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Photo: Courtesy of Neiman Marcus1/6With its intriguing mix of amber, pink peppercorn, tonka bean, and vanilla, this long-lasting, sweet and spicy scent was inspired by Eastern evenings.
Van Cleef Arpels Collection Extraordinaire Ambre Impérial, $185; for information: neimanmarcus.com
Photo: Courtesy of Sisley Paris2/6Sisley Paris founder Isabelle d’Ornano called upon nostalgic, childhood memories of playing in the gardens of Seville’s Alcázar royal palace for her latest fragrance, which combines opulent notes of Italian lemon, black pepper, and Indonesian patchouli.
Sisley Paris Soir d’Orient, $177; sisley-paris.com
Photo: Courtesy of bykilian.com3/6Fragrance creator Kilian Hennessy says, unsurprisingly, that his coquettishly titled fragrance is intended for nighttime. Combining Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang with fresh gardenia and sandalwood, it is nothing if not seductive.
By Kilian Voulez-Vous Coucher Avec Moi, $285; for information: bykilian.com
By Kilian Voulez-Vous Coucher Avec Moi launches in October.
Photo: Courtesy of Neiman Marcus4/6With Omani incense at its base (harvested from Dhofar’s Boswellia sacra tree), this new amber-, cedrat-, and citrus-based cologne can not only be worn alone, but, in keeping with Omani tradition—where it’s customary to layer scents from childhood—pairs well with the English fragrance house’s other perfumes, like its woody Oud Bergamot or luxurious Red Roses.
Jo Malone London Incense Cedrat, $170; neimanmarcus.com
Photo: Courtesy of Neiman Marcus5/6Oud wood from Laos, rose absolute from Turkey, and benzoin from Siam work together in this addictively rich, velvety concoction to impart the feeling of being wrapped in decadent fabrics.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood, $300; neimanmarcus.com
