8 Fragrances to Add to Your Beauty Arsenal this October
Elevate your scent wardrobe with some of beauty's new and reimagined scents this season.
Upgrade your scent wardrobe with some of beauty's latest fragrances. From Maison Margiela's new aroma in its REPLICA collection to Dior Beauty's J'Adore – beloved by stars like Charlize Theron, here are our top eight picks from the season's finest selections.
Maison Margiela REPLICA When the Rain Stops
A delightful blend of aquatic accord, rose petals, bergamot oil and patchouli carry Maison Margiela's latest scent – When the Rain Stops. Reminiscent of the feeling of being out on a cool spring afternoon, this fragrance will invoke only the fondest memories of travel once inhaled. An earthy, yet subtly sweet olfactory experience.
When the Rain Stops retails at $97 (30ml) and $185 (100ml) at all Maison Margiela boutiques islandwide.
Dior Beauty J'adore Parfum d'eau
If you're into the clean girl aesthetic, this neroli-centric fragrance is one to add to your collection. Formulated with a water base that omits the use of alcohol, this delightful scent will complement any profile perfectly with its slightly sweet but refreshing intensity. A luxe bottle crafted to suit the classiest of individuals.
J’adore Parfum d’eau retails at $192 (50ml) and $275 (100ml) and is available at all Dior Beauty boutiques, counters and online, as well as Sephora stores and Sephora.sg.
Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia Cologne
A cult-favourite scent for sure, Jo Malone's English Pear & Freesia Cologne is the brand's scent of the season. Housing the freshness of just-ripe pears and freesias, and mellowed by notes of amber, patchouli, and wood, we're positive this is what happiness smells like.
The cologne retails at $114 (30ml), $160 (50ml), and $229 (100ml), and is available at all Jo Malone boutiques and Sephora.
Guerlain L’Art & La Matière Fragrance in Cherry Oud
Part of the house's L’Art & La Matière fragrance trilogy, Guerlain's Cherry Oud fragrance presents a darker take on the sweet cherry. The scent introduces a clash of spices – cinnamon and cardamom – that add a little intensity to the fruity and floral notes of the cherry accord. Perfect for date nights.
The Cherry Oud fragrance retails at $520 (100ml) and $760 (200ml) and is available at all Guerlain boutiques.
FLOWER BY KENZO L’ABSOLUE
This classic scent gets an upgrade with the incorporation of Saffron and a dash of Mandarin Essence into its already iconic formulation that contains signature Vanilla and White Musk, and sustainably sourced Turkish Damask Rose, Tunisian Orange Blossom and Indian Tuberose. Our go-to day-to-night scent for cooler October days.
Available at all Sephora stores and online, Metro Paragon, Takashimaya and BHG Bugis from 15 September, this Eau De Parfum comes in 30ml ($111), 50ml ($154) and 100ml ($213) formats.
Aesop Eidesis Eau de Parfum
Inspired by liminal spaces, Aesop's gender-neutral Eidesis EDP begins the next chapter in the brand's Othertopias fragrance collection. The scent invigorates the senses with a curious mix of notes – starting with Petitgrain, Black Pepper, and floral accord, leading to a spicier Frankincense, Cumin and Cedar, and ending with an earthier Sandalwood, Cedar and Vetiver.
The Eidesis retails at $255 and is available at all Aesop signature stores, Aesop Online, and select departmental store counters.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian 724 Eau de Parfum
Presenting a new signature of Maison Francis Kurkdjian, the 724 Eau de Parfum captures the essence of the urban spirit in a bottle. Inspired by the magnetism of the world's most notable cities, Francis Kurkdjian has crafted an intriguing musky floral scent that infuses Italian bergamot, jasmine absolute from Egypt, sweet pea, mock orange, and sandalwood-white musk accord.
The 724 Eau de Parfum retails at $220 (35ml), $335 (70ml), and $653 (200ml). It is available at the Maison Francis Kurkdjian Flagship Boutique at Ngee Ann City, escentials Paragon, ION Orchard, Tangs @ Tang Plaza and escentials.com.
Acqua di Parma Magnolia Infinita
Embrace the essence of the Magnolia flower in a refreshing new fragrance, now amplified with bergamot, orange, lemon, sambac jasmine, rose, ylang ylang, patchouli, and musk in Acqua di Parma's Signatures of the Sun collection. The Magnolia Infinita is sure to add a touch of elegance to your scent wardrobe this season.
