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13 Captivating New Fragrances to Gift This Holiday Season 

From bold reinterpretations of heritage icons to modern expressions of sensuality, these giftable new fragrances showcase the artistry shaping scent today

By Ryan Waddoups
A collection of various perfume bottles arranged on a neutral background.

Whether drawn to luminous florals or rich woods, fragrance lovers will find no shortage of beautiful new options this season. With striking launches from Guerlain, Dior, Fendi, Burberry, and beyond, this year’s perfumes offer gifts for every taste, from reimagined classics to daring new compositions. 

Clear glass bottle of Fendi Eaux d'Artifice perfume with black cap and blue liquid inside
Fendi Eaux d’Artifice. Photo: Courtesy of Fendi

1. Fendi | Eaux d’Artifice 

    Eaux d’Artifice translates Delfina Delettrez Fendi’s moonlit view of the Trevi Fountain into a luminous blend of mineral and aquatic accords brushed with juniper and soft musk. Metallic accents evoke lucky coins tossed inside and the Fendi scion’s own collection of exquisite jewelry, transforming the perfume into an irresistible whisper of Rome’s nocturnal allure.  

    Pink perfume bottle labeled Rose Star by Christian Dior against a white background.
    Dior Rose Star. Photo: Courtesy of Dior

    2. Dior | Rose Star 

    Two house emblems—the Centifolia rose and Christian Dior’s lucky star, the talisman that inspired him to found his couture house—intertwine in this exquisite composition that glows like a gilded bouquet. Dior perfume creation director and Galerie Creative Mind Francis Kurkdjian traces the five points of a star through bright facets of lemon zest, lychee, and pear that meet Sichuan pepper, honey, and musk, which all unfurl like the layers of a rose in bloom. 

    Black perfume bottle with "BLINDFOLD" and "L'OBJET" text, decorative cap, on a fuzzy surface with a beige gradient background.
    L’Objet Blindfold. Photo: Courtesy of L’Objet

    3. L’Objet | Blindfold  

    The warmth of touch and the sensation of crisp sheets linger through a powdery skin fragrance that captures the intimate calm of the morning after. Created with master perfumer Yann Vasnier for L’Objet’s 20th anniversary, it layers musk, suede, tonka bean, amber, saffron, and gardenia milk into a blend that provides a breathless, close-to-the-skin sensation.  

    Perfume bottle labeled "Clue" with "Dandelion Butter" text, featuring a white rounded cap on a soft beige background.
    Clue Dandelion Butter. Photo: Courtesy of Clue

    4. Clue | Dandelion Butter 

    Inspired by a centuries-old childhood folk game where a dandelion held under the chin revealed a secret love of butter, Clue’s latest fragrance captures that sunlit whimsy with a humorous bent. Notes of pollen, dandelion greens, snapped stem, milky sap, and—yes—salted butter create a luminous yellow-green scent imbued with feelings of naïveté. 

    Perfume bottle labeled "Cognac Reign" by D.S. & Durga, with a sleek black cap on a white background.
    D.S. & Durga Cognac Reign. Photo: Courtesy of D.S. & Durga

    5. D.S. & Durga | Cognac Reign 

    Conjuring the gilded grandeur of Versailles at dusk, Cognac Reign blends caramelized bergamot and aged wood to suggest the glow of polished halls and poured brandy. The fragrance opens into smooth cognac and orris before settling into Limousine oak and tonka that leave a lingering warmth as indulgent as an evening spent by candlelight, glass in hand.  

    Burberry Goddess perfume bottle with a gold cap and label, showcasing the elegant and luxurious design.
    Burberry Goddess Parfum. Photo: Courtesy of Burberry

    6. Burberry | Goddess Parfum 

    Goddess Parfum heightens the sensual core of Burberry’s most celebrated fragrance with a richer, more textured evolution of its signature vanilla trilogy of infusion, caviar, and absolute. Raspberry and lavender open with sharp radiance before deepening into supple suede, creating a golden warmth that mirrors a newly bronze-tinted bottle.  

    Perfume bottle labeled "Vanilla Powder" from Matiere Premiere on a reflective surface against a soft background.
    Matiere Premiere Vanilla Powder Extrait. Photo: Courtesy of Matiere Premiere

    7. Matiere Premiere | Vanilla Powder Extrait 

    Vanilla Powder Extrait feels soft and indulgent, like warm skin gently brushed with silk. Madagascar vanilla lends a dark sweetness smoothed by tonka bean, creating a comforting yet seductive scent—a polished take on vanilla that lingers close and glows long after it’s sprayed. 

    Unique-shaped perfume bottle with a wooden cap, standing on a black and white marbled base.
    Bottega Veneta Almost Dawn. Photo: Courtesy of Bottega Veneta

    8. Bottega Veneta | Almost Dawn 

    Almost Dawn, a highlight from the house’s Mezzanotte fragrance collection, captures the stillness before sunrise with an alchemy of deep chestnut, precious truffle, and sweet vanilla that unfolds in slow, comforting waves. These notes come together to create a deep, enveloping scent with a gentle sweetness that reflects the unshakeable optimism inherent to new beginnings. 

    Elegant perfume bottle with intricate design, black cap, and pale yellow liquid inside.
    Diptyque Lazulio. Photo: Courtesy of Diptyque

    9. Diptyque | Lazulio 

    Joining the Les Essences de Diptyque collection and inspired by the iridescence of peacock feathers, Lazulio combines the tart freshness of rhubarb with soft benzoin, earthy Haitian vetiver, and a trace of rose, and is festooned with avian-inspired illustrations by Nigel Peake.  

    Perfume bottle labeled Loewe Iris Root in front of a vibrant purple and yellow iris flower.
    Loewe Iris Root. Photo: Courtesy of Loewe

    10. Loewe | Iris Root 

    A highlight from the new Crafted Collection, Iris Root taps into the understated beauty of the iris rhizome through a powdery, softly herbaceous composition. Angelica seed introduces a gentle green nuance while timut pepper adds a citrus lift that brightens its earthy depth. The fragrance also comes in a handblown glass bottle topped with a tactile granite cap.  

    Glass perfume bottle labeled Serviette Byronic Hero Eau de Parfum with a dark cap against a dark background.
    Serviette Byronic Hero. Photo: Courtesy of Serviette

    11. Serviette | Byronic Hero 

    Byronic Hero might push one to break the rules. It achieves a sense of velvety darkness through a luscious blend of rose, clove, and saffron woven with the resinous clarity of Canadian fir balsam. Oud and patchouli add a smoky richness touched by a hint of diesel.  

    Green perfume bottle labeled "A Grove by the Sea Arquiste" with gold cap against a white background.
    Arquiste A Grove By the Sea. Photo: Courtesy of Arquiste

    12. Arquiste | A Grove By the Sea 

    A Grove By the Sea evokes the sunlit shores of Lopud Island off the Adriatic coast, where fig and olive trees infuse the waterfront air that shrouds Renaissance villas with aromas of ripe fruit and crushed olives. Adriatic fig leaves, black olives, and fleur de sel mingle with thyme, pine, and cypress to capture the island’s verdant warmth—and the salt of the sea carried on the wind.  

    Perfume bottle with gold label and blue cap, featuring amber liquid, set against a white background.
    Guerlain Shalimar L’Essence. Photo: Courtesy of Guerlain

    13. Guerlain | Shalimar L’Essence 

    Shalimar L’Essence gives Guerlain’s most famous perfume a new kind of sensuality. Bergamot brightens the opening before rose and iris take hold, their softness enriched by suede and the smooth glow of Madagascan vanilla that settles on the skin with effortless élan.