Pratishtha Rana
Jeffrey Stepakoffonce quoted, “A good fragrance is a powerful cocktail of memories and emotions.” And, with summer at its peak in some parts of India and the onset of monsoons in others, we want you to make some worthwhile memories, by diving deeper into the world of perfumes.
Hermes, L’Ombre Des Merveilles — $113

The faded blue bottle of this fragrance locks in a rich blend of woody and oriental notes of tonka bean incense and black tea. hermes.com
Dolce & Gabbana, The Only One 2 – $189.00

This is a remake of Dolce & Gabbana’s signature The Only One scent, made more glamorous with hints of captivating violet, coffee and delicate touches of red berries, rose and tonka bean. dolcegabbanabeauty.com
Creed, Les Royales Exclusives bouquet Sublime Vanille — $995

No less than an object of art, Sublime Vanille from Creed’s special Les Royales edition keeps your senses on a fragrant high with its soft notes of vanilla, lemon, white bergamot, musk and tonka bean. shop.nordstrom.com
Armani, Prive Laque — £565

This scent is powered with flavours of airy rose, white bouquet and intense woods. harrods.com
Ermenegildo Zegna, Italian Bergamot — `20,000

Packed with the goodness of rosemary, vetiver, lime, bergamot, neroli and sleek wood, Zegna’s Italian Bergamot is an invigorating scent for men. sephora.nnnow.com
Christian Louboutin, Trouble in Heaven — $275

Described as a mysterious and sensuous scent for women, Louboutin’s Trouble in Heaven blends notes of patchouli, cascalone, bergamot, oriental amber and rose bouton. shop.nordstrom.com
Louis Vuitton, Cactus Garden — $ 265

Cool, exotic and one-of-its-kind, LV’s Cactus Garden is a refreshing scent for summer. It is a blend of lemongrass, geranium bergamot and incense. fragrantica.com
Carolina Herrera, Fantastic Pink Good Girl — £124

An evocative limited-edition perfume made for the modern women; it carries an alluring mix of tuberose crystal, sambac jasmine, velvet, cocoa and coffee. shop.nordstrom.com
Tom Ford, Beau de Jour — $128

Beau de Jour by Tom Ford is an infusion of oak moss, basil, rosemary, patchouli, geranium and amber. tomford.com
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Jo Malone, Lavender Coriander — $113

Walk into the sweet purple land of your imagination with Jo Malone’s newly launched cologne. This variant mixes warm mood of lavender with striking, strong notes of coriander. jomalone.in
Loewe, Paula’s Ibiza — Price on request

Packed delicately with funky artwork on the bottle, Loewe created this limited-edition scent with aqua and floral notes for Paula Ibiza’s capsule. loewe.com
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Chloé, Nomade Absolu Perfume — $142

Imbued with warmth of summer and the chill of breezy evenings, lively notes of oak moss, Mirabelle plum, creamy sandalwood and davana make Nomade Absolu a splendid scent. chloe.com