7 Fragrances That’ll Make Your Imagination Run Wild

1. Calvin Klein Eternity Eau Fresh For Her, RM317 (50ml)

Featuring Christy Turlington and Edward Burns in its ad campaign, Eternity Eau Fresh resembles the type of modern love that most of us would want to experience in life. Surrounded by romantic watery florals and fresh greens, this scent is inspired by hopeful new discoveries and is a reminder to all of us out there to never give up on finding true love in our lives. Created by perfumers, Oliver Gillotin and Sonia Constant, the top note of this scent opens with a fruity combination of pears, blackcurrant and bergamot. A few hours later, the watery floral scents will start to emerge through the combination of peonies, rose absolute and jasmine absolute. By the end of the day, the scent of patchouli coeur, sensual skin musk and amber will start to kick in, sealing the entire experience with a sweet finish.

2. Chloé Atelier des Fleurs Vanilla Planifolia EDP, RM428 (50ml)

The scent of fresh flowers are a symbol of hope and always reminds us that better things are on their way. Likewise, Chloé’s Atelier des Fleurs collection of floral cords is filled with evocative notes of fresh foliage, where each scent can be used on its own or mixed with other scents to create a personalised bouquet of fragrances. One of the latest additions to this collection of 12 fragrances is Vanilla Planifolia by perfumer, Quentin Bisch. Intrigued by the scent of vanilla derived from the extract of orchids, Quentin has always dreamed of reinventing this unique aroma. As a result, this new scent came about by combining spicy petal notes that created a fresh floral accord, resembling the scent of a flower that’s in full bloom. In short, it’s the perfect cure for your Monday blues!

3. Dior J’adore EDP Infinissime, RM498 (50ml)

Nothing beats the feeling of waking up from a good holiday and having a good roll on fresh bedsheets with a beautiful spring view outside. If anything, it’ll make you want to get on your feet and tick more things off your to-do list. J’Adore Infinissime will do the trick on days when you just need to stay focused and show others around you who’s in charge! Rich with fresh, strong and subtle scents of flowers, this EDP is a replica of an intense floral bouquet that you’d be able to find along the streets during spring. The combination of floral scents from Grasse tuberose and rich ylang-ylang alongside delicate Turkish rose and sunny jasmine sambac is great for days when you know you’ve got a long day ahead!

4. Diptyque Orphéon EDP, RM729 (75ml)

If you love to explore the nightlife scene in different countries, then the thought of a night bar filled with wooden furniture, dim yellow lights, the scent of drinks and tobacco interweaved together, and live bands performing will ring a bell from one of your adventures. Likewise, Orphéon is a narration of the journey that Diptyque has gone through, starting from the first meet-up that the three founders – Christiane Montadre-Gautrot, Desmond Knox-Leet and Yves Coueslant had at a night bar which eventually led to the opening of the brand’s first boutique store at 34 Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris. The combination of deep, rich ylang-ylang from the Comoro Islands, sweet and spicy magnolias from China, enigmatic Turkish damascena and hint of Arabian jasmine makes this EDP a winning choice on days when you need a reminder that life is an adventure and it’s filled with beautiful surprises along the way!

5. Jo Malone London Solid Scent Duo – The Blossom Pair, RM300 (2 x 2.5g)

Weekends are the best especially when you get to chill in your PJs all day long with a good book in hand and a Netflix playlist to binge through. The Solid Scent Duo of Nectarine Blossom & Honey and Orange Blossom complements the relaxed mood you’re in, with rich floral tones that’ll create a joyful vibe in any room! The mix of florals, succulent fruits and sparkling fresh blossoms in this duo is easy to apply using your fingertips; all you need to do is dab a little on your neck and your wrists. It’s a great pick-me-up after going through a stressful week for sure!

6. Louis Vuitton Étoile Filante EDP, RM1,150 (100ml)

Miss the nights when you and your girlfriends used to sleep on the beach, look at the twinkling stars in the sky and let your imagination fly? Then this scent is one that’ll bring those beautiful memories back! The creation of Étoile Filante by Louis Vuitton’s master perfumer, Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud was inspired by memories – the journeys, encounters and moments in time that’ll remain engraved in the minds of you and your loved ones forever. To capture that spirit of joy, Jacques chose Osmanthus, a type of flower that’s venerated in the Far East which he has adored since childhood. Its fruity nuances of apricot and cassis are able to lighten anyone’s mood, and when mixed with jasmine from Grasse, gives out light notes of sun-ripened strawberries. To symbolise joy, hope and sheer beauty, this perfume ends with the captivating scent of white musk.

7. Maison Christian Dior Eden-Roc EDP, RM445 (40ml)

A good summer holiday with just a straw hat and bikini on, a tropical drink in hand and a good read is what most of us are in dire need of after countless months of being quarantined at home. Eden-Roc evokes the delights of the French Riviera through the combination of its radiant notes that’ll allow your imagination to run towards the breathtaking landscape of Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc. The accord of this sea-scented perfume was created by French perfumer, François Demachy for Dior to honour the legendary hotel’s 150th anniversary as one of the most iconic stays in the world. Its salty top note replicates the strong, fresh scent of the sea that’ll linger on for hours in your hair and right after comes the scent of jasmine and coconut that’ll remind you of what a luxury it was to be able to get a tan in such a luxurious place. Last but not least comes the scent of Garrigue that originated from the Mediterranean forest combined with mastic and cistus ladanifer that’s found in west Mediterranean. We recommend spritzing this on days when all you need is a break from reality!

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Compiled by: Fatin Izzatie