The best new perfumes to spritz heading into the next season
A new perfume is the best way to switch things up and create an entirely different aura, especially as we enter a new season. And, since scents are so tightly tied to our memories, it makes sense to start fresh and signal the beginning of spring heading our way soon.
In general, perfume houses tend to stick to two times of the year to release their all-guns-blazing, new fragrances: the beginning of spring/summer (around March/April time) and the beginning of autumn/winter (around September), but now's as good an opportunity as any to find forever scents that work year-round, too, so we've rounded up a plethora of new fragrances that cover all bases.
Headliners from the latest drop include Maison Francis Kurkdjian's much-anticipated new launch, Reflets d'ambre. Created to mark the 175th anniversary of Harrods, it already follows the blueprint of the brand's most coveted scent, Baccarat Rouge 540, which was first designed to commemorate the 250th anniversary of legacy crystal house, Baccarat.
Elsewhere, Kilian is hellbent on giving us a scent to remember with Born To Be Unforgettable. Instead of a ubiquitous floral bouquet, it's designed to capture the refreshing scent profile of a sparkling sip of cola. And, given the brand's previous creation Love Don't Be Shy, is rumoured to count Rihanna as a celebrity fan, we're rushing to get a sniff.
And Dior has given us a brand new take on Miss Dior with a 2024 parfum rendition that moves closer to the 2012 Miss Dior with the re-introduction of patchouli, but still keeps the floral-fresh feel of recent editions with apricot, peach and floral notes.
So, if you're looking to discover a scent with longevity and who knows? Perhaps even your new signature scent, read on. Whether it's a gift for yourself or a friend (kudos to you if you’re the nose behind your best mates new “forever” scent), there's plenty of new spritzes to choose from.
Find your new perfume for 2024 below...
A statement amber
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Reflets d'ambre Eau de Parfum, £230 for 70ml, Harrods
If you're familiar with Maison Francis Kurkdjian scents, you'll know that delicate airy eau de toilettes are not their aesthetic. Reflets d'ambre is another show-stopper centred around a confident amber note. But after an audacious opening it mellows and becomes creamier as the vanilla comes through. If you're looking for an old money scent with some serious throwback glamour, this is it.
A modern throwback
Miss Dior Parfum, £126 for 80ml, Boots
Created by the nose behind TikTok’s cult Baccarat Rouge 540, Francis Kurdjian, alongside Dior's long-time perfumer François Demachy, the new Miss Dior parfum was designed with some heavy nostalgia. For those familiar with the much-loved and much-missed 2012 version of the scent, this moves closer, thanks to the re-introduction patchouli. And if you look at the notes of the 2012 and 2024 blends, there's plenty of overlap: mandarin, jasmine, floral notes and patchouli. But, it also keeps some of the cutesy quality of the 2021 rendition with apricot and peach, though the vanilla and tonka bean have been swapped out. The result is a gorgeous floral that's recaptured that sexy element of Miss Dior 2012.
Old-school cola
Kilian Born To Be Unforgettable, £110 for 50ml, Selfridges
While previous concoctions by Kilian (like Love Don't Be Shy and Angels' Share) are unashamedly sweet and feminine, Born To Be Unforgettable leans more masculine. It's opening feels a little aftershave-y, but as it dries down the syrupy scent of cola comes through. It has a retro quality to it – like the cola cube sweets you get in old fashioned candy shops. It's a bit of curveball fragrance, but if you relish smelling fragrances that are a little different, it's definitely one to sniff
A sporty citrus
Chanel Chance Eau Fraiche Eau de Parfum, £99 for 50ml, Boots
Chanel's Chance Eau Fraiche is a sparkling, soapy floral citrus. It's bright, it's light, it's uplifting, but now it's a little more intense thanks the eau de parfum update. It's the perfect choice to cool things down with a drench of citron on a hot day.
A new skin scent
Narciso Rodriguez for her Musc Nude Eau de Parfum, £50.15 for 30ml, Boots
The latest fragrance from Narciso was designed specifically to blend naturally with the skin with notes of white flowers, musk, damask rose, orange blossom and tonka bean. Its perfumer, Sonia Constant revealed “the heart of musk, combined with the other notes of the fragrance, mimics the scent of the skin, creating an intimate and comforting effect.”
A sexy floral
Jo Malone London Red Hibiscus Cologne, £150 for 100ml, Look Fantastic
Florals in the form of jasmine, hibiscus, ylang ylang, black orchid and water lily are warmed up with black cardamom, vanilla, amber and incense for a sexy floral that still feels fresh thanks to ginger and mandarin.
A summer tipple
By Kilian Blue Moon Ginger Dash, £195 for 50ml, Selfridges
By Kilian is not known for making shy and retiring fragrances, instead the brand pushes the boundary with audacious, show-stopping and addictive scents that (rumour has it) have even seduced the likes of Rihanna. Joining the liquors collection is the cheekiest scent of the bunch. Inspired by the ‘90s blue lagoon cocktail (a favourite of founder Kilian Hennessy) it nods to the mix of lemon, vodka and blue curaçao liquor, only it’s been updated with a dash of ginger for a splashy fresh scent that’s got a kick. It leans more masculine than feminine, but if that's your bag, this smells like carefree days getting tipsy in the sunshine.
Green vines vibes
Maison Margiela From The Garden Eau de Toilette, £120 for 100ml at Selfridges
Rather than majoring on petals, From The Garden takes you straight to the greenhouse, summoning lush tomato vines soaked in sunshine before settling into an easy-going green floral. It blends notes of tomato leaf, green mandarin, geranium and patchouli.
A boozy floral
Zadig & Voltaire This Is Really Her Eau de Parfum, £61 for 30ml, The Perfume Shop
This is more than a warm floral. Dig a little deeper and you discover that the scent wraps the rose note at its heart in spicy basil and pink pepper with a dash of rum-like amber. It's intriguing and boozy, and the sort of scent that will make you stand out from the crowd in a busy bar.
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Fresh foliage
Fornasetti Extrait de Parfum Giardino Segreto Extrait Parfum, £480 for 100ml, Harrods
Fornasetti has released a trio of fragrances in time for spring, but perhaps the most unusual is Giardino Segreto, which translated from Italian means “secret garden”. Instead of florals being the sole focus, the scent taps into lush green foliage with tart rhubarb and blackcurrant tangled with with tomato leaves, before the scent makes its way towards a richer base of ebony, myrrh and sandalwood.
A breezy citrus
Jo Loves With Love From Positano, £135 for 100ml, Jo Loves
This is a total escapist scent, inspired by Italy's Amalfi Coast, it's a bracing citrus with orange oil, bergamot and star anise and it's the perfect scent to signal al fresco apertifs as the evenings become warmer.
A sunny citrus
Parfums de Marly Perseus Eau de Parfum, £200 for 70ml, Harrods
This zesty burst of bergamot, grapefruit and blackcurrant bud, gives a peppy uplifting scent, but it isn't your typical overly-citrusy scent that wouldn't be as wearable outside of the summer months. The blend of cashmere wood, tonka bean and spices mean it could easily become an everyday, pick-me-up type of a perfume, plus they add an elegant contrast to the uplifting notes to give a scent that's sunshine in a bottle.
A sunshine floral
Kenzo Ikebana Mimosa Eau de Parfum, £78 for 40ml, The Perfume Shop
If you want a different take on a floral, the mimosa in Kenzo’s latest fragrance is warm, powdery and velvety all in one hit for a scent that’s softly sunshine-y and leaves a pretty trail.
Violet made modern
Issey Miyake L’Eau D’Issey Solar Violet, £61.20 for 50ml, Boots
Violet and iris have had a modern makeover with this sheer, dewy floral update. The scent opens with juicy pear, before violet makes a soft entrance alongside slinky iris.
Pretty in pink
Carolina Herrera Good Girl Blush Elixir Eau de Parfum, £74 for 30ml, Look Fantastic
This is like the big sis version of the original Good Girl Blush, the floral vanilla base remains with some new notes remixed up top. Mandarin’s been swapped in for bitter almond, rose replaces peony and patchouli has taken the place of coumarin. It’s a slightly more grown-up floral that’s still very wearable.
Green tea
Valentino Born in Roma Donna Green Stravaganza Eau de Parfum, £95 for 50ml, Look Fantastic
If you’re after something fresh but not floral, this green tea scent is lush, uplifting and airy thanks to lapsang souchong tea and jasmine absolute, but vanilla brings a little warmth in the base.
A dramatic floral
The Merchant of Venice Maria Callas Eau de Parfum, £206 for 100ml, Selfridges
Created in homage to 100 years since the birth of renowned Greek-American opera singer, Maria Callas, the latest scent by The Merchant of Venice was designed to capture her sophistication. It manifests itself in a dramatic fruity rose scent.
A mimosa musk
Diptyque Eau Papier Eau de Toilette, £90 for 50ml, John Lewis
Remember when Hermione Granger's love potion smelt like parchment? Well, she'd love this new scent from Diptyque. It's wholesome, warming and distinctive. Top notes of steamed rice are blended with blond wood accords, mimosa and white musk to recreate the poetry of ink touching paper.
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Salty sun-kissed skin
Phlur Solar Power Eau de Parfum, £96 for 50ml, Selfridges
Phlur's latest member of the best-selling squad is designed to evoke that delicious slightly salty scent of skin that's been warmed by the sun. It makes an entrance with a burst of bold citruses, courtesy of notes of bergamot and red mandarin, while neroli, jasmine and orange flower add a skin softness. Musk, driftwood and sea salt add a mineral earthiness.
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A floral, fruity gourmand
Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Iris Absolu Eau de Parfum, £82.45 for 50ml, Boots
This opens with a powerful hit of jasmine, followed by sweet fig and sticky blackcurrant. Once the floral notes settle, powdery, earthy iris awakens, warmed up with earthy patchouli. The heart and dry down make this really wearable and not to saccharine.
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A new-gen skin scent
Commodity Milk Personal Eau de Parfum Spray, £120 for 100ml, Sephora
Commodity are the new kids on the scent block in the UK, where they've just landed in Sephora. The brand offers three different scent strengths: personal, expressive and bold, depending on whether you want a fragrance that feels intimate or makes a statement. Milk is one of the best-loved fragrances, the sweet, milky-marshmallowy skin scent blends skin musk, cashmere woods, tonka bean, white cedar, amber and mahogany. It’s also perfect for layering.
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An aromatic citrus
Thameen London Fanfare Cologne, £250 for 100ml, Selfridges
If you like your cituses sexy, this genderless rendition is beautiful. Uplifting bergamot, lemon and neroli are held up with a medley of florals and aromatic rosemary. Musk, patchouli and vetiver add earthiness for a citrus that lasts the distance.
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A jammy rose
Maison Margiela Replica on a Date Eau de Toilette, from £55 for 30ml, LookFantastic
The blend of blackcurrant against rose gives this scent a full, jammy scent that morphs into a sweet red wine. However the earthy undertone has divided opinion with some enjoying it and other finding it a little too feral.
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Gilles@Packshot ProAn early autumn scent
Mugler Alien Goddess Eau de Parfum, £83 for 60ml, LookFantastic
Alien Goddess has had a rich update with its warm notes of vanilla and cashmere intensified. It works for bringing sun-kissed warm skin vibes for the tail end of summer, but also, a cosiness heading into autumn. The volume has been turned up on the jasmine, too, with jasmine tea adding to the line-up and capturing the DNA of Alien 1.0. Worthy of a sniff, ASAP.
Libre's spicy little sister
YSL Libre Le Parfum, £88 for 50ml, LookFantastic
This is OG Libre’s naughty little sister, and this time, she’s spicy. Saffron flower is the show-stopper centre-piece to the fragrance, with the note harvested directly from Morocco’s Ourika Garden – but dainty whispers of lavender and orange blossom remain. The ambery, vanilla, honey and vetiver base create a gorgeous nod to cosier autumn months. It’s sexy and soothing all in one hit.
Cherries and chocolate
Kayali Lovefest Burning Cherry Eau de Parfum, £72.80 for 100ml, Boots
The scent of boozy chocolate cherries, with a soft smoky undertone to temper away excess sweetness. This fusion of syrupy cherry, raspberry and praline with woody palo santo guaiac wood and patchouli is addictive.
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A sweet floral with a bit of an edge
Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum, £83 for 5oml, LookFantastic
The campaign shots for this new perfume saw Emma Watson rock a pixie cut and it pretty much epitomises the fragrance: sweet, but strong, cute but kooky. It’s a bright, sweet floral with a musky trail that develops throughout the day.
The new-gen No5
Chanel No1 De Chanel L'Eau Rouge Revitalising Fragrance Mist, £90 for 100ml, Sephora
Think of this as the new-gen Chanel No5. The brand's new No1 collection is younger, fresher and less formal. No1 L'Eau Rouge is not a trad perfume, it's a light fragrance mist that's more minimalist and low-key than its predecessors. It's soft, subtle and smells fruity but grown-up, with red berries.
Sensual floral
Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir Rose Eau de Parfum, from £52 for 30ml, John Lewis
This amber floral fragrance is a soft skin scent with added oomph. Solar bergamot and sensual plum melt into creamy vanilla for a very sexy scent.
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Fruity rose
Armani Si Passione Eclat Eau de Parfum, from £57.50 for 30ml, LookFantastic
Bold, fresh and vivacious, this new scent in the Si line-up blends centifolia and damask rose with zesty blackcurrant and bergamot. Musk and vanilla in the base keep things interesting and alluring.
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Sweet and spicy
Eilish By Billie Eilish Eau de Parfum, £49 for 100ml, Harrods
When Billie announced she'd be launching her own perfume, she also told fans: “This is a scent that i’ve been chasing for years and years. this is my favorite smell in the WORLD.” Needless to say we've been itching to get our hands on it ever since. Fom 8th March, it's launching into Harrods before rolling out nationwide in April, making accessing it easier. Created with notes of amber, cocoa, vanilla, and spices, it's a warm, cosy, comforting scent that's sweet and spicy.
Intense amber floral
Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum Intense For Her, from £57 for 30ml, Boots
Gucci Guilty's taken its crowd-pleasing scent a step further with an even more intense rendition. Citrusy mandora is enveloped by ylang ylang, tuberose and plum, with a thick glug of vanilla and earthy vetiver and patchouli in the base.
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Fruity floral
Burberry Her Eau de Toilette, fro £45 for 30ml, LookFantastic
The fruity floral has notes of peony, honeysuckle, rose and pear alongside a woody base. It’s a pretty, mood-boosting fragrance that’s a total crowd-pleaser. We predict a lot of people will love this.
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Sexy floral
Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Ruby Orchid Eau de Parfum, from £56 for 30ml, LookFantastic
Inspired by burlesque, this is a scent that's confident, glamorous, brazen and a total show-stopper. Peach accord melts into delicate freesia and alluring jasmine and ruby orchid before simmering in a luxurious base of red vanilla bean and bourbon vanilla.
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Loud and intoxicating
YSL Black Opium Illicit Green Eau de Parfum, from £57 for 30ml, Boots
If you love YSL's outspoken Black Opium scent, this is it's spring-appropriate little sister. Fresh, vibrant but no less powerful, it interlaces notes of pear, green mandarin, fig, coffee, vanilla, patchouli and cedar.
