An especially fragrant year: all the newest perfumes for the holidays
Rosh Hashanah is already around the corner, and with it comes the desire to renew and give gifts to those around us - and there is nothing like an intoxicating perfume to do the job. We have prepared for you a collection of the most worthwhile perfumes for the holidays.
Subtle sweetness
Vie Eteree by Brunello Cucinelli presents a fresh and sophisticated unisex fragrance, which opens with citrus notes of bergamot, pink berries, and cedar, and later develops into an aromatic-woody scent of basil, cardamom, and cashmere. The perfume is not sweet or heavy, and is intended for lovers of deep fragrances. There is no doubt that this is a high-quality perfume. As time passes, the scent changes and deepens, remaining on the skin for a whole day.
Available at the BEYONDSKIN boutique chain and on the website: beyondskin.co.il.
Price: 1,100 shekels for 100 ml.
Not just because of the design
Good Girl Crystal Class Collector by Carolina Herrera is a collector's edition for fans of the iconic women's perfume Good Girl. The perfume has a sweet and floral scent, which opens with bitter almond and continues with jasmine and tuberose, with a warm base of tonka and cocoa. The perfume boasts dominant notes, but despite this, the sweetness does not take over and the scent that settles is deep and balanced. The perfume is suitable for both day and evening, with good durability that remains throughout the day. There is no doubt that the design is impressive, but it does not come at the expense of the product's quality and the uniqueness of the fragrance. Available in pharmacy and marketing chains.
Price: 495 shekels for 80 ml.
A winning classic
BOSS Bottled Beyond For Her is a classic women's perfume, based on a combination of deep and floral notes, warm and sweet maple syrup, with a woody base that slightly softens the sweetness. The perfume is a safe purchase that will please a wide audience thanks to a sexy scent, not too strong and not cliché. This is a fragrance for those who like floral perfumes with warmth and depth, but are looking for a different and interesting twist and not just another sweet and generic perfume.
Available at the James Richardson Duty Free.
Price: 148 dollars for 100 ml.
Not for everyone
Avanguardia by Xerjoff and Lamborghini is a very dominant perfume, not for everyone, but mainly for men who like very present and powerful perfumes. The cherry, mandarin, and patchouli notes are felt only for a few seconds and very quickly a very sharp, smoky, and woody smell takes over. This is a fragrance with a strong presence, unconventional and suitable for those who like deep, powerful, and characterful perfumes.
A good word: the bottle design is very impressive.
Available at the luxury perfume boutique beyond skin and on the Lilit Cosmetics website: https://lilit.co.il/brands/xerjoff.
Price: 1,610 shekels for 100 ml.
For the trend-loving man
MESSI PLATINUM is a perfume for the well-groomed man, not to say the show-off. At the first spray, the familiar citrus notes of bergamot and green coconut are felt, and later a more aromatic scent with lavender, violet leaves, and sage settles on the body. It feels relatively light for men's perfumes, not sweet, but maintains high presence and durability. The base of vetiver, teak wood, and amber adds depth and sophistication, and the result is a modern and pleasant fragrance that is especially suitable for the day.
Available in leading pharmacy and marketing chains across the country and on the CHOZEN website.
Price: 349 shekels for 100 ml.
You don't argue with an icon
COCO MADEMOISELLE CRUSH ABSOLU by CHANEL is a safe purchase: a deep and sensual women's perfume that gives the classic that many women love more powerful notes. In the initial scent, a beloved note is received that cannot be mistaken: grapefruit and lychee, continuing to rose and jasmine, and finally settling with patchouli, vetiver, vanilla, and amber woods. Those who are addicted to the Chanel they have at home can be sure of purchasing the new perfume. Especially suitable for the evening and the transition seasons, and for lovers of luxury fragrances with a modern and bold character.
Price: 800 shekels for 100 ml.
Sophisticated and unconventional
Constellation Diamond by Thameen provides a niche, elegant, and intriguing unisex fragrance, which opens with a combination of raspberry, saffron, and pink pepper. Later it softens to floral notes and combines vanilla and tonka beans, which give it warmth and pleasant sweetness. The smoky touch makes it a winning perfume with good presence and durability.
For those who like warm, sophisticated, and unconventional fragrances.
Available in selected branches of the April chain, at Factory 54 online, and on the Individual website: www.onlys.co.il/individual.
Price: 765 shekels for 50 ml.
Another success from the Gucci house
Flora Gorgeous Orchid Intense by Gucci is an addictive women's perfume that opens with a slightly salty chord, continues to creamy vanilla orchid, and later receives a touch of dark cocoa. The vanilla is definitely present, but like in very good perfumes, in the case of the FLORA series, it does not take over completely and does not settle as too sweet. The combination of the sweet and cliché that vanilla represents with cocoa gives it uniqueness. Like the rest of the perfumes in this wonderful series, this is a perfume that stays with you and will harvest compliments.
Available in selected branches of Super-Pharm, Be, Hamashbir, and April.
Price: 686 shekels for 100 ml.
Effective at a sweet price
1 Million Black by Rabanne is a perfume for men that opens with juicy tropical pineapple notes and continues to a rich sweetness of vanilla, before settling on ebony wood. The combination creates a sweet fragrance, perhaps too sweet for some men. The testers immediately felt its strength and sweetness. Especially suitable for the evening and does a good job relative to its accessible price. Available in leading pharmacy and marketing chains.
Price: 419 shekels for 100 ml.
For sophistication lovers
Molecule 01 + Clary Sage is characterized by a unisex fragrance that will speak to everyone. This is an excellent series that never disappoints. Soft woody notes that stick to the skin and herbal sage. The smell develops delicately on the skin and stays close to the body, but its green and sharp character may be challenging for those who prefer floral, sweet, or softer perfumes. An extraordinary, intellectual, and very unconventional fragrance.
Available on the website and in branches of the April chain.
Price: 690 shekels for 100 ml.
Masculine and strong without trying
Dusk by Tumi is an excellent example of a perfume that knows how to balance between presence and delicacy. Its opening is characterized by citrus and lemon freshness, which gives an immediate boost of masculine and modern vitality. Alongside the prominent citrus, a soft and caressing alcoholic touch is integrated - one that adds depth without feeling aggressive. The true strength of Dusk is revealed in the result test of the local climate: it holds up impressively and remains dominant and noticeable on the body for a long time. This is a fragrance with a clear and inevitable presence that cannot be ignored, but it does so with good taste - without rudeness and without taking over.
TUMI also offers WHISPER for women, with a delicate floral and woody fragrance.
Available in pharmacy chains and Hamashbir Lazarchan.
Price: 520 shekels for 100 ml.
Perfect for the young woman
Dylan Blush Pink by Versace is a women's perfume that is simply fun to use - pleasant from the first moment, fresh, sweet, and soft, with a playful combination of apple-strawberry, orange blossom, and marshmallow. Later, the vanilla, musk, and tonka beans give it warmth and an enveloping feeling, without making it heavy. This is a young, happy, and feminine fragrance with addictive sweetness and pleasant presence, which is especially suitable for spring and summer and for those who like light perfumes.
Available in pharmacy chains, on the Lilit website, and at points of sale.
Price: 459 shekels for 100 ml.
Familiar and pleasant fragrance
Skin Intense by CLEAN is a soft and sweet unisex fragrance, which combines bergamot and sea salt with creamy vanilla, musk, and tonka. The feeling on the skin is pleasant, clean, and fresh. We felt that the smell was not distinct or surprising enough compared to other niche fragrances, and sometimes it felt quite familiar. Also, the durability was shorter than seven hours, so it will be less suitable for those looking for a unique and especially durable fragrance signature.
Available in marketing and pharmacy chains across the country and on the CHOZEN website.
Price: 425 shekels, 100 ml.
For consumers who dare
Future Memories by Byredo is a perfume with a unisex fragrance that opens with sharp and fresh fruit notes and later develops into deep vanilla, iris, and musk. This is a perfume with significant presence, which will be less suitable for those who prefer light fragrances.
Available at the Individual boutique, at Factory 54 branches in Ramat Aviv, Glilot, Be'er Sheva and on the website, and at Super-Pharm Gallery branches in Rishon LeZion and Gallery Mall Hayam in Eilat.
Price: 1,019 shekels, 100 ml.
Impressive durability
Max Mara is a very feminine perfume that opens with a floral, creamy, and soft scent and continues to a subtle sweetness of vanilla. The base of sandalwood and cedar gives it warmth and depth, without making it heavy or too sweet. This is a fragrance that is also suitable for daily use, with impressive durability that remains on the skin for hours, even the next morning. The perfume bottle is also designed inspired by the iconic coat of the Max Mara fashion house, with the identified camel belt and a cap with a golden button.
Price: 649 shekels, 100 ml.
Fun, feminine, and refreshing fragrance
Destin de Balmain opens with juicy strawberry and pink pepper and continues to peony and lily, with a base of sandalwood, musk, and patchouli. The strawberry gives it sweetness while the woody notes add depth without weighing it down. For me, this is one of those perfumes that is simply fun to smell on the skin - it creates a pleasant and fresh feeling.
Available at Super-Pharm, Hamashbir, BE, April, Factory54 (on the website and in selected branches), at GLAM42 and on the TERMINAL X website.
Price: 525 shekels, 100 ml.
