Perfume

A scent of spring

29 Apr 2026

Couture spirit

Subaquatic

Dior’s La Collection Privée welcomes a new creation: Cuir Saddle. Its name references the iconic bag of the same name, inspired by the curves of a horse saddle and first introduced in 1999. Conceived by Francis Kurkdjian, Director of Perfume Creation, this olfactory opus redefines the notion of leather fragrances. “I wanted to create a leather scent conceived as a trompe-l’œil – one that opens in a classic pyrogenic, smoky, and woody accord, yet ultimately surprises and delights the senses with an entirely unexpected lightness,” explains the perfumer. The opening reveals a woody leather note, almost velvety in texture. It is then enveloped by floral and musky accents that soften and refine its more animalic facets. The bottle cap is adorned with a leather covering shaped in saddle-inspired curves, echoing the eponymous bag. The travel case slips into a supple leather sleeve, distinctly couture, finished with the iconic “D” as a signature.

Christian Dior Parfums, Cuir Saddle
€195 for 50ml
www.dior.com

Christine Nagel, perfumer at Hermès, presents a new creation: Un Jardin sous la Mer. This fragrance brings together mineral notes – through a so-called “coral” accord – with tiare flower and tamanu nut, resulting in a striking floral-musky composition. Like the scent it holds, the collection’s signature lantern-shaped bottle is rendered in a gradient of blues, evoking a journey that begins in the depths of the sea and rises toward the airy clarity of an infinite horizon. For each fragrance in the Jardin collection, the Maison invites an artist to interpret its world with complete creative freedom. Here, illustrator Aino-Maija Metsola lends her poetic vision to the case.

Hermès, Un Jardin sous la Mer
€145 for 100ml
www.hermes.com

New gesture

Guerlain introduces an innovative approach that bridges perfumery and skincare. The Maison unveils Aqua Allegoria Perle, combining olfactory intensity with hydrating care through micro-pearls encapsulated in an alcohol-free aqueous base, offering a new gesture for skin that is both enhanced and delicately scented. The collection features three signature trails: Florabloom Perle, a delicate and crystalline floral bouquet; Rosa Rossa Perle, a fresh rose; and Nerolia Vetiver Perle, a sunlit, aquatic neroli. The gel texture melts seamlessly into the skin in a single motion. With a light massage, it envelops the body in a soft, velvety veil with both beautifying and hydrating effects. A caress of fragrance, like a second skin.