The fresh one
“I never really ‘got’ perfume before I found Whind’s Pomello Mint Tea Leaves fragrance, with everything I’d tried before smelling like similarly synthetic, relatively uninspiring florals. As the only perfume my partner has actively expressed appreciation of, this is the most delicious ice tea-esque scent that is fresh and citrusy, sweet yet sharp. With pomello, eucalyptus, black tea and lemongrass amongst other notes, it’s an unusual yet intriguing smell that friends immediately ask after when I wear it. I’ve never tried anything like it and love how well it lasts through the day. Above all, this scent feels very ‘me’, and I’m already dreading the day that it runs out.” – Lian Brooks, Audience Development Manager
The intriguing woody scent
“I first wore this perfume on holiday to Venice last year and actually ended up getting engaged on that same trip. I’m not saying it was the scent that swayed him, but he was very approving of it so… you can be the judge. Whenever I top it up at work, everyone asks what it is and if they can borrow it, which is the greatest compliment – given that I work with beauty journalists who have probably tried more perfumes than I’ve had hot dinners. I’ve even asked for a top-up this Christmas, because God forbid this scent is ever discontinued and I’m without it. It’s rich, creamy, woody, and subtly floral in the best way, and is an absolute 10/10 for me.” – Georgia Trodd, Senior Commerce Writer
The floral with a twist
“If there’s one scent in my perfume collection that guarantees me consistent compliments, it would be the Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Mahajád. This beautiful fragrance is everything that I want from a perfume: feminine without being predictable, long-lasting and one that truly stands the test of time. Featuring notes of hibiscus, rose, vanilla and a touch of leather, Hibiscus Mahajád was created by none other than Quentin Bisch, who is also the nose behind Delina by Parfums De Marly, another addictive and sensual scent that never fails to impress. The best part? A little really goes a long way – just 2-3 spritzes will easily last you through the whole day/night without the need for a top up.” – Denise Primbet, Beauty Commerce Writer
The heady one
“I’m something of a perfume hoarder – I don’t have a signature scent and couldn’t possibly pick a favourite – but one fragrance that consistently wins me compliments is Matiere Premiere’s French Flower. Day-to-day, I’m a fresh, floral fragrance girlie – but this is my version of a packs-a-punch evening scent. It’s a heady tuberose that gives me my floral hit, but also feels a little creamy, steamy and salty. In fact, it’s almost intoxicating and will linger on the skin for hours – so it’s definitely the head-turner in my collection. Admittedly, it’s expensive stuff, but my teeny 6ml vial has served me well for special occasions and as a travel scent.” – Fiona Ward, Acting Website Director
The sensual scent
“I’ve been wearing this fragrance intermittently for years now, and whenever I come back to it, I get floods of compliments on how I smell. It’s all the headiness and sexiness of floral tuberose but balanced against a slightly green, earthy angelica and a warm, sensual amber. It’s perhaps more of an evening scent, but that doesn’t stop me spritzing it liberally throughout the day. It’s not the most unusual of fragrances – it’s certainly in the ‘crowd pleaser’ category – but it’s the one scent I come back to time and time again.” – Ali Pantony, Website Director
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