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A sun-soaked shore after a long voyage. Anelo by Pernoire is an elegant, captivating fragrance built around contrast: freshness and warmth, softness and intensity, refinement and sensuality. Pineapple, pomelo and mango give a bright, tropical-chypre opening before dry amber, vetiver and patchouli bring a richer, more enveloping character. Composed by perfumer Andreas Wilhelm for the Swiss niche house Pernoire.

The Story

Pernoire is an independent Swiss house founded in 2020 in Basel by childhood friends Robin Dünner and Nico Mannino, who conceive each fragrance as an “olfactory personality”. Anelo, part of the Odus collection and the house's best-selling scent, carries the spirit of adventure: it is inspired by sailors with a drive to explore the world, and aims to evoke stepping off a boat onto a sunny shore. The name nods to the pineapple-and-pomelo pairing at its core. Modern yet timeless, it carries the distinctive artistic identity of Pernoire with a polished, confident, effortlessly luxurious feel.

How It Smells

Opening
Freshly sliced pineapple, pomelo and mandarin: bright, juicy and uplifting, with a sophisticated brightness.

Heart
Mango, ginger and magnolia add tropical sweetness, warm spice and airy florals.

Dry Down
Dry amber, vetiver and patchouli form an earthy, woody foundation, smooth, warm and sensual, balancing the brighter nuances with a deeper, elegant dry down.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Freshly Sliced Pineapple
• Pomelo
• Mandarin

Heart

• Mango
• Ginger
• Magnolia

Base

• Dry Amber
• Vetiver
• Patchouli

Fragrance Profile

Fruity Citrus · Tropical Chypre · Amber · Fresh

Clean luxury in motion: sparkling citrus, soft florals and a smooth, musky-woody hush. Vibrato is a luminous, polished Eau de Parfum from Sospiro, composed by perfumer Christian Provenzano. It captures the harmony between sparkling freshness and smooth, musky depth, opening with vibrant citrus and delicate florals before an aromatic heart and a clean woody-musky base. Sophisticated yet highly wearable, it is a luxurious freshness that feels elevated rather than simple.

The Story

Sospiro draws on classical music, and Vibrato is described as capturing the energy and movement of a musical vibrato. It is an aromatic, citrus-and-spice composition with soft woods, created by Christian Provenzano.

How It Smells

Opening
A burst of juicy grapefruit and bergamot, bright and slightly tart, with jasmine and magnolia already smoothing the edges.

Heart
Ginger adds a sparkling, almost fizzy warmth, alongside herbal and powdery touches that round the freshness into something elegant.

Dry Down
The scent dries down clean, musky and slightly woody. Cedar, amber and patchouli, with orris and musk, give structure while keeping it airy and refined.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Jasmine
• Bergamot
• Grapefruit
• Magnolia

Heart

• Herbal Notes
• Ginger
• Powdery Notes

Base

• Cedarwood
• Amber
• Musk
• Patchouli
• Orris

Fragrance Profile

Citrus · Fresh · Musky · Aromatic · Powdery

Tropical ginger flower in full sun. Ingenious Ginger by Goldfield & Banks is a radiant, addictive unisex Eau de Parfum built around native Australian Red Back Ginger, with sparkling bergamot, juicy mandarin and vibrant ginger flower, elegant magnolia and neroli, and a dry down of warm amber, creamy vanilla and smooth Australian sandalwood. Bright, sensual and effortlessly luxurious. Perfumer: Hamid Merati-Kashani.

The Story

Ingenious Ginger is inspired by the lush tropical landscapes of Australia’s Atherton Tablelands. The brand calls it a world-first exploration of Australian Red Back Ginger, an interpretation of the otherwise unscented Torch Ginger Lily, balancing freshness with irresistible warmth.

How It Smells

Opening
A sparkling burst of citrus and fresh ginger, uplifting and energetic.

Heart
Soft white florals, magnolia and neroli among them, smooth the composition.

Dry Down
Vanilla, amber and sandalwood create a warm, sunlit creaminess.

Fragrance Notes

• Australian Ginger Flower Accord
• Bergamot (Italy)
• Lemon (Italy)
• Mandarin (Brazil)
• Magnolia (China)
• Neroli
• Jasmine
• Rose
• Patchouli (Indonesia)
• Vanilla
• Musk
• Cashmeran
• Amber
• Sandalwood (Australia)

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Amber · Fresh · Citrus · Creamy

Clean luxury, cut with rosemary and orris. Reflection Man by Amouage is one of the best-loved masculine fragrances in niche perfumery. Released in 2007 and created by perfumer Lucas Sieuzac, it blends fresh herbs and spice, a creamy floral heart, and polished woods with soft musk. Often called "the king of clean luxury", it is elegant and endlessly wearable.

The Story

Reflection Man comes from Amouage, the house founded in Oman in 1983 that marries traditional Middle Eastern ingredients with Western perfumery technique. Its original press material described it as a sophisticated, fresh and spicy fragrance conjuring high summer by the sea, with spicy freshness balanced by warm, rounded woods and resins; the bottle takes its form from the Khanjar, Oman's traditional dagger.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright rosemary, red pepper berries and bitter orange leaves (petitgrain) are fresh, aromatic and crisp.

Heart
A creamy floral heart of neroli, orris, jasmine and ylang-ylang gives a smooth barbershop-meets-luxury effect.

Dry Down
Sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli and vetiver create polished woody depth with soft musk, clean, creamy and elegant.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Rosemary
• Red Pepper Berries
• Bitter Orange Leaves

Heart

• Neroli
• Orris
• Jasmine
• Ylang-Ylang

Base

• Vetiver
• Patchouli
• Sandalwood
• Cedarwood

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Fresh · Woody · Spicy · Musky

Silver Ceremony is conceived in resonance with the precious radiance of sequins. At the top, bergamot, green mandarin, and lemon illuminate the fragrance as light strikes metal, sparkling with a crystalline, vibrant, almost icy freshness, heightened by the spicy brilliance of ginger and pink pepper. In the base, woody notes unfold, dominated by cedar, set with patchouli and oud, and faceted with the amber nuances of labdanum. A textured creation, rich in energy and vibration, where freshness accentuates depth and warmth anchors luminosity. Constructed like an architectural masterpiece in which movement and stillness coexist, it is at once solid and fluid. Like a luminous, shimmering, ethereal garment, Silver
Ceremony reveals itself as a fragrance with an electric, magnetic, incisive, and radiant signature.

Fragrance Notes: 

Bergamot, Green mandarin, Lemon, Ginger, Pink pepper, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Labdanum, Citrus OUD, Cypriol

The softness of a kiss and the elegance of quiet desire. And Your Lips by Floraïku Paris is a romantic, sophisticated floral: sparkling bergamot and mandarin, candied jujube, Turkish rose and Egyptian jasmine, resting on white musk, Madagascar vanilla and tonka bean. Refined, modern and irresistibly smooth.

The Story

A creation from Floraïku Paris, And Your Lips is made for those who love elegant florals with a warm, seductive trail. Its candied jujube accord, with a fruity sweetness reminiscent of apple and date, gives it a distinctive gourmand touch. Retailers also describe it as a feminine take on the fern accord, a structure more often found in masculine fragrances.

How It Smells

Opening
Fresh and airy, with mandarin, bergamot, clary sage and aromatic lavender, before turning softer and more sensual.

Heart
Velvety rose and jasmine form a luxurious floral heart, with the candied jujube adding its unique fruity sweetness.

Dry Down
Vanilla, tonka, patchouli, musk and moss leave a creamy, skin-like finish: a soft floral kiss with sweetness, warmth and effortless sophistication.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Mandarin Essence
• Bergamot
• Clary Sage

Heart

• Lavender
• Rose Absolute
• Jasmine Absolute
• Candied Jujube Accord

Base

• Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Absolute
• Tonka Bean Absolute
• Patchouli
• White Musk

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Fresh · Gourmand · Aromatic

Mezzo is one of Sospiro's newest releases, launched in 2025 and created by perfumers Christian Provenzano and Salah Al Zarooni. It belongs to the woody aromatic family and is designed as a versatile, elegant unisex fragrance. 

How It Smells

Mezzo opens with a bright burst of citrus, aromatic lavender, and juniper. The heart introduces a crisp green apple accord with earthy vetiver and spicy ginger, giving it a fresh, sophisticated character. As it dries down, the fragrance becomes smoother and more refined, with moss, musk, patchouli, and tonka creating a clean woody trail.

Fragrance Notes: 

• Top Notes: Bergamot, Mandarin, Juniper, Lavender
• Middle Notes: Apple, Vetiver, Ginger, Magnolia
• Base Notes: Tonka, Moss, Musk, Patchouli

Sparkling courage in a bottle. Kajal III is a bright, energetic and sophisticated citrus-aromatic fragrance. Grapefruit, lemon zest and sparkling lemon soda open it with a crisp, refreshing lift, before ginger, neroli, rosemary and lavender bring aromatic, spicy freshness over a warm base of amber, ambroxan, patchouli and musk.

The Story

Kajal III was created around the idea of courage, determination and resilience. The house presents the number three as the wholeness of a completed cycle, past, present and future, honouring determination and fortitude. It was launched in 2023 as part of the Kajal Paris line, which blends Eastern and Western traditions through perfumery and geometric design.

How It Smells

Opening
Icy grapefruit and fizzy lemon soda with a spicy kick of fresh ginger. It starts extremely fresh, sparkling and citrusy.

Heart
The fragrance becomes smoother and more aromatic as lavender, rosemary and neroli emerge, with ginger adding spicy freshness.

Dry Down
Amber, ambroxan, patchouli and musk create a warm, smooth and sensual foundation with impressive presence: clean, musky and ambery with a modern woody warmth.

If you like fragrances such as Sospiro Vibrato or Bvlgari Tygar, Kajal III sits in a similar fresh grapefruit, ginger and ambroxan direction, although it has its own more aromatic and spicy character.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Grapefruit
• Lemon Zest
• Lemon Soda

Heart

• Ginger
• Neroli
• Rosemary
• Lavender

Base

• Amber
• Ambroxan
• Patchouli
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Citrus · Aromatic · Fresh · Ambroxan · Amber

A postcard from the Swiss Alps. Yuma by Pernoire is a fresh, aromatic extrait: saturated yuzu and cool mint over a heart of ginger, with a dry woody-amber base. It feels vibrant at first and increasingly smooth, deep and seductive as it develops. Composed by perfumer Andreas Wilhelm.

The Story

Pernoire is a Swiss niche house founded in 2020 in Basel by Robin Dünner and Nico Mannino. Yuma is its fragrant postcard from the Alps, meant to evoke a mountaintop with clean air and a clear mind. There is an effortless sophistication to it: bold without feeling heavy, balancing an adventurous spirit with the refined craftsmanship associated with Pernoire, for those drawn to unconventional scents with impressive presence.

How It Smells

Opening
Swiss mint and peppermint meet yuzu and bergamot: crisp, cool and sparkling.

Heart
Alpine breeze and edelweiss bring a clean, airy freshness, with warm ginger and soft, smooth cashmeran.

Dry Down
Dry amber, vetiver, musk and patchouli settle into a warm, woody base that leaves an elegant, lingering trail.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Swiss Mint
• Peppermint
• Yuzu
• Bergamot

Heart

• Alpine Breeze
• Edelweiss
• Ginger
• Cashmeran

Base

• Dry Amber
• Vetiver
• Musk
• Patchouli

Fragrance Profile

Aromatic Citrus · Fresh · Mint · Woody Amber

The beauty of shadows and quiet seduction. In The Dark by Floraïku Paris is a mysterious, sensual oriental: a fresh, sparkling citrus-and-mint opening gives way to an opulent Turkish rose heart and a resinous base of incense, olibanum, patchouli and cedar. Smooth, elegant and captivating.

The Story

Floraïku Paris explores shadow and quiet seduction here. The house pairs rich oud and dark woods with velvety florals, while warm spices and soft resins add depth and intrigue, wrapping the skin in a luxurious trail that feels bold yet refined.

How It Smells

Opening
Deep and slightly spicy, with a smoky, woody richness that feels intimate and intriguing, lifted by bergamot, lemon, sweet orange and a cool touch of peppermint.

Heart
Floral nuances soften the darkness with Turkish rose and clove leaf, adding elegance and texture rather than sweetness.

Dry Down
Oud, amber, musk and creamy woods create a smooth, lingering warmth over olibanum and incense. The overall effect is dark polished woods, soft petals, warm skin and candlelit mystery.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Lemon
• Sweet Orange
• Peppermint

Heart

• Turkish Rose Absolute
• Turkish Rose Essence
• Clove Leaf

Base

• Patchouli
• Olibanum
• Texas Cedarwood
• Incense

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Woody · Resinous · Incense · Oriental

Above The Waves by Etat Libre d’Orange is a luminous and uplifting fragrance that captures the feeling of standing at the edge of the ocean, where sky and sea blend into endless possibility. Bright, airy, and effortlessly modern, it evokes a sense of freedom and calm—like sunlight dancing on water. This scent is clean yet expressive, offering a refreshing take on aquatic perfumery with a subtle artistic twist that feels both serene and energizing.

How It Smells
Fresh, breezy, and slightly salty—like ocean air on a warm day.

It opens with a crisp aquatic brightness that immediately feels clean and expansive. There’s a soft citrus sparkle in the background, adding a touch of lightness, while gentle marine notes create that “sea breeze” effect without going overly synthetic. As it settles, it becomes smoother and more skin-like, with a subtle warmth that keeps it from feeling too cold or sharp.

Fragrance Notes: 

Top notes: Bergamot, Cardamom, Incense
Heart notes: Green Maté, Ceylan, Black Tea
Base notes: Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vetiver

The timeless beauty of a rose in bloom. Just a Rose by Floraïku Paris is a luminous, modern rose: sparkling bergamot opens onto a velvety rose heart, warmed by patchouli, tonka bean and smooth guaiac wood. Refined, airy and effortlessly luxurious, with a clean niche signature.

The Story

Floraïku Paris presents Just a Rose as a celebration of the rose at its freshest, a chic rose fragrance for lovers of clean, polished florals rather than heavy, powdery ones.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright and crisp, with juicy bergamot, grapefruit and mandarin giving the rose a fresh, uplifting sparkle.

Heart
Soft, dewy, natural rose: Turkish rose absolute and rose essence alongside maté, elegant rather than overly sweet.

Dry Down
Guaiac wood adds a subtle creamy smokiness and smooth depth, with patchouli and tonka bean. The overall effect is fresh-cut roses, citrus light and polished woods: romantic, clean and sophisticated.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Grapefruit
• Bergamot
• Mandarin

Heart

• Maté Absolute
• Rose Essence
• Turkish Rose Absolute

Base

• Patchouli
• Tonka Bean Absolute
• Guaiac Wood

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Rose · Woody · Citrus

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

Fragrance Notes:

Grapefruit, Lime, Mint, Ginger, Saffron, Oakmoss, Rum, Tobacco, Casmir Wood, Benzoin