a tinge of tobacco.
Romance.
Who doesn’t love a happy ending? These scents will have you hooked in the ultimate quest for true love.
1 Bobbi Brown Almost Bare EDP, $99 (50 ml), is a fresh cocktail of bergamot, violet leaf and lily-of-the-valley – perfect for minimalists.
2 Whispers of pink grapefruit, sweet pear, rose and freesia are subtly grounded with elegant white musk in Kenzo Flower in the Air EDT, $128 (50 ml).
3 Crisp like a morning after the rain, the Dolce&Gabbana Dolce Floral Drops, $156 (75 ml), carries a delicate blend of neroli leaves and water lilies.
4 Perfect for an evening date, tender Italian Centifolia rose and peony are spiced with a pinch of black pepper and sensual musk in Acqua di Parma Rosa Nobile EDP, $171 (50 ml).
5 Crabtree & Evelyn Florentine Freesia Flower Water, $88 (100 ml), is a floral fruity union that enhances Italian notes of freesia, cyclamen and lily-of-the-valley with orange, pear zest and hot amber.
6 Pomellato Nudo Rose EDP, $129 (90 ml), is like a huge bouquet of roses waiting to be gifted. Feminine and fresh, it’s grounded by the richness of white musk and sandalwood.
7 Viktor & Rolf Bonbon, $139 (50 ml), is girly, sweet and delicious. Think: Rich caramel drizzled over ripe peaches.
8 Givenchy Very Irresistable L’Eau en Rose EDT, $140 (75 ml), is zesty with lots of fruity sparkle, thanks to juicy blackberries.
9 Fizzy grapefruit and exotic passion flower make you come alive with the vivacious and sparkling limited edition Victoria’s Secret Bombshell Pink Diamonds EDP, $109 (50 ml). W
Text & Styling : Lynnett Yip / Additional reporting : Elizabeth Lee / Art Directi on: Chin Chee Leong / Main photos: Snapper Media / Product photos: Jason Lee/Bluinc Media.
