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Romantic, juicy and warmly sweet. Sacred Bond by Reinvented is an intense, magnetic Eau de Parfum created around the feeling of an unbreakable connection. Bright mandarin, juicy raspberry and bergamot open into a romantic floral heart of gardenia, jasmine and rose, then melt into a warm, creamy base of caramel, vanilla, sandalwood, benzoin, saffron, amber and white musk.

The Story

Sacred Bond is inspired by elective affinities, the kind of bond that balances the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual, an attachment that neither time nor distance can break. It belongs to the Reinvented collection, which explores the links between mind, energy, emotion and spirit.

How It Smells

Opening
Fruity, juicy and bright: mandarin and raspberry sparkle over bergamot.

Heart
Soft and elegant, a bouquet of gardenia, jasmine and rose.

Dry Down
Sweet, smooth and seductive: caramel and vanilla wrapped in sandalwood, benzoin, saffron, amber and white musk, leaving a warm, luxurious trail.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Mandarin Orange
• Raspberry
• Bergamot

Heart

• Gardenia
• Jasmine
• Rose

Base

• Caramel
• Vanilla
• Sandalwood
• Benzoin
• Saffron
• White Musk
• Amber

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Fruity · Gourmand · Amber

Gris Charnel Extrait by BDK Parfums is a richer, deeper, and more sensual interpretation of the beloved original. Concentrated at 30%, this extrait intensifies the signature fig, black tea, and cardamom opening while introducing darker woods, smoky vanilla, and patchouli for added depth. Creamy sandalwood and tonka bean remain at the heart of its addictive identity, creating a fragrance that feels luxurious, magnetic, and unmistakably refined.

How it smells
It smells like warm chai tea and creamy woods dressed in evening elegance. The opening gives spicy cardamom, soft fig sweetness, and aromatic black tea. As it develops, iris adds a velvety texture while cistus creates a resinous warmth. In the drydown, sandalwood, vanilla, tonka bean, cedar, and patchouli become smooth, rich, and seductive. Compared to the original, it is darker, denser, and more powerful with a more sensual trail.

Fragrance Notes: 

Top Notes: Cardamom, Black Tea, Fig
Heart Notes: Moroccan Iris, Cistus, Madagascan Bourbon Vetiver
Base Notes: Indonesian Patchouli, Madagascan Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cedar, Tonka Bean 

A soft white veil of violet, iris and vanilla. Xerjoff Casamorati Dama Bianca is a delicate, ethereal Eau de Parfum that embodies elegance, softness and timeless femininity. Luminous citrus, powdery florals and creamy vanilla come together in a scent that feels graceful, romantic and refined.

The Story

Inspired by the romantic spirit of classic Italian perfumery, Dama Bianca ("the white lady") belongs to Casamorati, the Xerjoff line that honours the historic C. Casamorati perfume factory of Bologna, founded in 1888. It is a modern classic, soft, romantic and effortlessly sophisticated.

Read the full story of Casamorati 1888: from a Bologna perfume factory loved by Queen Margherita of Savoy to Xerjoff's 2009 revival.

How It Smells

Opening
Light, airy and slightly citrusy, with kumquat and lime lending a clean, elegant brightness.

Heart
Powdery and floral, led by violet and iris with jasmine, lilac and lily of the valley, giving a smooth, almost silky texture that is never sharp.

Dry Down
Creamy, warm and gently sweet: vanilla and white musk wrap everything in a cosy, delicate finish, while a subtle malt note adds a distinctive, slightly fluffy sweetness. Sandalwood and cedar give it quiet depth.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Lime
• Kumquat
• Italian Iris

Heart

• Egyptian Jasmine
• Lily of the Valley
• Violet
• Lilac

Base

• Sandalwood
• Cedar
• Vanilla
• Ambrette
• White Musk
• Malt

Fragrance Profile

Powdery · White Floral · Vanilla · Musky

An olfactory journey into Arabian luxury. Liwa by Widian sets golden saffron, luminous jasmine and bergamot over warm amber wood, then settles into sandalwood, patchouli, vetiver and smoky oud incense. Rich, elegant and deeply captivating, it is boldly refined.

The Story

Liwa is an extrait de parfum from Widian, the Abu Dhabi-based house that builds its perfumes around the oud, amber, incense and rare flowers of the Arabian world. It has a regal Middle Eastern character, but one that is refined and modern rather than overpowering.

How It Smells

Opening
Rich, mysterious and immediately luxurious. Saffron, jasmine, bergamot and artemisia give a spicy-floral radiance, golden saffron meeting smooth jasmine and aromatic herbs, exotic, polished and very high-end.

Heart
Amber wood, white flowers and geranium form a warm, elegant heart, silky and opulent, balancing floral softness with glowing amber richness.

Dry Down
Cedarwood, patchouli, sandalwood, vetiver and oud incense settle into a smoky, resinous, woody base.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Jasmine
• Saffron
• Bergamot
• Artemisia

Heart

• Amber Wood
• White Flowers
• Geranium

Base

• Cedarwood
• Patchouli
• Sandalwood
• Vetiver
• Oud Incense

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Floral · Oud · Woody · Spicy

Sunlit Australian coastline, salt on the breeze. Pacific Rock Flower by Goldfield & Banks is a fresh, captivating floral-aquatic-woody perfume in which native white florals meet sea air, softened by creamy woods and the warmth of golden sand. Serene and free-spirited.

The Story

An olfactory interpretation of the white coastal tea tree flower, which thrives along Australia's eastern shores, from Sydney to Tasmania, flourishing in salt spray and sunshine. It evokes barefoot walks on coastal headlands, waves crashing below and wildflowers swaying above. Created under creative director Dimitri Weber with perfumer Emilie Bouge, it is a seasonal favourite from Goldfield & Banks.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright and uplifting: the clarity and freshness of wild coastal tea tree essential oil with a sea salt accord.

Heart
Luminous tuberose, coral flower and creamy cocowax.

Dry Down
A base of patchouli from Indonesia and Australian sandalwood adds warmth and depth.

Fragrance Notes

• Australian Coastal Tea Tree
• Coral Flower
• Cocowax
• Tuberose
• Indonesian Patchouli
• Australian Sandalwood
• Sea Salt Accord

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Aquatic · Woody · Fresh

Earth and fire in perfect harmony. Fuego Futuro by Thomas De Monaco is the spirit of untamed freedom captured in scent: vibrant Timut pepper, green mate, sacred smoke, dry hay and smooth woods. It feels bold, meditative and powerfully refined, leaving a trail of modern mystique.

The Story

The house presents Fuego Futuro as a scent of nomadic spirit, bridging earth and fire in a meditative journey through untamed wilderness. It speaks to a wandering soul crossing wild, untouched landscapes.

How It Smells

Opening
Timut pepper, mate absolute and elemi open bold, green and intriguing: spicy, herbal and vibrant, like fresh earth, crushed leaves and bright pepper carried on cool air.

Heart
Smoked sage, hay absolute and incense create a dry aromatic heart that feels spiritual and atmospheric, evoking wilderness, fire rituals and open landscapes. It is refined smoke, not heavy or ashy.

Dry Down
Sandalwood, Alaskan cedarwood and ash settle into a warm, calming skin scent with lingering smoky woods and elegant depth.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Timut Pepper
• Mate Absolute
• Elemi

Heart

• Smoked Sage
• Hay Absolute
• Incense

Base

• Sandalwood
• Alaskan Cedarwood
• Ash

Fragrance Profile

Smoky · Spicy · Woody · Green

A dreamy, decadent milk-and-croissant gourmand. Lost In A Dream by Navitus is a decadent, delicious Extrait de Parfum with a unique, enchanting sillage. Master perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour created it, with creative direction from Paulina Schar.

The Story

The opening blends a milk accord with cinnamon and bergamot. The heart is a medley of a croissant accord, marshmallows, fig milk, almonds, jasmine, coffee, amberwood and orchid flower, and the base adds depth and richness with Madagascan vanilla, tonka bean absolute, sandalwood, musk and oakwood absolute.

How It Smells

Opening
Creamy and spiced: a milk accord with orange, bergamot and cinnamon.

Heart
Pastry-shop sweetness: a croissant accord, marshmallow, fig milk and almonds with jasmine, coffee, orchid and amberwood.

Dry Down
Warm and rich, with tolu balm, Madagascan vanilla, tonka bean absolute, sandalwood, oakwood absolute and musk.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Milk Accord
• Orange
• Bergamot
• Cinnamon

Heart

• Fig Milk
• Almonds
• Croissant Accord
• Coffee
• Marshmallow
• Jasmine
• Orchid Flower
• Amberwood

Base

• Tolu Balm
• Madagascan Vanilla
• Tonka Bean Absolute
• Sandalwood
• Oakwood Absolute
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Gourmand · Amber · Creamy · Sweet

A warm nest of homespun scent, sweet with hay, chamomile and resin. Zoologist Harvest Mouse conjures a countryside bathed in sweet sunlight and home-baked goodness. Stalks of wheat sway among chamomile, davana and hay, while rich beer extract is sobered by resins and woods. It was composed by perfumer Luca Maffei and released in 2023.

The Story

Autumn winds skip across golden wheat fields. As the tall grasses billow, the rattle of husks beats a soft prairie lullaby, signalling to the weary sun to rest. In the fading light, tiny harvest mice venture forth, scrambling to gather seeds and fruits, until the coo of the owl breaks the night and they dash, trembling, back to their nests. Zoologist captures that cosy, golden hour in a fragrance made for curling up in.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright bergamot and a little clove meet soft Roman chamomile and orange blossom.

Heart
Davana and hay absolute give a sun-warmed field note, with rose, benzoin, opoponax and a boozy beer extract adding a sweet, gourmand warmth.

Dry Down
Fir balsam, oakmoss, cedarwood, sandalwood, Peru balsam and vanilla form a resinous, woody and softly sweet nest.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Cloves
• Roman Chamomile
• Orange Blossom

Heart

• Davana
• Hay Absolute
• Benzoin
• Opoponax
• Rose Absolute
• Beer Extract CO₂

Base

• Fir Balsam
• Oak Moss
• Cedarwood
• Sandalwood
• Peru Balsam
• Vanilla

Fragrance Profile

Aromatic · Boozy · Woody · Gourmand · Resinous

A forest of sequoia and sacred frankincense. Opus XVI Timber by Amouage is an elegant woody composition of cypress, juniper, cardamom, lavandin, fir balsam, frankincense and a creamy palo santo and sandalwood base. Created by perfumer Alexis Grugeon and launched in 2025 as part of the Library Collection.

The Story

Inspired by the giant sequoias of California and the frankincense trees of Oman, Timber explores strength, wisdom and nature. The Library Collection takes its cue from libraries and the knowledge they hold, and "Opus" is the Latin word for a writer's or perfumer's work.

How It Smells

Opening
Cypress, juniper, cardamom, pink pepper and cocoa: fresh, spicy, aromatic and subtly textured.

Heart
Lavandin, fir balsam and Hojari frankincense bring a green, resinous brightness with a sacred, smoky depth.

Dry Down
Palo santo, sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli and bourbon vanilla create a creamy woody base that feels polished and luxurious. The overall effect is woody, aromatic, resinous, smooth and quietly powerful.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Cypress
• Cardamom
• Juniper
• Pink Pepper
• Cocoa

Heart

• Lavandin
• Fir Balsam
• Hojari Frankincense

Base

• Palo Santo
• Bourbon Vanilla
• Sandalwood
• Cedarwood
• Patchouli

Fragrance Profile

Woody · Resinous · Aromatic · Spicy

Sun on bare skin, soft sand underfoot. Sand and Skin by Floraïku Paris is a radiant, sensual Eau de Parfum in which Madagascar vanilla, glowing benzoin and luminous ylang-ylang melt into a warm, addictive and elegant skin scent. Creamy woods and soft resins leave a smooth, sun-drenched trail, for lovers of warm skin scents, refined vanillas and sophisticated summer-inspired fragrances.

The Story

The house describes Sand and Skin as evoking a summer outing on the beach, built around benzoin, Madagascar vanilla and ylang-ylang oils: the feeling of warm sun on bare skin and soft sand beneath your feet.

How It Smells

Opening
A soft solar warmth, like clean skin kissed by sunshine.

Heart
Creamy vanilla and exotic ylang-ylang give a warm, velvety sweetness without heaviness.

Dry Down
Sandalwood, benzoin, musk and patchouli settle into a smooth, intimate finish: sun-warmed skin, soft vanilla, luxury-sunscreen warmth and warm sand on a tropical evening.

Fragrance Notes

• Vanilla Absolute
• Benzoin
• Ylang Ylang
• Amyris
• Sandalwood
• Patchouli
• Labdanum
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Woody · Gourmand · Floral · Vanilla

Rainforest agarwood in cream and smoke. Silky Woods by Goldfield & Banks is a luxurious woody gourmand centred on rare, sustainably harvested Australian agarwood, blended with warm cinnamon, tobacco leaves, exotic ylang-ylang, Tahitian vanilla, saffron, incense and Australian sandalwood. Rich yet refined, it is a sensual, modern interpretation of oud wrapped in creamy sweetness and polished woods. Perfumer: Hamid Merati-Kashani.

The Story

Silky Woods is inspired by the ancient rainforests of Tropical Queensland and is the debut fragrance of the house’s Botanical Series, which focuses on rare botanicals. It features Australian agarwood that the brand says was sustainably harvested for the first time in perfumery.

How It Smells

Opening
Soft cinnamon spice with a subtle fruity sweetness.

Heart
Smooth tobacco and exotic ylang-ylang deepen into silky woods.

Dry Down
Rich vanilla, sandalwood and oud form a velvety, comforting finish.

Fragrance Notes

• Cinnamon (Ceylon)
• Peach
• Tobacco Leaves
• Ylang Ylang (Madagascar)
• Saffron
• Incense
• Vanilla (Tahiti)
• Sandalwood (Australia)
• Agarwood (Tropical Australia)

Fragrance Profile

Woody · Gourmand · Oud · Tobacco · Spicy

Endless summer, salt and golden hour on the skin. Sol Salgado by Thomas De Monaco is endless summer captured in fragrance: sunlit florals, sea salt, creamy sandalwood, smoked vanilla and sensual skin musks. Radiant, intimate and irresistibly luxurious, with the glow of golden hour.

The Story

The house describes Sol Salgado as the essence of ocean air on sun-kissed skin, caught as the heat fades at the magic hour. Fresh florals and a sea salt accent open the scent, heliotrope and ambergris add sweetness and warmth, and the creamy drydown links to golden sunsets and a summer that feels endless.

How It Smells

Opening
Linden blossom, mimosa absolute and a cotton flower accord open luminous, airy and addictive, like sun-warmed skin after a perfect beach day: clean florals touched by soft golden light, radiant and comforting rather than overly sweet.

Heart
The signature salty heart appears: salt, heliotrope and ambergris create a creamy mineral warmth, like ocean air on skin mixed with soft, powdery elegance. It is sensual, breezy and quietly luxurious.

Dry Down
Sandalwood, skin musks and smoked vanilla close the scent with creamy, glowing warmth.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Linden Blossom
• Mimosa Absolute
• Cotton Flower Accord

Heart

• Salt
• Heliotrope
• Ambergris

Base

• Sandalwood
• Skin Musks
• Smoked Vanilla

Fragrance Profile

Aquatic · Musky · White Floral · Salty

About the perfumer – Quentin Bisch →

Decision 42 is a new 2026 Exceptional Extrait from Amouage, created by perfumer Quentin Bisch. It takes the original Decision DNA and makes it darker, smokier, richer and more intense, with an exceptionally high 42% perfume oil concentration.

The original Decision centers on a lightning strike near a juniper tree. Decision 42 raises the stakes: neroli, cardamom and cinnamon sharpen the lightning effect, while juniper meets patchouli and rectified pine tar for a darker, smokier profile. Vanilla and labdanum make the base warmer and more life-affirming. Fierce, uncompromising and dazzling.

How it smells: Brilliant spice and citrus collide with dark woods, smoky resins and incense, then settle into warm, ambered vanilla. Compared with the original Decision, it is deeper, smokier and more resinous, with a stronger emphasis on woods and incense.

Fragrance notes:
Top: Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Cardamom, Neroli, Cinnamon
Heart: Frankincense, Juniper, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Rectified Pine Tar
Base: Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vanilla, Labdanum

Details: 42% perfume oil concentration, aged six weeks (four weeks of maceration and two of maturation). Amber, woody and aromatic.

Read our full review of Decision 42, including how it compares to the original and who it's for.

Apple, cinnamon and rose over Laotian oud: royalty in a bottle. Alexandria II by Xerjoff is timeless royalty in fragrance form. Crisp apple, warm cinnamon, velvety rose, precious oud, creamy sandalwood, glowing amber and soft vanilla blend into a scent that feels rich, sophisticated and unforgettable: majestic luxury with effortless elegance.

The Story

Released in 2012 by the Italian house Xerjoff, Alexandria II is inspired by the ancient Arabian art of perfumery and by the history of Alexandria, a capital city more than a thousand years old. The house describes an oriental woody composition in which a touch of rose enriches the lavender and deepens the rosewood, while Laotian oud lends an aromatic woody quality that complements a vanilla amber base.

How It Smells

Opening
Rich, elegant and immediately majestic, with apple, cinnamon, lavender and rosewood: fresh fruit brightness wrapped in warm spice and polished woods, with a balance of freshness and depth.

Heart
Softer and more refined, with Bulgarian rose, cedarwood and lily of the valley forming a velvety floral-woody heart that feels creamy, airy and beautifully blended.

Dry Down
Laotian oud, sandalwood, amber, vanilla and musk create a smooth, luxurious cloud. The oud is elegant and polished, never harsh or medicinal.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Apple
• Lavender
• Rosewood
• Cinnamon

Heart

• Bulgarian Rose
• Cedarwood
• Lily of the Valley

Base

• Laotian Oud
• Sandalwood
• Amber
• Vanilla
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Oriental · Woody · Oud · Amber · Spicy

The fragrance unfolds around the milky, textured richness of a creamy, precious sandalwood. At the top, a spicy spark of ginger and cinnamon bark is delicately dusted with saffron. Then, the floral heart of iris unfolds, echoing the intimate caress of fabric against the skin, enveloped in vanilla, tonka bean, and the profound warmth of benzoin tears. In the base, sandalwood and musks carry and extend the trail with gentle intensity. Like a precious thread of silk, Stellar Silk lays a veil of sensuality across the skin. A fragrance of passion, it radiates as a luminous halo, balancing depth and lightness to create an enduring, timeless elegance.
Around the silk, a universe of luxury emerges, defined by a noble material exploring with subtlety the porous boundaries between masculine and feminine wardrobes. The softness and delicacy of the fabric flirt with the sensuality of evening gowns, evoking Haute Couture silhouettes where creative freedom blurs boundaries, reminiscent of designs by Yves Saint Laurent or Valentino Garavani. In the airy, whispering rustle of muslin, an ode rises to the preciousness of a millennia-old material, noble and treasured. 

Fragrance Notes: 

Ginger, Cinnamon Bark, Orris butter, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Roasted Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Musk