The realm of scent is teeming with new ways to indulge the senses, transforming even the act of applying perfume into an art form. Today’s most coveted fragrances span from alcohol-free pocket-sized balms (think Diptyque) to exquisite bottles that wouldn’t look out of place on a 19th-century vanity (hello, Officine Universelle Buly). Even the classics can take on a new life—mist them onto a handkerchief to nestle between linens, or let them waft gently through a room. It’s time to think beyond the wrist and pulse points, and reimagine the ritual of scent as an everyday luxury.
Here’s what we’re spritzing, swirling, and smoothing on right now:
L’Eau Papier Scented Cleansing Hand and Body Gel
Notes: White musks, Mimosa, Blonde woods, Rice steam
This is no ordinary body wash. On contact with water, the gel blossoms into a feather-light lather, washing the skin in a medley of white musks, creamy mimosa, and a whisper of blonde woods. Shea butter lends a velvety softness that lingers long after rinsing, leaving you wrapped in a scent that feels as sophisticated as it does unexpected. Perfect for those who like their everyday routine to be a little bit extraordinary.
Retterspitz, Jardin Eau de Parfum
Notes: Bergamot, Cardamom, Freesia, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Myrrh
With its heritage rooted in wellness and apothecary traditions, Retterspitz’s Jardin is more than a fragrance—it’s an olfactory experience. Bright bergamot and spicy cardamom form a lively prelude, unfolding into a floral heart of freesia and jasmine. But it’s the grounding base of sandalwood and myrrh that truly makes it sing, evoking the feeling of a quiet, sun-drenched garden, where tranquility meets understated elegance.
Officine Universelle Buly, Huile Antique – Concombre d’Inde et Menthe de Syrie
This dry oil is an ode to the beauty rituals of yesteryear, combining three natural plant oils to cocoon the skin in nourishment. With each application, its transformative properties deepen, leaving the skin subtly scented and utterly radiant. Originally dreamt up in 1834 by Jean-Vincent Bully, Huile Antique has been reimagined for the modern sophisticate—a perfect union of history and haute skincare.
L’Eau Papier Refillable Solid Perfume
Notes: White musks, Mimosa, Blonde woods
Perfect for those who like their fragrance on-the-go, this alcohol-free solid perfume is both chic and practical. A quick swipe with the fingertips releases delicate notes of white musks and mimosa, warming into soft blonde woods as it melds with your skin’s natural warmth. It’s endlessly refillable, too—because true luxury should never be throwaway.
When it comes to wearing fragrance, think outside the bottle. These finds aren’t just perfumes—they’re stories waiting to be told.