CARTIER, LA PANTHÈRE ELIXIR
Eau de Parfum

While its bottle alone is a magnet for devotees of the French luxury jewellery house, La Panthère Elixir doesn’t rely solely on its good looks. First introduced a decade ago as La Panthère, an alluring floral fragrance, the latest iteration is all grown up. Composed of three exquisite notes, the fragrance unfolds with the sweetness of jasmine, and is enhanced by a velvety, luminous heart of gardenia. The scent’s musk base grounds the composition, leaving a warm, captivating trail of exotic allure in its wake. It’s a hedonistic homage to infinite elegance. Cartier.com

CREED, DELPHINUS AND CENTAURUS
Eau de Parfums

Revealing deeper layers of their character with every passing moment, Delphinus and Centaurus – the hypnotic fragrance duo from the House of Creed – are the first scents to be unveiled as part of the illustrious brand’s new Amber Universe. A love letter to the brightest constellations in the cosmos, the fragrances capture the interplay of profound darkness and endless nuances of light. Harnessing the finest raw materials, from rare spices to precious woods, resins and balms, this creative voyage into the numerous facets of amber notes welcomes two truly unparalleled perfumes. Delphinus opens with smoky incense and pink pepper, before giving way to sweeter notes of almond, heliotrope, orchid and orris butter. Enthralling the senses with its unquestionable luminosity, the fragrance sets to a timeless scent with patchouli, tonka bean and amberwood, enriched by the soft, cloaking sensuality of Bourbon vanilla and supple leather accords. Centaurus, on the other hand, ignites with an aromatic explosion of incandescent tobacco, pink pepper, cinnamon and cardamom. Its heart reveals the voluptuous light of sandalwood alongside jasmine, geranium and heliotrope, settling into a honeyed backdrop crafted from tolu balm, tonka bean, benzoin and Madagascan vanilla. Alone, Delphinus and Centaurus take the senses on a majestic journey. Together, they fashion an exquisite and intoxicating combination that is truly out-of-this-world. Creedfragrance.com

ACQUA DI PARMA, LUCE DI ROSA
Eau de Parfum

Wrapping the pulse points with vivacious notes of mandarin and bergamot, Luce di Rosa – Acqua di Parma’s latest Signatures of the Sun fragrance – sparkles from first spritz. Amplified by the spicy nuances of fresh black pepper, cardamom and pink pepper CO2 extract, at its heart, the scent blossoms with Bulgarian rose oil, extracted through steam-water distillation to capture the essence of the rose at its most vibrant profile of rosy and green, with a hint of spiciness. It is then layered with geranium, fashioning a profoundly rich core. Underlining the spellbinding arrangement, Luce di Rosa dexterously evolves into a deep, grounding essence of vetiver, guaiac wood, and cedarwood, swathed by the soft embrace of musk nuances. A true celebration of a sophisticated olfactory masterpiece, Acqua di Parma has collaborated with jewellery designer, Annelise Michelson, to create a sculptural gold bottle cap and tray, elevating the scent ritual to stylish new heights. Acquadiparma.com

HERMÈS, BARÉNIA
Eau de Parfum

Named after and inspired by the rare leather used for the French luxury house’s iconic saddles, handbags and accessories, Hermès’ latest fragrance creation, Barénia, pays homage to the brand’s commitment to timeless refinement. Taking 10 years to perfect, the scent is a first for Hermès. Of the 84 fragrances in its portfolio, Barénia is the only chypre – a unique category of perfume characterised by a multidimensional combination of floral, woody and earthy notes. Housed in a stylish bottle inspired by the iconic Hermès Collier de Chien leather bracelet, delicate, powdery iris is combined with butterfly lily and patchouli, amplified by miracle berry and green bergamot, with a deep trail of roasted oakwood. The result? A free-spirited olfactory blend akin to a warm embrace. Hermes.com

JO MALONE, HINOKI & CEDARWOOD
Cologne Intense

The latest addition to the British fragrance house’s Cologne Intense collection is infused with an undeniably captivating charisma, leaving an air of enchantment in its wake. Paying tribute to hinoki wood and the art of forest bathing – an ancient Japanese practice that involves immersing oneself in the forest amongst the hinoki trees to connect with nature to cultivate inner peace – as per age-old traditions, only fallen branches can be used to make the highly prized essential oil. Paired with a charming opening of clean, aromatic notes, the immersive scent finishes with the elegant intensity of cedarwood. Capturing the serenity of the forest, the cologne is fresh, distinctive and immensely calming – just as its creator likely intended. Jomalone.com