From the iconic classics and their latest re-interpretations that have stood the test of time to modern scents that everyone is snapping up. Here are our favourite perfumes to gift or treat yourself to this festive season, says editor Trudi Brewer.
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You may already know the fragrances you like: fruity, pure florals or rich vanilla-infused scents. We love sharing our favourites, and there have been some incredible new perfumes in 2023.
Here are the scents we will be wearing for the season of gifting, on festive occasions and during a relaxing long summer.
Gucci Bloom EDP Intense, 30ml, $156, 50ml, $215 100ml, $312.
This scent was inspired by Lady of the Night. Flowering at dusk for one night only, once a year, the aroma, similar to jasmine, is blended with orange blossom and tuberose. It’s a floral, given a measure of zest thanks to ginger, pear and patchouli. But what makes it a standout is the creamy coconut. This is a Gucci scent masterpiece stamped with the legacy of those interlocking GGs.
Burberry Goddess, 30ml, $141, 50ml,$207, $100ml, $300.
Warm and creamy thanks to a sustainably harvested trio of vanilla that is sun-dried, it helps heighten their sweet signature aroma. Add lavender, cocoa and ginger root in Burberry’s first refillable, burnished glass bottle adorned with the classic Burberry gabardine-inspired label - this scent is a modern take on what is one of Burberry’s traditional designs.
Tiffany & Co Rose Gold EDP, 50ml $207, 75ml, $254.
The duck egg blue box makes the most precious gift; once opened, the bottle has the iconic diamond cut filled with the most luminous fragrance. Described as vibrant and magnetic, the delicate blend of blackcurrant, blue rose, and ambrette seeds makes this one of the finest festive perfumes.
GIVENCHY L'INTERDIT ROUGE ULTIME EDP 35ml, $143, 50ML, $205.
This famous fragrance possibly needs no introduction. Since the days of Audrey Hepburn, the legendary designer’s original muse, it’s gone through various adaptations. The latest is a beautiful white floral with hints of woody sweetness, loaded with sambac jasmine, creamy cacao, and patchouli with vetiver. But what lingers is the honey-sweet Balkan tobacco absolute.
VERSACE POUR FEMME DYLAN PURPLE, 50ML, $155, 100ML $199.
Summer in a bottle thanks to the blend of pear and sun-ripened orange in a fragrance. Vibrant bergamot and cedarwood with a rush of man-made molecules give off a subtle freesia, apricot, and musky plum scent. If you like a tropical-inspired, fruity floral - here it is.
Narciso Rodriguez Her Musc Noir Rose Eau de Parfum 30ml, $121, 50ml, $181, 100ml, $239.
This collection of designer scents gets better with every new offering. This sensual masterpiece is a fresh take with a sweet, fruity twist. Combined with warm vanilla, Bergamot and tuberose, it’s ideally suited with everything from jeans and a T-shirt to a floaty floral dress.
Another designer expression of loving our true selves.