We’ve covered your luxury fragrance must-haves in this edit. From floral to fruity, these perfumes will add something unique and timeless to your scent wardrobe…
1. A Sophisticated Fruity
Jimmy Choo I Want Choo Eau de Parfum Spray
Fragrance Family: Amber-Floral
Jimmy Choo is synonymous with shoes, but it’s fast becoming a go-to for women’s perfume. Since their first scent in 2011, the fashion house has created several best-sellers, but I Want Choo is the one to add to your wishlists. When the oriental-floral fragrance launched last year, it was a sell-out and was one of Escentual’s ten female fragrances at Christmas, which is rare for new releases; classics like J’adore and Black Opium usually dominate the market. The fragrance feels playful and sophisticated; it’s sweet, not sickly, thanks to notes like peach and mandarin, while vanilla and benzoin give it a more grown-up edge. Not only does it appeal to daughters and mothers alike, but it works for both day and night. The bottle is another reason to add this to your collection; unlike anything we’ve seen from the brand, it has a lockable cap, a feminine silhouette, and the iconic JC monogram logo on its front.
2. A Modern Floral
Parfums de Marly Delina Eau de Parfum Spray
Fragrance Family: Woody-Floral
As far as luxury fragrance houses go, Parfums de Marly top the list. The niche French brand oozes elegance, and their creations are a little piece of luxe that every beauty lover deserves to try at least once. The scent I recommend you try? Delina, without hesitation. Described as “the best fragrance they’ve ever tried” by many at Escentual HQ, Delina is a work of art. World-renowned Perfumer Quentin Bisch created the woody-floral aroma, the man behind iconic scents like Le Male and 1 Million. Bisch wanted to create a modern floral with Delina, and he did it; the aroma has a rose jam quality, balanced with the freshness of lychee, warm nutmeg and creamy vanilla.
3. A Sweet Icon
Prada Candy Eau de Parfum Spray
Fragrance Family: Sweet Floral
Prada Candy is the ‘it’ caramel fragrance. No one does it better. Since its release in 2011, it’s flown off the shelves for its moreish aroma and 60s-inspired bottle. When it launched, there was nothing else like it, and to this day, the sugar-spun scent and bottle’s shape are instantly recognisable. Prada has only made three of its notes known; musk, benzoin and caramel, a trio that makes for a perfume that smells sweet, comforting, powdery and elegant all at once.
4. A Sophisticated Chypre
Valentino Donna Eau de Parfum Spray
Fragrance Family: Chypre-Floral
If you’re looking for an elegant fragrance, Valentino won’t disappoint. Released in 2015 by Italian fashion and fragrance house Valentino, it’s the female counterpart to the best-selling Uomo fragrance for men. Both are the epitome of a sophisticated Italian couple. The aroma is lipstick-like; by this, I mean it’s sweet and floral with powdery accents. The bottle is equally as impressive as the aroma; the bottle has a textured studded design and luxurious gold detailing.
