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Forget the mainstream bestsellers: these under-the-radar perfume brands bring bold CHARACTER, CRAFTSMANSHIP and serious OLFACTORY SWAGGER.
WHILE WE'LL ALWAYS HAVE A SOFT SPOT FOR CLASSIC EAUX DE PARFUM like Chanel N°5 or Thierry Mugler's Angel, today's spotlight is shifting towards the smaller and more personal. Niche, independent fragrance houses are quietly redefining what it means to wear scent: their creations are more nuanced, often built around unexpected ingredients, and crafted in small batches with serious attention to detail. So if you're after something that speaks more directly - and memorably - about who you are (and you have the moolah - they can be a little pricey), here are a few scents worth discovering.
1. JULIETTE HAS A GUN
MIAMI SHAKE
Juliette Has a Gun is a collection of fragrances by Romano Ricci, great-grandson of iconic French designer Nina Ricci - but this is no nepo baby situation. His latest release, Miami Shake, is a mood-boosting burst of wild strawberries, whipped cream and vanilla. R3 380 for 100ml EDP
2. PENHALIGON'S
THE TRAGEDY OF LORD GEORGE
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