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We understand seasonable wardrobes, seasonal grooming, but what about a seasonal fragrance? While the rules dictating citrus as the go-to note for summer can happily left behind, there’s something to be said for a refreshing burst of uplifting notes to counteract the heaviness of a Australian heatwaves. Notes of apple, fig, pineapple and mimosa (wattle) are some our favourites to try this season courtesy of Roja Dove’s new Elysium Eau Intense and Penhaligon’s Highgrove Bouquet. Or for fans of something richer, Tom Ford’s new Myrrh Mystère offers a spiced take on the classic resin brings the heat on a summer evening.
Check out our favourite new fragrances for summer below.
Creed Aventus Absolu
Embrace the bold spirit of summer with Creed’s Aventus Absolu. This fragrance is an odyssey of fruity exuberance and woody depth, echoing the adventures under the sun. It’s a narrative in a bottle, telling tales of daring escapades and sophisticated evenings.
Penhaligon’s Highgrove Bouquet
Created in collaboration with His Royal Highness King Charles back when he was still the Prince, Penhaligon’s Highgrove Bouquet whispers the secrets of an English garden in full bloom. It’s a symphony of floral notes playing harmoniously with the lime green undertones, crafting an olfactory poem that sings of sunny days and gentle breezes.
Amouage Lineage
Amouage captures essence of Misarah’s shores with Sichuan Pepper and Ginger, leading to a heart of Myrrh and Frankincense. This evocative fragrance, crafted by Karine Vinchon-Spehner, blends spicy, resinous notes for a deeply personal scent journey.
DS & Durga Steamed Rainbow
Capturing the ephemeral beauty of a post-rain rainbow, DS & Durga’s Steamed Rainbow is a fragrance that dances between aquatic freshness and subtle green notes. It’s like wearing the essence of a summer storm, both refreshing and enigmatic.
Dior Dioriviera 2023 Collection Eau de Parfum
Sail along the Riviera with Dior’s Dioriviera Eau de Parfum. This scent encapsulates the luxury of coastal summers, blending marine elegance with a hint of sun-drenched sophistication. It’s a fragrance that carries the promise of endless summer days.
Tom Ford Myrrhe Mystère Eau de Parfum
Tom Ford’s Myrrhe Mystère is an evening tale told under the starlit summer sky. Rich myrrh and mysterious spices weave a scent that is both enigmatic and deeply sensual, perfect for those nights where memories are made.
Hermès Eau des Merveilles Bleue
Imagine a gentle sea breeze captured in a bottle. Hermès’ Eau des Merveilles Bleue is this and more. Its aquatic and woody notes serenade the skin, evoking the tranquil beauty of a summer day by the ocean.
Etat Libre d’Orange Sous le Pont Mirabeau EDP
Inspired by the poem by Guillaume Apollinaire, in turn inspired by the bridge of the same name, this is a striking take on the aquatic genre. Fig, wood notes, violet and musks will have you drifting along the olfactive current.
Roja Parfums Elysium Eau Intense
Roja Parfums’ Elysium Eau Intense is a powerful ode to the sun’s energy. Citrus bursts meet a deep, woody embrace, crafting a scent that speaks of strength, refinement, and the warmth of summer days.
Buly 1803 Eau Triple Groseille de Scandinavie et Tomate du Pérou
Buly 1803’s Eau Triple is a unique fusion of Scandinavian currants and Peruvian tomatoes. It’s an unexpected blend, a fragrance that challenges and delights, much like the surprise and wonder of a summer adventure.
Via Dei Mille Kore Sacra
Inspired by childhood memories of pomegranates in Sicily, this perfume intertwines magic, devotion, and rebirth and the myths and legends of Persephone and the underworld. The top notes of pomegranate, bergamot, and lemon, blend with a heart of narcissus and palo santo, settling into a base of olibanum and benzoin Siam. evoking the core of Sicily through its mesmerising blend.
