Serge Lutens – Bois Roi dAgalloche
While the young King Louis XIV used oud to scent his linen, this hallowed essence stems from the Orient. The king of woods and the wood of kings, today it is worth more than gold. It is the embodiment of the most luxurious elixir, of the most mystical energy that radiates between the earthly realm and heaven. [PARA] A star is born! The coronation of a wood whose sinuous roots reach stretch back to the dawn of time. [PARA] Notes: Oud essence, Amber notes, Patchouli essence
Byredo – Alto Astral
An embodiment of positive energy, Alto Astral Eau de Parfum takes its name from a vibrant Brazilian Portuguese expression that evokes an elevated state of mind. Alto astral is the feeling of joy, optimism, and good vibes that uplift everyone around, a higher frequency that weaves its way through nature and culture. [PARA] With upbeat spirits and unbridled authenticity, this fragrance goes beyond perfume into an exploration of cultural identity, one meant to be shared, felt, and savoured. From the dynamic energy of samba to the diverse bike stunt culture, to the colourfully authentic city streets to the nature that persists even in the most urban of landscapes, Alto Astral translates the compelling energy of Brazilian life into an addictive fragrance that leaves a trail of positivity in its wake. [PARA] Opening on an addictive coconut note blended with vibrant aldehyde, the fragrance embraces an intense fruitiness that dynamically balances freshness with addiction, for a sparkling gourmand experience. A heart of incense, jasmine petals, and milky musk intensifies the scent before settling on a base of sandalwood, cashmere wood, and salted amber, that grounds this scent.
Prada – Paradigme
Paradigme, a fragrance that transcends traditional preconceptions by asking – what if there’s another way? A question that invites you to challenge conventions, experiment and open new perspectives. Confidence is redefined as curiosity, strength as finesse, and success as the freedom to create your paradigm. [PARA] The fragrance expresses sophistication and avant-garde in an unexpected masculine Ambery Woody scent. Master perfumers Marie Salamagne, Bruno Jovanovic, and Nicolas Bonneville opened a new olfactive paradigm by inverting the traditional fragrance composition architecture, tracing from the bottom up in a reversed pyramid. Opening a new olfactive paradigm, oscillating between enveloping warmth and exhilarating freshness. [PARA] The warm sensuality of ambery woods is entwined with a green Bourbon Geranium, uplifted by a fusing Calabrian Bergamot Heart. The Paradigme bottle immediately invites curiosity. An architectural silhouette of radical elegance and an avant-garde statement through the tactile tilted Prada triangle. A bottle lacquered in an intense and alluring black to green gradation, the house’s iconic colour. This fragrance is also refillable.
Brunello Cucinelli – Silenzio
Silenzio is one of three new luxury fragrances that launched exclusively at Harrods to celebrate the fashion house’s major presence in the department store over the 2025 festive season and as new additions to the Incanti Poetici collection. Defined by its genderless spirit and aim to transform perfumery into a refined dialogue between poetry, nature and the human soul – it is a reflection of the heritage-rich Brunello Cucinelli universe. [PARA] The fragrance opens with the brightness of Italian bergamot, intertwined with the golden preciousness of saffron and the spicy liveliness of cardamom, giving life to a noble, silently powerful creation. At its heart, an exclusive salted caramel accord envelops a lively cinnamon with soft sensuality, while a delicate oud and a mysterious ylang-ylang add depth to the olfactory tale. [PARA] The base, soft and sensual, reveals the velvety caress of vanilla and musk, enriched with amber nuances that leave a deeply memorable, warm and enveloping sensation on the skin. This fragrance is the work of revered perfumer, Jordi Fernández who was inspired by the natural force that fosters the fusion between man and nature. Key Notes: Italian Bergamot, Ylang ylang, Cinnamon Bark, Salted Caramel Accord.
Lancôme – La vie est belle Vanille Nude
Meet your newest non-guilty pleasure. [PARA] Lancôme introduces La vie est belle Vanille Nude. The first musky vanilla fragrance from Lancôme, whose audacious new sensuality invites you to be immersed in all of life’s pleasures. [PARA] Inspired by the sheer joy of biting into a French pâtisserie, Vanille Nude reimagines indulgence through a modern, intimate lens. The composition unveils an unexpected fusion of glazed vanilla and luminous jasmine from Lancômeâ’ôs Domaine de la Rose, intimately enveloped by an overdose of white musks that lingers like a soft caress. [PARA] With your unique skin fragrance as its final note, Vanille Nude acts like a powerful skin scent – becoming one with you to reveal your most enticing self. [PARA] In this next chapter of La vie est belle, Julia Roberts collaborates with Academy Award-winning director Damien Chazelle in a new, uplifting film that captures an unapologetic pursuit of a moment of happiness. A story that conjures the liberation of when you embark on a love affair with yourself. [PARA] Deliciously unforgettable, La vie est belle Vanille Nude dares you to choose yourself. A scent for who you are when no-oneâ’ôs watching. An irresistible fragrance that evokes an essential expression of true happiness.
Atelier Rebul – Istanbul Signature Eau de Parfum
Istanbul Signature Eau de Parfum is a luxurious olfactory portrait of Istanbul, the Queen of the Cities, where continents, cultures and centuries converge. Created as part of Atelier Rebul’s signature collection, the fragrance invites the wearer to discover the hidden scents of Istanbul, translating the city’s mystique into a composition of depth, warmth and refined opulence. [PARA] The fragrance opens with the authentic spices leading into a rich and evocative heart inspired by the historic Spice Bazaar of Istanbul. Notes of cinnamon, precious saffron and clove unfold with warmth and intensity, recalling a marketplace where rare and valuable spices have been traded for generations. This opulent oriental accord immediately sets a sense of grandeur and intrigue. [PARA] A refined floral heart of violet, jasmine and black orchid softens the spices, while the base reveals a lasting structure of vanilla, amber and musk, enriched with cedarwood, patchouli, sandalwood and a subtle touch of oud, creating a sophisticated and enduring sillage. Together, these notes create a sophisticated and enduring sillage.
Amouage – Purpose 50
Frankincense, a vital symbol of Oman’s heritage, has long been central to Amouage. In 2023, it reached a totemic expression in Purpose Eau de Parfum, composed by Quentin Bisch under the direction of Chief Creative Officer Renaud Salmon. The fragrance is a sincere portrait of the entire frankincense tree-roots, branches, leaves and resin-enhanced by Pink Pepper, Papyrus and a distinctive sand-grown Vetiver that amplify the material’s many facets. [PARA] A year later, ongoing creative dialogue led Salmon and Bisch to revisit the composition, not to correct it, but to explore its depths further. The result was Purpose 50, an Extrait that delves beneath the surface, re-anchoring the fragrance in the earth itself. Darker, weightier and more ancient in tone, the frankincense here is joined by rooty Sand Vetiver, heated Papyrus and leathery Saffron, all transformed into a more grounded, introspective expression. [PARA] A bespoke Sandalwood accord lends gravitas and meditative depth, while Vanillin adds a subtle, skin-like sensuality. Purpose 50 becomes an immersive meditation on nature’s primeval power, revealing the hidden life beneath the soil and the profound bond between earth, tree and humanity.
Solférino Paris – No.4 Folies à Montmartre
In this spirit of excellence, Solférino Paris has invited the greatest names in perfumery to capture the Paris of their dreams in a fragrance, a creative freedom guided by emotion and underscored by that touch of Parisian audacity. [PARA] Dominated by the majestic Basilique Sacré-Cœur, Montmartre breathes with the bohemian spirit that once stirred the souls of Picasso, Modigliani, and Toulouse-Lautrec. Here, where history whispers from every corner, the atmosphere is alive with the essence of creativity. Old windmills, timeless cafés, and hidden alleyways reveal artists’ studios and sweeping views of Paris. [PARA] In this vibrant haven, where art and life converge, Montmartre carries an enchanting air of freedom and mystery, as if the very streets pulse with the energy of its storied past. [PARA] “Intense and enigmatic, this composition is a tribute to a place that has welcomed artists from all over the world and continues to inspire.”
Van Cleef & Arpels – Moonlight Cherry
Moonlight Cherry takes this familiar fruit into an unexpected olfactory territory. Interpreted by Sidonie Lancesseur, the cherry has been given a complete makeover. [PARA] “With this creation, I wanted to give the cherry a strong, bold character. Right from the start, I thought of bringing it closer to the coffee cherry, the fruit of the coffee tree. This idea led me to a luscious, addictive cherry, enhanced by notes of roasted coffee.” [PARA] Moonlight Cherry opens with the unexpected encounter of bitter almond and a rum-accented accord, forming a smooth, bewitching pairing. Cherry then appears, enveloped by notes of black coffee, giving it character and elegance, while its charm is accentuated by a balmy base of vanilla and musk. [PARA] Rich and sensual, Moonlight Cherry unveils the unexpected facets of cherry. This red fruit that we thought we knew so well is revealed in a new light, both ingenuous and magnetic.
Amouage – Outlands, Essence de Parfum
Cecile Zarokian presents Outlands as an invitation to journey into the beyond. The opening of the composition is unexpectedly light-hearted: an invigorating array of bright citruses, emphasised by candied Lemon. However, as the voyage continues, the landscape becomes more extraordinary. [PARA] A rich, multi-faceted Patchouli – projecting heat, humidity and verdancy in equal measure – compels the intrepid traveller to move deeper into the cryptic landscape. Finally, an amber accord – reverberating with the potency of balsams and resins – entices a progression to the ultimate encounter, where we find ourselves reflected and remade. [PARA] As indescribable as it is familiar, Outlands makes use of extraordinary contrasts between light and shade to capture the ever-shifting inevitability of the future. The Essences lies in an extraordinary double-infusion process which marks a genuinely exciting development in the art of perfumery. The concentrate for each of the Essences is infused with sandalwood chips obtained from trees growing in ancient groves in Australia’s Western Desert. The bioethanol in which the concentrate is eventually diluted – after an astonishing six-month ageing period – is infused in hand-made, artisanal oakwood barrels.