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This week we attended the most incredible party thrown for @onthescentmedia by

Glorious Brands and Muse Communications - a room filled with friends: movers and

shakers of the scent scene, from press, PR and brands alike. All were there to

celebrate the official launch of On The Scent Magazine - and somehow, with all their

love and support - it suddenly felt real!

The magazine was arrayed on tables around the gorgeously flower-bedecked room,

Mimosa cocktails were sipped, fragrant friends laughed and we all basked in the

most spectacular view of London, delighting in the golden hour (and a rare

opportunity to come together across various companies who are usually the ones

holding launches, not getting to relax and attend them!) It was just JOYOUS, and

we are so grateful to everyone who helped organise it, and who came together in

such scented harmony.

Ahhhh! Bliss.

After reliving the magic of that night, we are excitedly counting the hours until the

Fragrance Foundation Jasmine Awards (the podcast is nominated for three awards

in Best Audio and Best Visual categories this year, while Suzy is up for another

three for her writing!)

Meanwhile, of course we had to continue our in-depth chat about

#whatwearewearing lately (because there’s a LOT to tell you about…)

Nicola: Guerlain Cuir Beluga

‘Typically tough, the leather accord reveals a new facet here. Gracing the skin with

softness and enhanced by a refreshing tangerine accord, leather becomes supple

and luminous, blending with intriguing immortelle notes before melting into a

velvety lingering trail of amber, musk and vanilla notes. An untameable leather, as

supple as white suede.’

Suzy: Amouage Love Hibiscus

By Jérôme Epinet

‘From the moment it begins, Love Hibiscus ingeniously presents both of its main

facets

at the same time: a hibiscus note – tart, berry-like, and herbaceous - and an

appetising sugar-coated Palmier accord - sweet, buttery, and caramelised. Linking

them together, with their citrusy, woody aspects, are a delicious passion fruit and a

generous proportion of frankincense. Finally, sandalwood, Indian papyrus, and

vanilla bring the depth that renders the whole perfume indulgent and sensuous.’

Nicola: M&S Discover Warm Neroli

‘This 50ml eau de parfum from Discover combines sparkling neroli and bergamot

top notes with a soft musk base for an elegant, long-lasting fragrance. The carefully

developed formula creates a distinctive scented profile that transitions beautifully

from day to night. The sleek bottle design ensures easy application, while the

concentrated parfum formula provides all-day wear without the need for frequent

reapplication. Perfect for adding an elegant touch to your perfume collection.

From sweet, fruity notes to spicy ambers, experimentation is a key part of finding

the fragrance that suits you. ʽDiscoverʼ offers you a variety of scents mapped across

the fragrance families for you to explore and find your perfect scent.’

Suzy: Balmain Destin (from £25)

By Quentin Bisch

‘An uplifting, feminine blend of strawberry, peony, and creamy sandalwood notes.

The bold and feminine fragrance embodies Balmain’s savoir-faire and modern pulse.

It opens with a flash of neon-saturated, ripe strawberry. The vibrant fruit sparks a

joyful, optimistic energy, playfully contrasting the spicy pepper notes of baies rose.

Rosy notes of peony reveal unexpected creamy lychee facets. The fragrance’s

floralcy deepens with a lily accord. Its delicate green note and the intense spice of

akigalawood come together, intermingling with a sandalwood accord and smooth

patchouli for a radiant woody effect. Th