After the magnificent summer we’ve had, a move towards colder months will feel slightly jarring. But after countless heatwaves and enough sticky, sweaty Tube journeys to last us a lifetime, we’re not exactly going to complain about a slight drop in temperature, a bit of rain and finally having an excuse to reach for the…

August is peak perfume-switching season. The temperatures are still high, but after months of reaching for the same citrusy colognes and lightweight florals, we’re ready for something with a little more personality. This is when juicy fruit, creamy gourmands, green herbs and salty skin scents all start to make sense – particularly when evenings stretch…

Spring is about new beginnings in every sense and scent. There is something about the first warm day – when you leave the house without a coat and don’t regret it – that makes everything you wore, sprayed and reached for in winter feel suddenly, completely wrong. Scent is perhaps the most immediate way to…

We all have two things in common when it comes to fragrance: a weakness for French luxury and an appreciation for a scent that actually lasts. MATIERE PREMIERE brings both to its newly opened flagship in Covent Garden. Located at 31 King Street, the 708 sq ft boutique opened its doors on the 17th of…

Why book a flight when your perfume can take you there? This year’s new fragrances are pure escapism – whisking you from Miami Beach sunsets to lush Asian orchards and sun-warmed Mediterranean gardens in just one spritz. Every new scent tells a story, with notes like velvety osmanthus, ripe mango, salted pistachio, and creamy macadamia…

Raise your hand if you’re getting just a little tired of the pistachio craze. From desserts to body mists, this nutty note has exploded everywhere—and even luxury chocolatiers are cashing in (hello, £10-Dubai chocolate bars). We might not know exactly how the pistachio phenomenon took off, but we do know where it started. Sol de…

Valentine’s Day gift shopping is a fine art. You want something thoughtful, luxurious, and just romantic enough—but not so over-the-top that it feels like you’re trying too hard. Flowers are lovely, but they’ll be in the bin within a week time. Chocolates are gone in an evening (especially if you “accidentally” keep them for yourself).…