This week we attended the most incredible party thrown for @onthescentmedia by

Glorious Brands and Muse Communications - a room filled with friends: movers and

shakers of the scent scene, from press, PR and brands alike. All were there to

celebrate the official launch of On The Scent Magazine - and somehow, with all their

love and support - it suddenly felt real!

The magazine was arrayed on tables around the gorgeously flower-bedecked room,

Mimosa cocktails were sipped, fragrant friends laughed and we all basked in the

most spectacular view of London, delighting in the golden hour (and a rare

opportunity to come together across various companies who are usually the ones

holding launches, not getting to relax and attend them!) It was just JOYOUS, and

we are so grateful to everyone who helped organise it, and who came together in

such scented harmony.

Ahhhh! Bliss.

After reliving the magic of that night, we are excitedly counting the hours until the

Fragrance Foundation Jasmine Awards (the podcast is nominated for three awards

in Best Audio and Best Visual categories this year, while Suzy is up for another

three for her writing!)

Meanwhile, of course we had to continue our in-depth chat about

#whatwearewearing lately (because there’s a LOT to tell you about…)

Nicola: Guerlain Cuir Beluga

‘Typically tough, the leather accord reveals a new facet here. Gracing the skin with

softness and enhanced by a refreshing tangerine accord, leather becomes supple

and luminous, blending with intriguing immortelle notes before melting into a

velvety lingering trail of amber, musk and vanilla notes. An untameable leather, as

supple as white suede.’

Suzy: Amouage Love Hibiscus

By Jérôme Epinet

‘From the moment it begins, Love Hibiscus ingeniously presents both of its main

facets

at the same time: a hibiscus note – tart, berry-like, and herbaceous - and an

appetising sugar-coated Palmier accord - sweet, buttery, and caramelised. Linking

them together, with their citrusy, woody aspects, are a delicious passion fruit and a

generous proportion of frankincense. Finally, sandalwood, Indian papyrus, and

vanilla bring the depth that renders the whole perfume indulgent and sensuous.’

Nicola: M&S Discover Warm Neroli

‘This 50ml eau de parfum from Discover combines sparkling neroli and bergamot

top notes with a soft musk base for an elegant, long-lasting fragrance. The carefully

developed formula creates a distinctive scented profile that transitions beautifully

from day to night. The sleek bottle design ensures easy application, while the

concentrated parfum formula provides all-day wear without the need for frequent

reapplication. Perfect for adding an elegant touch to your perfume collection.

From sweet, fruity notes to spicy ambers, experimentation is a key part of finding

the fragrance that suits you. ʽDiscoverʼ offers you a variety of scents mapped across

the fragrance families for you to explore and find your perfect scent.’

Suzy: Balmain Destin (from £25)

By Quentin Bisch

‘An uplifting, feminine blend of strawberry, peony, and creamy sandalwood notes.

The bold and feminine fragrance embodies Balmain’s savoir-faire and modern pulse.

It opens with a flash of neon-saturated, ripe strawberry. The vibrant fruit sparks a

joyful, optimistic energy, playfully contrasting the spicy pepper notes of baies rose.

Rosy notes of peony reveal unexpected creamy lychee facets. The fragrance’s

floralcy deepens with a lily accord. Its delicate green note and the intense spice of

akigalawood come together, intermingling with a sandalwood accord and smooth

patchouli for a radiant woody effect. The brilliant, musky second-skin scent of

Ambrexolide grounds the composition in an irresistible, and unforgettable, sensual

warmth.’

Nicola: Aime Parfum de Peau (from The French Pharmacy)

‘Creamy santal mixes with white musk and ambroxan – a renewable molecule with

woody, amber notes that assists in extending the perfume’s scent profile. With a

roll-on application based on jojoba oil, Parfum de Peau inspires an intimate gesture

of loving self-care. How to use: Apply a small amount of Parfum de Peau to pulse-

points on the body, allowing for development of the scent with your own natural

chemistry – on wrists, inner arms, the neckline and just behind the ears.’

Suzy: RNDL Circus

‘Life never stands still. It twists and turns, dazzles and delights. Circus embraces

the spectacle. Vibrant, unexpected, and a little bit crazy, yet always in control. For

the days that feel like a performance and the nights you steal the spotlight. Created

alongside Mathieu Maneuvrier, one of the most talented perfumers working today.

Top notes: peach, cherry, strawberry.

Heart notes: tobacco, maté, smoke, Greek saffron.

Base notes: musk, amber, gourmand, cypress, cedarwood.’

Nicola: Nuxe Huile prodigieuse® Multi-Purpose Dry Oil

‘The irresistible scent of sunshine and warm sand of this oil with an inimitable dry

touch will infuse your skin with radiant sensuality. Enjoy its subtle and enveloping

scent on your skin and hair. Its unique blend of seven precious botanical oils

(Argan, Sweet Almond, Macadamia, Hazelnut, Borage, Tsubaki, Camelia) and

Vitamin E will moisturise, nourish, repair and beautify the face, body and hair. Its

addictive scent of Magnolia, Orange Blossom and Vanilla and unique dry oil texture

promise a truly Prodigious experience.

Suzy: Miller Harris Tea Tonique extrait

‘Tea Tonique Extrait pays homage to the olfactive artistry of the original eau de

parfum, amplifying its beloved character into a richer, more immersive expression.

A study of infusion and tea in its many guises, dis1lled for longer and drawn deeper,

where brightness is intensified and lightness gains textured depth. Time and

patience allow each note to unfold slowly and completely.

The fragrance opens with the unmistakable sparkle of Calabrian bergamot but here,

the rind of the fruit heightened. The citrus oil feels more vivid, more tactile, as

though the peel itself has been pressed between fingertips. As the citrus radiance

expands, a softer dimension begins to unfurl. Peach blossom reveals, supple and

skin-like, like ripe peach warmed by the sun: luminous, velvety, quietly addictive.

Cool and sweet nutmeg threads through the fragrance with amplified presence, its

spice drawn out and lingering longer on skin.

At the heart remains the clarity of freshly brewed tea, while mate takes on a more

invigorating intensity. Jasmine and a whisper of violet lend a delicate, powdery

elegance that softens the composition without dimming its light. As the fragrance

settles, light woods, smoky birch and comforting musk anchor the radiance,

evoking the earth beneath the tea bushes and grounding the freshness…’