MIDNIGHT DREAMS

From late night conversations to spontaneous getaways, indulge your creativity with these inspiring dream makers.

1.BEST URBAN SCENT

Issey Miyake L’Eau Majeure d’Issey EDT, RM365 (50ml) “Magic in a bottle, it smells almost like nothing, yet the complexity of the fragrance is mind-blowing. It disappears almost immediately but a captivating long-lasting trace stays with you all day long. It’s as if an onshore wind has brought along with it oceanic notes, whereas its bottle reminds one of a sea glass that has been perfected by the tumultuous sea water. It’s tough to put it in words. Experiencing it is the only way to understand this scent.” – Arnaud Marolleau

2.BEST MODERN FRAGRANCE

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia EDT, RM650 (70ml) “The idea was while you smell Aqua Celestia, you feel really connected to the elements. I believe the name translates to something celestial and heavenly,” said perfumer Francis Kurkdjian. An interpretation of the diverse facets of water, it opens with a fizzy freshness of Mexican lime oil, and later, Mitcham mint oil, which gives the fragrance an icy, mentholic feeling. Fresh and clean, this scent ticks the right boxes.

3.BEST NIGHT FRAGRANCE

Bottega Veneta Pour Homme Parfum, RM420 (90ml ) For Bottega Veneta’s signature male fragrance, creative director Tomas Maier was inspired by a rustic retreat to the Veneto region in northern Italy. Designed for the outdoor lover, it encapsulates the woody scent of the forest, where rich notes of cedar leaves, fir balsam, leather, and pimento are weaved together and fused into the skin, expressing the sophistication and virility of the wearer.

4.EDITOR’S PICK

Dior Sauvage EDT, RM420 (100ml) A manifesto of freedom, Dior Sauvage captures the forthrightness and unmistakable masculinity in a man. As a snap of cool Reggio bergamot peters out, it is followed by the ozonic waves of ambroxan that is at once carnal and reminiscent of the ocean spray. Confident and elegant, this powerfully crisp scent is created solely for an extraordinary character, who transcends both time and fashion. “It captures the spirit of bohemianrocker Johnny Depp, where nuances of dark sensuality and intellectual brightness come to the senses.” – Natasha Kraal

5.THE COOLEST SCENT

Calvin Klein CK One EDT, RM465 (100ml) “Strictly for the nostalgia—this is the scent of my teen years, of Kate Moss and grunge, and everyone who belonged in the cool club wore this. After all these years, this simple and understated fragrance still has a soft spot in my heart. I especially enjoy the light and refreshing notes of tangerine, green tea, and musk, so don’t be afraid to apply this generously.” – Azura Rahman

6.BEST NIGHT FRAGRANCE

Annick Goutal Nuit et Confidences EDP, RM950 (100ml) Breaking away from its classic romantic packaging for pompoms and charms, Annick Goutal’s Nuit et Confidences captures the precise balance of sweetness without being too cloy with the frankincense and tonka beans. A refined scent that will make heads turn, consider this your new squeeze in your fragrance wardrobe. “Exactly what its name entails, this perfume is a confident and bold scent that holds me captive.” – Elizabeth Lee Yong

7.BEST SIGNATURE FRAGRANCE

Bottega Veneta Signature Homme Extreme EDT, RM350 (90ml) “In the fragrance world, it is very difficult to come up with something new that will transport you to new places when you smell them. A job well done to Daniela Andrier and Antoine Maisondieu, who have woven together the contrasting notes of labdanum, pimento, and intensified leather to create such a magnetic masculine scent that instantly brings me to the heart of Italy in a midautumn evening.” – Arnaud Marolleau

8.BEST MILLENIAL SCENT

YSL Beauté Y EDT, RM400 (100ml) Y is a symbol of the youths today and a homage to Saint Laurent, who was bold and singular in his creative design. Minimalist in its bottle design, the fragrance is complex. Bright and powerful with ingredients such as white aldehydes, cedarwood, and geranium, this is the ultimate scent of freedom that dares one to dream, strive, and accomplish.

“With Johnny Depp as the face of the fragrance, you immediately get the wild spirit of this scent.” – Natasha Kraal