Hailey Bieber Loves This Luxury French Perfume Brand—Here’s My Verdict

Key notes: Bergamot, lychee, peach, jasmine, peony, orange blossom, moss, musk

Ok, I can see why Hailey loves this perfume. All I have to say is wow. If you don’t like floral scents, this isn’t for you, but if you want to smell like the most lavish bouquet you’ve ever seen, this is the fragrance for you. It’s a fruity, floral, heady delight that instantly cocoons you in this sweet, sophisticated cloud of jasmine, peony and peach. If I were reading the notes alone, I’d say it sounds like a lovely, everyday option, but it actually has so much depth that I’ll be saving it for the most special of date nights. This truly is a work of art.

Key notes: Rosyfolia, blackcurrant, ginger, pink pepper, jasmine sambac, petalia, rose, musk, akigalawood, cedarwood

A newer launch from the brand, I first smelt this fragrance on a friend of mine and immediately asked her what perfume she was wearing. So, you can imagine my delight when I was lucky enough to receive a sample at work. Designed to evoke the feeling of sunshine on the skin, it has a captivating, warm aroma that feels perfectly fitting for this time of year. Whilst the opening is fresh and floral, it soon reveals a juicy blackcurrant note, before settling into a warming heart of ginger and pink pepper. Another scent I can see in my collection for years to come.

Key notes: Bergamot, neroli, orange blossom, iris, ambrette, sandalwood, cedarwood, musk

If you like sweeter scents, but still want that sophisticated edge, then you need to know about Honore Delights. Inspired by the delicacies of a French patisserie, it has a warm, delicate, soft sweetness which is grounded by notes of cedarwood and musk. Trust me, it’s a total compliment magnet. I mean, there’s a reason we named it one of the best spring perfumes of all time.

Key notes: Rhubarb, bergamot, peppermint, blood orange, orange blossom, blackcurrant, akigalawood, ambrofix, musk, tonka bean

The newest launch from the brand, and a perfume that our beauty director, Shannon Lawlor, can’t stop raving about. Seriously, when I asked her about it, she said: “It’s the best thing I’ve ever smelled,” before describing how she spritzed it in the office and everyone on the team suddenly gravitated towards her, desperate to know what fragrance she was wearing. It’s this kind of impact that makes Ex Nihilo so unique. This scent, in particular, feels incredibly freeing, with vibrant notes of rhubarb, bergamot, peppermint and blood orange. It will awaken the senses in the best way possible, and once it does so, you’ll find it hard to forget.

Key notes: Violet leaf accord, iris, rose, sandalwood, musks, cedarwood

You’ll often find notes of iris in elegant perfumes that conjure up images of Parisian powder rooms. However, in true Ex Nihilo style, this feels like a modern interpretation, with a fresh violet opening and a base of musk and cedarwood. Yes, it’s floral at the very heart, but what surrounds it is a crisp, soft, delicate aroma that makes me feel as if I’m wrapped in cashmere.

Key notes: Bergamot, lychee, osmanthus, jasmine, freesia, peony, orange blossom, sandalwood, moss, musk

I know I’ve already spoken about this scent, but I love it so much that I had to include this version, too. An intense interpretation of the original fragrance; each note is heightened to create a more powerful wearing experience. It’s the kind of perfume you reach for when you want your scent to linger long after you’re gone.