As we enter a new year what better time to expand your horizons when it comes to fragrance? We round up some of the latest perfume launches to discover in 2022.
Henry Jacques
Clic-Clac, the latest launch from Haute Perfumer Henry Jacques takes perfume innovation to the next level with the launch of its first-ever all-solid perfume. Clic-Clac presents 50 of the brand’s most-loved classic fragrances in a new balm-like solid form. The challenge for the team was to revive the traditional solid form of fragrance but preserve the luxury and the strength of the scent in this new presentation. The fragrance collection is housed in a truly unique case available in rose gold, carbon and titanium.
This special object allows for the solid fragrance capsules to be held and interchanged according to your mood. “The creation of this object quickly took us on a lengthy, creative journey, its outcome surpassing all our expectations. Compelling for us, fascinating for others, Clic-Clac is our answer to redefining perfumery and ancient traditions, transporting them into modern-day living, all the while, being playful.” Said Anne-Lise Cremona
Elie Saab
Elie Saab’s new fragrance Lumière captures the sensual sparkle of light. Working with perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, who created the brand’s first fragrance ten years ago, Elie Saab presents an elegant fragrance that features an accord of jasmine blossom, heady carnal notes and the seduction of tuberose. It captures the scents of dawn when light first breaks and the air is still clear. The smell of flowers and fruits, the sparkling scent of mandarins and orange blossom, and the heady floral aura of white jasmine hedges and yellow ylang-ylang.
Francis Kurkdjian, however, went one step further with his floral signature for LE PARFUM, pushing the boundaries of the chypre family to become a modern floral woody chypre. As in all symphonies, the opening is subtle and surprising: nuances of Italian mandarin oil blend with a hint of Madagascan ylang-ylang oil, which unfolds little by little, like the sun’s rays at dawn.
A seductive, compelling bouquet of Indian jasmine sambac absolute and tuberose follows, beating at the heart of the fragrance, tempered by orange blossom with the same delicate weave as fine embroidery dipped in liquid gold. Finally, subtle echoes of musk, amber wood and patchouli heart entwine in a lingering but discreet Eastern trail.
Rasasi
Dubai-based perfumer Rasasi has launched a new fragrance collection. The Tawleefa collection consists of four distinct fragrances. The first to launch are the Dorar and Al Ghalia perfumes which introduce a fusion of fruity and modernised blends with traditional notes to the brand’s offering. This zesty and uplifting collection has been crafted for perfume aficionados looking for a fresh olfactory experience. Highlighting a variety of florals and tangy citruses, this collection is a modern interpretation of traditional mukhallat scents, providing the users with contemporary, but timeless fragrances.
The Tawleefa Dorar opens with a crisp burst of aldehydes encircling a fruity accord of plum, pineapple, and red mandarin from the slopes of the Southern Italian hills, infused with greenstones of galbanum that evoke ancient Persia. The queen of flowers appears with exquisite rose essence intertwined with the bright lily-of-the-valley, exotic Moroccan artemisia, orris roots, Indonesian patchouli, and delicate ylang-ylang. Topping it off is an opulent amber-woody-leathery accord that is encased in enticing notes of tonka, vanilla, musk with a hint of Indian oudh leaving a sensual trail of its wearer.
The Tawleefa Al Ghalia is a modern interpretation of the traditional Mukhallat, this fragrance opens with the notes of Italian bergamot on a background of spicy saffron and smoky accords, followed by the fresh and addictive scent of caramelised rose. Praline interlaces with amber woods at the heart of the fragrance and gradually flows into the musky base with woody undertones, particularly akigalawood for warmth and depth which gives the fragrance a distinct luxurious signature.
Kayali
Kayali’s new Eden Juicy Apple | 01 fragrance is a fruity-floral scent that smells good enough to eat! Combining a tempting cocktail of crisp and juicy red apples, sweet berries, and fresh floral notes it is a daring and addictive perfume. Mona Kattan, Founder of KAYALI, was inspired by the raw emotion of the symbolic apple – the temptation, desire and the pleasure of that first irresistible sweet bite, and wanted to create a flirtatious Eau de Parfum that revolved around this refreshing fruit. After numerous lab trials to find the perfect juice, Mona’s heart lay with the very first submission, and Eden Juicy Apple | 01 was born.
Bursting with flavour, Eden Juicy Apple | 01 is a unique, sweet juicy cocktail of sparkling fruits and addictive florals, blended to create an uplifting scent with a serious attitude. Top notes of Red Apple, succulent Lychee and tart Black Currant leave your mouth watering, irresistible middle notes of Wild Berries, Raspberry Blossoms and Jasmine give bloom to a vibrant heart while Vanilla Flower, Amber and Sensual Musk envelopes around the entire bouquet bringing a touch of sensuality and playfulness to the EDP. Poured into KAYALI’s signature jewel shape glass bottle, but in a tempting translucent ruby red hue, Eden Juicy Apple | 01 is perfectly ripe for picking this holiday season.
Roberto Cavalli
Roberto Cavalli celebrates its 50th anniversary with a precious limited edition of the brand’s iconic Signature and Uomo fragrances. These two intense Eau de parfum’s capture the opulence, exclusivity, and excess of the Italian luxury brand. Dedicated to individuals who never go unnoticed, Roberto Cavalli is defined by flamboyant sensuality, fascinating charisma, and powerful energy that lights up every room. In celebration of the golden anniversary of this iconic fashion house, two richer and even more exquisite interpretations of its Signature and Uomo fragrances are revealed.
The new Signature Eau de Parfum Intense for her is a powerful floral-ambery composition with a warm, opulent and addictive trail. The emblematic orange blossom notes of the original fragrance are joined by a crisp hazelnut accord at the heart of the Golden Anniversary Edition, wrapped in warm benzoin for gourmand indulgence. The bottle is crowned with a golden cap topped with an engraved Roberto Cavalli monogram. An embossed, golden box with an animal-print finish further emphasizes the fierce and fearless identity of the fashion house.
The new Uomo Eau de Parfum Intense for him is a deeply masculine scent with a distinctive and magnetic signature. The signature Uomo accord of intense black violet at the heart of the fragrance is joined by woody gurjun balsam for unforgettable sensuality, while a base of precious tonka bean introduces an exceptional leathery facet to the Golden Anniversary Edition. Uomo is presented in a gold-dipped bottle with a mirrored finish and golden cap, reflecting all the richness of the new edition. A striking cut-out crocodile pattern on the side of the flacon, together with a crocodile-embossed golden box, draws on the animal print codes so integral to the fashion house over the past 50 years.
Paying tribute to five decades of unstoppable, fierce and flawless style, these limited-edition Roberto Cavalli Golden Anniversary fragrances share a simple message for lovers of the brand everywhere: Be bold, be gold, be Cavalli.
