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The newest edition from Taylor Swift – America and Britain’s sweetheart alike – a jewelry box that not only sings her hit song ‘Starlight’, but also contains a limited edition fragrant treat, Taylor by Taylor Swift Made of Starlight Musical Edition. This charming fragrance has fizzy, fruity top notes of mandarin leaves, apricot, and passion…

Fragrance can completely and utterly change the way we feel – it has the power to transport us to a past memory, time or place and can wrap us in its comforting arms when we feel a little worse for wear. So when Valeur Absolue came onto our radar and we discovered its collection of perfumes have…

Acqua di Parma Colonia Leather pays homage to the archetypal Italian craftsmanship of the tanneries of Tuscany. It is here that it begins its olfactory journey – laid back but fresh and bouncing with life – and like the beautiful accessories fashioned – it continues to trot across the globe, where is settles into a…

A deeper, richer take on the original. Tuberose Angelica is the latest fragrance to join Jo Malone London’s Cologne Intense collection. Developed by perfumer Marie Salamagne, the delightfully floral fragrance is refreshing, spicy and perfect for a summer’s evening. It opens with the green spiciness of angelica, followed by honey-sweet tuberose blossom at the heart (which is renowned for its…

A delicate, soft floral scent that fits perfectly in your handbag – and yes, it’s an ideal size for that new clutch bag, too!  Capturing the spirit of a midsummer’s evening, Mia is the latest addition to Ted Baker’s ever-popular Sweet Treats purse spray collection, inspired by the brand’s Sweet Shoppe pop-up stores. It’s a…

A heady mix that builds layer upon layer into a silky and soft yet dark and musky bouquet. Clinique’s new scent Beyond Rose captures the spirit of the Middle East through its high concentration of pure ingredients that sensuously linger. Created by master ‘nose’ Alienor Massenet, the floriental scent draws you in with feminine accords of velvety…

Say hello to Limon Verde, the latest addition to Guerlain’s Aqua Allegoria collection which now comprises a total of 31 different scents – each reinventing the timeless theme of freshness with every spritz.  Inspired by the prominently refreshing notes of lime and cane sugar in Caipirinha, the national ‘drink’ of Brazil, this new sensuous creation by Guerlain’s house perfumer…

Meet Marc Jacobs Honey, beautiful repackaged in a (limited edition) pretty coral bottle – complete with signature bold stripes and feminine dots, naturally. Created by master ‘noses’ Annie Buzantian and Ann Gottlieb, the sunny fragrance opens with a refreshing bouquet of green pear, ripe mandarin and fruity punch. Then at the floral heart you’ll find…