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ne of the best things about
summer is the stream of new
fragrances hitting stores.
Whether you’re seeking a glamorous
spritz for a big event, a contemporary
floral to pack for a holiday or a lavish
gift, it’s time to refresh your fragrance
wardrobe with a new scent or a novel
interpretation of a true classic.1
Mon Paris by Yves Saint
Laurent (from $99)
Yves Saint Laurent nailed ultra-feminine
floral scents with the launch of the
original Paris fragrance in the 1980s.
The city he loved was also the inspiration
for Mon Paris, but that’s where the
similarity ends. A contemporary chypre,
this smells sweet at first, but gradually
heart notes of Arabian jasmine, peony
and pear evoke a mixture of modern
confidence and old-school class.2
Jolie Fleur collection by
Tory Burch ($195/each)
This US fashion designer epitomises the
casual, polished Hamptons lifestyle.
Burch is also quite the green thumb and
has collaborated with some of America’s
leading landscape architects. This trio
of fragrances – Jolie Fleur Rose, Verte
and Bleue – was inspired by the roses,
lily-of-the-valley and tuberose blooming
in her garden. The crisp green notes of
Verte (pictured) make it the perfect
choice for an alfresco lunch.3
Chanel No.5 L’Eau (from $164)
Tweaking a classic can be a fraught
activity, let alone a global icon such as
Chanel No.5. But the prestige French
fashion house has put a lighter, more
subtle spin on the world’s most famous
fragrance to attract the millennial
generation. The DNA of No.5 is still
apparent, but the dominant note of
May rose mingled with citrus notesand white musk produces a carefree,
powdery effect. It will appeal to young
women who appreciate a mix of
modern and vintage but it’s also
a sexy, contemporary choice for
older women, for night or day.4
Coach Eau De Parfum
(from $69)
Coach, the stylish New York-based
leathergoods brand, produces modern
luxury from handbags to fragrances.
The bottle of this sparkling floriental
references the company’s signature
design details in features such as
the turn-lock atomiser, which mimics
a handbag closure. This is a youthful yet
sophisticated rose-centred fragrance,
with plenty of musk and wood in the
drydown to go the distance. A lovely
gift for yourself or a chic friend.5
La Femme Prada (from $110)
A must-try for floral fans in search
of a grown-up fragrance that doesn’t
become cloying or heavy. Everything
about this elegant scent semaphores
luxury, from the heavy glass bottle to
the lushness of frangipani, tuberose,
iris and ylang-ylang notes. Beeswax
and spices deliver a warm drydown
that intensifies as the night wears
on. It smells luxuriously expensive
without being overly sweet.6
Deep Euphoria by Calvin
Klein (from $90, not shown)
Australian actress Margot Robbie is
the face of this latest addition to the
Euphoria family. There’s only a hint
of the original, however; in this new
formulation, the vibrant depth of ‘Black
Magic’ rose mixes with white pepper,
geranium and patchouli to create a
sensual chypre/floral. Warm and breezy,
it’s ideal to pack for a holiday destination
where the climate is sultry. #Captivating new perfumes, both original
bouquets and updated classics, will make
their mark this summer, writes Elisabeth King.Styling by Ashley Pratt. Photograph by Rodney Macuja. For Where to Buy, see page 188.
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