It’s an undeniable fact that fashion has a longstanding love affair with fragrances. In the world of luxury, perfumes do far more than trigger the olfactory system—they become a part of our identity. For beauty aficionados, fragrance becomes a more accessible entry point into their favourite brand’s carefully curated world. It’s luxury made personal—an affordable indulgence that whispers a brand’s ethos in every note. After all, an alluring fragrance is the perfect finishing touch to a stellar look. It’s the final step that makes all the difference, the perfect boost of confidence.
It’s also fascinating how, for most of us, there are strong emotions attached to fragrances. It could drift out of a memory: your first time sneaking a spritz of your mom’s expensive perfume saved for special occasions only, savouring its luscious floral notes as it permeates your nose. Later, it might be your first ‘big girl’ purchase, your first foray into the world of luxury with that chic pink Miss Dior bottle. Thus, it’s an irrefutable fact: scents have the power to transport us; they’re linked to moments, people, and places close to our hearts.
In recent months, the fashion landscape has seen a whole new family of scents worth falling in love with. From sensual ouds to romantic florals, Vogue Singapore rounds up the season’s best perfumes to covet now.
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Onitsuka Tiger One
The storied Japanese fashion house of Onitsuka Tiger has now ventured into the world of perfumery with its first-ever eau de parfum, featuring four distinctive scents: Onitsuka Tiger One, Onitsuka Tiger Two, Onitsuka Tiger Three, and Onitsuka Tiger Four. Themed ‘Wearing Quiet Radiance’, it symbolises the beauty of contrast. Among the lot, the Onitsuka Tiger One has our stamp of approval. With a grounding blend of mint, lemon, white florals, patchouli, and guaiac wood, it’s a refreshing yet comforting elixir that works for both everyday and special occasions.
Onitsuka Tiger One, $210 for 100ml, available at the Onitsuka Tiger Flagship Store at Ngee Ann City
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Dolce & Gabbana My Devotion Eau de Parfum Intense
Sweet and alluring, Dolce & Gabbana’s My Devotion Eau de Parfum Intense is the ultimate feminine, sensual floral-gourmand fragrance. With layered notes of pear blossom and blackcurrant followed by heart notes of peony and orange blossom that settle into a sensual Madagascar vanilla, this elegant scent is equal parts romantic and intense, making it an ideal choice for everyday wear.
Dolce & Gabbana My Devotion Eau de Parfum Intense, $280 for 100ml, available at Sephora
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Loewe Roasted Vanilla Eau de Parfum
In the hunt for the perfect holiday fragrance, look no more. An explosion of comfort and warmth, tempered by an intriguing spiciness, Loewe’s Roasted Vanilla is definitely not your typical sugary-sweet vanilla fragrance. Its refined and captivating aroma comprises a contemporary meld of sweet and spicy. Fiery pink pepper and the alcoholic sweetness of cognac are immediately noticeable upon first sniff, intertwined with creamy vanilla and hints of oakwood that exude raw sensuality.
Loewe Roasted Vanilla Eau de Parfum, $1,184 for 100ml, available at Mr Porter
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Tom Ford Oud Voyager Eau de Parfum
Red peony. Geranium. Oud. The varied and unconventional ingredient list behind Tom Ford’s Oud Voyager Eau de Parfum is sure to raise eyebrows. Crafted by master perfumer Dominique Ropion, it features the exclusive floral oud tri-distillate—a bespoke blend of Living Red Peony and geranium accord, spiced with saffron and cardamom, that gives the oud a contemporary lift. The result: a heady, floral tribute to enigmatic oud that works just as well for a brunch as it does for a night out.
Tom Ford Oud Voyager Eau de Parfum, $465 for 50ml, available at Sephora
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Balenciaga Le Dix Parfum
Newsflash: it seems the iconic Spanish fashion house of Balenciaga is foraying into the world of fragrances 75 years after Cristóbal Balenciaga first introduced the maison’s first perfume. This September marked the debut of the brand’s first contemporary fine fragrance collection, comprising ten scents that celebrate the duality of heritage and innovation, blending precious oils, sculpted volumes, and iconic flacons. The most standout of the lot, Le Dix Parfum, is an icon reimagined by blending precious iris absolute with innovative isolated iris aldehydes, further enhanced by violet leaf absolute and incense essential oils. The result? A nuanced, rich scent that doesn’t overwhelm.
Balenciaga Le Dix Parfum, $415 for 100ml, available at the Balenciaga Flagship Store at Paragon Shopping Centre
