From Chanel’s aromatic fragrance inspired by the landscapes along the Normandy coast (where Gabrielle Chanel opened her first boutique) to Jo Malone’s perfume drawing inspiration from the prized ingredients and fragrance rituals of the Middle East, check out HUNGER’s edit of the best destination-inspired perfumes to spark your wanderlust this season…
Eau de Givenchy
Inspired by…South of France
Location, location, location… Eau de Givenchy captures the smoothness of orange blossoms disclosed by the zesty citrus orchards and only subverted by comforting musks.
£60, johnlewis.com
Etro Udaipur Eau de Parfum
Inspired by… Udaipur
Location, location, location…The fragrance carries the name of the white city overlooking Lake Pichola in Rajasthan and holds the fragments of a land steeped in stories, contrasts and rituals. It opens with Indian jasmine, which imparts freshness and invites you to dream. Gardenia adds femininity and the lotus flower leaves behind the traces of a seductive grace. The citrus notes of the bergamot converse with the acute scents of pink pepper and the depth of magnolia petals.
100ml, £120, libertylondon.com
Les Eaux De Chanel
Inspired by… the Basque coast
Location, location, location… An ultra-fresh, invigorating fragrance inspired by the pure air and energy of the Basque coast that Gabrielle Chanel loved so dearly. A refreshing trail like a splash of sea spray.
£97, chanel.com
Le Labo Poivre 23
Inspired by… London
Poivre 23 – translating into Pepper 23 – is Le Labo’s pepper statement. A city exclusive for London, it’s a very warm scent, ultra spicy and perfect for wintery nights out.
£212 (50ml), lelabofragrances.com (exclusive city fragrances, available September 2018)
Browse our full edit of destination-inspired fragrances in the gallery below
