Read our exclusive interview with master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, the creator of three My Burberry fragrances, in Luxury magazine out on Thursday, February 4. Luxury comes out with The National on the first Thursday of every month.
1770 by Yardley London
Yardley London's newest fragrance, 1770, pays homage to the brand's year of establishment. A rich woody fragrance for men, 1770's top notes feature citrus, fig and spicy black pepper. These are complemented by heart notes of floral and cocoa bean, and finished with base notes of patchouli, vetiver, moss and musk.
Dh108 for 50ml
Pasha de Cartier Edition Noire Sport by Cartier
The launch of Pasha de Cartier, Edition Noire Sport comes 24 years after the launch of its predecessor, Pasha de Cartier. The fragrance for men features accords of watermelon and citrus, and deep notes of sandalwood, amber and cedar.
• Dh310 for 50ml, Sephora stores across the UAE
Orris & Sandalwood Cologne Intense by Jo Malone
Jo Malone’s newest unisex fragrance, Orris & Sandalwood, was developed by perfumer Pierre Negrin, who took inspiration from the iris root found in Tuscany. Notes include violet, orris, amber and sandalwood.
• Dh624 for 100ml, Jo Malone stores across the UAE
Signorina Misteriosa by Salvatore Ferragamo
Ferragamo completes its Signorina collection, launched in 2012, with Signorina Misteriosa. The fragrance has top notes of wild blackberries and neroli, heart notes of orange blossom, and base notes of black vanilla mousse and patchouli.
• Dh208 for 30ml, Areej stores across the UAE
Valentina Poudre by Valentino
Valentino’s newest fragrance, Valentina Poudre, makes its international debut this month in the Middle East. The fragrance blends perfume and make-up by mixing terracotta powder with creamy floral notes of iris and tuberose, and accords of vanilla and sandalwood.
• Dh485 for 80ml, Sephora, Paris Gallery, Harvey Nichols and Bloomingdale’s Dubai