Black Truffle, Ylang Ylang, and its namesake Black Orchid confidently take center stage in this sensual and glamorous fragrance from Tom Ford, with an all-gold Art-Deco inspired bottle that demands attention. Named in honour of the designer’s prolific great-grandfather Sigmund (ie the founding father of psychoanalysis), this eccentric bouquet conjures up an analyst’s leather couch, pipe smoke and wooden furniture. Since we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to permit data collection from certain types of services.

The name Cologne was chosen to convey their elegantly simple and transparent compositions, formulas that entice you to play with scent pairing. It has moderate projection (for the first hour or so)… then settled down close to the skin – but lasted a respectable 6-8 plus hours. Paying homage to the duality of all women, the scent features notes of juicy plum followed by heliotrope flower and sensual leather suede accord.With playful, devil-may-care notes of jasmine, orange, and ambergris set on a stage of white musk and tonka, this free-spirited women’s perfume is a clear blue sky and sandy toes. Why this is a Vogue top pick: Five years in the making, the floral fragrance Wind Flowers by the House of Creed is a confident scent celebrating the power and grace of modern femininity. We simply adore a fragrance inspired by a novel—and we don’t mean that inexplicably satisfying scent of a freshly-opened book, either.

Regardless of the concentration, resinous and animalic compounds, such as woods, amber and musk, have a heavier molecular weight which means they evaporate slower and can be appreciated for longer. Just like the brand’s irresistible scented candles, this Diptyque perfume knows how to ‘keep the flame burning’. Rather than making a purchase on the spot, spray a sample of the scent on your wrist and see how it develops on your skin throughout the day – you may find it’s too light or too strong for your taste – before you make the leap. Its warm concoction of ginger and sandalwood is brought down to earth with a sweet rose made to last on skin. Why this is a Vogue top pick: Inspired by the human need to connect, Eyes Closed evokes the experience of intimacy.Tom Ford's ode to his Texan roots hits a little differently to most leather-based scents, eschewing the overt machismo in favour of a softer, more supple trail. A phoenix rising from the Mojave Desert, this soul-stirring scent draws inspiration from the hauntingly beautiful landscape and the xeric wilderness. Smells of a sweet velvety rose and litchi combination, blended with a very unique rhubarb note, which gives it a hint of sourness. But, of course, the nose wants what it wants – at the end of the day, it all boils down to personal preference. Why this is a Vogue top pick: From its sweet anime you may assume the scent of this surprisingly green fragrance.

Since lockdown, we’ve been craving warm comfort-blanket scents that enhance your skin’s natural smell in a subtle, slightly addictive way.

That information then goes to an area where emotions are processed, after which it is carried to the part of the brain where memory forms. The best perfumes should be smooth and mellow without any notes overpowering or jarring with the rest of the bouquet. Follow our lead: Here are our favorite transportive perfumes for women that will teleport you to another land, era, or simply to your Happy Place. What Impulse 02 body spray was to kids of the Nineties, Festival Fragrances should be to the current generation – and adults will love it too. It's the most unique mix of jasmine, cedar and amber that’s warm, sensual and strong yet somehow soft — totally addictive and the kind of signature scent people stop and ask about.

Christian Louboutin Trouble In Heaven lights a fire in the air with an intoxicating blend that’s mysterious and sexy. Yes, Flowerbomb is luxuriously feminine and playful while winking to something a little more Dionysiac—daring and decisive, and oh-so-addictive. This opens-up with a faint, clean citrus note… then morphs into a smooth soft floral blend (primarily powdery iris, with a touch of warm vanilla) – with a clean musky undertone.

The use of sandalwood in the base makes it a little creamy, so you get a beautiful semi gourmand dry down. Back by popular request, this mysterious nameless scent gives you the reigns to decide its title and story. Capturing the comforting aroma of chestnuts roasting on an open fire (literally), this winter-wonderland scent transports the wearer to a cozy chalet in snow-capped Chamonix.