We reveal some of our recommended fragrances for this season
Guerlain
Guerlain
Guerlain expands its iconic L’Art & La Matière collection with a daring new interpretation of vetiver, inspired by the untamed spirit of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. This creation captures the essence of a lush jungle at dawn, where nature awakens in a symphony of vibrant sounds, colours and scents. The freshness of vetiver root is reimagined with a surprising clarity, bringing to life an atmosphere that is both raw and majestic. Designed as a unisex fragrance, this woody-fresh sillage embodies Guerlain’s artistry, blending heritage craftsmanship with olfactive storytelling that transports the wearer into an exotic, timeless wilderness.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Maison Francis Kurkdjian celebrates the season with Baccarat Rouge 540, a fragrance that has transcended trends to become a modern icon. Known for its luminous woody, ambery, and floral composition, the extrait de parfum intensifies the radiance and depth of the original, creating a scent both powerful and refined. Grandiflorum jasmine underscores airy notes, while bitter almond and ethyl maltol ignite sensual gourmand warmth, softened by ambergris and musk. Encased in a striking red bottle, the fragrance embodies autumn’s richness with unmatched sophistication. Baccarat Rouge 540 is not only a perfume but a timeless olfactory signature of elegance and allure.
Balenciaga
Balenciaga has debuted a collection of 10 fragrances that bridges past and present, reviving the House’s olfactive heritage while pushing perfumery into new realms. Inspired by Cristóbal Balenciaga’s first perfume, Le Dix, rediscovered after a 15-year archival search, the collection reinterprets the Maison’s DNA through contrasts, heritage and innovation, clarity and opacity, tradition and modernity. Each refillable bottle, crafted with a glass globular cap and ribbon, evokes time’s patina while enclosing bold, sculptural scents. This new chapter in perfumery embodies Balenciaga’s radical spirit, where couture becomes fragrance. Available from September 10 at the House’s historic Paris flagship and select stores worldwide.
Prada
Prada unveils Paradoxe Radical Essence, the newest and most intense iteration of the original Paradoxe scent. This bold creation amplifies the floral woody signature, reimagining the gourmand tradition with a radical, avant-garde twist. More concentrated and potent, it celebrates the contrasts of femininity and the freedom of authentic self-expression. The luminous notes of neroli oil and orange flower absolute return, but are now paired with an unexpected salted pistachio accord, adding depth and originality. A creamy sandalwood base lingers with sensual warmth, making Radical Essence an addictive new chapter in the Paradoxe story, but bolder, deeper, and unmistakably modern.
Yves Saint Laurent Beauty
Yves Saint Laurent Beauty unveils Libre Vanille Couture, the first of its new Libre Couture drops for 2025, exclusive seasonal editions that elevate the house’s iconic fragrance. This golden chapter transforms Libre’s bold orange blossom and lavender signature with a rare Vanilla Caviar Accord, crafted from sustainably sourced Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar. The extract, obtained through an advanced CO² process, captures the pod’s most precious aromatic facets for a rich, creamy intensity. Enhanced with rum absolute and cinnamon, the result is a golden ambery floral with couture depth, an olfactory embodiment of freedom, sensuality, and the radiance of Saint Laurent luxury.
