/ Perfumes
More than half a century later, Diptyque has returned to that ember-lit cradle of its creativity, transforming memories of sax riffs and swirling cigarette ribbons into a limited-edition collection that puts the club’s name, Orphéon, in lights once again
Floraïku’s latest eau de parfum traces the arc of a gong strike, echoing the mindful swell and release of afternoon tea rituals—each moment sweetened by the allure of traditional dorayaki
Byredo expands its olfactory language with Blanche Absolu, a fragrance that explores the tension between softness and structure through intensified florals, musk, and texture
From Chamonix’s Snow-Covered Chalets to the Lab: By the Fireplace, part of the Replica collection, draws on the nostalgia of 1970s Chamonix, blending raw materials and alpine culture into a fragrance
Nectar Olfactif reinterprets the Balinese tradition of flower rain in a fragrance that blends cultural symbolism with olfactory craftsmanship
From incense-filled mosques to haute couture, Hope bridges cultures and eras with its blend – a dive into the history and artistry resonance of oud, as captured in Dominique Ropion’s latest creation for Frédéric Malle
From Beau Brummell to Timothée Chalamet, the dandy has evolved but never disappeared – exploring Penhaligon’s latest fragrance, a celebration of the 1920s dandy
Recently appointed CEO, Gian Luca Perris, talk us through the history and the ethos of 400-year-old perfumery Santa Maria Novella, established in Florence by Dominican monks
A new fragrance in the Alchemical Trilogy series, Lunatique combines mythology with technology. An interview with Philippe Di Méo on spirituality, mystery, and raw materials
Chypre has a new declination, according to Christine Nagel – Barénia is meant to be a tangible representation of Hermès codes in its essence and aesthetics, from the artisanal leather to the Collier de chien