As we head towards a hopefully, long, hot summer what do we want to wear as a fragrance to take us through the warmer, longer days ?
Solar perfumes are a great solution, with warmer citrus notes such as orange that often project well in hotter climates and soft and tenacious amber notes in the base, these scents will see you through the summer, adding an initial spritz of welcome freshness.
Sweet orange adds a fresh note, but with a sunny warmth, and it's blossom a welcome intense hit of floralcy, while petitgrain, distilled from the twigs of the orange tree, add a clever almost bitter slightly spicy note.
As Master Perfumer, Alberto Morillas says " Orange puts the "soleil" into perfume" we couldn't agree more !
1. Shantung Dream
gourmand | sensual | warm
Top notes of neroli and petitgrain drift above the floral heart of gardenia, jasmine, sweet orange and fig, which rests on a warm base accord of rare sandalwood, tonka bean, amber and tolu with a delicate hint of musky ambrettolide.
Inspired by summers spent in the Mediterranean, memories of orange blossom drifting on the warm breeze, the warmth of baked terracotta tiles on bare feet and the touch of sun-kissed skin. As luxurious as silk, as warm as sunshine. Eau de Parfum from £85.
2. Artillery No 2 - Eau de Lisbon
elegant | uplifting | citrus
Eau de Lisbon, inspired by one of Britain's oldest allies Portugal, gives us a luminous adaptation of a well loved traditional perfume.
Bitter orange, bergamot and cedarwood are uplifted and given new life with a hint of black pepper, spices and just a touch of rose. A warm rich citrus fragrance with a woody base, quite simply sunshine in a bottle ! Eau de Toilette from £55.
3. Artillery No 1 - Le Premier
fresh | sophisticated | unisex
Le Premier is a sparkling new edition of Napoleon's favourite premiere quality Eau de Cologne.
A gust of clean fresh citrus, bergamot and Sicilian lemon are made vibrant and uplifted with refreshing rosemary and mint. The top note of precious neroli flowers adds a light floral note to this classic fragrance. A timeless scent beloved for centuries and no wonder. Eau de Toilette from £55.
4. Oudh du Soleil
exotic | woody | warm
A subtle strand of vanilla blends with the intrinsic smokiness of oudh in this warm and sensual scent, which caresses the skin, and creates a warm and more delicate oudh fragrance.
The delicate sweet top note is combined with the depth and smokiness of oudh, and agarwood in the dry down, balanced with a sweet resinous top note, strands of cedarwood and a hint of leather in the base. Eau de Parfum from £75.
5. Mandarin & Mint
uplifting | fresh | herbal
Mandarin & Mint is a beautiful combination of green mandarin & bergamot which give way to a herbal bouquet in the heart with notes of fresh mint, lavender & clary sage.
This lively combination rests on a subtle vetiver base. One of our bestselling fragrances loved by all, and a great travel companion, from £29.
