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The luxury perfumes pushing boundaries
By Becki Murray | 9 November 2023 | Lifestyle, Style
With synthetics on course to transform the future of luxury perfumes, discover our favourite fragrances crafted using new synthetic scents, for any and every occasion
THE CLASSIC | ISSEY MIYAKE L’EAU D’ISSEY POUR FEMME
One of the world’s first aquatic perfumes, the watery element in the fresh and clean scent was made possible by using the innovative synthetic material calone (also known as watermelon ketone). £88 for 100ml
isseymiyakeparfums.com
THE TECHY FLORAL | PENHALIGON’S HIGHGROVE BOUQUET
This collaboration with King Charles III – when he was the Prince of Wales – uses AromaSpace technology to capture the scent of the weeping silver lime tree in Highgrove Garden, all without picking a single flower. £160 for 100ml
penhaligons.com
THE CAPTIVATING AROMATIC | THAMEEN BOHEMIAN INFUSION
Thameen’s new citrus aromatic fragrance has a captivating ambery base, emboldened by proprietary notes developed by Symrise – the cosmetic ingredient provider responsible for developing the first synthetic molecule. £250 for 100ml
thameenfragrance.com
THE NEW BRAND SIGNATURE | LOEWE AIRE ANTHESIS
The first appearance of a new olfactory note called Loewe Accord, crafted by in-house note, Nuria Cruelles. The aroma, which replicates scents of Spanish wildflowers, is paired with juicy floral notes including pear, peony, and rhubarb. £118 for 50ml
perfumesloewe.com
THE 100% EXPERIMENT | JUSBOX CHEEKY SMILE
For its music-inspired scents, Jusbox often looks to its incredible array of sustainably sourced naturals. So, it’s testament to the excitement surrounding modern synthetics that this 100% synthetic ambery aroma is a sell-out success. £190 for 78ml
jusboxperfumes.com
THE UPDATED ICON | ROJA DOVE ELYSIUM EAU INTENSE
With its animalic synthetic notes providing a real sexiness on the skin, this reimagining of a brand classic is a unisex delight for anyone who loves an aromatic aroma. £265 for 100ml
rojaparfums.com
THE CREATIVE WHITE FLORAL | CLOON KEEN AESTHETIC LILY CANDLE
The Irish artisan perfumer uses Living Headspace Technology to create a captivating molecular snapshot of a single lily in bloom, so you can experience it throughout your home.
cloonkeen.com
THE FRAGRANT HUG | OSTENS IMPRESSION CASHMERAN VELVET
Like a soft cashmere jumper on your skin, this scent wraps you up with its warming accords of cashmeran velvet, sandalwood, and creamy vanilla bean extract CO2 LMR. £95 for 50ml
ostens.com