As much as a scent can unlock a long-kept memory, it can also whisk us away to a faraway land and even places we have never been with a single whiff. It pretty much explains why wearing fragrance is the daily dose of self-indulgence for most of us when the world was on lockdown — we needed reminders of the beautiful things in life.
Those were days when escapism was needed most yet the neighbourhood grocery store was the furthest to venture, and wearing fragrance has then truly evolved into a personal act of self-care to feel optimistic and inspired.
BYREDO MOJAVE DESERT
Byredo’s nod to the plants that thrive and dare to blossom in the arid Mojave Desert conjures an oasis with a blend of magnolia, ambrette, nesberry and sandalwood. This floral and woody eau de parfum lingers
LOUIS VUITTON FLEUR DU DÉSERT
Not everyone adores the deserts, but Louis Vuitton’s Fleur du Désert is easy to love. Its white floral heart of three Saudi Arabian flowers (jasmine, orange blossom and rose) is hugged by honeyed top notes and Oud Assam at the bottom to capture an alluring tension between softness and warmth.
CHLOÉ NOMADE ABSOLU DE PARFUM
We may not be able to just leave everything behind and depart into the unknown, but Chloé Nomade Absolu de Parfum will delight the traveller in you. Designed with warm air and sun-soaked vast lands in mind, fruity mirabelle and freesia are set free by oak moss for a cheerful, boyish scent.
This story is originally published in our L'Officiel Malaysia May 2023 print edition.
