Our minds are a mysterious maze of memories and triggers, each unique to our individual experiences. Whether your senses are sparked by the sharp tang of citrus or hints of mossy woodlands, fragrance associations accompany us through life.
The power of scent is highly evocative, creating rich pairings of memories forever layered with tantalising tendrils of scent. Indulge your senses with a fresh fragrance journey for Valentine’s Day and indulge in a new landscape of aroma to celebrate February love, adventures, and explorations.
We’ve composed a collection of some of our favourite fragrances, from the deeply seductive and softly romantic to uplifting and invigorating.
Altaia Any Day Now (EDP 100ml), $327
The ultimate accessory for Valentine’s Day is the deep, velvety notes of rose and oud from ALTAIA Any Day Now. Tantalisingly seductive, it’s the essence of love with Damascus rose, patchouli, black pepper, sandalwood, cedarwood and amber. Inhale and indulge.
The Virtue Holy Smoke (Parfum 50ml), $209
Step outside the parameters of traditional fragrance layers with this profoundly stirring creation from New Zealand fragrance genius Brook Lean. Unexpected top notes of cinnamon bark, clove, and tonka bean with a beguiling blend of patchouli, cherry wood, and oakmoss. Designed to stir your senses in new ways.
Byredo Eyes Closed (EDP 100ml), $384
Emoting warmth and connection, this harmonious love match is a steadfast choice for Valentine’s Day. Unexpected couplings are all the more invigorating, and the collusion of patchouli and papyrus with ginger, carrot, and candied species is warm and tender.
Abel Pink Iris (EDP 50ml), $240
With a traditional floral bouquet at its heart, Abel’s Pink Iris shines with opening notes of fresh basil and Sichuan pepper piquing your senses’ interest and continuing a layered journey of delight. Lovingly designed and blended in New Zealand with 100% natural ingredients.
Vetiver Unisex Woody (EDP 100ml), $449
Mother Nature may be withholding all of her summer bounty so far this year, but Vetiver delivers with generosity and heart. A fresh citrus fragrance bursting with grapefruit, bergamot, and wild orange, there are delicate layers infused with the essence of summer. It’s a decidedly unisex offering, too, thanks to a sharply appealing dry edge.
Diptyque Do Son Limited Edition (EDT 100ml), $269
There’s something infinitely addictive about the heady romance of tuberose, and this limited-edition diptyque creation takes it to an intoxicating place, enhanced with notes of orange blossom and jasmine.
Aesop Marrakech Intense (EDP 1.6ozl), $190
Be transported to a place of intense opulence with this richly seductive and exotic offering from Aesop. Beguiling layers of clove, sandalwood, and cardamom result in a spicy woody floral scent.
Maison Margiela Replica Fragrance On A Date (EDT 100ml), $213
Inspired by a magical date on a late summer evening in Provence, this fragrance is a sensory exploration around the fruitiness of ripe grapes, warm sunshine, and wild roses. Set your senses alight with anticipation and a hint of magic.
Ellis Brooklyn APRÉS (EDP 50ml), $179
Take a sensory trip to the freedom of mountains and enjoy the bracing freshness of evergreens and the richness of bourbon, praline, and vanilla. It’s a total weekend getaway in one long inhale. Beautifully structured, this bold compelling fragrance is a celebration of nature’s vastness.
Bad Boy by Carolina Herrera (EDP 100ml), $169
Let this be the only bad boy in your life that brings a touch of drama. There’s an unapologetically rebellious twist to this electrifying fragrance, with a blend of top notes of grapefruit and hemp, tempered with aromatic notes of geranium and black pepper. If you’re looking to spice up your fragrance collection, this is the one.
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