Olfactory Families

Olfactory Families – Learn about perfume families that define fragrance structures.

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Kilian Paris Angels’ Share on the Rocks: Cognac, Coolness, and Creative Heritage

By Michael J Pine / July 14, 2025

KILIAN PARIS Angels’ Share on the Rocks marks a new chapter within the Angels’ Share fragrance family. Drawing inspiration from Kilian Hennessy’s personal ritual, this Eau de Parfum brings the On the Rocks accord to life with a vision rooted in tradition and a love of craftsmanship. Created in collaboration with perfumer Benoist Lapouza, the scent is a study in aromatic layering, each note constructed to evoke the experience of chilled cognac and radiant luxury. Read more →

Floral/Floral Gourmand/Gourmand Olfactive Family/Juicy Couture/News & Releases/Women's Perfumes

Juicy Couture Just Moi: Sweetness, Identity, and Modern Femininity

By Michael J Pine / July 14, 2025

Juicy Couture Just Moi Eau de Parfum marks a new direction for a brand recognized for its playful spirit and colorful approach to fragrance. This composition arrives as a fresh chapter, echoing the layered stories of those who seek both nostalgia and self-expression. Just Moi invites wearers into an atmosphere that feels familiar yet resolutely personal - where sweet memories blend with the energy of independence and adulthood. Read more →

Giorgio Armani/Men's Fragrances/News & Releases/Oriental Leather/Unisex Fragrances/Women's Perfumes

Armani Privé Cuir Nu: An Ode to Leather, Artisanship, and Sensual Texture

By Michael J Pine / July 14, 2025

Armani Privé Cuir Nu joins the prestigious Les Mille et Une Nuits line, presenting a composition inspired by the artistry of Venetian tanneries and the intersection of Eastern and Italian influences. The fragrance reflects Giorgio Armani’s enduring fascination with craftsmanship, material, and the quiet power of refinement. Cuir Nu is conceived as an intimate exploration of leather - shaped as a supple, layered scent designed to be worn close to the skin. Created by perfumer Delphine Lebeau, the fragrance honors a centuries-old tradition while expressing a distinct sense of contemporary elegance. Read more →

Amouage/Men's Fragrances/News & Releases/Unisex Fragrances/Woody/Woody Aromatic/Woody Spicy

Amouage Reception: An Invitation to Connection Through Scent

By Michael J Pine / July 3, 2025

Reception by Amouage opens with a gesture of hospitality, luminous and sincere. Composed by acclaimed French perfumer Pierre Negrin, this fragrance introduces itself as a warm welcome, blending artistry with emotion. Released as a Harrods exclusive in July 2025, Reception is built as an olfactory celebration of gathering, recognition, and the spirit of inclusion. Read more →

Jo Malone London/Men's Fragrances/News & Releases/Woody Leather

Jo Malone Bronze Wood & Leather Cologne Intense: A Journey Through Sultry Woods

By Michael J Pine / July 3, 2025

Jo Malone Bronze Wood & Leather Cologne Intense returns as a re-release, inviting wearers once again into a composition where smoky warmth meets the glow of evening sunlight. This fragrance is crafted for those drawn to textured woods and aromatic depth. It captures the atmosphere of walking through a mountain forest bronzed by the last rays of the day. The blend unites citrus brightness, vibrant aromatics, and deep, enveloping leather, composing a landscape that remains both atmospheric and immediate. Read more →

Carolina Herrera/Men's Fragrances/News & Releases/Unisex Fragrances/Women's Perfumes/Woody/Woody Floral/Woody Floral Musk

Introducing Cedar Chic: A New Signature of Timeless Elegance by Carolina Herrera

By Michael J Pine / June 29, 2025

Carolina Herrera introduces Cedar Chic, a fragrance directly inspired by the brand’s iconic white shirt. This latest creation translates the precision of fine tailoring into an olfactory experience defined by cedarwood, soft musks, and delicate orange blossom. The fragrance embodies Herrera’s core aesthetic-clean lines, careful craftsmanship, and quiet sophistication. Read more →

Floral/Floral Gourmand/News & Releases/Prada/Women's Perfumes

Prada Paradoxe Radical Essence Le Parfum – A New Dimension of Intensity and Innovation

By Michael J Pine / June 22, 2025

Prada unveils Paradoxe Radical Essence Le Parfum, a fresh and compelling chapter in the Paradoxe fragrance collection. This new rechargeable female perfume redefines the sensory boundaries of the line with an intensified expression, weaving together nature’s purity and avant-garde innovation. Radical Essence invites a sophisticated exploration of contrasts and harmony, delivering a refined gourmand journey that enriches the iconic Paradoxe narrative. Read more →

Hugo Boss/News & Releases/Perfume Trends/Woody Spicy

Boss Bottled Beyond – Made for the Next Generation

By Michael J Pine / June 17, 2025

The Boss Bottled fragrance line began in 1998 as a reflection of confidence and identity through scent. Over the years, it has become a central part of the Hugo Boss fragrance portfolio. In 2025, the story takes on a new direction with the launch of Boss Bottled Beyond Eau de Parfum. This release introduces fresh dimensions of expression, inspired by creativity, inner drive, and collective spirit. Developed under the vision of Jean Holtzmann, chief brands officer at Coty Prestige, the fragrance seeks to connect with a generation defined not by hierarchy, but by collaboration, authenticity, and self-direction. Read more →

Guerlain/Men's Fragrances/News & Releases/Unisex Fragrances/Women's Perfumes/Woody Green

Guerlain Vétiver Fauve – An Olfactory Portrait of Untamed Dawn

By Michael J Pine / June 16, 2025

L’Art & La Matière introduces Vétiver Fauve Eau de Parfum, a composition that invites its wearer into a waking jungle where dew, foliage, and sun-warmed wood breathe with new life. Perfumer Delphine Jelk returns to vetiver’s earliest memories, sketching the root’s earthy signature in strokes of tropical freshness and subtle fruit. Inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, the fragrance narrates daybreak beneath a wild canopy, when light touches leaf, birds stir, and scent rises from the soil. Read more →

Floral Oriental/Gucci/Men's Fragrances/News & Releases/Unisex Fragrances/Women's Perfumes/Woody Oriental

Gucci Guilty Absolu de Parfum 2025 – Millésime Portraits of Night-Time Indulgence

By Michael J Pine / June 16, 2025

Gucci presents Guilty Absolu de Parfum Pour Femme and Guilty Absolu de Parfum Pour Homme as two new extrait-level fragrances in the Guilty fragrance universe. Introduced in 2025, these Millésime editions focus on depth, sensuality, and olfactory craftsmanship. Each scent is created using a limited harvest of rare ingredients and produced in small batches, emphasizing intensity and presence. Together, they form a double release designed to echo the quiet power of night-time indulgence. Read more →

Men's Fragrances/News & Releases/Unisex Fragrances/Woody Spicy/Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF L’Absolu – A Radiant Expression of Modern Masculinity

By Michael J Pine / June 15, 2025

In 2025, Yves Saint Laurent unveils MYSLF L’Absolu, the third fragrance in its celebrated MYSLF collection. Crafted by renowned Givaudan perfumer Christophe Raynaud, this new Eau de Parfum continues the story of individuality, freedom, and authentic expression set forth by the MYSLF line. Read more →

Dior/Men's Fragrances/News & Releases/Oriental ( Ambery )/Oriental Woody/Unisex Fragrances/Women's Perfumes

Dior Bois d’Argent Esprit de Parfum: A Bold New Chapter of Sensuality and Radiant Intensity

By Michael J Pine / June 15, 2025

June 2025 marks a captivating moment in fragrance history as La Collection Privée Christian Dior welcomes a striking new expression: Bois d’Argent Esprit de Parfum. As part of the innovative Esprits de Parfum series, launched in 2024, this fragrance features amplified intensity and depth under the artistic vision of perfumer Francis Kurkdjian. Esprits de Parfum represents Dior’s commitment to luxury, offering highly concentrated extrait interpretations of iconic scents from the esteemed La Collection Privée. Read more →

Floral/Gucci/News & Releases/Unisex Fragrances/Women's Perfumes

Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Intense – The New Expression of Radiant Joy and Captivating Sensuality

By Michael J Pine / June 15, 2025

A vivid sunrise spills across an Italian garden. Mandarin trees glisten with morning dew, their branches heavy with ripening fruit. Gardenia blooms stretch softly toward the dawn, their creamy white petals opening gently to catch the first rays of warmth. In the shadows, aged sandalwood lies quietly - its subtle, woody aroma grounding the fragrant landscape. Gucci captures this sensory moment in Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Intense Eau de Parfum 2025, a fragrance that embraces the pure essence of joyful femininity. Read more →

Marc Jacobs/News & Releases/Oriental Floral/Oriental Fruity

Marc Jacobs Perfect Absolute – An Immersive Journey in Self-Affirmation, Scent, and Inclusive Empowerment

By Michael J Pine / June 15, 2025

Perfect Absolute Eau de Parfum arrives in 2025 as the most concentrated expression in the Marc Jacobs Perfect fragrance collection. This oriental-fruity formula layers caramelised fig, jasmine absolu, and amber into a rich olfactory tapestry that reinforces one simple principle: You are perfect as you are. It invites each wearer into a moment of self-affirmation and presence. Read more →

Carolina Herrera/News & Releases/Oriental Floral/Unisex Fragrances/Women's Perfumes

Carolina Herrera La Bomba – A Ritual of Radiant Transformation

By Michael J Pine / June 13, 2025

Carolina Herrera presents La Bomba Eau de Parfum 2025, a fragrance designed to embody renewal and vibrant femininity through an olfactory ritual. This scent unfolds in carefully crafted stages, inviting wearers into a sensory journey that celebrates radiance, freedom, and joyful self-expression. Read more →

Dior/Floral/Floriental Olfactory Group/News & Releases/Perfume Trends/Unisex Fragrances/Women's Perfumes

Dior Les Récoltes Majeures – A Floral Journey Through Time and Craftsmanship

By Michael J Pine / June 8, 2025

At the heart of Dior’s newest olfactory creation lies a story not of invention, but of return. Les Récoltes Majeures, the new fragrance trilogy under the artistic direction of Francis Kurkdjian, is not simply a collection of perfumes. It is a conversation - between past and present, between flowers and memory, between the founder of a fashion house and the perfumer who now walks his gardens. Read more →

Lattafa Perfumes/Men's Fragrances/News & Releases/Unisex Fragrances/Woody Aromatic/Woody Spicy

Lattafa Fakhar Platin: A Modern Composition of Power, Precision, and Sensory Depth

By Michael J Pine / June 7, 2025

Lattafa’s Fakhar line continues its exploration of bold self-expression with the release of Fakhar Platin - a contemporary Eau de Parfum defined by clarity, aromatic depth, and structural elegance. This scent builds on the foundations of the Fakhar series while introducing a distinct energy, grounded in balance and composition. Read more →

Aromatic Fougère Woody/Kylie Minogue/News & Releases/Oriental Floral/Unisex Fragrances/Women's Perfumes

Kylie Minogue Introduces LOVERS Fleur & LOVERS Noir – A Fragrance Collection Rooted in Connection, Passion, and Sensory Depth

By Michael J Pine / June 4, 2025

Kylie Minogue unveils LOVERS, a fragrance collection that brings together two distinct eaux de parfum inspired by intimacy, emotion, and personal expression. The release includes LOVERS Fleur and LOVERS Noir, both crafted in collaboration with perfumer Ilias Ermenidis. Each fragrance is composed with precision and artistry, evoking layers of connection through scent. Together, they form a dual narrative grounded in sensuality, memory, and creative unity. Read more →

Floral Oriental/Lattafa Perfumes/News & Releases/Unisex Fragrances/Women's Perfumes

Lattafa Taraf Eau de Parfum – A Floral-Oriental Expression of Radiant Stillness and Grace

By / June 1, 2025

Lattafa Taraf is a composition that moves through light and shadow without haste. Released in 2025, this Eau de Parfum reflects a sensibility built on calm, rhythm, and balance - shaped by fruit, flower, and warmth in a form that feels continuous and grounded. This is a fragrance constructed on softness that carries presence. The structure flows without contrast or tension. From the opening to the drydown, each note reveals itself in clear proportion, unfolding through space and silence. Read more →

Aromatic Fougère/Aromatic Fougère Citrus/Aromatic Fougère Woody/Men's Fragrances/News & Releases/Unisex Fragrances/Versace

Versace Man Eau Fraîche Extrême – A New Aromatic Chapter in the Versace Man Story

By Michael J Pine / June 1, 2025

There are moments when brightness settles gently into the air - not as glare, but as clarity. Versace Man Eau Fraîche Extrême captures that feeling. Released in 2025, this Eau de Parfum continues the olfactory story of the Versace Man line through a new construction of freshness, wood, and aromatic power. Read more →

Coach/News & Releases/Oriental Floral/Unisex Fragrances/Women's Perfumes

Coach Gold Parfum – A New Chapter in the Coach Woman Fragrance Line

By Michael J Pine / May 31, 2025

In 2025, Coach introduces a new fragrance to its Coach Woman signature line - a scent shaped by light, warmth, and crafted intensity. Coach Gold Parfum explores a rich palette of textures, built around the radiance of vanilla and the softness of almond blossom. This perfume delivers a composition where depth meets clarity, where scent lingers with elegance rather than weight. Read more →

Floral Gourmand/Lattafa Perfumes/Men's Fragrances/News & Releases/Unisex Fragrances/Women's Perfumes

Lattafa Petra Eau de Parfum: A Sunlit Tribute to Mediterranean Stillness

By Michael J Pine / May 26, 2025

In Spring 2025, Lattafa Perfumes introduces Petra Eau de Parfum, a fragrance shaped by sunlight, earth, and suspended time. The name Petra comes from the Greek word πέτρα, meaning “stone” - a quiet symbol of stillness, grounding, and lasting presence. This scent is composed to reflect the gentle rhythm of Mediterranean summers, where heat settles into stone walls, and every moment stretches across golden afternoons. Read more →

Floral/Maison Francis Kurkdjian/Men's Fragrances/News & Releases/Unisex Fragrances/Women's Perfumes

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Le Beau Parfum – A Signature of White Floral Presence

By Michael J Pine / May 25, 2025

Maison Francis Kurkdjian reintroduces Le Beau Parfum, a composition that first appeared in 2015 as a tribute to the 150th anniversary of Parisian department store Printemps. Nearly a decade after its debut, this luminous floral fragrance returns, now framed within a more personal context - My Very Intimate Perfumes, a curated collection of four olfactory pieces that represent the emotional and creative core of the maison. Read more →

Jean Paul Gaultier/News & Releases/Oriental Floral/Unisex Fragrances/Women's Perfumes

Jean Paul Gaultier Divine Elixir – A New Chapter in Sensual Radiance

By Michael J Pine / May 24, 2025

Jean Paul Gaultier introduces Divine Elixir, an Eau de Parfum that extends the story of the Gaultier Divine fragrance line. This new release explores a warmer, more textured olfactory direction. Conceived by Quentin Bisch, the scent builds on familiar elements while shifting the spotlight toward intimacy, spice, and golden sensuality. Where the original Divine channeled breezy florals and airy sweetness, Divine Elixir explores density and depth, anchored in light and salt. It’s a fragrance that invites warmth and lingers on skin with a sunlit glow. Read more →

Maison Martin Margiela/Men's Fragrances/News & Releases/Oriental Woody/Unisex Fragrances/Women's Perfumes

Maison Margiela REPLICA Ideal One – A Fragrance Shaped by Skin, Memory, and Intimacy

By Michael J Pine / May 24, 2025

Maison Margiela introduces REPLICA Ideal One, a new Eau de Parfum that explores the charged space where human proximity meets scent. Part of the REPLICA collection, this release shifts focus from time and place to the realm of tactile awareness and emotional presence. Created by Christophe Raynaud, the composition centers on the invisible language between two people - expressed through texture, warmth, and tone. Read more →

Men's Fragrances/Montblanc/News & Releases/Unisex Fragrances/Woody Leather/Woody Oriental

Montblanc Explorer Extreme – A Call to the Modern Voyager

By Michael J Pine / May 23, 2025

Montblanc continues its journey into the olfactory landscape of bold masculinity with the release of Explorer Extreme, the latest addition to the Explorer fragrance line. Designed for men who thrive on the thrill of uncharted paths and distant horizons, this new Extrait de Parfum captures the spirit of modern adventure – intense, grounded, and unwavering. Read more →

Citrus/Citrus Floral/Citrus Musk/News & Releases/Sarah Jessica Parker/Unisex Fragrances/Women's Perfumes

Sarah Jessica Parker A Lovely Summer Sunburst – A Golden Tribute to Sunlit Days

By Michael J Pine / May 18, 2025

Sarah Jessica Parker introduces A Lovely Summer Sunburst Eau de Parfum, a limited-edition 2025 release that encapsulates the warmth and radiance of a summer afternoon. Composed of citrus, delicate florals, and warm musk, the scent reflects the essence of sunlit days and gentle breezes. Crafted with sustainability in mind, the fragrance is presented in a sleek, golden-hued bottle made from recyclable materials, embodying a blend of luxury and environmental responsibility. Read more →

Anna Sui/Floral Citrus/Floral Musk/News & Releases/Unisex Fragrances/Women's Perfumes

Anna Sui Sundae Neon Twist – A Daring Splash of Color and Scent

By Michael J Pine / May 18, 2025

Anna Sui introduces Sundae Neon Twist, a new fragrance that channels the bold, carefree spirit of the Anna Sui Girl. Inspired by youthful rebellion and summertime playfulness, the scent presents a vivid contrast between radiant florals, zesty citrus, and warm musk. With its striking, award-winning bottle design and electric color palette, Sundae Neon Twist brings a fresh perspective to the original Sundae collection, infusing the scent with a burst of vibrant energy and playful irreverence. Read more →

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Kenzo Eau de Parfum L’Eau Pure – A Celebration of Color, Freshness, and Pure Contrast

By Michael J Pine / May 15, 2025

Kenzo introduces L'Eau Pure, a new Eau de Parfum inspired by the artistic vision of the brand’s founder, Kenzo Takada. The fragrance reflects his poetic interpretation of water as a source of life, light, and expression. Takada once said, "Water has no color. That's why I wanted it to be full of colors. Full of fruits, flowers, freshness, and happiness." This philosophy serves as the foundation for L'Eau Pure, a composition shaped by vibrant contrasts, moving through freshness, softness, and depth. Read more →

Floral/Floral Fruity/News & Releases/Paris Hilton/Unisex Fragrances/Women's Perfumes

Paris Hilton Iconic – A Scent Reflecting Glamour, Confidence, and Playful Elegance

By Michael J Pine / May 11, 2025

Paris Hilton steps into a new era of fragrance with the launch of Iconic Eau de Parfum, a scent designed to capture her signature style and timeless glamour. This release holds particular significance for the brand, as it debuts under an exclusive retail partnership with Ulta Beauty, a strategic move that connects the fragrance to a broader audience while celebrating Paris Hilton’s impact on the world of celebrity scents. Read more →

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