Fragrances leave an impression and often will punctuate memories, and summer especially is a time where scent memories become engrained. That’s why the hot and humid season – where perfumes really prove their worth – is always a good time for perfume releases, and this year proves to be no exception to the thinking. Here are eight of our favourite releases from the past few months that you should be using to scent the rest of your summer, and to take you through to fall.
Armani/Privé Iris Bleu
The Armani/Privé haute couture fragrance collection Les Eaux welcomes Iris Bleu to its list, scent that evokes the blue sea and blue sky of the Mediterranean into one crisp and elegant perfume expression. As is expected from the Armani/Privé creations, only the most precious raw ingredients are used to create Iris Bleu. The fragrance opens with green and crisp notes of galbanum, Calabrian bergamot, and lemon. Then the blue nuances of the sea and sky emerge with the powdery and woody iris – the fragrance’s namesake – which intertwines with jasmine grandiflorum that adds a green, petal-like richness. On the dry down, white musk, Virginia cedarwood, and smoky guaiac wood completes the scent’s soft, lingering trail.
Burberry Goddess Parfum
The bestselling Burberry fragrance, the lavender-and-triple-vanilla Goddess, gets even deeper and more intense in its parfum iteration. Designed to celebrate the strength, confidence, and kindness within, perfumer Amandine Clerc-Marie amplified the three vanilla accords and pairs it with a vibrant raspberry accord at the top, overlaid over an unexpectedly soft suede base. The result is a fruity-sweet burst at the opening that then mellows into an intense warmth as it dries down. The new Goddess Parfum is also refillable, allowing for a more eco-conscious approach that’s only appropriate for the goddesses within us to respect.
Coach Gold Parfum
Take your inner shine and express it as an outer glow through the fragrance trail of the new Coach Gold Parfum. Bold and feminine, and characterised by the warmth of vanilla and almond blossom accords, Coach Gold is inspired by the emblematic C hardware found on many of the fashion maison’s handbags and accessories, and nods to its heritage, hometown, and commitment to craftsmanship. Fruity and spicy pink peppercorn, apple, and bergamot make up the top note, before making way for the floral, sweet and gourmand heart notes of almond blossom, rose water and petalia. Then finally the warm and sensual vanilla meets golden amber and cedarwood notes at the base.
Jo Malone London Raspberry Ripple Cologne
Bottling our favourite summer sweet treats into a wearable scent is exactly the kind of thing we can expect Jo Malone London to do for its limited-edition releases. The newest Raspberry Ripple Cologne delivers all the sweet and fruity notes that reminds us of that nostalgic childhood-favourite ice cream flavour. The three main accords of redcurrant, raspberry, and white musk brings the summertime to you with just a spritz. Housed in a limited edition bottle decorated in the pink and white colours of the namesake flavour, Raspberry Ripple will add a pop of colour to your vanity for the season, while the special-edition summer release of Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne will complement it too.
Le Labo City Exclusives Osmanthus 19 – Kyoto
A new addition to the Le Labo City Exclusives takes pride of place in the brand’s 2025 releases this year, this time inspired by the Eternal City Kyoto. Osmanthus 19 captures the ephemeral scent of the delicate osmanthus flower, the deep yellow buds that bloom momentarily yet always capture the imagination. Osmanthus 19 opens with notes of incense and lavender before making way for the osmanthus to come through. Then woody, resinous notes that makes the scent’s base finishes the perfume’s journey, which captures Kyoto and its many juxtapositions in one distinct blend. Like all Le Labo’s City Exclusives, Osmanthus 19 is available to buy in the Kyoto store year-round, and will be available in September online and at select stores worldwide for the once-a-year City Exclusives global sale.
Narciso Rodriguez For Her Eau de Parfum Intense
Narciso Rodriguez’s ever popular For Her collection of fragrances gets an update this year that takes the iconic musc accord to newly intense heights. The EDP Intense opens with an appropriately summery peach and Calabrian bergamot, which then blooms into white floral notes mixed with red spiderlily accord. Then the For Her’s heart of musc unmistakably emerges, bringing out the collection’s essence, before moving into its final trail of vetiver and moss accord alongside warm amber and vanilla. Housed in a deep fuchsia bottle that adds a new shade to the Narciso Rodriguez collection, For Her EDP Intense is also made to play nicely with other scents in the range through layering, of which you’re free to find your perfect mix.
Onitsuka Tiger One Eau de Parfum
Japanese fashion brand Onitsuka Tiger – known for its sporty style and innovative footwear – steps into a new fashion category with the release of its first-ever eau de parfum collection. Each of the debut four scents – Onitsuka Tiger One, Onitsuka Tiger Two, Onitsuka Tiger Three, and Onitsuka Tiger Four – were all crafted by world-renowned perfumer Mark Buxton, and feature distinct blends to bring out unique moods. At the fore is the premier Onitsuka Tiger One, which is a refreshing and multi-dimensional scent that is characterised by green notes, mint and white flowers.
Tamburins Blue Hinoki
The anomalous beauty brand from South Korea marks a major launch this summer with the new Blue Hinoki perfume collection. Taking the scent of hinoki wood and combining it with the unmistakeable scent of the sea, this seven-piece collection is perfect for the season. The unique perfume blend opens with the crisp freshness of hinoki wood, pine oil, and bergamot, which is then accented with a salty sea note that ends on a base of olibanum. The Blue Hinoki scent is also available in the brand’s special Egg Perfume form, perfume deodorant, perfume balm and body wash too, allowing you to soak in the scent all summer long.
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