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There’s nothing like a change in weather to prompt us to reevaluate our our fragrance needs. But with so much out there on the market, cutting through to find your new signature scent isn’t as sweet as some of the bouquets.
To help ease you into the process, the GRAZIA team shares their top picks from all the new-season fragrances that have launched—and one old favourite that one has reunited with. From a classic CHANEL scent in a limited edition bottle to DIPTYQUE’s ‘summer in a bottle’ formula, we’ve rounded up the best new perfume drops of the year.
Scroll on for the best of new fragrances, according to our editors.
CHANEL N°5 L’EAU
“I’ve never understood why people only reach for rich scents in the winter, as I’ll happily spritz a vibrant citrus fragrance all winter long. As a long-term lover of CHANEL’s N°5 L’EAU—its refreshing citrus, jasmine and ylang-ylang properties make me feel more poised than I am—the thrill of a new limited edition bottle is all the excuse I need to add to cart.” —Pema Bakshi, fashion features editor
Acne Studios X Frédéric Malle
“For a brand as coveted and decisively cool as Acne Studios, their first fragrance, made in partnership with French perfumer Frédéric Malle, is as cocooning as their cult-favourite candy-coloured scarf—a fitting quality given the bouquet of rose, violet, orange blossom, vanilla and peach underscoring the scent. The result is a fresh-as-a-daisy youthful aroma full of zest, and worth adding to your perfume wardrobe.” —Ava Gilchrist, senior fashion features writer
Dior Miss Dior
“Just as he did with L’Or de J’adore, Francis Kurkdjian deconstructed Miss Dior’s original 77-year-old formula and magnified its characteristic note—jasmine. I personally think anything this man touches turns to gold—he was the maker of his eponymous brand’s Baccarat 540, after all. So, if you’re looking for a sweet, sparkling and youthful fragrance for yourself or as a gift, this one is for you. And it’s Dior. You can’t really go wrong.” — Jessica Bailey, editorial director
Le Labo An0ther 13
“While it’s not exactly new new, it does feel like a new love. Le Labo‘s An0ther 13 was the fragrance that sparked my obsession with the French slow perfumery, and I’ve not experienced anything like it since. Because a big part of my job is trying new things, a lot of favourites tend to fall to the wayside, so when I asked a stranger what familiarly striking scent they were wearing, it made sense that this was their answer. Composed of musk, jasmine, moss and ambrette seeds absolute—among many other ingredients—An0ther 13 balances a warming base with fresh notes in an intriguing blend, one I’ll never be without again.” —Pema Bakshi, fashion features editor
DIPTYQUE Ilio
“If a pilgrimage to Euro Summer awaits, your balmy beauty arsenal shouldn’t be complete without Diptyque’s new seasonal Ilio perfume. Bottling the scent of Aperol Spritz-fuelled evenings and skin sun-kissed by days in the Mediterranean Sea, the French perfumer’s latest offering is a balmy and floral olfactory warmth worth basking in.” —Ava Gilchrist, senior fashion features writer
Byredo Rouge Chaotique
“There’s nothing I love more when things that shouldn’t work together just do, and that’s the case with this captivating BYREDO formula. A part of the brand’s hyper-concentrated ‘Night Veils’ collection, Rouge Chaotique is a heady blend of jammy red fruits and bergamot with smooth gourmand and velvety spiced leather. Its conflicting notes may sound odd, but they come together in an enticing dance of polarities that imparts an irresistibly unique aroma. Everything about it smacks of an after-dark guilty pleasure—including the price, which, with its potency, feels justifiable given it’s become a more ‘special occasions’ kind of bottle. PSA: With its rich red hue, you might want to be careful of spritzing on your clothes. You’ve been warned!” —Pema Bakshi, fashion features editor
Xerjoff Erba Gold
“GRAZIA readers have a well-documented love affair with Italy: the fashion, the food, the frivolity of a European summer spent splashing about on the Amalfi. Similarly, Xerjoff founder Sergio Mono shares these passions, so much so he has bottled the zingy, zesty scents of the oranges and lemons that grow in southern Italy. Enter; Erba Gold. Blended with bergamot, vanilla, white musk and amber, the top notes alone will make you feel like you’re in Positano.” — Jessica Bailey, editorial director
Moschino Toy Pearl 2
“This genderless fragrance from Moschino arrived on my desk (and inside a chocolate) recently, so naturally, I had to tell you about it. The citrusy, salty scent opens with the heady aroma of oregano and sparkling lemon sorbet before melting into its middle note, jasmine. More of a summer scent, Moschino Toy 2 Pearl is an extension of Jeremy Scott’s renowned Toy fragrance collection. And it’s pretty fun!” — Jessica Bailey, editorial director
