THE NEXT PERFUME POWER PLAYS
1 The one that’ll leave you calmer
The Nue Co. Mind Energy, £85 for 50ml
This clever bottle, which is filled with notes of clove leaf oil, cedarwood and geranium oil, claims to help give you a mental reset during moments of high stress. Basically, it’s the kind of scent you’ll want to douse yourself in and makes the perfect deskside addition. Aaaaand breathe.
2 The one that’ll make you nostalgic
Maison Francis Kurkdjian À La Rose Eau de Parfum, £180 for 70ml
When a fragrance blows up – like Baccarat Rouge has – it’s easy to ignore the rest of the brand’s offering, but don’t sleep on this. Rose is set to be everywhere this year and this fragrance contains two kinds, with notes of damascena rose from Bulgaria and centifolia rose from Grasse in France. It’ll remind you of visiting grandma, without a hint of muskiness.
3 The one that looks pretty on the shelf
Marc Jacobs Daisy Skies Eau de Toilette, £60 for 50ml
Marc Jacobs’ latest Daisy iteration is green and floral-scented, packaged in the brand’s iconic daisy-topped lid, with a sky-blue bottle and matching blue and yellow daisies. It’ll take pride of place on your fragrance shelf.
4 The one that bombards the senses
Byredo Mumbai Noise Eau de Parfum, £122 for 50ml
Inspired by the smells of Byredo founder Ben Gorham’s childhood trips to India, this scent captures the sensory overload you’d experience when visiting Mumbai. Not to mention, it’s a visual treat, too. Byredo is a constant feature on Instagram shelfies, thanks to its minimal chic bottle designs, and this gorgeous one is no exception. So stylish.
5 The one that’s a trendsetter
Givenchy L’Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge, £75.50 for 50ml
Ever wanted to be known as the person who always smells great? This one’s for you. With notes of orange blossom, jasmine and tuberose, mixed with spice-pimento leaf and sandalwood, Givenchy’s latest fragrance is the perfect mix of fresh and uplifting, yet sultry. Its contrasting fiery and floral notes also help it to last on your wrists all day long, and will earn you heaps of compliments.
6 The one that’s unlike anything else
Bel Rebel Stunned, £139 for 69ml
When you smell it, you’ll find it difficult to pin down its notes – and that’s because it has some pretty unexpected ingredients. Bel Rebel uses cannabis-infused cotton candy for a scent that’s smoky, spicy and syrupy all in one. Plus, it comes in the brand’s signature recyclable mushroom packaging. A true all-rounder.
7 The one making a comeback
Boy Smells Tantrum Cologne de Parfum, £105 for 65ml
Cult favourite Boy Smells has taken classic notes of bergamot, cedarwood and galbanum and refreshed it with green notes of peppercorn and mint. The balance between old and new is reflected in the bottle, too – it’s inspired by Greek statues but still features the brand’s signature millennial pink label.