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Fragrances
The latest from STYLE on luxury perfumes
last updated:
9 September, 2024
Products of Maison 21G is displayed in the store at Hysan Place, Causeway Bay. 01NOV24 SCMP/ Fan Chen
Beauty

What perfumes do Chinese like? New trends as industry surges

With the Chinese perfume market far outpacing the global one, experts reveal note trends in mainland China and Hong Kong, and in Singapore.

Luxury brands

Let there be light: 4 scented candles to give any room a lift this winter

Christmas

Christmas 2024 gift guide: glam up for the party season in red and gold

Hong Kong

PostMag Christmas gift guide: 9 ideas for your “could be better” aunt

From a calendar for a beauty expert and a festive luxury hamper to chocolate truffles, chen pi, sparkling tea and a home-grown all-use cologne.

Gifts to please the fussiest auntie, like this hamper from The Peninsula. Photo: The Peninsula
Hong Kong

PostMag Christmas gift guide: 10 ideas for your favourite couple

From eco-friendly bedding and bamboo sheets, to handmade incense and festive perfume, here are 10 picks for that one couple closest to your heart.

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Style Edit: LV Lovers is Pharrell Williams’ debut fragrance for Louis Vuitton

The fragrance blends pure and ancient natural ingredients to convey the essence of sunlight as ‘a metaphor for love as well as a source of motivation and life on Earth’.

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Hong Kong

PostMag Christmas gift guide: 8 ideas for your trendiest friend

From stylish bamboo bags to limited-edition watches and, yes, a map, here are 8 thoughtful suggestions for the trendiest person on your gift list.

Our guide takes the guesswork out of getting gifts for the ultimate aesthete. Photo: YiWooo
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Style Edit: Nicolas Bonneville created 3 new scents for Jaeger-LeCoultre

As part of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Made of Makers programme, Bonneville has created 3 extraordinary scents inspired by some of the Swiss watchmaker’s timepieces and ethos.

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Style Edit: Henry Jacques unveils second edition of In All Intimacy scents

Inspired by the artists’ shared passion for sustainability and technology, the perfumer captures their unique personalities and creative vision in its new line.

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Style Edit: Chanel N°5 – Olivier Polge’s take on the classic fragrance

The in-house master perfumer reinterpreted the classic scent with a contemporary twist, infusing the original formula with fresh citrus notes and a lighter feel.

Olivier Polge (left), the fourth in-house master perfumer in Chanel’s history, samples scents with singer Hins Cheung in Singapore. Photo: Handout
Beauty

How sweet, food-inspired Y2K fragrances are making a comeback

Verging on cloying in the Y2K days, gourmand fragrances are back with greater sophistication, from Jean Paul Gaultier’s Divine to Byredo’s Rouge Chaotique

Verging on cloying in the Y2K days, gourmand fragrances are back with greater sophistication, from Jean Paul Gaultier’s Divine (pictured) to Byredo’s Rouge Chaotique. Photos: Handout
Chanel

Recap | Whitney Peak: from Gossip Girl to Chanel, this rising star talks to Style

Actress got her break in HBO hit and is now fronting an ad for Coco Mademoiselle fragrance – but which stars does she look up to?

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Style Edit: How Aesop draws inspiration from the world of cinema

The brand is premiering short film The Soap Service at select Hong Kong locations, while the design of its Festival Walk store was inspired by Wong Kar-wai’s In the Mood for Love from the start.

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Style Edit: Henry Jacques’ Les Classiques collection is inspired by autumn

The 50 fragrances come in carafes with dabber tops, and in 15ml and 30ml sizes – and there’s the Clic-Clac case for the solid versions of the perfumes.

Clic-Clac cases, made from precious materials, can house any of Henry Jacques’ 50 Les Classiques solid perfume collection capsules. Photos: Handout
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Q&A | Why Jaeger-LeCoultre has debuted a scent collection by a self-taught perfumer

Consisting of 3 bold perfumes, the new collection is part of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Made of Makers portfolio, which sees the Swiss watch maison partnering with innovative creatives.

Nicolas Bonneville is the perfumer behind Jaeger-LeCoultre’s new perfumes. Photos: Handout
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Style Edit: Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi star in a short film for the iconic Chanel N°5 perfume

A Chanel ambassador since 2018, Robbie succeeds the likes of Nicole Kidman, Catherine Deneuve and Marion Cotillard as the face of the iconic fragrance.

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Wellness

Heaven scent: the best deodorants for autumn

Discover the best deodorants for your skin this autumn, from Aesop’s herbal blend to Drunk Elephant’s shea butter formula, ensuring freshness without residue or stains

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Style Edit: Fragrances from Henry Jacques to elevate the senses

Crafted with exceptional concentration, the luxury brand’s exclusive scents for the region promise a sensory journey for every occasion.

Henry Jacques has three scents that are exclusive to Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: Inside the launch of Aesop’s latest summery scent Virēre

Inspired by the summer memories of famous nose Barnabé Fillion, the scent was launched at events across the region, including a collaboration with the Singapore Night Festival ‘Scents of Being’ and in Hong Kong Park

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Style Edit: How Henry Jacques crafts luxury scents with premium natural essences

The best raw ingredients go into iconic scents such as Ambrose, Blue Vanille and Jasmine de HJ, while the Sur-Mesure service offers one-of-a-kind creations

Beauty

Summer scents: 6 new fragrances to know, from Chanel to Fendi

Chanel’s scent was created by perfumer Olivier Polge, Acne Studios’ first fragrance is a collab with Frédéric Malle, while Amelia Gray fronted the campaign for Byredo Mojave Ghost

Chanel’s scent was created by perfumer Olivier Polge. Discover the latest fragrances from renowned fashion houses, including Fendi’s debut collection and Loewe 7. Photos: Handout
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Style Edit: Henry Jacques’ latest Collection de L’Atelier fragrances

Harvesting the Rose de Mai, grown on the maison’s land, the perfumer has created 500 sets of exclusive scents: Rose Soleil, Rose Très Rose and Rose Azur

Henry Jacques has harvested the Rose de Mai, grown on its own land, to make 500 sets of exclusive scents: Rose Soleil, Rose Très Rose and Rose Azur
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Q&A | Cantopop star Jay Fung thinks the refreshed Chanel N°5 L’Eau is ideal for summer

We recently caught up with the Hong Kong-Canadian singer-songwriter at a Chanel event that celebrated the fragrance and its new look

Beauty

Beauty ‘nasties’: 7 ingredients to avoid for healthy skin

Beauty products are full of harmful ingredients like parabens, sulphates and alcohol being passed off under complex names – here’s why avoiding them may be the best thing you can do for your health

Luxury brands

How today’s perfumers are bottling the ancient Asian scent of oud

Perfumes by Diptyque, Jo Malone and Tom Ford blend floral notes with oud, long a popular scent whose complex profile is finding new fans

Dior’s Oud Ispahan eau de parfum. Photos: Handout
Beauty

The rise of C-beauty: are Chinese cosmetics the next big thing?

From L’Oréal’s minority stakes in To Summer and Documents, to Estée Lauder’s investment in Melt Season, the world’s biggest beauty brands are making moves to acquire Chinese up-and-comers

To Summer, a fragrance company from China, is part owned by L’Oréal since February 2024, with global beauty giants – and consumers – taking an increasing interest in Chinese beauty brands. Photo: Handout
Beauty

Anne-Lise Cremona, Henry Jacques’ CEO, on her French family perfumery mission

The French family perfumery’s mission includes attention to detail, quality and sustainable practises – and Anne-Lise has taken up the mantle from her dad, namesake founder Henry Cremona

High Jewellery

Scent-sational: 4 jewellery brands that paid homage to fine fragrance

From Chanel’s 123 tributes to the legendary No 5 to Tiffany & Co.’s pendants inspired by flower vases in Portofino – pay homage to the world of fine fragrances with suitably glittering and elegant pieces

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