PRIZED PERFUME PICKS

Looking for a signature scent that’s as precious as you are? Bazaar lists the most luxe, current fragrances for you to play with.

HERMÈS JOUR

D’HERMES

Designed by JeanClaude Ellena, the parfumer of Maison

Hermès, this is heralded as the ‘great

feminine’ of the house’s bouquet of fragrances. The notes

are a vignette of beautiful flowers and

bright citrus undercurrents. It’s spring in a bottle.

7,850.

VALENTINO VALENTINA

ACQUA FLOREALE

This elegant perfume is the next in line to Valentino’s 2012 stunner, Valentina Assoluto. With an Oriental underlay of amber and patchouli, the fragrance feels like a walk through Valentino’s summer garden, filled with neroli,

mimosa, tuberose, and jasmine. Price upon request.

CHANEL COCO NOIR

Coco Noir follows the grand tradition of Chanel perfumes: It is exquisite, lingering, and sensuous. Chanel is calling it a ‘great nocturnal Baroque’ and we’d have to agree. A woody base comprising tonka bean, sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli, and white musk frankincense, the top notes sparkle with Calabrian

bergamot and grapefruit. 8,950.

LANCÔME LA VIE

EST BELLE

This newest fragrance from Lancôme lives up

to its name. Life is beautiful and one spritz from this unique fragrance flacon contains delicious notes like blackcurrant, iris, and praline, which makes you smell good enough to eat. 6,000.

ARMANI PRIVE LA COLLECTION DES

MILLE ET UNE NUITS - CUIR NOIR

This earthy, rich fragrance feels incredibly warm and luxurious. It has toughgirl base-elements of leather and benzoin, but is also aired with Bulgarian rose, coriander, and nutmeg, making it spicy and delectable. 9,900.