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In 2012, Lancôme introduced La Vie Est Belle – a composition that became more than a bestseller, turning into a manifesto of happiness. The name, translating to “life is beautiful,” reflected a philosophy centered on joy, authenticity, and fulfillment. It was designed not only as a fragrance but also as a statement about how life could be lived.
Squishmallows has built a universe where softness, play, and collectibility converge. Now, the beloved plush brand enters a new chapter: fragrance. Launching in October 2025 at Ulta Beauty, Squishmallows Fragrances translates the cuddly charm of its most iconic characters into an olfactory language designed for a new generation of scent lovers.
Dolce & Gabbana open a new chapter in their olfactory history with the launch of the Re-Edition Collection, a line dedicated to reviving fragrances that have shaped the Maison’s creative journey. The debut unites two pivotal creations – Sicily (2003) and Masculine (1999) – both reintroduced with the same artistry that once made them cultural and perfumery landmarks.
Jean Paul Gaultier celebrates the festive season with two Collector Editions for 2025. Gaultier Divine and Le Male Elixir return in limited bottles adorned with golden tones and tartan fabrics, designed to capture the atmosphere of winter nights and end-of-year celebrations.
As the seasons shift, fragrance design shifts with them. The mood of autumn and winter 2025 leans toward scent that feels like texture-something you can almost see, taste, or wrap around you. Darkness and depth are not just aesthetic; they are structural. Ingredients once considered sweet or light are layered with smoke, woods, or spice to reveal richer profiles. Fragrance becomes a mood-scape: ritualistic, introspective, tactile.
Versace introduces Crystal Emerald Eau de Parfum, the newest jewel in its celebrated Crystal collection. Known for fragrances that embody glamour and radiance, the line has included icons such as Bright Crystal, Yellow Diamond, and Dylan Purple, each capturing a different facet of femininity. Crystal Emerald arrives as a vibrant reinterpretation, reflecting the maison’s mastery of fragrance and design. The bottle, sculpted in emerald tones, mirrors the lush character of the composition within.
Ten years after its debut, Byredo’s Night Veils collection enters a new chapter, reborn with renewed vision and craftsmanship. Conceived as a series of extrait de parfums, Night Veils offers fragrances at the highest concentration, created to capture intimacy, ritual, and the deeper dimensions of self. Within this rebirth comes Bois Obscur, a perfume dedicated to the raw, hidden powers that emerge only after nightfall.
