11 Modern-Luxury Perfumes Worth The Money
Boy Of June Eau De Parfum
£225 | Bibbi
DNA: Green Apple, Incense, White Leather & Italian Bergamot
Blurb: On first spray, this has a leathery quality to it that feels tough and smells smoky. As it develops on the skin, you get a warming fruitiness that has a little bite and is reminiscent of crisp aftershave. Despite its depth and the fact it has heady notes of incense and patchouli, it blends into the skin nicely, so it never overpowers.
Available at LIBERTYLONDON.COM
Luce Di Rosa Eau De Parfum
£250 | Acqua Di Parma
DNA: Rose Oil, Geranium, Fresh Black Pepper & Vetiver Oil
Blurb: A modern take on a rose fragrance, Acqua di Parma’s new Luce Di Rosa is unlike any that have gone before. Balanced with pepper, smoky musk and vetiver, it’s intense and head-turning with a masculine twist. One to reach for when you’re looking for a confidence boost.
Available at JOHNLEWIS.COM
Parade Eau De Parfum
£230 | Celine
DNA: Bergamot, Neroli, Vetiver, Musk & Oak Moss
Blurb: The fashion set love this line for good reason. This scent is light and inoffensive, with a citrusy, grassy dry down that makes it a great everyday option. The warmth of musk and oak moss give it decent staying power and depth. It’s clean and crisp with a suits-all feel – consider it the white shirt of the fragrance world.
Available at CELINE.COM
Misia Les Exclusifs Eau De Parfum
£375 | Chanel
DNA: Violet, Rose, Iris & Tonka Bean
Blurb: This was Olivier Polge’s first scent for Chanel, and it’s as popular today as when it first launched. A powdery floral, it smells like an unworn lipstick. With a polished and smooth feel to it, expect a feminine blend of violet and rose – plus a hint of leather – while tonka bean adds an addictive creaminess.
Available at JOHNLEWIS.COM
Lilyphéa Eau De Parfum
£255 | Diptyque
DNA: Cardamom, Violet Leaves & Vanilla
Blurb: Diptyque has just launched Les Essences, a line of five niche and very luxe scents. Our favourite is Lilyphéa. Created by the noses behind Diptyque’s classic Do Son and Tam Dao, it’s every bit as covetable as you’d expect. A must-try for those who like a figgy, green fragrance, it is earthy yet fresh, conjuring up water lilies. Delicate and wearable, it’s gender neutral and keeps going on the skin for hours.
Available at DIPTYQUEPARIS.COM
The Alchemist's Garden A Chant For The Nymph Eau De Parfum
£240 | Gucci
DNA: Vanilla, Ylang Ylang & Frangipani
Blurb: A gutsy, earthy floral, this lives up to the drama of the bottle. Aromatic, it balances vanilla and frangipani with balsamic ylang ylang to create something unique. It has an easy feel to it – comforting and refined – and it lasts on the skin for hours. A real crowd-pleaser
Available at JOHNLEWIS.COM
Hinoki & Cedarwood Cologne Intense
£160 | Jo Malone London
DNA: Cedarwood, Hinoki Wood & Aromatic Notes
Blurb: This has a dry, sauna-like quality to it that’s so distinctive. It’s also got a kind of sexy warmth that’s incredibly addictive. There’s a slight fizz in there too – likely down to the amber – which is similar, in the best possible way, to Coca-Cola. That aniseedy feel balances nicely against the wood, providing a head-clearing scent that is both special and smart.
Available at JOMALONE.CO.UK
Coriandre 39 Eau De Parfum
£385 | Le Labo
DNA: Lime, Musk & Herby Cilantro
Blurb: If citrus is your thing, don’t sleep on this new scent from Le Labo. It’s full of zingy, spicy lime but it’s no ordinary citrus fragrance. Instead, it’s balanced nicely with aldehydic coriander leaves and musk – the result is fresh and green with the softest hint of floral notes. The added musk means it works well in all seasons.
Available at LELABOFRAGRANCES.COM
Hera Reigns Eau De Parfum
£225 | Liberty LBTY. Fragrance
DNA: Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Gardenia & Oud
Blurb: Those who love rich and decadent scents will enjoy Liberty’s latest fragrance. This feels big and statement-making – with a velvety, smoky, woody dry down, consider it the perfect night-out scent. Ideal for the cooler months ahead, it lives up to its luxe price tag, with oud and pink pepper taking centre stage.
Available at LIBERTYLONDON.COM
Sexy Garrigue Eau De Parfum
£229 | Veronique Gabai
DNA: Mandarin, Vetiver, Vanilla & Amber
Blurb: Soft and a little sugary without being saccharine, this scent is all about intimate sensuality. It’s a playful take on the latest ‘skin scents’, with ingredients like floral patchouli, warming amber and fresh mandarin – the latter gives it a warm, breezy feel. Everything is delicately balanced to deliver a fragrance that has a grown-up, elegant and sophisticated feel – and seriously good staying power.
Available at HARRODS.COM
Mystic Moss Eau De Toilette
£190 | Dries Van Noten
DNA: Cardamom, Oakmoss, Geranium Flower & Sage
Blurb: Inspired by Dries van Noten’s sprawling garden in Antwerp and the patchouli plant he loves, this scent is green, fresh and botanical. It’s like a really good cocktail – imagine a cosmo but with a savoury dry down – thanks to notes of clary sage, oak moss and salt. Though expensive, the 200ml bottle means you get your money’s worth.
Available at SELFRIDGES.COM
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