Get set to celebrate with this selection of instant glam-in-a-bottle scents – and it doesn’t matter if it’s a full-on out-out event or a kitchen disco. We say: put on your glad rags, spritz something fabulous, and dance until dawn (well. Or sway along in time from the comfort of the sofa) while smelling utterly glorious…
If you’re in the mood to see in 2024 wearing something new and exciting but still in your comfort zone, there’s a whole world of fragrances out there to support and reflect how you’re feeling (or would like to feel). If you’re still wondering what would be the best scent to suit you, take a look at our genius Find-a-Fragrance. Simply type in the name of a fragrance you love and it will suggest six others of varying price points, thanks to the so-clever personality-matching algorithm!
Meanwhile, if you’re wondering, here are some party-perfect perfumes we’re lining up right now to spritz all through January, and ALL of which you can try in The Fabulous Fragrances Discovery Box for only £23 (or just £19 if you’re a VIP member!)
ADSCENTURE Holographic
TOP NOTES: Magnolia, Bergamot, Mango
HEART NOTES: Sea Breeze, Jasmine Sambac, Rose
BASE NOTES: Tonka Bean, Cedarwood, Sandalwood
Utterly intriguing (even slightly metallic) floral shapeshifts to warm amber as it melds seamlessly with your skin. Fabulous For: keeping them guessing.
CREED Carmina
TOP NOTES: Black Cherry, Saffron, Pink Pepper
HEART NOTES: Rose de Mai, Violet, Cashmere Wood, Peony
BASE NOTES: Frankincense, Myrrh, Amber, Musk
Modernity infused with charismatic elegance, this sultry cherry scent is bang on trend and vibrating with energy. Fabulous For: falling in love.
EAU.MG Flor Funk
TOP NOTES: Pear, Violet Leaf
HEART NOTE: Orange Flower
BASE NOTES: Moss, Musk, Sandalwood
Orange flower delivers an immediate hit of sunshine, while juicy pear trickles to a mossy, snuggled base. Fabulous For: dancing in the rain.
ESCENTRIC MOLECULES 01 + Black Tea
NOTES: Iso E Super, Black Tea
Addictive as the iconic original, shot through with sophisticated leather and hay-like facets, it’s an all-day wrist-sniffer. Fabulous For: causing a sensation.
GOLDFIELD & BANKS Ingenious Ginger
TOP NOTES: Australian Ginger Accord, Bergamot, Lemon
HEART NOTES: Magnolia, Jasmine, Rose, Mandarin
BASE NOTES: Australian Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla, Musk, Cashmeran, Amber
Radiating with a gilded sparkle – like a handful of glitter thrown joyously in the air – it’s succulent yet warmly sizzling. Fabulous For: spontaneous parties.
GRANADO Expediçāo
TOP NOTES: Bergamot, Lemon, Black Pepper
HEART NOTES: Iris, Frankincense, Pine
BASE NOTES: Amber, Cedarwood, Sandalwood
Delicately evoking a ‘journey through the Atlantic rainforest’ the beautifully verdant notes and woody base hints at hushedness. Fabulous For: escaping.
LANCÔME IDÔLE
TOP NOTES: Pear, Bergamot, Pink Pepper
HEART NOTES: Rose, Jasmine
BASE NOTES: White Musk, Vanilla, Patchouli, Cedar
Gorgeously, a perfume that feels perfectly ‘you’, radiating understated confidence, with a trail that always beguiles. Fabulous For: everyday chicness.
MALIN + GOETZ Strawberry
TOP NOTES: Bergamot, Strawberry, Pink Pepper
HEART NOTES: Jasmine Petals, Woodland Greens
BASE NOTES: Cedarwood, Oakmoss, Musk, Orris Root
Never sickly, the strawberry here’s deconstructed, cleverly celebrating the lifecycle from dewy leaves to budding fruit. Fabulous For: mindful moments.
MIZENSIR Palissandre Night
TOP NOTES: Nutmeg, Ambrox, Cetalox
HEART NOTES: Cypriol, Cistus, Elemi, Guaiac Wood
BASE NOTES: Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk
Contrasting misty, cool and resinously warm notes, the stillness invites you to wander a moonlit forest at midnight. Fabulous For: Night Owls seeking space.
PARFUMS DE MARLY Althäir
TOP NOTES: Orange Blossom Absolute, Bergamot, Cinnamon, Cardamom
HEART NOTES: Bourbon Vanilla, Elemi
BASE NOTES: Ambrox, Guaiac Wood, Praline, Musk
Leading the new wave of gourmand fragrances, a freshness, and hints of smoke balance the luscious sweetness. Fabulous For: sophisticated seductions.
PICTOR PARFUM Flash
TOP NOTES: Pink Pepper, Ginger, Raspberry
HEART NOTES: Creamy Rose, Ylang Ylang
BASE NOTES: Powdery Musk, Vanilla, Tonka Bean
Taking inspiration from artistic imagery and the process of photography, brightness zings to dreamy creaminess. Fabulous For: being your best self.
ROBERT PIGUET Notes
TOP NOTES: Bergamot, Clary Sage
HEART NOTES: Geranium, Orange Flower, Costus
BASE NOTES: Oakmoss, Vetiver, Tonka Bean
Embracing the connection between music and scent, and the legendary designer’s favourite ingredients. Fabulous For: contemporary vintage glam
PENHALIGON’S Quercus Hand & Body Wash / Lotion
TOP NOTES: Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Bergamot, Galbanum
HEART NOTES: Jasmine, Lily of the valley, Cardamom
BASE NOTES: Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk, Amber
From the Latin for ‘Oak’, it’s simply timeless, nostalgic yet always right for right now. Speaking for you, silently assuring. Fabulous For: effortless elegance.