Angela Flanders – Shantung Dream
Shantung Dream is the latest addition to the Angela Flanders Atelier Collection, a new series of perfumes that draws inspiration from a cherished family heritage in textiles. [PARA] The perfume unfolds with vibrant top notes of neroli and petitgrain, which drift above a floral heart composed of gardenia, jasmine, sweet orange and fig. Beneath these layers, the fragrance settles into a warm and comforting base accord, featuring rare sandalwood, tonka bean, amber and tolu, enhanced by a delicate touch of musky ambrettolide. [PARA] The scent is reminiscent of Mediterranean summers, memories of orange blossom drifting on the warm breeze, the sensation of sun-baked terracotta tiles beneath bare feet and the gentle touch of sun-kissed skin. [PARA] As luxurious as silk and as radiant as sunshine, Shantung Dream offers a captivating bouquet of white florals, delicately balanced on a foundation of warm amber base notes, and evokes the elegance of handwoven shantung silk, seamlessly blending fresh, luminous blooms of gardenia and jasmine with a rich, comforting warmth that lingers softly on the skin.
MANOS GERAKINIS – AMANDUS
AMANDUS (Latin for “worthy of love”) is an ode to eternal love, deeply rooted in Greek tradition, where the almond symbolizes a love that transcends time. This captivating fragrance is an abstract gourmand composition built around the almond’s tender, cocooning powderiness. [PARA] The scent opens with a delectable invitation, blending luscious caramel, buttery toffee, and toasted hazelnut into an irresistible, sumptuous core. This rich, nutty sweetness is seamlessly uplifted by an abstract bouquet of gauzy florals. The inclusion of these refined floral notes adds a crucial layer of elegance and sophistication to the heart of the composition. [PARA] AMANDUS’s base settles into a lactonic, pillowy foundation of creamy sandalwood, warm vanilla, and soft musk. This soothing, enveloping character mirrors the comfort and indelible memory of a deep, enduring affection. Inspired by the Greek myth of a heartbroken princess turned into an almond tree and the modern tradition of offering sugar-coated almonds at weddings, AMANDUS is more than a perfume; it’s a soft, heartwarming caress and a fragrant echo of a love that never fades.
Fragrance Du Bois – Sirène Privée
A fearless evolution of the Sirène legacy, Sirène Privée is a fragrance of striking contrasts, spicy yet smooth, seductive yet elevated. If Sirène was the bold original, Privée is her darker, more dangerous side. [PARA] It opens with a vivid rush of blood orange, pink pepper, and nutmeg, a sharp, attention-grabbing blend that cuts through the ordinary. At its heart, the signature cherry delight intensifies, spiced with cinnamon bark and lifted by geranium, delivering a floral-fruity hit with unexpected heat. [PARA] As it settles, vetiver, oakwood, and cypriol create a smoky, musky trail warm, textured, and utterly addictive.
EX NIHILO – BLUE TALISMAN EXTRAIT DE PARFUM
Blue Talisman Extrait de Parfum is conceived as an immersive journey into a precious jewel unfolding as a kaleidoscope of sensations. This ultimate concentration deepens the original signature, bringing greater intensity, texture and allure while preserving its radiant identity. [PARA] The fragrance opens with an overdose of luminous pear obtained through biotechnology, delivering a fresh juicy and mischievous brightness, enhanced by sparkling bergamot. This vibrant introduction leads into a warm and solar heart where orange blossom reveals honeyed, delicately sweet and subtly citrusy facets. [PARA] Jasmine Sambac enriches the composition, adding depth and texture with fruity, heady tonalities, creating a modern and enveloping floral harmony. The base unveils the addictive power of the Extrait: vanilla and sandalwood roots bring creamy milky and subtly almond like nuances, amplified by musks, ambrofix and ambery woods. This indulgent trail enhances both intensity and lasting power, leaving a captivating imprint on the skin. [PARA] Bewitching and multifaceted, Blue Talisman Extrait embodies the avant garde spirit of the House and the creative vision of perfumer Jordi Fernández. Designed as an olfactory talisman, it is a luminous and magnetic creation.
Memo Paris – Portobello Road
A small village within the big city. In this much-loved neighbourhood of London, cherished by locals and visitors from all over the world—Notting Hill—there lies a street with colourful façades like a flowerbed ruled by roses, like a fruit basket crowned by a mandarin. Welcome to Portobello Road. It greets its first passers-by. The reflection of a soft sky in the windows of antique shops announces the rain like a guest, welcomed by the harmony of the tarmac. [PARA] Sightseeing in the rain. It’s market day, and the produce, the flowers too, add to the warmth, the beauty, the sharing. A breath of countryside floats over this place with its free-spirited soul, adorned perhaps with green leaves, myrtle and clary sage. It’s always a pleasure to wander here, between two stalls, wrapped in a memory of vetiver, of patchouli, in search of a vision, a glance, an emotion. [PARA] This fragrance captures the essence of a floral bouquet at the heart of the bustling Portobello market. It evokes the delicate balance between the crisp, dewy freshness of the flowers and the warm, almost earthy scent of asphalt after the rain, painting an olfactory portrait that is both vibrant and evocative.
Tulpa Club – Midnight Rider EdP
Midnight Rider is built around the idea of movement through a landscape after dark — not the romance of the frontier, but the weight of it. The fragrance opens with leather, spice and green notes, immediately enveloping the wearer in olfactory and emotional texture. From the outset, it carries a sense of gravity, leaning into the weight of isolation and hidden mystery of the night. [PARA] As it develops, the leather deepens into chewing tobacco and dry earth, introducing bitterness and warmth that feel worn-in rather than dramatic. The composition is deliberately dense, designed to sit heavy on skin and unfold slowly, mirroring the emotional pressure of its setting: solitude, endurance and time passing. [PARA] In the drydown, warming amber and blended spices emerge gradually, lending cohesion and longevity without changing the mood. The finish remains narratively persistent, favouring atmosphere over incongruous stylistic changes. [PARA] Midnight Rider exists within a wider narrative world, supported by an original comic and curated soundtrack, but the fragrance itself stands complete and self-contained. Cinematic yet disciplined, it reflects a multi-sensory approach that invites the wearer to inhabit its world rather than observe it.
Arabian Oud – Yaqoot
Yaqoot opens with a bright yet composed blend of raspberry and pineapple, lending the fragrance a fresh, modern lift. At its heart, tuberose emerges with a smooth, understated richness, offering softness and quiet sensuality rather than excess. The fragrance settles into a warm base of vanilla, creating a lasting impression that feels calm, assured, and refined. [PARA] Named after the Yaqoot stone, historically associated with strength and beauty, the fragrance draws inspiration from the shifting tones of the desert at dusk, when light deepens and colour becomes more contemplative. This sense of transition shapes the composition, moving from radiance towards depth with measured elegance. [PARA] Launched in 2025, Yaqoot reflects a modern interpretation of luxury within the world of Arabian Oud. It honours heritage while embracing a contemporary sensibility, reinforcing the brand’s evolution as a house that grows with time. With its balanced composition and confident restraint, Yaqoot resonates strongly with a new generation of fragrance wearers, including Generation Z.
Fragrance Du Bois – Rude Cherry
Unapologetically defiant. [PARA] Pushing the boundaries of the perfume world, Fragrance Du Bois’ Harrods-exclusive Rude collection introduces a daring new member to its line-up: Rude Cherry. Mischievously playing with your senses, it opens with bold bursts of cherry layered with almond and a hint of fiery chilli, cooled down by refreshing watery notes. [PARA] What follows is a heart of saffron and rose that lingers to a sensual blend of vanilla, Oud and musk.
Neandertal – was™
In 2025, conceptual fragrance brand Neandertal launched an unprecedented olfactory duo of perfumes, is™ and was™. Both stem from the same initial brief; however, one was created using Phylira, the most advanced artificial intelligence technology in perfumery, while the other was created by a team of master perfumers. Although AI has previously been used as an assisting tool in perfumery, there has been no prior example where the final formula has been creatively constructed almost entirely by AI. [PARA] Neandertal raises fundamental questions around human and AI creativity, the future of our species and our evolving relationship with synthetic life, which are key concerns of our zeitgeist. To fully engage audiences in this discourse, Neandertal does not disclose which of the two scents was made by AI and which by humans. [PARA] was™ is the richer, deeper scent in the duo, developing on the skin with complexity: it opens with warm, woody and spicy notes, then unfolds into an unexpected softness of florals. This intricacy is driven by a novel molecule, Diviniris, that juxtaposes the familiar textures of iris and wood. The scent settles into a smooth blend of amber and clove, lifted by the bitter freshness of geranium and yerba mate.
Balenciaga – Le Dix
A reverential reconstruction of M. Balenciaga’s 1947 icon—the House’s first perfume—Le Dix is an olfactory time capsule. Its name, meaning “The 10” in French, refers to 10 Avenue George V—the historical address of the original Balenciaga Couture salon, ateliers, and perfume store in Paris, where the House’s couture shows are still held today. [PARA] Revitalized by blending precious iris absolute with innovative isolated iris aldehydes. The scent’s unmistakable oversized silhouette transcends time beyond nostalgia. Exuding elegance and grace, enhanced by violet leaf absolute and incense essential oils, Le Dix emerges reimagined and renewed—not repeated—a renaissance that bridges past and present in a single composition.