The notion of a singular "signature fragrance" always felt a little confining to me, as evidenced by my current overflowing collection of perfume bottles that seem to be speckled throughout the house. I prefer to think of fragrances as a mood. Tonight, I may feel like spritzing on something spicy and warm, and tomorrow afternoon I may want something beachy and light.
In that sense, a "collect them all" approach is much-preferred over being stuck with the same old concoction every single day. Whether you feel the same way or not, you may be interested in hearing about some of the newest fragrance launches to hit the market... which is precisely the point of this post. Each was launched within the last six months and can be worn whenever — and however often — you damn well please.
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For a fresh zing, spritz on Bastide's newest scent: Verveine du Sud. For those unfamiliar with the French brand, it was founded over two decades ago, but relaunched in 2016 with a new, all-clean approach to formulation and a revived philosophy. Another fun fact: the co-founder is one of your favorite hair gurus, Frederic Fekkai, who grew up across the street from the brand's flagship store.
In any case, Verveine du Sud is inspired by the bastide waters and features a woody foundation that's been splashed with lemon and verbena. It's an eau de toilette, which means it goes on lighter than an eau de parfum.
Speaking of notable people, Michelle Pfeiffer just launched her own fragrance line and — you guys — it's really, really good. We had the privilege of sniffing each of Henry Rose's five scents, which launched Spring 2019, but we're plucking Last Light for this roundup. It's a just-picked medley of florals bound with a soft ribbon of musk and patchouli.
You know it's a good day whenever a new gal from Tocca comes along. Gia is the brand's newest addition — and she's juicy. The fragrance was inspired by Georgia O'Keefe — the female American artist known for her macro floral paintings — which is very fitting considering the scent. It has juicy notes of tangerine and pink peppercorn married with Turkish rose, vanilla, and amber.
Launched in January of 2019, this moody and feminine adaptation of Gucci Guilty is the perfect year-round go-to. It's a heavier, more drenched option compared to the others in this roundup, making it especially ideal for eveningwear. It features top notes of a Mediterranean fruit known as Mandora, which is enveloped in spicy bergamot and pink pepper. At the center is a bouquet of violet, lilac, and rose that's resting on a patchouli and amber base.
