Fragrance Is My Specialist Subject—These New Perfumes Will Be Future Icons

Key notes: Bergamot, petitgrain, neroli and vanilla accords.

Celine has just released a brand new fragrance, and it's perfect for the summer months. To me, it smells like an expensive beach club in Saint Tropez, where the smell of suncream and cocktails fills the air. It has a smooth, creamy, coconutty aroma, with hints of sparkling neroli adding a fresh, exciting touch. Trust me, one spritz of this and you'll be ready to hop on that plane for a tropical getaway.

Key notes: Cédrat, myrtle, magnolia, cardamom, vert de mandarine, lime, petitgrain, mandarin cœur and patchouli.

When I asked our beauty director, Shannon Lawlor, what this fragrance smelled like, she said this. "It's like freshly squeezed lemons into an ice-cold glass of San Pellegrino." I mean, let's face it, who doesn't want to smell like that? It's lighter in weight compared to the other perfumes from the brand, making it a perfect option for spring and summer. The fresh, bright aroma will practically sparkle on the skin.

Key notes: Mineral salt accord, apricot, osmanthus, ylang ylang, cashmeran wood and musk.

We've written a whole article on the new Glossier You Fleur perfume because we love it that much. Like all of the perfumes in the range, this is a beautiful, skin-like scent. It has all of that creamy comfort that you know and love, but with delicate hints of petals throughout. That being said, it's not your typical floral fragrance. Oh no, notes of sea salt and and musk make this smell fresh, warm and comforting all at once.

Key notes: Raspberry, rose, violet, iris, cedar and musk.

I'm a big fan of Chanel Chance fragrances, so I was very excited to hear about the newest scent, Chance Eau Splendide. The bright purple bottle is beautifully striking, but it's the scent that will turn heads this season. It's a fruity, floral fragrance at the heart, with playful notes of juicy raspberry drawing you in on first spritz. However, this perfume reaches new depths thanks to a sophisticated base of cedar and musk.

Key notes: Tutti-frutti, white musk and vanilla.

This is such a fun new launch from luxury fragrance house, Maison Francis Kurkdjian. The name actually comes from Francis Kurkdjian's childhood nickname, and this sweet, playful scent feels incredibly youthful and uplifting. It's a gourmand perfume with tutti-frutti notes that make it feel as if you are walking straight into a sweet shop, with hints of creamy white musk and warming vanilla adding a nostalgic, comforting touch.

Key notes: Neroli, tangerine, salty accord, peony, jasmine and cedarwood.

Sol De Janeiro season is here. Yep, this brand's body mists are practically made for summer, and if you're a fan of the original scents, then you'll be delighted to know that the brand has released a range of limited edition fragrances for the season ahead. Agua Mistica is my personal choice as it has this incredible freshness thanks to the salty accords. To me, it smells like waves crashing against the shore off the coast of the Caribbean.

Key notes: White and rose peonies, musk, woody accords, Sicilian mandarin and patchouli.

First of all, can we take a moment to appreciate this bottle? Designed to reflect the beauty of connection, this fragrance is a heartfelt tribute to friendship. Bursting with energy from notes of Sicilian mandarin, this scent unfolds to reveal delicate peony and comforting musk. To me, it represents all stages of friendship, from building that exciting bond to sharing secrets that you never thought you'd say out loud.

Key notes: Rose, black currant, osmanthus, amber, cashmere wood and musk.

Rose scents aren't usually my thing, but I have to make an exception for this new launch from cool-girl fragrance brand, Phlur. It's deliciously sweet and juicy thanks to notes of ripe black currant, but once it settles on the skin, soft hints of powdery rose gently unfold. It's such a stunning, complex scent that feels fun yet elegant, new yet classic and modern yet totally timeless.

Key notes: Wild strawberry, bluebell, warm amber and violet leaf.

The perfect spring scent from Molton Brown. It's fruity, but it's not overly sweet thanks to notes of amber, sandalwood and violet leaf. Instead, it's fresh, light and totally dreamy.

Key notes: Bergamot peel, pink geranium, lychee, jasmine, flowering grass, peony, amber, musk and vetiver.

D.S. & Durga is easily one of the coolest fragrance brands out there, and the newest scent is top of my wishlist. Cowgirl Grass was originally released in 2008, but has been reimaged for 2025. Inspired by life in the American West, notes of flowering grass and peony are lifted by sweet lychee and zesty bergamot peel for a refreshing finish.

Key notes: White pepper, pink pepper, rose water, rose oil, orange blossom, sandalwood, musk, cashmeran, leather and olibanum.

New (ish) from Tom Ford is Rose Exposed. As the name suggests, this is a potent floral scent with notes of rose water and rose oil. However, these rich, floral notes are wrapped up in warm hints of leather, sandalwood and musk for an expensive-smelling finish. This is luxury fragrance at its finest.

Key notes: Rose infusion, Taif rose and coffee.

Rose scents are proving incredibly popular this year. Jo Malone London recently released a new cologne centred around the rose blossoms from the Taif mountains in Saudi Arabia. This rich, floral scent is grounded by notes of warm coffee, which adds a captivating edge. A fragrance that is bound to turn heads.

Key notes: Peaches and flower blossoms.

The Rare Beauty body mists are seriously underrated. Yes, they won't last as long perfume will, but they can be used on both your body and hair to either enhance your fragrance or add a fresh, light layer of scent. The newest iteration is perfect for the new season, with sweet, uplifting notes of peach and flower blossoms.

Key notes: Ginger, orange, cardamom, rum, tonka bean, cashmeran and cedarwood.

This is my favourite Jo Loves scent of all time, so I was delighted to see that the brand have brought out a Fragrance Paintbrush version to top-up your scent on the go. I love wearing this on date nights as notes of rum, tonka bean and cashmeran give a warming, sensual edge. If you're not familiar with the iconic Jo Loves paintbrushes, each scent comes in an easy-to-use gel formula that you can literally paint onto your skin. It's that simple!