Some fragrances do more than smell pleasant – they can brighten your outlook and lift your spirits.
From sparkling citrus notes to soft florals and sun-kissed accords, these scents evoke feelings of warmth, joy and ease. They are the kind of perfumes you'll reach for whenever you need a little pick-me-up.
Indulgent and unforget- table
The Huda Beauty Easy Bake Intense eau de parfum is not designed for subtlety – nor the faint-hearted.
The rich floral gourmand fragrance sees a heady combination of wild cherry, cinnamon bark, caramel milk and vanilla bourbon that is as iconic as the product that inspired this concoction: the Easy Bake Loose Powder.
Made to turn heads, the perfume offers intense longevity and a trailing sillage. Wear it with care, and expect a compliment or two.
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Seamless pairing
Lovers of the Hermes Musc Pallida essence, rejoice as the Maison has taken it upon itself to produce an eau de parfum edition of the Hermessence creation.
Starring notes of precious iris and musk, the scent may sit closely to the skin, but like silk, a slight draft is all it takes for the powdery fragrance to billow in your wake.
Combined with the hint of aldehydes, the blend is very much part of the “second skin” fragrance trend – just in time for the summery weather.
Juice to the max
New Notes’ Mangomina D Extrait De Parfum is what you would want to put on for when you’re basking at the beach – and you still want your fragrance to shine through.
Featuring a delectable bouquet of familiar tropical fruits, it is essentially bottled summer radiance.
The mango, mandarin and yuzu accords are paired up with rose, saffron and sandalwood, resulting in a truly solar expression of the scent.
Delivered in an extract format, the perfume promises to stay all day long, with incredible projection that will have the scent lingering in the air, even as you explore the great outdoors.
Eden in a bottle
Master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian went on a quest to distil the Southern Provence, and returned with La Collection Privee Dior Paradise, an olfactory creation that pays homage to Christian Dior’s cherished sanctuary in the Grasse countryside.
Not your typical gourmand, this eau de parfum is a mouthwatering combination of mandarin, orange, lime, almond and tonka bean that translates into more of a nutty, toasty biscuit and less of an overly-sugared dessert once the citrus notes settle.
At the base, all that hesperidic fizziness is anchored by a woody trail that peeks out as the day progresses – making for a seamless transition from day to night.
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A breath of fresh air
The gender-neutral quality of this fragrance is an advantage to both parties.
On men, the Essential Parfums Bois Imperial eau de parfum brings forth this sharp sophistication that is effortlessly wearable and modern.
On women, the striking, woody facet gives a whole new take on the notion of bold perfumes.
Instead of filling the room with a resinous weight, the fragrance smells like a cool breeze.
Master perfumer Quentin Bisch put akigalawood at the heart of this creation and he added fresh spices and basil as adornments to really drive home that contrast between the accords.
As is the case with the rest of the eaux de parfum at Essential Parfums, it is infinitely refillable to reflect the brand’s commitment towards sustainability.
