THE REMIX A new suite of scents

In perfumery, ‘flanker’ is industry-speak for a new fragrance that shares attributes with an already existing hit. This season’s new suite of scents pay homage to their predecessors while introducing some intriguing new elements.

1

Elie Saab Girl of Now Forever 50ml EDP, $168

ICONIC NOTES Sweet almond, pear and pistachio.

NEW ELEMENT Raspberry.

Trading nutty for fruity, this incarnation goes even younger with a zesty zing of lemon and raspberry.

2

Black Opium EDP Intense 50ml, $197

ICONIC NOTES Black coffee, vanilla and florals.

NEW ELEMENTS Liquorice and blue absinthe.

Dark and delicious, the addictive mix is heightened this time around; an evening equivalent of the original.

3

Gucci Guilty Pour Femme EDP 50ml, $150

ICONIC NOTES Lush florals.

NEW ELEMENTS Patchouli oils and amber.

Lilac, geranium and violet on a warm base play up its unique, opinionated nature, the perfect embodiment of its campaign face, Lana del Rey.

4

Tiffany & Co Sheer EDT 50ml, $160

ICONIC NOTES Powdery mandarin and iris.

NEW ELEMENT Blackcurrant.

A wispy, light-as-air representation with slightly more fruitiness.

5

Lancôme La Vie est Belle Rose EDT 50ml, $141

ICONIC NOTES Fruity blackcurrant, iris and woods.

NEW ELEMENTS Raspberries, roses and peonies.

Pink in appearance and in nature, raspberries, roses and peonies round out this playful version of the buoyant bestseller.

6

Chloé Nomade EDT 50ml, $125

ICONIC NOTE

A demure and graceful chypre.

NEW ELEMENT Lychee.

The original chypre (typically warm and mossy) was heavy on freesia, but this is more free-spirited and bright.

7

Calvin Klein Women EDT 50ml, $109

ICONIC NOTES Cedar, citrus and eucalyptus.

NEW ELEMENT Lemon.

The citrus hits harder – with lemon and orange blossom leading the charge – and sparkles brighter than the chic and clean classic.

8

Giorgio Armani Sì Fiori EDP 50ml, $179

ICONIC NOTES Blackcurrant, vanilla and rose.

NEW ELEMENT Neroli.

Redolent white neroli (bitter orange) flower is promoted to centre stage in an otherwise complementary composition.

9

Narciso Rodriguez Pure Musc For Her EDP 50ml, $173

ICONIC NOTES White flowers and sensual musk.

NEW ELEMENTS Refined musk and cashmeran.

A woody floral musk that can be layered with its predecessors or worn alone to make the most of its purity.