Fragrance
As seductive scents reach great new heights, so too do the ways that we like to build up our perfume collection
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First look: how Diptyque used synaesthesia to create its poetic new perfume collection
Diptyque’s new perfume collection, ‘Les Essences de Diptyque’, captures the scent of coral and mother of pearl. Ahead of its launch, the maison’s noses tell Wallpaper* how this was done
By Hannah Tindle Published
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The story behind Dior’s ‘Amphora’ perfume bottle, an icon of mid-century design
An exclusive new edition of Dior’s ‘Amphora’ perfume bottle arrived in Harrods this month. Wallpaper* traces its design history, from post-war to present day
By Hannah Tindle Published
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Jouissance: the perfume brand turning erotic French literature into subversive scents
Jouissance has interpreted the literature of Anaïs Nin, Anne Desclos and Catherine Millet into perfume, brand founder Cherry Cheng tells Wallpaper*
By Hannah Tindle Published
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Luxury scented candles to intrigue the senses, as selected by Wallpaper*
The Wallpaper* edit of luxury scented candles spans from Celine and Bottega Veneta to Diptyque and Le Labo
By Mary Cleary Last updated
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Summer perfumes that transport you to a dream vacation
Take a trip around the world with these unisex summer perfumes inspired by Californian beaches, Ibizan parties, Mexican jungles, and more
By Mary Cleary Last updated
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Celine’s bath and body line expands with hand cream, hair mist and more
Celine launched its first bath and body range last year. Now the brand has expanded its offering, with a selection of new products designed to enhance the Parisian bathing
By Hannah Tindle Last updated
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Perfumer H collaborates with Michael Ruh on a bottle that captures the ‘mesmerising qualities of molten glass’
Perfumer H’s Lyn Harris and glassblower Michael Ruh unite to create a fragrance bottle that celebrates an uncompromising dedication to craft
By Mary Cleary Published
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Celine’s new fragrance Zouzou is inspired by 1960s heroines
Celine debuts a new fragrance, Zouzou, inspired by Hedi Slimane’s obsession with 1960s youth culture
By Hannah Tindle Published
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Discover Acqua di Parma’s new Mandarino di Sicilia fragrance at Milan Design Week 2024
Acqua di Parma and Fornice Objects bring the splendour of Sicilian mandarin fields to Milan to celebrate new fragrance Mandarino di Sicilia
By Simon Mills Published
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Ayond fragrances bottle the healing power of the desert
Ayond, the Santa Fe brand known for its rejuvenating botanical skincare, has translated the same desert ingredients into three fragrances that combat mental stress and fatigue
By Mary Cleary Published
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Hermès’ Oud Alezan perfume captures the emotional bond between horse and human
Hermès’ nose Christine Nagel tells of her chance meeting with a horse named Scheherazade, which formed the inspiration behind new fragrance Oud Alezan
By Hannah Tindle Published
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Selahatin is a luxury oral care brand making ‘perfume for your mouth’
Selahatin was founded on the idea that brushing your teeth should be a pleasurable act of self-care, with perfumed mouthwash, toothpaste, and more
By Madeleine Rothery Published
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Home fragrances to reset the mood of your living space
These home fragrances will refresh and reset your living space for the year ahead, with scents by Frédéric Malle, Celine, Diptyque, and more
By Hannah Tindle Published
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Boxing Day: seductive beauty packaging from the past year
On Boxing Day, we reflect on some of the most seductive beauty packaging of 2023, from Hermès to Rabanne
By Hannah Tindle Published
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Bastille Parfums: the French fragrance house blending technology with olfactory craft
Bastille Parfums is on a mission to shift the perception of high-end fragrance
By Mary Cleary Published
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Story mfg’s new perfume captures the scent of rain
Story mfg, the Brighton-based slow fashion brand, has released two evocative debut scents
By Mary Cleary Published
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Enter the Perfumer H flagship, a ‘bygone apothecary’ with contemporary flair
Perfumer H founder Lyn Harris shows Wallpaper’s Mary Cleary why the new London location provides its most bespoke brand experience yet
By Mary Cleary Published
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Behind the scenes of Timothée Chalamet’s Martin Scorsese-directed Chanel campaign
An exclusive first look at Timothée Chalamet and Martin Scorsese’s Bleu de Chanel campaign
By Tianna Williams Published
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Reimagining roses: experimental takes on rose perfumes
Rose perfumes – the most traditional of fragrances – are being given an unconventional edge by niche and big-name brands
By Mary Cleary Published
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These California-inspired perfumes are perfect for summer
California-inspired perfumes from Celine, Louis Vuttion and more are an ode to the multifaceted personalities of the Golden State
By Mary Cleary Published
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Perfumehead is a new range of seven glamorous fragrances inspired by Los Angeles
Perfumehead is an olfactory ode to Los Angeles; founder Daniel Patrick Giles tells us more
By Pei-Ru Keh Published
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Karl Lagerfeld’s role in Paper Passion, a perfume for book lovers
Revisiting the launch of Paper Passion perfume, inspired by the scent of a freshly printed book, with packaging designed by Karl Lagerfeld
By Emma Moore Last updated
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What makes Baccarat Rouge 540 the world’s most cult perfume?
Baccarat Rouge 540 has become a global sensation. Its creator Francis Kurkdjian reveals the secret to its success
By Mary Cleary Published
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Trudon Mortel Noir is a gothic new fragrance inspired by art and the abyss
Trudon Mortel Noir, a new fragrance from the French house, is an olfactory journey into the underworld
By Mary Cleary Published
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La Bouche Rouge creates sustainable perfumes by upcycling ingredients
La Bouche Rouge, the French make-up brand known for blending luxury with an eco-conscious mentality, launches its first range of perfumes
By Mary Cleary Published
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Chanel’s Coco Mademoiselle fragrance enters a new era
Coco Mademoiselle, Chanel's iconic ode to youth, is celebrated in a new campaign staring actress Whitney Peak
By Mary Cleary Published
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Astier de Villatte revives the perfumes of ancient Egypt and Rome
Working with a historian and a perfumer, Astier de Villatte recreates the fragrances of ancient Egyptian temples, Roman royalty and Romantic French novelist George Sand
By Mary Cleary Published