From fresh citrus top notes to warm, lingering woody bases, scents and perfumes are an intimate expression of identity, mood, and memory. Crafted through the art of perfumery, each fragrance tells a story—evoking places traveled, moments cherished, or emotions yet to be discovered. Whether you gravitate toward floral perfumes, sensual oud blends, or clean, minimalist musks, the right scent has the power to elevate everyday rituals and leave a lasting impression. As consumers increasingly seek niche fragrances, sustainable ingredients, and artisanal perfume houses, scent is no longer just an accessory—it’s a personal signature that speaks before you do.
1. Rare Beauty Rare Fragrance Layering Balm
Designed to be worn alone or layered with Rare Eau de Parfum, silky, lightweight texture of the Layering Balm melts effortlessly with your body heat, leaving a smooth, non-sticky finish. It acts as a perfume enhancer, giving it a new dimension while helping to intensify your fragrance. Of course, pairing it with the Rare Eau de Parfum gives it a whole new dimension.
As Selena Gomez said: “These layering balms are all about making fragrance fun and personal. I love pairing them with our eau de parfum to match whatever mood I’m in. It completely transforms the way the scent wears and adds dimension in a subtle way.”
Housed in a sleek, pocket-sized tube for ultimate portability. Use fingertips to blend into pulse points (where your body gives off the most heat). Think behind the ears, base of the neck, wrists, and inside elbows.
Layering Balm Scents:
WOODY Oak: bold, lush, and provocative. Turn heads with an alluring blend of oakmoss, patchouli, and dry woods.
FLORAL Peony Blossom: soft, elegant, and enchanting. Let romance bloom with an airy blend of peony, freesia, and musk blossom.
AMBER Vanilla: rich, creamy, and comforting. Capture the joy of pure indulgence with an irresistible blend of vanilla, candied amber, and bergamot.
FRESH Bergamot: cool, vibrant, and energizing. Like sunshine for your senses, with a refreshing blend of bergamot, green tea, and cedarwood.
2. Tom Ford Soleil Neige EDP
Dream of this: Soleil Neige is a ray of solar light—a breath of winter air that conjures sun on fresh alpine snow. Soleil Neige’s iconic scent is now introduced into the Tom Ford Signature collection. The Signature collection features timeless fragrances inspired by the historic art of perfumery, crafted with a modern perspective.
Radiant and exhilarating, Soleil Neige captivates with bright citrus, white florals and musk. Tom Ford’s winter world conjures the thrill of a day on the slopes that melts into the celebratory warmth of après-ski.
The invigorating energy of bergamot captures the bright and lively facets of the citrus ingredient. Vert de bergamot, created through molecular distillation, recalls wintry green freshness. The peel of fresh mandarin is cold-expressed to result in vert de mandarin for a brisk, lasting vitality.
A salty mineral accord brings a crisp, frosty salinity to the Soleil climate. An elegant note of orange blossom with rich honey facets captivates with its fresh and delicate thrills.
The exquisite beauty of rose absolute exudes a rich and warm floralcy. The roses are picked in the morning and quickly processed to avoid fermentation. Karmaflor, an exquisite floral molecule, augments the winter mood as it brings a natural and transparent white floral note with the fruity freshness of tropical flowers.
The background notes provide sun-kissed warmth with sensuous musk in an ombré effect that extends from light to dark, just like a winter sky witnessed from peak to valley. Velvety musk delivers an irresistible charge. The smooth, creamy quality of benzoin resinoid enchants with its natural vanilla scent flecked with woody and resinous facets and chocolate nuances, while the amber-woody impact of ambroxan mesmerizes.
Natural vanillin, a note created through a unique biotechnology process, captures classic vanilla addictiveness.
Warm Ambrofix yields a rich, woody resinous expression, while sandalwood goes deeper with a smooth, woody finish. Cistus labdanum, with its fresh, ambery undertones, is full of natural exuberance—alpine snow kissed by the sun.
Available in 10mL ($90), 30mL ($185), 50mL ($275) and 100mL ($380) sizes and All Over Body Spray ($180). All Over Body Spray is presented in an ergonomic, 360-degree portable spray.
3. Aesop Aromatique Candles
Housed in alabaster ceramic vessels, and named after ancient astrologers, Ptolemy, Aganice and Callippus Aromatique Candles emit a soft, fragrant glow—the lit wick shedding light on a quote printed within. Each imparts a sophisticated, subtle fragrance: Ptolemy is distinguished by smoky, deep green notes of Cypress, Cedar and Vetiver; Aganice blends bright, floral Mimosa with the warm, spicy notes of Cardamom and Tobacco; Callippus is marked by resinous Frankincense and earthy Vetiver.
Whether lit for a moment of profound quietude or conviviality, their celestial points of inspiration and evocative fragrances help to release thoughts from the pull of everyday routines and the chaos that may orbit modern living.
The Limited-Edition Aesop Aromatique Candles is available at Aesop signature stores now.
4. Burberry Her
Opening with delicate cherry notes, this fruity yet profound gourmand fragrance evolves through warm amber to an elegant and enveloping vanilla – complex and full of contrasts.
‘Cherry makes me think of cherry blossom trees in the springtime in London when all the trees turn pink,’ says singer Olivia Dean. ‘You think, spring is here! I’m excited.’ Dean is currently the face of the new Burberry Her Parfum.
Set against the backdrop of London – from its urban landscape to the open skies of its parklands – the campaign video follows Dean as she draws inspiration from the city’s iconic starlings. Her movements echo their complex choreography, reflecting their rhythm and energy.
‘It’s all about being in the sky and feeling free,’ says Dean, who also wrote the campaign soundtrack. ‘Of flying above everything and feeling… untouchable.’
Dean’s distinctive fusion of musical genres – nostalgic yet modern, personal yet resonant – mirrors the bold notes of Her Parfum: the most intense addition to the Burberry Her fragrance family.
