On a sunny afternoon in Barcelona, I wandered into the Carner Barcelona flagship store—a quiet haven just a few steps from the city’s vibrant bustle. The space was effortlessly chic without trying too hard, like someone who wears linen in the summer just because it feels good.

I share a deep connection with the land of Indonesia. It’s undeniably one of my favorite places in the world—a country I've returned to time and time again.

Perris Monte Carlo's new perfume Balsamir is an immersive experience of mysticism and luxury. It elevates resins in the fragrance to the next level.

After the huge success of last year’s release from Sarah Baker, Peach’s Revenge, two more peach-focused perfumes have joined the trilogy. One of them is Rococo Pie – perhaps the most elegant of the three, yet irresistibly delicious and playful.

British luxury perfume house Electimuss has recently added a new fragrance to its Explorer Collection - Moroccan Medjool. This scent transports you straight into the golden desert heat and is a true ode to delicious dates.

One of the things I really love about Ex Nihilo is how they use modern fragrance molecules with such finesse that their creations feel effortlessly elegant. Their scents often come across as refined but never boring, there’s always something interesting or unexpected. They walk the line between high-concept niche and sheer wearability with poise, and Spiky Muse is a perfect example of that balance.

403 Myrrh Shadow is a 2025 release from Bon Parfumeur, offering a contemporary take on amber, enriched with intricately layered woods, vibrant spices, and enigmatic resins. The fragrance was born from the idea of blending dreams with modernity—a concept that guided its creation.

Printemps took me by surprise. It features one of the most realistic apple accords I’ve ever encountered. It’s beautifully balanced, calm, and effortlessly evocative.

Just before the summer season begins, Goldfield & Banks introduces a new perfume inspired by Australia’s coasts – Pacific Rock Flower. After testing it repeatedly over the past couple of months, I have a strong feeling this will become a staple in the vacation-season perfume wardrobe.

There’s a certain kind of freedom that comes with spring and summer—the way the wind carries new beginnings, the way sunlight makes everything feel a bit more possible. Il Colore del Vento, the 2025 release from Italian house Nobile 1942, captures that very feeling: lightness, movement, and a playful elegance that feels like a breath of fresh air after a long winter.

Black Moonlight is one of two new fragrances recently introduced by Italian luxury perfume house Xerjoff, created in collaboration with the iconic British band Duran Duran. Housed in a sleek black bottle, the perfume hints at how true rockstars might smell.

Some fragrances arrive like a sunbeam through an open window—unexpected, warm, and quietly transformative. Néroli Hasbaya is one of them.

Some fragrances shout. Others whisper. And then there’s Impadia—the newest release from BDK Parfums—that doesn’t need to do either. It simply walks beside you. Quietly confident. Unshakably present.

After much anticipation, Neela Vermeire Creations has introduced a new perfume to their collection—Eshal. This fragrance is a true ode to one of the most sensual white flowers: tuberose.

The cherry note has been having its moment for quite some time now. It has appeared in countless perfumes across both niche and designer lines—so much so that it sometimes feels overdone. Yet, some fragrances manage to offer a fresh perspective on cherry. One such creation, launched earlier this year, is Love No Shame by the French house Plume Impression.

It was love at first sniff. There was an undeniable allure, something that felt both familiar and entirely unexpected. I sprayed it once, and it stayed with me the rest of the day—haunting, glowing, unforgettable.

Opal is a captivating blend where vintage florals meet a modern haze of herbal fire, infused with cinnamon, saffron, and black pepper, then softly dusted with orris.

Fans of boozy fragrances are always eager to explore new releases from Kilian's The Liquors collection. One of the latest additions, Old Fashioned, was highly anticipated—and for good reason. Many hoped it would mark the return of the discontinued Single Malt.

Polish niche perfume brand Bohoboco recently released two new fragrances – ━━━━ Saffron and Polish Potatoes. While both remain true to the brand's bold and distinctive style, the latter is undeniably unexpected.

On a rain-swept evening in Iconic Boathouse Central Park this December 11, an intimate yet distinguished gathering took place beneath elegantly lit canopies in Central Park. The occasion: honoring 150 years of Clive Christian, a name synonymous with luxury perfume craftsmanship.