We’re rhapsodising about some of the incredible fragrances we’ve got our

noses on lately (and beautiful new stores we’ve discovered while out and

about) in this episode – so jam-packed with perfumes we’re telling each other

about that we’ll have to do a Part Two to fit them all in. What can we say? It’s

been SUCH a busy time for launches and exciting newness in the fragrance

world. Indeed, during the recording of this episode, Nicola got so excited by

Suzy’s descriptions of a new (and affordable!) niche brand that she purchased

their discovery set to try for herself.

Which of these would you want to try first, we wonder...?

Torti Massi Miliano

(57 Brewer Street)

‘Massimiliano Torti was born in Florence in 1975, and his early passion for

perfumery exposed him to the leading scents of the ’80s and ’90s. Torti has

revolutionised perfumery by stepping away from conventional training to focus

on monophonic essences, capturing the intrinsic purity of raw materials. He

collaborated with experts in tea, chocolate, and essential oils and opened a

laboratory in the heart of Umbria, to create his unique fragrances. Operating

exclusively from his workshop, Torti’s work is a testament to authentic

craftsmanship, where every product is meticulously handcrafted with a

profound commitment to quality.’

Atelier Rebul Golden Hour

By perfumer Pascal Gaurin

‘Inspired by Istanbul's most enchanting moment, Istanbul Golden Hour Eau de

Parfum transforms that magical time when the sun nears the

horizon—wrapping the city in a golden-hued glow—into a captivating olfactory

experience.

Top Notes: The fragrance opens with a bright and fresh touch of pear and

neroli, evoking the exact moment the light begins to soften.

Heart Notes: At its heart, jasmine and toasted coconut reflect the warm,

inviting tones of the Golden Hour.

Base Notes: Deep notes of amber accord, labdanum, and vanilla add depth,

leaving a long-lasting and elegant trail on the skin.’

Idiom Fragrances

‘Elevated, single-minded fragrances. Designed for layering. 7 fragrances.127

combinations. One you. Wear your way.’

All 30ml eau de parfum are £38. Suzy got:

Idiom Acoustic Rose

‘Rose centre stage. A timeless, modern, universal rose. It begins bright, floral,

moves through notes of juicy apricot and osmanthus before revealing deeper

notes that softly hum with spice, earth, and tobacco. It’s rose in all its

blooming glory.

Solo: A warm, juicy, skin-close floral

Layer: Adds rose-toned refinement and polish.’

Idiom Pepper Solstice

A warm pulse of black and pink pepper. It’s a sun-setting, compulsive burst of

velvet spice and rounded radiance. The scent of good times.

Solo: A soft, spiced skin scent. Skin on skin.

Layer: Adds a unique, spiced lift to any fragrance.

We wanted to capture the soul of pepper — a fragrant still-life of the most

famous spice in the world. We sourced black pepper oil from Madagascar, a

spicy but bright, citrus-laced and rounded variety that brings initial lift and a

sparkle of heat.

Pink pepper notes add a softer pulse — fruitier, almost rosy. Then come the

unexpected layers: cedarwood for dry, grounded warmth, and turmeric leaf

that deepens the pepper, adding golden spice, body and a hint of zest.

Together they create a pepper fragrance that’s warm, sumptuous and wholly

unique.’

(Suzy wants to get the Palo Santo and 3D Amplifier AND the Vetiver Ace

and Bergamot Hi Fi as well!)

Idiom Fragrances also do a Discovery Kit of all seven fragrances for £35,

which is the best way to try the layering experience.

Arkive The Bright Side

‘Introducing The Brightside, a fragrance that encapsulates wanderlust and the

spirit of adventure. The scent opens with zesty basil, lime, and bergamot,

bringing a bright and herbal freshness. Floral notes of frangipani, night-

blooming jasmine and orris linger at the heart, while grounding vetiver,

angelica root and cedarwood add warmth and sophistication. The Brightside is

your passport to unforgettable memories. The Brightside has been created

with AromaWellness™️ technology, scientifically proven to uplift, energise and

increase positivity.’

Olfiction Lab Editions: Iconic

By Pia Long

‘A floral bouquet inspired by the idealised memory of a luxurious 80s face

cream and cosmetics. Orris and rose de mai form the centre of this

sentimental creation, bringing powdery softness, whilst neroli and tuberose

impart freshness and natural complexity.

A previous version of ICONIC, designed specifically for skincare applications,

was exhibited in Unveiling the Essence: A Journey into Perfumery Formulas at

the Institute of Art and Olfaction in 2025. The formula has been modified to

perform as perfume.’

Ormonde Jayne Four Corners of the Earth Reimagined Patchouli

By Céline Ripert

HEAD: Pink pepper, cardamom, lemon, saffron

HEART: Cedarwood, amber, cashmeran, akigalawood

SOUL: Patchouli, ambroxan, musk, sandalwood

‘A scent carved from shadow and stone. A patchouli not bound by tradition but

reimagined.

Earthbound velvet, aged in the roots of forgotten forests. Patchouli rises bold,

sacred and unyielding, wrapped in the ancient hush of cedar groves balanced

with the breath of the mountain - raw and refined.’

Marc-Antoine Barrois B87.135 extrait

By Quentin Bisch

(Harrods exclusive)

‘Here, an evolution on the first perfume from the House – B683 – receives a

powerful update by way of the B87.135 extrait de parfum, celebrating the

arrival of the perfumer at Harrods and the opulence of One Thousand and

One Nights. The fragrance comes to life with a woody, spicy and amber profile

that evokes the scented treasures of a souk.’

Top notes: pink peppercorn, ambrette seeds, myrrh

Heart notes : saffron, rose oil, iris butter

Base notes: cedarwood, patchouli, vetiver, Georgywood’

[Georgywood is a synthetic aroma molecule developed by Givaudan that

provides a vibrant, clean, and intense woody-ambery scent to perfumes. A

durable base note, often resembling cedarwood, sandalwood, or agarwood

(oudh), to create modern, long-lasting fragrances with, in some cases, slight

fruity or spicy facets.]

Season 7, Episode 34: Our latest ‘must-sniffs’!