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On The Scent… of NEWS: poetic perfume pop-ups, Givaudan’s message in a bottle – and Giorgio Armani harnesses the ‘phwoar’ factor
There are more pop-up perfume adventures to be had in London this week, if you’re quick. And very encouragingly, there’s a distinct drive towards fragrance helping us all to become more sociably connected. Our newshound Amanda Carr – writer, trend-spotter and Barnes Fragrance Fair founder – keeps your finger on the pulse of all things fragrant…
Take 5 Petrichor Perfumes to Bring the Rain
Petrichor is the evocative smell of raindrops hitting parched earth, a magical moment when the earth seems to sigh with relief alongside us, releasing its cool, earthily verdant and calming scent. Here’s 5 petrichor perfumes to enjoy whenever your nose needs…
Join Goldfield & Banks founder Dimitri Weber and Thomas Dunckley in a peach of a conversation
Reckon nothing exciting happens in perfumery during August? Well, at Harrods, on the afternoon of 19th August 2026, renowned scent-lovers Thomas Dunckley and founder Dimitri Weber will unveil the latest shimmering Goldfield & Banks creation, Sunset Dark Hour Peach. And you could join them for this ‘Golden Hour’…
Take 5 Glorious Gingers
Ginger is a majorly-trending note we’re seeing popping up in all manner of perfumes right now, with its fizzing freshness and gently simmering heat a welcome wake-up to the senses. Here’s our edit of five ginger fragrances to set your nose a-tingle.