https://www.scmp.com/rss/323721/feed The latest from STYLE on luxury perfumes en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Carolina Malis Carolina Malis It’s easy to think of perfume as something that happens mid-air. The bottle comes out, the spray is sprayed, and suddenly you’re wrapped in a cloud of smoky wood, fresh citrus or powdery, herbal green forest after the rain. But the once spritz-centric category is being nudged sideways by a format that’s been in the background all along: solid perfume. In the past year, solids have multiplied into refillable compacts and twist-up sticks, quietly taking over #PerfumeTok and fragrance counters as... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3353087/why-solid-fragrance-discreet-luxury-beauty-habit-taking-over-perfumetok?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3353087/why-solid-fragrance-discreet-luxury-beauty-habit-taking-over-perfumetok?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 11 May 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Yves Saint Laurent famously once said that fashion fades, but style is eternal. For designer Filippo Sorcinelli, who fashions garments for one of the world’s most revered religious figures, that statement carries even greater weight. Having dressed three popes – Benedict, Francis and now Leo – for some of their most notable appearances for the better part of two decades, Sorcinelli, 50, is now affectionately known as the pope’s tailor, his intricately embroidered liturgical vestments akin to the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3349975/designer-filippo-sorcinelli-dressing-last-three-popes-interview?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3349975/designer-filippo-sorcinelli-dressing-last-three-popes-interview?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:00:09 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Fellas, here are more ways to keep yourself looking good and feeling fresh as we move into the warmer season. Our latest round-up of product releases and trends from the world of beauty cover all bases, from skincare and hair to fragrances. We may even have some grooming tips for you from the fashion week runways … Dior Sauvage Loyal fans of Dior Sauvage, one of the world’s most popular men’s fragrances, are going to want to add the recently launched Hydrating Shampoo and Hair Serum to their... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3349599/5-top-grooming-trends-men-spring-paul-anthony-kellys-stubble-new-dior-sauvage-products?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3349599/5-top-grooming-trends-men-spring-paul-anthony-kellys-stubble-new-dior-sauvage-products?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer This weekend, the city’s tables swing from heritage glamour to fragrance-led indulgence and innovative Vietnamese flavours. From Happy Valley’s caviar revival to a musk-inspired afternoon tea and a thoughtful Saigon-to-Central debut, this foodie schedule likely requires booking ahead. For more dining ideas, see the 2025 100 Top Tables Guide – and watch this space for the 2026 edition. Friday, April 10 For a Friday night filled with old-school glamour, head to Happy Valley’s Amigo, where the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3349374/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-april-10-13?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3349374/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-april-10-13?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:35:21 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso From representing her home country on magazine covers to running a global beauty brand, British-Filipina model Georgina Wilson-Burnand is the quintessential “It” girl in all respects. The former host of Asia’s Next Top Model co-founded Sunnies Studios in the Philippines back in 2013, and has since expanded it from what was once a small line of stylish sunglasses to a full-on beauty brand offering a wide range of eyewear services as well as skincare and cosmetic products. Wilson-Burnand – a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3348471/georgina-wilson-burnand-reveals-her-beauty-secrets-travel-favourites-and-white-lotus-obsession?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3348471/georgina-wilson-burnand-reveals-her-beauty-secrets-travel-favourites-and-white-lotus-obsession?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick There is a particular sensibility in French perfumery that places the bottle at its heart. The vessel is no afterthought: rather, fragrance and crystal are conceived together, as one creative gesture. Henry Jacques, the French maison that has long operated at the rarefied edge of haute parfumerie, has made this instinct its point of pride. Among the house’s creations, Les Toupies collection pushes that idea a step further. The series takes its name, and the flacons their design, from memories... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3348362/style-edit-henry-jacques-les-toupies-where-crystal-artistry-meets-nostalgia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3348362/style-edit-henry-jacques-les-toupies-where-crystal-artistry-meets-nostalgia?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:00:10 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Like most young creatives these days, Australian singer-songwriter and actor Troye Sivan is not defined by one single category and doesn’t like to put himself in a box. The 30-year-old multihyphenate – who has appeared in campaigns for brands such as Prada, Cartier and Valentino – is also the founder of lifestyle and fragrance brand Tsu Lange Yor, a Yiddish toast meaning “to long years”. Sivan’s latest project, however, doesn’t involve fashion, beauty or music. He was recently named creative... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/dining/article/3345712/why-troye-sivans-penfolds-collaboration-unlike-anything-hes-done?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/dining/article/3345712/why-troye-sivans-penfolds-collaboration-unlike-anything-hes-done?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:11 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick When it comes to our most treasured possessions, there is often something altogether satisfying about the ritual of housing them. The very act of curation, at such times, speaks to a deep appreciation of craft and beauty – whether you’re commissioning a bespoke watch case, lining a drawer for your vintage linens, or setting up a dedicated nook for your rare books. For those who collect perfume with the kind of passion and discernment others apply to art or design, Henry Jacques has introduced... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3344422/style-edit-henry-jacques-unveils-les-boites-parfums-its-classiques-fragrances?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3344422/style-edit-henry-jacques-unveils-les-boites-parfums-its-classiques-fragrances?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:00:09 +0000 Fiona Chow Fiona Chow Perfumes from Italian fashion brand Gucci and two other luxury products have been found to contain 10 types of fragrance allergens that could worsen skin conditions for eczema patients, Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has said. The Consumer Council said on Monday that it tested 40 perfume products, including Gucci’s “The Alchemist’s Garden Tears from the Moon Eau de Parfum”, priced at HK$2,850 (US$365) per 100ml (3.4-ounce) bottle – the most expensive option examined. Two other products that... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3343755/hong-kong-watchdog-finds-fragrance-allergens-gucci-bvlgari-perfumes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3343755/hong-kong-watchdog-finds-fragrance-allergens-gucci-bvlgari-perfumes?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:02:44 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick There are perfume houses, and then there are maisons that quietly propose an entire way of life. Henry Jacques belongs firmly in the latter camp, treating scent less as an accessory than a companion to thought, mood and memory. The maison expresses its own art de vivre, placing fragrance at the heart of everyday life. Central to a set of rituals threaded through the day, scent becomes a means of structuring time so that it reads with more clarity and, crucially, more pleasure. At the heart of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3341364/style-edit-henry-jacques-elevates-perfume-art-de-vivre-les-classiques?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3341364/style-edit-henry-jacques-elevates-perfume-art-de-vivre-les-classiques?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Jan 2026 02:00:13 +0000 Gavin Yeung Gavin Yeung Hetras Seoul-based fragrance brand Hetras has landed in Causeway Bay, marking its first physical outpost outside Korea. A favourite among K-pop royalty, the artisanal label’s clean, nature-inspired aromas span more than 30 distinct scents, including Flower Shop, Hotel Wood and Jeju Saryeoni Forest – each available as long-lasting reed diffusers, vintage-style perfumes or antioxidant-rich body care. It’s a welcome dose of olfactory calm amid the city’s hustle. 67 Percival Street, Causeway... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3340984/hong-kongs-hottest-new-openings-matcha-lattes-japanese-dipping-noodles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3340984/hong-kongs-hottest-new-openings-matcha-lattes-japanese-dipping-noodles?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick Born of a passion for exquisite fragrance, the Henry Jacques story began in 1975 near Grasse in southern France, the historical heart of French perfumery. Founder Henry Jacques Cremona was inspired to treat scents as an artistic medium capable of encapsulating memories and emotions. From the outset, he pursued excellence and rarity while developing an encyclopedic knowledge of the finest natural raw materials. His was a vision of sensorial depth and perfection that eschewed mass production. This... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3339958/style-edit-henry-jacques-haute-parfumerie-bespoke-fragrances-les-classiques-de-hj?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3339958/style-edit-henry-jacques-haute-parfumerie-bespoke-fragrances-les-classiques-de-hj?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jan 2026 02:00:18 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis Once upon a time, the most predictable celebrity side hustle came in the form of a frosted glass bottle. In the 2000s, fragrance was the ultimate A-list accessory. The world’s biggest stars bottled moods that cost the same as a department-store spritz, from Britney Spears’ Curious to Glow by J.Lo. Come the late 2010s and early 2020s, celebrity brands like Fenty Beauty by Rihanna and Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez began to dominate product displays. These days though, it’s less about smelling or... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3339275/how-celebrities-are-reshaping-self-care-wellness-brands-hailey-bieber-kourtney-kardashian?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3339275/how-celebrities-are-reshaping-self-care-wellness-brands-hailey-bieber-kourtney-kardashian?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 Jan 2026 22:00:19 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Among the most recent happenings and product releases to know from the world of beauty, highlights include Balenciaga’s collection of fragrances, which were inspired by the original scent developed by the maison’s founder; Sydney Sweeney’s chin-grazing bob; and Officine Universelle Buly’s unscented Baume des Muses lip balm. Scroll to see what other products are worth checking out and splurging on this month. Sydney Sweeney Sydney Sweeney debuted a dramatic haircut at the AFI Fest screening of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3339191/balenciagas-new-fragrances-sydney-sweeneys-bob-and-officine-universelle-bulys-lipstick-necklace?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3339191/balenciagas-new-fragrances-sydney-sweeneys-bob-and-officine-universelle-bulys-lipstick-necklace?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Actress, singer and bona fide 21st-century beauty icon Willow Smith has been a trendsetter ever since she burst onto the scene at just 10 years old. From whipping her hair in her musical debut – braids and all – to wowing crowds at fashion week with edgy, experimental make-up looks season after season, Smith has never been afraid to challenge norms, demonstrating that beauty is itself a radical form of self-expression. “My icons are Grace Jones, Erykah Badu and Lisa Bonet,” Smith mused over a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3338895/style-edit-willow-smith-individual-beauty-through-new-dior-addict-campaign?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3338895/style-edit-willow-smith-individual-beauty-through-new-dior-addict-campaign?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Jan 2026 02:00:17 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Kendall Jenner may be ending 2025 with a possible new beau. Following her split from rapper Bad Bunny in September 2024, she has been courting romance rumours with fragrance tycoon Ben Gorham, 18 years her senior. The pair stepped out in Los Angeles recently for a shopping spree at La Maison Francaise Antiques, followed by a coffee run at Architecture Bookstore Café, reports Page Six. This isn’t the first time the two have been linked. In September, Jenner and Gorham were seen in West Hollywood... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3337458/who-ben-gorham-whos-been-hanging-out-kendall-jenner-meet-ex-basketballer-and-founder-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3337458/who-ben-gorham-whos-been-hanging-out-kendall-jenner-meet-ex-basketballer-and-founder-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:00:14 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press The warm spices in gingerbread, the woodsy aroma of pine and fir trees, and the fruity tang of mulled wine are smells synonymous with the holiday season. Many people enjoy lighting candles, incense and fireplaces in their homes to evoke the moods associated with these festive fragrances. Burning scented products may create a cosy ambience – and in the case of fireplaces, provide light and heat – but some experts want people to consider how doing so contributes to the quality of the air indoors.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3337004/lighting-those-scented-candles-christmas-read-first?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3337004/lighting-those-scented-candles-christmas-read-first?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 20 Dec 2025 04:00:10 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter The festive season glistens in the artisanal hands of Bulgari, as iconic treasures and radiant new arrivals come together to spread wonder and joy – whether jewellery, watches, accessories or fragrances. Bulgari’s signature yellow gold is sculpted into sensuous jewels like the Serpenti Viper bracelets, rings and earrings, which often cradle pavé diamonds in their heads and tails. This charismatic motif extends to timepieces: witness the supple, coiling bracelet of the Serpenti Tubogas and the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3334828/style-edit-bulgaris-festive-offerings-divas-dream-serpenti-viper-jewellery?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3334828/style-edit-bulgaris-festive-offerings-divas-dream-serpenti-viper-jewellery?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:00:11 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis Every autumn, hand creams quietly make their seasonal return, tucked into handbags and desk drawers as a small but satisfying piece of armour against cold-weather dryness. Colder air, indoor heating and even hard water can strip moisture from the skin faster than you think, making hands one of the first places to feel the change in seasons. On TikTok, Gen Z and millennials have turned hand care into a ritual that’s part skincare routine, part sensorial indulgence and part lifestyle flex. Feeds... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3334091/dior-and-chanel-aesop-and-loccitane-how-hand-cream-became-year-round-staple?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3334091/dior-and-chanel-aesop-and-loccitane-how-hand-cream-became-year-round-staple?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 29 Nov 2025 09:00:08 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis If beauty advent calendars had a VIP list, these brands would be on it. Expect these 2025 editions to potentially crash websites as they sell out in minutes – reminding us that, sometimes, joy really does come in small packages. Dior Le 30 Montaigne The ultimate collector’s piece. A sculptural tribute to Dior’s Paris address filled with miniature fragrances, and make-up and skincare icons. US$750 Liberty London The calendar that started it all, and still the one to beat. A mix of cult and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3334236/8-most-coveted-beauty-advent-calendars-2025-dior-sephora?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3334236/8-most-coveted-beauty-advent-calendars-2025-dior-sephora?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Nov 2025 22:00:15 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter As a brand built on sensuous experiences, it comes as little surprise that perfume maker Henry Jacques not only creates travel cases for its opulent scents, but that those cases should be as exquisitely fashioned as possible. Crafted in exceptional materials such as rare leathers, the cases in the HJ Voyage collection are designed to carry both sizes of the maison’s fragrances: the 15ml flacons of Les Essences (potent perfumes and pure oils for sparing use) and 75ml bottles of Les Brumes... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3333486/style-edit-henry-jacques-unveils-new-hj-voyage-travel-cases-its-perfumes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3333486/style-edit-henry-jacques-unveils-new-hj-voyage-travel-cases-its-perfumes?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Nov 2025 02:00:34 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Forget handbags and Labubus, luxury candles have transitioned from decor pieces to collectibles that speak volumes about your style and taste. While candles aren’t exactly a new must-have – the trend was pioneered by heritage brands such as Cire Trudon and Diptyque – these practical items have been elevated into decorative and sensory objects for private spaces and beyond. In the past decade, the market has only heated up as luxury lifestyle and fashion brands have launched their own covetable... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3333358/how-brands-are-reimagining-candles-art-form-loewe-hong-kongs-becandle?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3333358/how-brands-are-reimagining-candles-art-form-loewe-hong-kongs-becandle?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:00:10 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Ever wondered what war smells like? Or pondered the odour of love, the stench of medieval Paris, or the fragrance of religion? A new exhibition in Germany allows visitors to discover unknown smells by sniffing their way through 81 different fragrances across 37 different galleries. The show “The Secret Power of Scents”, which opened to the public on Wednesday at the Kunstpalast museum in the city of Duesseldorf, combines fragrances with art, taking visitors on a journey of more than 1,000 years... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3330840/german-scents-exhibition-combines-1000-years-fragrances-art-and-history?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3330840/german-scents-exhibition-combines-1000-years-fragrances-art-and-history?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:15:08 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Among the most recent happenings and product releases to know from the world of beauty, highlights include Jenna Ortega’s Halloween-approved goth make-up look, Aesop’s mysterious scent, and Chanel’s Les 4 Ombres Boutons eye shadow palettes – which come in four richly hued colourways. Scroll to see what other products are worth checking out and splurging on this month. Jenna Ortega’s graveyard chic Jenna Ortega extended her winning streak of soft goth looks throughout the summer – most recently... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3330160/beauty-news-know-chanels-baroque-eye-shadow-palettes-jenna-ortegas-goth-glam-and-aesops-new-scent?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3330160/beauty-news-know-chanels-baroque-eye-shadow-palettes-jenna-ortegas-goth-glam-and-aesops-new-scent?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Oct 2025 22:15:08 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis For something that stands unassumingly on a shelf in all our bathrooms, deodorant carries a surprising weight of responsibility. One little tube, expected to keep us fresh through deadlines, workouts, first dates, stress sweats and surprise heatwaves, all in a single swipe. And yet, for all that pressure, it’s usually one of the most taken-for-granted steps in our beauty routine. We use it daily, religiously even, but somehow it’s still a bit of a mystery. Does it stop sweat? Just mask the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3329433/your-ultimate-guide-todays-deodorants-scent-free-sprays-and-sticks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3329433/your-ultimate-guide-todays-deodorants-scent-free-sprays-and-sticks?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 19 Oct 2025 06:00:20 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick Henry Jacques, the French haute parfumerie, envisions its retail spaces as “living” environments rather than shops in the conventional sense of the word. A case in point is the maison’s Hong Kong boutique at the upscale Elements mall in West Kowloon. The space exudes an aura more akin to a private Parisian apartment than a commercial outlet. Local cultural influences are subtly woven into the elegant French craftsmanship that defines the brand. Guests are invited to linger, perhaps leafing... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/article/3328911/style-edit-henry-jacques-parisian-apartment-boutique-hong-kongs-elements-mall?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/article/3328911/style-edit-henry-jacques-parisian-apartment-boutique-hong-kongs-elements-mall?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Oct 2025 02:00:09 +0000 Gavin Yeung Gavin Yeung Aera Led by chef Chevalier Yau and pastry chef Sheen Foh, this neo-Nordic fine-dining spot has moved from Wan Chai to a new and upgraded home in Sheung Wan. Aera champions hyperlocal ingredients in a tasting menu-only format served over a chef’s counter. Highlights include maltose-marinated local chicken and sakura ebi custard with smoky honey peas. Sommelier-picked wine or non-alcoholic pairings complete the experience. 30/F, Connaught Marina, 48 Connaught Road West, Sheung Wan NOC NOC, which... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3328225/new-openings-hong-kong-neo-nordic-fine-dining-60s-inspired-perfume-boutique?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3328225/new-openings-hong-kong-neo-nordic-fine-dining-60s-inspired-perfume-boutique?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:15:11 +0000 Bloomberg Bloomberg For those of us who read the tea leaves of scent sales, 2025 is shaping up to be a good year. The “fragrance index” – a kissing cousin of the “lipstick index” – seems to be looking up: for plenty of consumers, fragrance is self-care and perceived as an affordable luxury, so they’ll indulge even in an uncertain economic outlook. Circana reports prestige fragrance sales increased by six per cent, to US$3.9 billion, in the first half of the year. The growth was partly attributed to new brand... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3327331/fragrance-sales-rise-these-are-hottest-perfumes-autumn?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3327331/fragrance-sales-rise-these-are-hottest-perfumes-autumn?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:12 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Since 2018, fragrance brand To Summer has gradually transcended its mainland Chinese origins to become one of the hottest up-and-coming names on the market globally. Rather than purporting to bridge East and West, its signature scents and gorgeous retail stores are proudly Asian, bearing an innate and distinctive cultural authenticity that has proven to be a strong formula for success. From WeChat to TikTok, the brand took off on social media and is now continuing that rapid expansion with its... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3326378/summer-co-founder-shen-li-chinese-fragrance-brands-hong-kong-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3326378/summer-co-founder-shen-li-chinese-fragrance-brands-hong-kong-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:00:33 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Here’s our latest round-up of recent happenings and product releases from the world of beauty. On our radar this time, we’ve got Chanel’s understated yet striking make-up looks from the maison’s haute couture autumn/winter 2025 catwalk; Hermès Beauty’s special edition bundle of lipsticks, nail enamels and an eyeshadow palette; and much more. Hermès Hermès puts the spotlight on its limited edition autumn/winter 2025 make-up collection – three lipsticks, three nail enamels and an eye shadow... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3325939/beauty-news-and-autumn-releases-chanel-hermes-louis-vuitton-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3325939/beauty-news-and-autumn-releases-chanel-hermes-louis-vuitton-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 20 Sep 2025 22:00:17 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter The making of a grand cru burgundy or champagne takes patience, terroir and consummate skill. The creation of exceptional perfumes – from soil to harvest to pressing – is no different. And within the rarefied world of haute parfumerie, there are few houses that can match the craftsmanship or commitment of Henry Jacques. With a heritage spanning five decades, this family-owned business is quietly refining – with a passion equal to that of a great vintner – what it means to be truly luxurious in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3325598/style-edit-henry-jacques-perfumes-capture-essence-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3325598/style-edit-henry-jacques-perfumes-capture-essence-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Sep 2025 02:00:15 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Troye Sivan recently introduced a brand new fragrance for his lifestyle brand Tsu Lange Yor on Instagram – and it’s named after his sister, Sage Mellet. “This is my beautiful sister, Sage,” Sivan wrote last month under a picture of Mellet and the new perfume. “Sage is the ultimate cool girl to me, always has been. She is kind to her core, effortless and warm. I love her!” He added that the fragrance is named Sage’s Rose, and that she was a guest creative director for the product. “It’s rose in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3324512/meet-troye-sivans-sister-sage-mellet-who-inspired-his-new-fragrance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3324512/meet-troye-sivans-sister-sage-mellet-who-inspired-his-new-fragrance?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Sep 2025 22:00:09 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre When Chanel’s in-house perfumer Olivier Polge began to develop a new scent based on one of the brand’s signature fragrances, Bleu de Chanel, he was faced with the challenge of reinventing a classic. The Parisian maison’s most popular men’s fragrance was first created as an eau de toilette in 2010 by none other than Olivier’s father, Jacques Polge, the man behind many of Chanel’s most beloved perfumes. “I was looking to push the signature of Bleu somehow to an extreme level,” says Polge fils when... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3323312/chanel-unveils-bleu-de-chanel-lexclusif-campaign-starring-timothee-chalamet?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3323312/chanel-unveils-bleu-de-chanel-lexclusif-campaign-starring-timothee-chalamet?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:00:09 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter As the season begins to turn, those seeking to remain enveloped in summer’s warm embrace need only turn to master perfumer Henry Jacques’ Les Croisières – a library of six fragrances that capture the mood like the last of the season’s wine. The fragrances are drawn from Henry Jacques’ Les Classiques range – the house’s foundational collection – and presented as Les Brumes, lighter versions specifically for misting or splashing. The ample size of each 75ml flacon encourages generous, playful... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3321805/style-edit-henry-jacques-les-croisieres-fragrances-distil-memory-summer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3321805/style-edit-henry-jacques-les-croisieres-fragrances-distil-memory-summer?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Aug 2025 02:00:14 +0000 dpa dpa When it comes to a beauty routine, scent might just be the most personal part, and fragrance lovers are becoming increasingly creative with theirs. The most recent trend? Scent layering. There seems to be more freedom now when it comes to personalising scents, with influencers taking to social media to share how they layer theirs and perfume companies revealing their favourite combinations. But how do you create something that smells great without going nose blind? How do you avoid overwhelming... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3320233/what-scent-layering-techniques-combinations-and-examples-fragrance-experts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3320233/what-scent-layering-techniques-combinations-and-examples-fragrance-experts?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 31 Jul 2025 20:15:08 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Based in London, designer Chet Lo has built a loyal following thanks to his spiky knitwear, which has become a signature of his five-year-old label. A graduate of Central Saint Martins, New York-born Lo has dressed celebrities from Chanel ambassador Dua Lipa and Doja Cat, to Kendall and Kylie Jenner, and collaborated with brands such as Converse and Charles & Keith. Here, he shares some of his favourite finds from London and beyond. What I’m watching I’ve been laying off Instagram! I’m trying... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3319253/style-according-chet-lo-london-based-designer-who-has-dressed-everyone-dua-lipa-and-doja-cat-kendall?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3319253/style-according-chet-lo-london-based-designer-who-has-dressed-everyone-dua-lipa-and-doja-cat-kendall?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:00:18 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney If you’re considering a fragrance refresh this summer, we’ve got you covered. These cool, breezy scents are well worth the splurge – make them part of a seasonal makeover, lifting your mood and perhaps even scoring you compliments too. From Chanel’s newly released Chance Eau Splendide to Louis Vuitton’s update of its Sun Song parfum de cologne, here are our picks for the best warm weather fragrances to wear right now. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Kurky eau de parfum (US$227/70ml), Maison Francis... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3318583/4-fresh-summer-scents-major-perfumers-chanel-louis-vuitton-maison-francis-kurkdjian-and-issey-miyake?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3318583/4-fresh-summer-scents-major-perfumers-chanel-louis-vuitton-maison-francis-kurkdjian-and-issey-miyake?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:00:17 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter In summertime, thoughts naturally turn to travel. For those who don’t want to be parted from their favourite Henry Jacques perfumes while on holiday, the house has its HJ Voyage line of cases, designed specifically for carrying and protecting its signature flacons and bottles. Henry Jacques perfumes come in a variety of sizes, but the 15ml and 75ml offerings give the traveller the option of mixing and matching the perfect “perfume wardrobe”, whether the destination is a beach resort, the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3318260/style-edit-henry-jacques-hj-voyage-travel-cases-are-elegant-way-carry-your-favourite-perfumes-season?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3318260/style-edit-henry-jacques-hj-voyage-travel-cases-are-elegant-way-carry-your-favourite-perfumes-season?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Jul 2025 02:00:08 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Washing clothes isn’t the most glamorous of activities, but laundry detergents are the latest home-care product to get the luxe treatment as a host of niche brands look to inject glamour into this mundane domestic task. The “designerfication” of laundry detergents started with The Laundress, which was launched back in 2004. Since then, high-end fragrance brands like Le Labo and Maison Francis Kurkdjian have created their own formulas, along with high-profile personalities such as... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3316756/luxe-laundry-now-even-washing-your-clothes-elevated-high-end-fragrance-brands-le-labo-have-their-own?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3316756/luxe-laundry-now-even-washing-your-clothes-elevated-high-end-fragrance-brands-le-labo-have-their-own?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Jul 2025 21:00:08 +0000 Kate Whitehead Kate Whitehead The wellness ritual you can’t live without? We live in Clear Water Bay and can get on some good trails directly from our home. Once or twice a week I like to do a morning run. Exercise is a good stress release and I enjoy the therapeutic benefits of being in nature. The most conversation-sparking object in your home? We have black On The List bags everywhere in the house and in the back of the car. We use them for everything. When the kids were younger, they could fit in them but now they’re a... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3315631/french-entrepreneur-lifes-about-enjoying-life-and-family-time?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3315631/french-entrepreneur-lifes-about-enjoying-life-and-family-time?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Jun 2025 21:15:09 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter In a world that’s increasingly loud, fast and disconnected, Thai wellness brand Pañpuri offers a tranquil retreat and the chance to slow down. Founded by Vorravit Siripark, Pañpuri taps into 5,000 years of Thai wellness traditions – redefining what it means to feel well, from improving physical health to radically transforming your way of life. Siripark says he loves the gentle, holistic nature of Thai wellness. “It doesn’t force or fix – it restores. It’s about finding the balance between body,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3315221/style-edit-discover-thai-wellness-rituals-panpuri-whose-products-draw-traditional-modalities-offer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3315221/style-edit-discover-thai-wellness-rituals-panpuri-whose-products-draw-traditional-modalities-offer?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Jun 2025 02:00:13 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis Long before TikTok turned self-care into a competitive sport, Marilyn Monroe had set the gold standard. The image of Monroe in bed wrapped in nothing but a mist of Chanel N°5 is almost as iconic as the fragrance itself; it was an indulgence that made perfume less of a habit and more of a seductive final act. Fast-forward to today, and bedtime fragrance has been rediscovered, though the aesthetic has shifted. The Old Hollywood fantasy of silk negligees and boudoir vanity tables has been traded... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3311354/bedtime-perfumes-are-having-moment-why-chanel-chance-eau-fraiche-phlur-vanilla-skin-narciso?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3311354/bedtime-perfumes-are-having-moment-why-chanel-chance-eau-fraiche-phlur-vanilla-skin-narciso?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 May 2025 08:00:12 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick Henry Jacques – the haute parfumerie maison celebrating its 50th anniversary this year – has unveiled the latest chapter in its olfactory story with the launch of the collection Il y Avait un Jardin. Just over a decade since the debut of the brand’s iconic Les Essences concentrated perfume oils – part of Les Classiques collection – this new venture sees Henry Jacques refocusing on purity and simplicity, presenting a pair of fresh, cologne-inspired fragrances. Il y Avait un Jardin – “There was... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3311181/style-edit-henry-jacques-il-y-avait-un-jardin-cologne-inspired-fragrances-express-purity-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3311181/style-edit-henry-jacques-il-y-avait-un-jardin-cologne-inspired-fragrances-express-purity-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 May 2025 02:00:09 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick Just over a century ago, the world’s most iconic fragrance was born. The year was 1921, and Chanel No 5 was “a woman’s perfume, with the scent of a woman”, according to Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel. It was also the first perfume the legendary French couturier released. Five was her lucky number. Just over a decade later, Coco Chanel launched her first and only high jewellery collection. The year was 1932, and Bijoux de Diamants was born out of the designer’s desire to, as she put it, “cover women in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3308778/style-edit-chanel-ndeg5-celebrates-more-century-elegance-1921-perfume-through-1932s-bijoux-de?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3308778/style-edit-chanel-ndeg5-celebrates-more-century-elegance-1921-perfume-through-1932s-bijoux-de?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 May 2025 02:00:02 +0000 Occasionally it is possible to capture a fleeting moment of beauty in nature – and this is precisely what Henry Jacques is seeking to achieve with its newest release: the 2024 Collection de l’Atelier. The year refers to the maison’s own rose harvest – only its second to date. The perfume collection is limited to just 500 pieces and will not be reissued. Henry Jacques is this year celebrating half a century of crafting exclusive perfumes using natural ingredients of the highest quality. In its... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3307437/style-edit-henry-jacques-captures-natures-fleeting-beauty-its-2024-collection-de-latelier-maisons?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3307437/style-edit-henry-jacques-captures-natures-fleeting-beauty-its-2024-collection-de-latelier-maisons?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Apr 2025 02:00:23 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick Chanel’s Chance perfumes have always reflected Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s philosophy that “Luck is my soul” – a belief that favours those with the courage to seize opportunities. The latest addition to this line is a luminous, captivating fragrance that continues in this tradition. Chance Eau Splendide introduces the colour purple to the collection’s palette, a tone associated with mystery and nobility. This new creation by Olivier Polge, Chanel’s in-house perfumer-creator since 2015, embodies... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3304880/style-edit-purple-meets-paradox-chanel-chance-eau-splendide-new-fragrance-expressing-both-sparkle?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3304880/style-edit-purple-meets-paradox-chanel-chance-eau-splendide-new-fragrance-expressing-both-sparkle?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:00:08 +0000 There was a time when a signature scent epitomised refinement and ease – but today the notion of having a single scent can feel as limiting as wearing the same outfit on every occasion. The poetry of a single fragrance defining one’s essence has its charm, but who embodies the same energy at 7am on a Monday as they do at 8pm on a Friday? This is where the concept of a fragrance wardrobe comes in: a collection of scents curated to fit every mood, moment and whim. Think of a fragrance wardrobe as... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/article/3304140/how-build-personal-fragrance-wardrobe-mix-woody-floral-amber-and-fresh-perfumes-go-beyond-single?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/article/3304140/how-build-personal-fragrance-wardrobe-mix-woody-floral-amber-and-fresh-perfumes-go-beyond-single?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:00:08 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick This year, Henry Jacques celebrates a half-century of crafting exquisite, bespoke perfumes. The brand’s In All Intimacy collection translates personal narratives into olfactory art, with its first chapter inspired and co-created by tennis legend Rafael Nadal and his wife Maria Perelló. Unveiled last November, the second edition comes via professional and romantic partners Heron Preston and Sabrina Albarello, she being co-creative director of womenswear at his eponymous fashion label. So how did... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/article/3303727/style-edit-henry-jacques-invited-heron-preston-and-his-partner-sabrina-albarello-each-create-perfume?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/article/3303727/style-edit-henry-jacques-invited-heron-preston-and-his-partner-sabrina-albarello-each-create-perfume?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Mar 2025 02:00:09 +0000 “I smell a little bit of the Starbucks over there,” says Fabio Luisi, music director of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO), as we sat on a bench in the West Village shopping centre in the city in the US state of Texas. It is a brisk February morning, and Luisi – whose fine-tuned nose is as sharp as his ear – is being put to the test. The coffee shop is about 50 yards (45 metres) away, but then we both notice a woman sitting on a nearby bench. She is drinking iced coffee. “Ah yes,” Luisi says,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3302167/maestro-sound-and-scents-fabio-luisi-breaks-music-and-perfume-down-their-essence?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3302167/maestro-sound-and-scents-fabio-luisi-breaks-music-and-perfume-down-their-essence?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 15 Mar 2025 05:15:08 +0000 Morning routines now have a new step: hair fragrance. The outfit is sharp, the skin is glowing, but there’s that final touch – a fresh scent that does more than make the hair smell divine: it hydrates, protects and adds shine. Hair perfumes have stepped confidently into the mainstream, at a time when the traditional fragrance scene has been playing it safe. Negin Mirsalehi, founder of Gisou, saw an opportunity to reimagine the brand’s signature scent as a hair perfume. Her aim was to give the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/article/3302115/hair-fragrances-are-bringing-refreshing-twist-beauty-scene-chanel-miss-dior-byredo-and-ovviovita-all?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/article/3302115/hair-fragrances-are-bringing-refreshing-twist-beauty-scene-chanel-miss-dior-byredo-and-ovviovita-all?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:00:14 +0000