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Nostalgia transformed into luxury: baked apples, golden caramel and buttery pastry. Jany is an Extrait de Parfum from Sora Dora, a gourmand built from baked apple, caramel, puff pastry, soft stone fruit and creamy vanilla. Warm, indulgent and richly gourmand yet refined, it is comfort dressed in elegance.

The Story

Jany takes its name from Antoine Sora Dora's daughter, who bakes tarte tatin, and recalls the family's cakes, madeleines and cookies, with echoes of summer afternoons and childhood snacks. Sora Dora is the French house begun by Antoine, who left Portugal for Provence in 1920 and worked as head gardener at a jasmine farm near Grasse.

How It Smells

Opening
Like a warm French pastry fresh from the oven: baked apple, caramelized sugar, soft Ceylon cinnamon and buttery puff pastry. It has a realistic tarte tatin quality, but with a refined niche elegance rather than a candle-like sweetness.

Heart
Peach, apricot and plum add a juicy richness, while osmanthus brings a soft, velvety floral facet that keeps it more complex than a standard gourmand.

Dry Down
Vanilla, almond, caramel and white musk melt into a creamy skin scent: cozy, delicious and comforting.

Fragrance Notes

• Baked Apple
• Peach
• Apricot
• Ceylon Cinnamon Essence
• Puff Pastry
• Osmanthus Absolute
• Plum
• Nutty Notes
• Caramel
• Almond
• Vanilla
• White Musk

Fragrance Profile

Fruity · Gourmand · Sweet · Spicy

A decadent escape into pure indulgence: burnt sugar, velvety vanilla and soft musk. Escapade Gourmande by Maison Mataha is a boldly gourmand Extrait de Parfum, composed by perfumer Vincent Ricord. Caramelized black sugar, velvety vanilla, warm tonka bean and soft musk create a fragrance that feels edible, luxurious and unforgettable: comfort wrapped in elegance.

The Story

The founding creation of Maison Mataha's Mémoire Gourmande collection, Escapade Gourmande was inspired by the memory of a crème brûlée, the caramelized sugar crust giving way to a warm, enveloping vanilla. Vincent Ricord translates that sensation into a darker vanilla with a burnt facet.

How It Smells

Opening
Like the top of a freshly torched crème brûlée: warm caramelized black sugar and rich sweetness fill the air. It is intensely gourmand but smooth and luxurious rather than synthetic.

Heart
The vanilla becomes deeper and more velvety while tonka adds a soft toasted warmth. It feels thick, comforting and addictive, like warm custard with cashmere softness on skin.

Dry Down
Sensual and enveloping: fluffy musk, rich vanilla and benzoin's sweet amber warmth.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Black Sugar Accord

Heart

• Vanilla Absolute
• Tonka Bean Absolute

Base

• Musk Accord
• Siam Benzoin

Fragrance Profile

Gourmand · Amber · Sweet · Vanilla

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

Clarity, confidence and momentum. Decision by Amouage is a bright, woody-citrus fragrance that opens peppery and sparkling with bergamot, pink pepper and cardamom, cools into frankincense, juniper and myrrh, and settles on patchouli, cedarwood and warm vanilla. Fresh, woody and aromatic.

The Story

Created by perfumer Quentin Bisch under creative direction by Renaud Salmon, Decision belongs to Amouage's Odyssey collection (2025) and takes inspiration from Jebel Shams, the high Omani mountain. It captures the balance in a major decision between holding a clear goal and staying open to other possibilities. The Eau de Parfum is presented at a 33% oil concentration, aged five weeks, three of maceration and two of maturation.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright and peppery: bergamot and pink pepper add a citrus-mineral sparkle, with cardamom.

Heart
Frankincense, juniper and myrrh bring a cool, resinous woodiness.

Dry Down
Polished Atlas cedarwood adds a smooth, glossy sheen as the fragrance settles into warm vanilla and patchouli.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Pink Pepper
• Bergamot
• Cardamom

Heart

• Frankincense
• Juniper
• Myrrh

Base

• Patchouli
• Cedarwood
• Vanilla

Fragrance Profile

Woody · Citrus · Aromatic · Resinous · Spicy

Caramel-dipped strawberry over leather and saffron, a Moscow love letter. La Capitale by Xerjoff is a refined perfume dedicated to Moscow and to Russia, a boundless country rich in art, history and culture. It opens in a rich, playful burst of strawberry, caramel, peach and labdanum, deepens into leather, saffron and rose, and settles into Bourbon vanilla and benzoin.

The Story

La Capitale celebrates the modernity and romanticism of Moscow, a metropolis of thousands of different districts that together form a rich and fascinating city, a place of contradictions that runs from grandeur and grime to history and hipness. Xerjoff is an Italian house, founded by Sergio Momo in 2003.

How It Smells

Opening
Rich, playful and immediately addictive, with strawberry, caramel, peach and labdanum. The first impression is like luxurious strawberry jam drizzled over warm caramelized fruit: sweet, juicy and glamorous rather than childish.

Heart
The fragrance becomes darker and more seductive as leather, Iranian saffron, rose, amber and ginger rise through the sweetness, a sensual contrast between fruity gourmand notes and warm, luxurious depth.

Dry Down
Smooth and creamy, with Bourbon vanilla and benzoin adding warmth, softness and a resinous sweetness. It smells expensive and magnetic, wearable by anyone drawn to its character.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Strawberry
• Caramel
• Peach
• Labdanum

Heart

• Leather
• Iranian Saffron
• Ginger
• Rose
• Amber

Base

• Benzoin
• Bourbon Vanilla

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Gourmand · Fruity · Leather · Spicy

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 

Golden luxury in fragrance form. Erba Gold by Xerjoff is a radiant Eau de Parfum of sparkling citrus, luscious fruits, warm spice, creamy vanilla and sensual musk, a scent of vibrant sophistication with a rich Mediterranean glow.

The Story

Erba Gold began in 2016 as a limited edition of Xerjoff's bestseller Erba Pura, first offered exclusively at Selfridges in a velvety yellow bottle. It later joined the main Xerjoff collection in a lacquered yellow bottle, and is now available worldwide. Many wearers find it more natural and less sharp than Erba Pura, with the polished style that marks the house.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright, juicy and instantly luxurious: Amalfi lemon, Brazilian orange, Calabrian bergamot and ginger. It feels sparkling, tropical and energetic, like expensive citrus served chilled in the sun.

Heart
More playful and addictive. Green apple, melon and pear give a creamy, tropical juiciness, while cloves, Guatemalan cardamom and cinnamon keep it refined and grown-up.

Dry Down
Warm and smooth, with white musk, amber, Madagascan vanilla and woods. It settles into a creamy musky base that feels clean, seductive and expensive: bright in the opening, sensual in the finish.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Amalfi Lemon
• Brazilian Orange
• Calabrian Bergamot
• Ginger

Heart

• Green Apple
• Melon
• Pear
• Cloves
• Guatemalan Cardamom
• Cinnamon

Base

• White Musk
• Amber
• Madagascan Vanilla
• Woods

Fragrance Profile

Citrus · Fruity · Spicy · Sweet · Musky

Golden hour over the Indian Ocean. Sunset Hour by Goldfield & Banks is a vibrant, luxurious unisex Eau de Parfum centred on the rare Australian Desert Peach, blended with juicy pear, mandarin and raspberry, luminous jasmine sambac and creamy woods. Salty caramel, vanilla, benzoin and Australian sandalwood give it a smooth, addictive finish that is playful, sensual and effortlessly refined. The brand credits perfumer Honorine Blanc.

The Story

Sunset Hour is a tribute to the glowing skies and warm coastal air of Broome, Western Australia, and its native Desert Peach (quandong). It evokes a sunset over the Indian Ocean, playful but sophisticated, a modern scent that captures golden hour in a bottle.

How It Smells

Opening
Juicy and radiant: sparkling pear, mandarin and tart desert peach.

Heart
Airy florals and tropical nuances, with jasmine sambac absolute and a thread of salty caramel.

Dry Down
Salty caramel, vanilla and sandalwood create a warm, sunlit sweetness that feels luxurious rather than sugary.

Fragrance Notes

• Desert Peach (Quandong)
• Mandarin (Italy)
• Pear
• Raspberry
• Green Mango
• Ginger
• Pink Pepper
• Coconut
• Jasmine Sambac Absolute
• Salty Caramel
• Vanilla
• Benzoin (Laos)
• Sandalwood (Australia)
• Cashmere Wood

Fragrance Profile

Fruity · Gourmand · Floral · Creamy

Blackcurrant, roasted tea and cedar on a rainy afternoon. One Umbrella For Two by Floraïku Paris is a poetic gourmand that captures the warmth of sharing shelter on a rainy day beneath a traditional Japanese umbrella. Juicy blackcurrant meets roasted Genmaicha tea and smooth cedarwood, softly sweet yet refined, blending fruity brightness with creamy woods and airy sophistication.

The Story

Floraïku is a French perfume house inspired by Asian culture, and each fragrance is named after a haiku. This one evokes an intimate moment beneath a single umbrella, a stroll through a rain-kissed garden shared in closeness. The house describes it as a sweet, fruity and gourmand unisex fragrance.

How It Smells

Opening
A burst of tart, juicy blackcurrant that many people describe as blueberry-like and mouthwatering.

Heart
The roasted rice nuance of Genmaicha tea appears, adding a warm, toasted effect that feels cozy and comforting, with a puffed rice accord and the soft floral touch of cyclamen.

Dry Down
Cedarwood, white musk and soft vanilla create a smooth, creamy finish: berry pastries, warm tea and clean woods on a rainy afternoon, sweet, comforting and very wearable.

Fragrance Notes

• Blackcurrant Bud Absolute
• Puffed Rice Accord
• Genmaicha Tea Accord
• Cyclamen Flower
• Cedar Essence
• Vanilla Accord
• White Musk

Fragrance Profile

Fruity · Gourmand · Tea · Woody · Musky

Almond indulgence reimagined: marzipan, cream and velvety vanilla. Mandorle is an Extrait de Parfum from Sora Dora that turns sweet almond into a work of luxury perfumery. Creamy almond, velvety vanilla, soft woods and delicate musks make a fragrance that feels comforting, elegant and addictive: warm, refined and beautifully gourmand.

The Story

Sora Dora is a French house with four generations of family history, begun by Antoine Sora Dora, who left Portugal for Provence in 1920 and worked as head gardener at a jasmine farm near Grasse. Mandorle is part of its gourmand repertoire, an almond-centered composition that sets a nutty richness against suede, cashmere wood and musk.

How It Smells

Opening
Rich, creamy and nutty, with the aroma of sweet almond pastry, marzipan, almond cream and delicate sugar. The gourmand opening feels elegant rather than heavy.

Heart
The almond accord softens and gains texture, blending with creamy vanilla, heliotrope, cocoa and a boozy touch of rum. The sweetness stays balanced, never overly sugary, while gentle woods add depth.

Dry Down
Velvety and sensual: soft musk, toasted almond, creamy vanilla and caramel, with suede and cashmere wood, linger on the skin, cozy and quietly seductive.

Fragrance Notes

• Almond
• Tonka Bean
• Vanilla
• Caramel
• Cocoa
• Rum
• Heliotrope
• Suede
• Cashmere Wood
• White Musk
• Woody Notes

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Gourmand · Nutty · Woody

Smoke, spice and resin at full volume. Outlands by Amouage is an ultra-rich composition of spice, patchouli, incense, amber and woods, created by perfumer Cécile Zarokian and released in 2024 as part of The Essences collection. Bold, complex and magnetic, it is a luxurious powerhouse.

The Story

Outlands joins Amouage's The Essences collection as an Essence de Parfum, composed at roughly 30% perfume oils and given a special ageing process for added depth. It reads as a modern take on classic amber and spice, resinous and smoky in character.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright bergamot, lemon, cardamom, Sichuan pepper, elemi and frankincense: fresh, spicy and immediately energetic.

Heart
Darker and more textured, with patchouli, saffron, cumin, coriander, rose, orange blossom, wormwood and anise adding warmth and complexity.

Dry Down
Amber, vanilla, benzoin, labdanum, oud, birch, ambergris, musk and opoponax form a smoky, resinous base of great depth. The overall effect is spicy, resinous, woody, ambery and highly addictive.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Cardamom
• Bergamot
• Lemon
• Sichuan Pepper
• Elemi
• Frankincense

Heart

• Patchouli
• Rose
• Orange Blossom
• Cumin
• Geranium
• Davana
• Saffron
• Anise
• Coriander
• Wormwood

Base

• Benzoin
• Labdanum
• Amber
• Ambergris
• Frankincense
• Opoponax
• Vanilla
• Birch
• Musks
• Oud

Fragrance Profile

Spicy · Amber · Woody · Resinous

Tempt Me Not is an alluring gourmand that is sensual, addictive and indulgent. The fragrance opens uniquely with a blend of milk froth and brown sugar, with the heart comprising of caramel, toffee and heliotrope. The base of the fragrance provides depth and sensuality with Madagascan vanilla, Latin American tonka, Indonesian benzoin and musk. 

Crafted by master perfumer Christian Provenzano with creative direction from Noelle.

Fragrance Notes: 

• Top Notes: Milk Froth & Brown Sugar
• Heart Notes: Toffee, Caramel & Heliotrope
• Base Notes: Madagascan Vanilla Bean, Indonesian Benzoin, Musk & Latin American Tonka

Blanche Bête is an ethereal and addictive creation that blurs the line between innocence and seduction. Inspired by the purity and mystery of a mythical white creature, this luxurious Eau de Parfum wraps creamy milk accords, radiant white florals, and soft vanilla into a scent that feels dreamlike and unforgettable. Tuberose, jasmine, and incense add elegance and depth, while tonka, cacao, and musky vanilla create a warm, velvety finish. A modern niche masterpiece for those who crave softness with undeniable presence.

How It Smells

Blanche Bête smells creamy, sensual, angelic, and deeply addictive. It opens with a soft milky sweetness that feels airy rather than heavy, then blooms into smooth white florals with a delicate powdery glow. As it settles, vanilla, musk, and cacao create a warm skin-like trail that feels luxurious and intimate.

Fragrance Notes:

Milk accord, Mystikal, Ambrette, Incense, Mahonial, Tuberose, Jasmine, Vanilla, Musk, Cacao, Tonka Bean.

Tony Iommi Monkey Special by Xerjoff is rock-and-roll luxury in fragrance form. Boozy rum, exotic passion fruit, rich patchouli, smooth leather, warm caramel, and creamy vanilla blend into a scent that feels daring, seductive, and unforgettable. Bold glamour with dangerous charisma.

What It Smells Like

Tony Iommi Monkey Special opens bold, boozy, and instantly addictive with a striking blend of rum, passion fruit, bergamot, and geranium. The first impression feels like a dark tropical cocktail in a luxury lounge—juicy fruit brightness wrapped in rich rum and aromatic freshness. It is flashy, sensual, and impossible to ignore.

As it develops, the fragrance becomes darker and more seductive. Singapore patchouli, cinnamon, leather, and Bulgarian rose create a rich heart where sweetness meets spice and smoky elegance. The patchouli is smooth and earthy, while leather adds a rockstar edge. This stage feels rebellious, luxurious, and deeply charismatic.

The dry down is warm, creamy, and unforgettable with caramel, vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood, labdanum, musk, and ambergris. It settles into a rich sweet-woody base that feels expensive, magnetic, and perfect for cooler nights.

Fragrance Notes: 

Bergamot, Rum, Bulgarian Geranium, Passionfruit, Cinnamon, Patchouli, Leather, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Caramel, Labdanum, Musk