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Summer is (finally) coming to an end, and just as we’re switching up our wardrobes, we’re switching up our fragrance ones too. This season’s new scents are all about intention – think smoky roses, skin musks, and a chocolatey ouds that are pure decadence in a bottle.
GRAZIA has tested all the latest launches so you can find your new signature scent with zero regrets. Consider this your curated edit of the bottles truly worth a spot on your vanity.
YSL
YSL’s latest scent, Muse Inspiring Ink, pays olfactory homage to the dark, wet ink Yves Saint Laurent used to sketch his iconic designs for muses like Betty Catroux. Perfumer Marie Salamagne captures that exact feeling – the strike of a pen on paper – with smoky, almost metallic notes and rich woods softened by the most luxurious suede-like iris and a warm hint of vanilla. It melts into skin, leaving a trail that’s as distinctive and effortlessly chic as the designer’s legendary muses themselves.
ACQUA DI PARMA
If you’ve been longing for a jasmine scent that’s anything but shy, allow us to introduce your new obsession. Acqua di Parma’s Gelsomino a Freddo captures the flower’s beauty in the most artful way – using a rare, centuries-old method that slowly coaxes out every honeyed, intoxicating nuance. But what makes it truly special is the contrast: that lush, sun-drenched jasmine is woven through with the smoky intrigue of black tea and warm, woody notes. It will make you fall in love with florals all over again.
Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta’s fragrance world is expanding – and getting decidedly more atmospheric. The House just unveiled its Mezzanotte collection, a midnight-inspired trio of rich, enveloping scents that pre-launched in Dubai Mall on September 2nd. The one we can’t stop thinking about? Hinoki. Blending aromatic fir balsam, sacred Japanese hinoki wood, and earthy patchouli into something that feels both meditative and deeply sensual, it evokes the hushed, spiritual stillness of an ancient forest. Housed in a stunning bottle with a marble base and a hand-blown glass effect, it’s as much a decor object as it is a perfume.
Diptyque
Diptyque’s cult-favourite Fleur de Peau – that impossible-to-resist skin scent we all love – just became even more irresistible. The olfactive homage to the myth of Eros and Psyche now includes a breezier Eau de Toilette, aka the original’s brighter younger sibling. It keeps the gorgeous musky-iris heart but adds a spark of pink peppercorn and mandarin for a fresh, almost effervescent lift. It’s that same intimate, your-skin-but-better magic, now with a touch of daylight. Consider your scent layering ritual officially perfected.
Chloé
For anyone who’s ever preferred a walk in the woods to a bouquet of roses, Chloé has your signature scent. Inspired by perfumer Quentin Bisch’s memory of his father gifting his mother a simple bundle of branches, Atelier des Fleurs Cedrus is an intimate blend of cedar and warm musk that wears like a second skin. And can we talk about the bottle? With its dreamy, hand-painted watercolour design by artist Anne-Sophie Barlet, it’s almost too beautiful to hide away. The only problem? It’s limited edition. So move. Fast.
Byredo
Byredo’s beloved Rose of No Man’s Land just got a deeper, richer, and altogether more intense makeover – and we’re all for it. The new Absolu de Parfum takes the fragrance’s signature strength and gives it a smoky, magnetic twist. Imagine lush roses wrapped in spicy pink pepper and dark blackcurrant, then deepened with warm amber and earthy patchouli. It’s a scent that feels both poetic and powerful – and the stunning bottle, with its artfully charred wood cap, only makes it more irresistible.
Roberto Cavalli
Roberto Cavalli has always done glamour with a wild side, and the new Serpentine parfum is no exception. Made for those who aren’t afraid to make a bold olfactory statement, it opens with a juicy burst of blackcurrant and pink pepper before slinking into a heart of hypnotic jasmine and saffron. But the real seduction lies in the base, where warm tonka and patchouli cling to the skin like a second layer of confidence. Oh, and did we mention the bottle comes wrapped in a gold serpent bracelet? Consider this your accessory – and scent – for nights meant to be remembered.
Kayali
Chocoholics, this one’s for you – but with a seriously sexy twist. Kayali’s latest Oudgasm, Chocolate Oud | 11, is here to satisfy your deepest gourmand fantasies, and it’s anything than basic. Founder Mona Kattan describes it as “decadent, addictive, and deeply sensual,” and honestly? She nailed it. Imagine spiced rum and caramel apple giving way to smoldering incense and velvety orris, all melting slowly into a base of rich dark cocoa and chocolate-infused oud. It’s bold, it’s boozy, it’s a little bit dirty – like a dessert you shouldn’t have but absolutely will. And trust us when we say, you’ll keep coming back for more.
Rare Beauty
The aptly named Rare Eau de Parfum is a warm, subtly spicy scent that’s both comforting and completely chic. It opens with a deliciously creamy hit of caramel and pistachio before revealing a heart of rich vanilla peppered with a spark of spicy ginger. But the real magic is in the dry-down: a sophisticated blend of earthy sandalwood and soft skin musks that makes it smell like you, just infinitely better. It’s the kind of addictive, long-lasting scent that feels personal, polished, and perfectly, well, rare. Hey, if it’s good enough for Selena…
Never fully dressed
Think your favourite Never Fully Dressed piece couldn’t get any more iconic? Think again. The brand known for its effortless, wear-anywhere aesthetic has just stepped into fragrance – and of course, they’re doing it with style. Meet 002 Day, the first of two feel-good scents designed to layer, empower, and spark joy. Zingy raspberry and earthy pink pepper give it a fresh, sunny kick, while jasmine and vanilla keep it soft, warm, and utterly addictive. It’s that confident, on-holiday energy bottled – perfect for dancing barefoot or simply brightening a Tuesday.
