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LOVE IS IN THE AIR this season’s hottest new fragrances
Love is in the air
YVES SAINT LAURENT LIBRE LE PARFUM This scent blends lavender, orange blossom and musk for an intense and spicy floral fragrance. It’s a celebration of freedom – flamboyant and beautiful. EDP 90ml | R2 650
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Get your hands on this season’s round-up of new scentsational fragrances.
YVES SAINT LAURENT Y EDT Fresh and clean, this fragrance for men boasts fresh notes of sage and lavender fused with a crisp bite of geranium, sensual woods and masculine incense. Rock legend Lenny Kravitz takes centre stage in the new Y Eau de Toilette campaign – a true representation of a fearless experimenter who lives by his own rules.
EDT 100ml | R1 990 CARTIER BAISER VOLÉ
This new femme fragrance features main accords of white floral and vanilla with powdery, soft and spicy elements. Created by French perfumer Mathilde Laurent, the scent features top notes of lily, middle notes of heliotrope and base notes of tonka bean.
EDP 100ml | R2 360
EMPORIO ARMANI STRONGER WITH YOU OUD
New from Giorgio Armani, this fragrance is powerful and mysterious. The woody scent is elevated with oud, one of the most precious ingredients in perfumery. The oud works beautifully with notes of lavender and vanilla.
ACQUA DI PARMA MAGNOLIA INFINITA This one is a floral fragrance and a must for those who love citrus and floral scents. Top notes include fresh orange, lemon and bergamot, while the middle notes bring a soft floral quality with magnolia, ylang-ylang and rose. Base note of patchouli and musk add a fresh spiciness.
EDP 100ml | R2 599
BERDOUES COLLECTION GRANDS CRUS DOLCE AMALFI
This captivating Grands Cru promises elegance and refinement and is reminiscent of a flowery and sunny interlude on the Amalfi Coast. Expect a feminine, fresh and delicate fragrance that features a blend of Indonesian Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.
EDP 100ml | R1 675
COACH WILD ROSE Inspired by the free-spirited beauty of a meadow of wildflowers, the new fragrance from Coach balances the delicate with the bold. The scent opens with sparkling red currant and spicy bergamot, while the heart boasts delicate rose and jasmine before finishing with crystal moss and Ambroxan.
EDP 90ml | R1 720 CARTIER LA PANTHÈRE
Fruity and mossy, this scent is a new version of the iconic La Panthère Parfum from Cartier, originally released in 2010. This reinterpretation is even richer and more intense, with notes of apricot, patchouli and floral gardenia.
EDP 75ml | R1 880
HERMÈS EAU DE BASILIC POURPRE
Perfect for the warmer months, this fragrance is inspired by the notion of giving elegance to simple things. Green and purple basil feature as a base, while geranium adds a freshness and notes of patchouli and spices bring depth to this sensual scent.
COACH OPEN ROAD
This new fragrance for men is inspired by friendship, adventure and the optimism of a road trip along the American West Coast. It features top notes of red apple and sparkling lemon Primofiore, accentuated by spicy Sichuan pepper and a blend of lavender and sage.
EDT 100ml | R1 465
GIVENCHY L’INTERDIT
This iconic fragrance from Givenchy has been reintroduced with slight changes to the notes and packaging. Top notes feature orange and bergamot, with jasmine, tuberose and orange blossoms on the middle notes, and a base of vetiver, patchouli, rock rose flower and sandalwood.
EDT 80ml | R1 885
TERRE D’HERMÈS EAU GIVREE A fragrance for men, this new offering by Hermès is fresh and aromatic. It features citron, juniper berry and Timut pepper notes, along with mineral and woody notes for a distinctive elegance.
EDP 100ml | R2 485
MAISON FRANCIS KURKDJIAN 724
This addictive scent is a new release from Maison Francis Kurkdjian. 724 is a vibrant and fresh fragrance with musky floral notes, including aldehydes, bergamot from Italy, and jasmine absolute from Egypt with a sandalwoodwhite musk accord.
EDP 70ml | R6 515
SÌ PASSIONE ÉCLAT DE PARFUM Another captivating offering from Giorgio Armani, this feminine fragrance is bold and modern. Expect sparkling top notes of bergamot, a bright blackcurrant accord, and two rose notes at the heart for a soft, powdery effect.
EDP 100ml | R2 695
JIMMY CHOO I WANT CHOO FOREVER
Brand new from Jimmy Choo, this feminine fragrance encapsulates a sense of confidence and elegance. Expect top notes of juicy rose, middle notes of black cherry liquor and base notes of moss accord.
EDP 100ml | R1 949
CHANEL SYCOMORE
This gorgeous limited-edition fragrance from Chanel is woody, with notes of vetiver, cedar and vanilla, along with iris and accents of leather. The scent is presented in a Baccarat crystal bottle, sealed with a fine baudruche and stamped with Chanel’s distinctive double C.
FORTE_FORTE X ACQUA DI PARMA MIRTO DI PANAREA Designed for both men and women, this scent is aromatic, fresh and spicy. Top notes include myrtle, basil, Italian lemon and bergamot, the heart notes feature marine breeze, jasmine and damask rose, and the base notes include juniper and amber.
EDT 100ml | R2 699
JIMMY CHOO MAN AQUA An aromatic fragrance for men, this new offering from Jimmy Choo features top notes of cardamom and grapefruit, middles notes of seawater and sage, and base notes of patchouli and moss. It’s a woody marine scent formulated to evoke the smell of the ocean.