TOM FORD launches two new fragrances within the brand’s Private Blend collection: Black Lacquer, an opulent amber-woody scent featuring smoky ebony wood and dark peony, and Amber Intrigue, crafting the amber accord with cinnamon-inflected dates and a vetiver-sandalwood core. However, the spotlight is on new exclusive collections like BALMAIN’s Les Éternels, DIOR’s Les Esprits de Parfum, LOUBOUTIN’s Fétiche Collection, LANCÔME’s Absolue Les Parfums, and the eaux de parfum lines from DRIES VAN NOTEN and CULT GAIA. Additionally, three new white floral-based fragrances amplify CHLOÉ’s Atelier des Fleurs collection.

(fragrance descriptions by the respective brands)

TOM FORD | BLACK LACQUER

“Black Lacquer is an amber-woody fragrance premiering the exclusive notes of black lacquer and Makassar ebony wood, creations unique to Tom Ford. Beneath the glossy surface unfurls a dark peony accord. The fragrance shines with two innovations in modern perfumery: an incandescent black-lacquer accord that captures a smoky, dimensional opulence, and a Makassar ebony-wood note that evokes aspects of leather and birch. Key Notes: Indian Ink Accord, Makassar Ebony Wood Scenttrek, Olibanum.”

TOM FORD | AMBER INTRIGUE

“Tom Ford masterfully pulls the strings of the olfactory senses, to concoct the seductive core of the Amber Intrigue eau de parfum. The fragrance engulfs into an earthy opening of cinnamon-inflected date notes as vetiver and sandalwood oils segue to a warm-and-cool core to set up for a mesmerising finale redolent in labdanum-laced amber. Top Notes: Date Accord, Olibanum Oil. Middle Notes: Sandalwood Oil, Vetiver Oil Haiti. Base Notes: Amber Accord, Labdanum.”

GIORGIO ARMANI | THÉ YULONG EDT

“Discover Thé Yulong, the Armani Privé fragrance that takes you on a sensory journey through the legendary Chinese mountains, to rediscover the natural and contrasting sensations of the extracts with the smoky notes of black tea and the lively notes of green tea. Thé Yulong is a unique aromatic combination of black tea and green tea extracts that takes you on a sensory journey through the Yulong Mountains, one of the most celebrated landscapes of Yunnan province. A fragrance that contains all the notes and contrasts of tea in a subtle blend of black and green leaves. Black tea evokes the misty Yulong Mountains, while green tea and vibrant citrus notes lend freshness and evoke the snow-capped peaks that surround them. The result is a smoky, woody yet fresh and citrusy fragrance. From this alchemy a smoky, woody and at the same time fresh and citrus fragrance is born.”

LANCÔME | ABSOLUE LES PARFUMS

“Absolue Les Parfums is a bold new niche fragrance collection from Lancôme’s Absolue line, revealing the Rose like you’ve never experienced it before. Eleven scents are shaped around this iconic ingredient, crafted by master perfumers. Born in Lancôme’s Domaine de la Rose, the Absolue Les Parfums collection amplifies the rose’s infinite charm. Each niche fragrance evokes an unexpected encounter between the rose and the Domaine’s powerful natural elements. Not Your Rose. A RADICAL ROSE ENCOUNTER WITH FROST & MOSS. Hiding in the winter haze, this is not your typical rose. Cold and mysterious, this rose cannot be possessed. Almost impossible to reach, it belongs to nature. Surviving the winter frost, this rose is glistening and aquatic, enveloped in soft musk. 6AM Rose. A RADICAL ROSE ENCOUNTER WITH DEW & JASMINE. At dawn, the first rays of sun reflect on the morning dew, the rose shines with a lily-of-the-valley accord. Optimistic like a brand-new day, the rose dances alongside Jasmine from the Domaine. Clean and bright, fresh and floral, reminiscent of the endless possibilities stretched out ahead. Le Parfum. A RADICAL ROSE ENCOUNTER WITH MUSK & WHITE TEA. Like velvet on the skin, the rose embraces with an aura of fresh elegancy. An olfactory reinterpretation of our iconic Absolue Soft Cream. White tea is gently intertwined with our star rose – softened with musk for a mellow finish. Almost citrus in nature, A golden glow kissing the skin. Hot as Rose. A RADICAL ROSE ENCOUNTER WITH HEAT & JUNIPER. The sun at its zenith, bursting through our rose’s petals. Sweetened by the surrounding fruit trees, it is stunning and full of life. The rose is enhanced by juicy & fruity blackcurrant, strong yet sweet. I Flamed a Rose. A RADICAL ROSE ENCOUNTER WITH FIRE & PATCHOULI. Burning with fire, the rose is fearless and dangerous. Riding with deep patchouli, it becomes untamable. Its defying spirit is only equaled by its legendary beauty. Encountering deep masculine vetiver, perfectly paired with earthy patchouli, our rose is sensual yet balanced and harmonious. Rose Or Die. A RADICAL ROSE ENCOUNTER WITH SMOKE & BLACK TEA. Dancing with smoke, the rose reveals its darker secrets. Daring and subversive, darkened by the smoked notes of black tea. Dark facets of our rose are brought out alongside an intense guaiac wood. Its dark side is unexpected and bold. Hell of a Rose. A RADICAL ROSE ENCOUNTER WITH ASHES & VETIVER. Rising among ashes and against all odds, the rose is strong and resilient. It is textured by the musky addiction of ambrette. Fresh and smokey facets bring about a new intensity. Its brightness emerges from the intense vetiver like a glimmer of hope in the dark. Oud Bouquet. A RADICAL ROSE ENCOUNTER WITH OUD & PRALINE. Raw and warm all at once, always on the edge between good or bad, right or wrong. Its unpredictability is addictive. Rich, dark, warm and heady, intense oud wood wrapped in a blanket of sweet praline and delicate rose. Reminiscent of clear night skies in the Domaine during the peak of summer.”

BALMAIN | LES ETERNELS

“Vent Vert has a direct connection to nature. In its translucent emerald-green bottle, the uplifting fragrance breathes new life into the pioneering classic green Pierre Balmain created in 1947. A combination of airy vert de mandarine and sensual jasmine in full flower. Within Vent Vert, new harmonies bring a verdant composition. This zephyr of basil, spearmint, and fig leaf fills the air with all shades of green. Liveliness deepens with an unexpected woody blackcurrant finale, for a moving celebration of nature. Carbone drives the quest for identity. It confidently reflects all the facets of who you truly are and shares it with the world. A total musk where the pure and the carnal unite in opposition. White musk envelops a darker, sensual side to infuse the perfume with light. As each note unleashes its full potential, skin-like suede and a dusting of spicy cumin invite emotional warmth into this maximalist identity statement. Sel d’Ambre captures the mystique of glittering desert nights. Its mysterious glow illuminates the path to inner peace. A captivating alchemy of glowing amber and the mineral and oceanic depth of salty ambergris. The opening captivates with warm spice rising from olibanum before the composition cools down with rukeri tea leaves. Caramelized ambers exult, carrying an opulent, long-lasting trail. Bronze symbolizes rebirth, majestically rising like the Phoenix from the ashes. A contrasting trio of blazing cedarwoods revived by a surprisingly cooling patchouli. Black pepper lends a fusing fresh note before clean, animalic, and mystical woods are set on fire. Each flame is intensified by tobacco leaves and exudes a new primal energy. Warm herbaceous hay absolute pulsates a hopeful light in the embers, signaling that the woods are back to life. Ébène is the revival of Pierre Balmain’s 1983 Africa-inspired fragrance, envisioned through the lens of Olivier Rousteing’s discovery of his origins. In its high-shine ebony-like dark brown bottle, the timeless fragrance ushers in the age of self-discovery and a journey to reveal our universal origin. Precious myrrh oil coiled around an ebony tree’s eternal roots to ground the scent in essence and permanence. From earth to air, an extraordinary tobacco blend brings out the most treasured spices of vanilla and cinnamon. Bleu Infini transports to endless skies, infinite seas, and their call to set you free. In its translucent Mediterranean blue bottle, the inspiration for the fragrance is Villa Balmain, Pierre Balmain’s modernist hideaway on the island of Elba. Land meets sea when the maquis warmth of cistus absolute embraces salted lichen. The clash of sun-soaked stones and oceanic vapor lingers. In the air, fragrant clary sage and spicy pink peppercorn make one. With its opposite earthy and marine notes, the oakmoss finale makes the infinite felt as the Mediterranean calls for freedom. Rouge draws inspiration from Pierre Balmain and Olivier Rousteing’s deep connection to the allure of stardom and success. In its passion-red bottle, the fragrance radiates addictive love, reminiscent of LA’s magic hour, when the sky is not even the limit. An electrifying floral fruity bouquet flirting with radiant woods. As soon as the sun sets, sensual lily, exotic morae ciliate, and fruity apricot-like osmanthus conspire to let their supple nectar overflow. The exhilarating experience reaches its culmination when warm and radiant georgywood blows a final kiss to ylang-ylang in the night sky. Ivoire carries Balmain’s New French Style legacy to the world and into the future. This classic 1979 fragrance has been updated for Les Éternels in a crystal-clear bottle to reflect the optimism of modern Paris, uniting all the beauties of the world with no exceptions. An intoxicating grand tubéreuse de nuit unfolds her indulging opulence while entangled in the vetiver’s untamed and rugged roots. The flower’s natural appeal becomes irresistible after a crisp opening of bright grapefruit. The allure turns majestic as woody turmeric reveals its hidden green notes.”

DIOR | LES ESPRITS DE PARFUM

“For its Esprit de Parfum, Gris Dior perfume for women and men is bathed in a shadowy glow. Its chypre dialogue is more intense, revealing a singular and mysterious personality: the darkened woods divulge an Atlas cedar, saturated with Indonesian patchouli and softened by an amber accord. The floral scent note deepens, revealing a sensual violet accord and a full-bodied Bulgarian rose. The reinterpretation of Oud Ispahan perfume for women and men as an Esprit de Parfum whisks you into a lively dance of woody and spicy nuances. Clove and cumin blend with a honeyed rose and intense oud to create a colorful weave that is at once delicate and opulent. A captivating olfactory signature like an invitation to journey into the world of the Arabian Nights. Colored by intense spices and notes of wood, Oud Ispahan Esprit de Parfum is a luxury perfume for women and men that invites you on a voyage to the end of A Thousand and One Nights. The notes of Ambre Nuit Esprit de Parfum beckon you on an adventure in the shadows of a moonless night. At the heart of this darkness, musks meld subtly with an accord of spices, dominated by a duo of cinnamon and cardamom. This accord is paired with a soft amber perfume accent, the signature of the original Dior perfume for women and men. A trail that proves bewitching, magnetic and enveloping. A good luck charm fragrance inspired by Christian Dior’s lucky star, Lucky Esprit de Parfum pays homage to the lily-of-the-valley in the original bouquet. The floral facets of this perfume for women and men are an olfactory homage to the lily-of-the-valley. Originally dewy and fresh, the floral bouquet of this luxury perfume expression grows dark and dense. The lily-of-the-valley note that is emblematic of Lucky perfume for women and men unfurls with a new intensity inside this interpretation. The floral bouquet gains a new depth from the profound notes of a woody-leather accord. The soft, scarlet hue of Rouge Trafalgar luxury perfume becomes red, redder still, like a ripe, crisp cherry. Its Esprit de Parfum is made deeper and more incisive through a strong pink pepper note and more compelling by the essences of Turkish and Bulgarian roses. A Dior perfume for women and men with a trail of gourmand notes that evoke tempting, surprising, and powerfully attractive red fruit. The lively and fruity perfume of the original intensifies, transforming into an unexpected extravagance of red fruits.”

DRIES VAN NOTEN | EAUX DE PARFUM

“Camomille Satin. Chamomile & Vanilla. “The extreme addiction of vanilla bean, coloured by the bucolic charm of chamomile.” — JULIEN RASQUINET AND PAUL GUERLAIN. Bucolic & Comforting. Top Note: Chamomile, Petit Grain Bigarade. Heart Note: Lavender Absolute​, Orange Flower Absolute​, Rose Turkish Absolute. Base Note: Vanilla Bean​, Musk​, Galbanum. Bitter Splash. Pomelo & Leather. “I chose to explore a paradoxical yet balanced play of light and texture – the sparkling radiance of grapefruit veiled in the matte softness of leather.” — SUZY LE HELLEY. Sparkling & Textured. Top Note: Grapefruit, Cypress. Heart Note: Orris Accord​, Carrot Seeds Accord​, Geranium. Base Note: Leather Accord​, Vetiver, Cedarwood. Vanille Camouflage. Vanilla & Galbanum. “It’s so unusual to see a vanilla in its very original shape, and so green! This is exactly what the fragrance translates.” — ALEXANDRA MONET. Surprising & Addictive. Top Note: Galbanum​, Cypress​, Fig Accord. Heart Note: Lentisque Absolute​, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood. Base Note: Vanilla Bourbon Absolute​, Vanilla Tahitensis​ Benzoin ​& Ambery Woods. Crazy Basil. Basil & Cedar. “A true-to-nature aromatic note of basil getting crazy with the vibration of cedarwood and amber.” — JEAN-CHRISTOPHE HÉRAULT. Bold & Vibrant. Top Note: Basil Absolute, Bergamot, Mandarin. Heart Note: Geranium, Lavandin, Rosemary. Base Note: Cedarwood​, Musks​, Hinoki Wood Accord.”

CHLOÉ | FLEURS DE NUIT

“Tubéreuse Lazuli Eau de Parfum is part of the Fleurs de Nuit collection, which unveils the unexpected facets of three captivating flowers whose fragrances metamorphose upon nightfall. Fresh and verdant in the early hours of the morning, the scent of Tuberose becomes increasingly dense and heady as night approaches. To express this bewitching sensuality, perfumer Jean-Christophe Hérault has combined Indian Tuberose with intoxicating Jasmine. In this floral woody fragrance, the deepest facets of the flower are enhanced by a textured base accord where refined white oud blends with the creamy notes of sandalwood and the smoked facets of patchouli. Orchidée de Minuit Eau de Parfum is part of the Fleurs de Nuit collection, which unveils the unexpected facets of three captivating flowers whose fragrances metamorphose as night falls. Just once in its lifetime, the white orchid opens in the dark of night and exhales a smooth, sweet perfume enticing pollinators and allowing vanilla pods to grow. Perfumers Mathieu Nardin and Cécile Matton captured this unique moment in this amber floral perfume where delicate notes of orchid flower entwine with rum, jasmine, benzoin and patchouli in a hypnotic, almost animalic harmony. Their sensuality is heightened by rich and enveloping vanilla absolute in this intriguing, addictive fragrance. Nuit d’Oranger Eau de Parfum is part of the Fleurs de Nuit collection, which unveils the unexpected facets of three captivating flowers whose fragrances metamorphose upon nightfall. Fresh and delicate during the day, at night Orange Blossom releases a generous, sensual scent that grows in intensity until dawn. In this fragrance by Alex Lee, petitgrain, pink peppercorn and bergamot evoke the frisson of an evening breeze, followed by airy neroli which gradually gives way to an opulent, honeyed orange blossom absolute. In the background, yerba mate and patchouli form a herbaceous accord inspired by the natural surroundings of orange trees in bloom.”

LOUBOUTIN | FÉTICHE COLLECTION

“Leather as you’ve never known it. A tribute to many a fetishist’s favourite, and an obvious choice for a shoe master: leather is reinvented softer, deeper and distractingly sensual. An exploration into floral Osmanthus notes, peachy, skin-like and warm. Anchored by a vibrant silky-suede base drenched in musks. A fierce fragrance, like a caress on the skin. Where does one end, and the other begin? Step into an empowered allure with Fétiche Le Cuir. Olfactive Notes: Osmanthus, Suede leather. Heady and hypnotic, dark amber and tuberose. Burning desire rubs up against the ‘dangerous pleasure’ of perfumes’ most carnal flower. Warm, narcotic amber wraps around the green floral facets of the tuberose. A vision of subtle sensuality. The addictive aphrodisiac amber swirls off through the air. A trail of lust and passion. Step into a sensual allure with Fétiche L’Ambre. Olfactive Notes: Green tuberose, Amber. An icon of luxury perfumery; the precious Iris is known as “blue gold”. An homage to the Iris that stands tall, nobly imparting its powerfully delicate scent, powdery and creamy all at once: here it meets patchouli for the most tenebrous of descents. The floral and earthy notes evoke an air of timeless elegance, igniting an invisible flame of desire. Like a sensual promise of what will never be. Step into a fiery allure with Fétiche L’Iris. Olfactive Notes: Orris, Patchouli. Refreshing and attractive, a splash of coconut contrasts with – uncommonly high – dense, deep doses of cedar wood. Strength and seduction all at once. With each movement, a burst of irresistible freshness fills the air. The subtle essence of coconut persists in the atmosphere, adding an addictive dimension to the sensory experience. Step into a racy allure with Fétiche L’Ébène. Olfactive Notes: Coconut water, Ebony. A bold blend of fiery and cool spices. A captivating magnetism. A burst of mystical freshness, enhanced by pepper, that evolves into alluring spices and warm woods. Addictive and enigmatic. Step into a captivating allure with Fétiche L’Encens. Olfactive Notes: Black pepper, Incense.”

CULT GAIA | EAUX DE PARFUM

“MAST: inspired by the Farsi word for “intoxicating ecstasy,” a journey of bliss. Mast Eau de Parfum is the rush of sun-ripened Italian bergamot and tropical coconut, anchored by the enchanting warmth of sweet Brazilian cumaru. The tang of orange blossom is grounded by Haitian vetiver and ambery forest notes. A velvety musk lingers on the skin. KEY NOTES: Bergamont Essential Oil, Coconut Naturprint NAT, Tonka Bean Absolute. OTHER NOTES: Orange Blossom (Neroli Essential Oil), Vetiver Essential Oil Top, Norlimbanol Dextro. ZAN: inspired by the Farsi word for “woman,” a force of nature. Zan Eau de Parfum awakens the spirit with notes of luminous white incense firabs, rich ambrox, and grounding sensual captive musks. Guatemalan cardamom, warm cedarwood, and ambrette firabs intertwine, adding subtle spice and an earthy soul. Spicy pink pepper cuts through the softness, electrifying the air with its intensity. KEY NOTES: White Incense Firabs, Ambrox Super, Sensual Captive Musks. OTHER NOTES: Cardamom Essential Oil, Ambrette Firabs, Cedarwood Essential Oil. NOOR: inspired by the Farsi word for “light,” the essence of the sun. Noor Eau de Parfum bursts with smoky black pepper from Madagascar, teasing hints of French rose, and the earthy essence of Haitian vetiver. Lavender’s calming embrace and geranium’s gentle spice introduce a wild whisper culminating in incense resin’s mystical warmth. KEY NOTES: Black Pepper Essential Oil, Rose Centifolia Pays SFE, Vetiver Essential Oil. OTHER NOTES: Lavender Essential Oil, Geranium Essential Oil, Incense Resins.”

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(fragrance descriptions by the respective brands, except for Tom Ford’s Amber Intrigue, a Harrods’ exclusive)