Passover, the festival of new fragrances, has arrived once again. If we lack the strength to celebrate Purim during this time, let us at least acquire this year's holiday gifts that are meaningful and comforting.
"What's in this box? It's the brand I love the most in the world!" A colleague exclaimed as he entered the office. It was a stunning round yellow box that I didn't have the heart to throw away, but I still didn't understand what to put in it (is there a syndrome for box hoarding tendencies?).
I replied, "Really? I didn't even know the brand."
"Well, you didn't have an Italian husband; you don't have it in the country," he retorted with typical condescension, adding a dismissive wave of his hand. It's true I've never had an Italian husband, or any husband for that matter.
"Oh, so you should know it's available in the country now, but I already gave it to someone else, sorry..." I shrugged and turned away. "But next time, I'll tell you straight away." Good luck, soul, wait for this year's holiday scent article.
Meanwhile, here's a huge list of new perfumes that have just come out, new brands in the country, and special editions of your favorite perfumes. I explored and checked which ones are sweet, which are fresh, and which are rich and mysterious. Which is the partner I want, if someone asks.
OUD MINÉRALE - Sweet, Spicy, Mysterious
Tom Ford creates a new and fascinating scent with the perfect balance of contrasting elements, merging the warmth and mystery of oud wood with the minerals from the depths of the ocean meeting the sand. Adventure meets mystery, and a new dimension is revealed. The perfect balance between earth and sea in the new fragrance.Price: 50ml - NIS 495, 100ml - NIS 715. Available at: Super Pharm, Hamashbir Lazarchan, BE, April Factory54, online, and in stores at Gindi TLV Mall, and leading perfumeries.
COSMIC KYLIE JENNER - Sweet, Fruity, Marshmallowy
Kylie Jenner presents her debut fragrance Cosmic Kylie Jenner, a perfectly magnetic scent for day and night alike. It envelops you in a rich, warm, sweet aroma with a floral scent of star jasmine and an accord of golden amber and musk vanilla, all in a sculpted bottle designed to look like a work of art from another world. Price for 100ml: NIS 399, available at Super-Pharm stores.
ZAFFERANO - Hedonistic, Floral, Deep, Unisex
Italian brand ACQUA DI PARMA lands on the shelves of Duty-Free, founded in 1916 by Baron Carlo Magnani. The new fragrance EDP ZAFFERANO - saffron, or "red gold". The fragrance has a floral amber scent, captivating for both women and men - unisex. EDP Zafferano can be purchased at James Richardson Duty-Free for $207 for 100ml, and $264 for 180ml.
RED HIBISCUS COLOGNE INTENSE - Tangy, Tropical, Floral
Luxury perfume and lifestyle brand Jo Malone London launches a new scent in its intense and powerful Cologne Intense series: Red Hibiscus Cologne Intense, an exotic scent with a seductive oriental touch of hibiscus flower. Prices: 100ml - NIS 730, 50ml - NIS 485, available at Jo Malone London boutiques in Ramat Aviv Mall, TLV Mall, and Kiryon, and online.
HERO by BURBERRY - Spicy, Deep, Warm
Burberry, the iconic British luxury brand, introduces its latest masterpiece, the new fragrance for men, HERO, a celebration of strength, spirit, and charisma with a blend of cedarwood essential oils enhanced by top notes of amber and capriol, creating a warm finish that invigorates the aroma. Available at Super Pharm, April, Hamashbir Lazarchan, and BE. Price for 100ml: NIS 669.
HYPNOTIC POISON - Dreamy, Bittersweet, Unisex
Hypnotic Poison by Dior is a magnetic, intensified perfume with sensual vanilla that awakens the senses. The forbidden fruit becomes a feminine and daring scent for a seductive and conquering woman. Price: NIS 577, available at Terminal X.
CKETERNITY by CALVIN KLEIN - Fresh, Spicy, Sensual
Calvin Klein presents two new perfumes for men and women joining the Inherent collection, linked by a unique coconut note. The feminine scent is a combination of fresh and floral ingredients, 100ml, price: 349 ₪. The masculine scent opens with a burst of fresh ginger essence and juniper face. At its core, the luminous heliotrope adds sharpness balanced by a sweet and floral lavender note. The inviting warmth of coconut adds a sexy, coconut twist. Price for100ml: NIS 299. Available at Super Pharm, BE, Hamashbir Lazarchan, and Onlys.
ENCRE INDIGO LALIQUE by René Lalique - Bold, Daring, Deep
ENCRE INDIGO LALIQUE is an artistic, unconventional perfume for men, dedicated to the new generation of free-spirited individuals. The scent, created by Annick Ménardo, a master in the world of perfumery, is a meeting of bergamot zest, fresh juniper berries, sharp and bold saffron with the warmth of ink. A unique composition. Price: NIS 430 for 100ml, available at Lilit Cosmetics website.
VERSACE ATELIER Unveils Six New Unisex Scents
Versace Atelier introduces six unisex fragrances: Encens Suprême, Iris d'Élite, Safran Roya, Gingembre Pétillant, Gingembre Pétillant, and Tabac Imperial Fleur de Maté. Each embodies the splendor of Italy and is presented in handmade packaging. Lighter, fresher scents are preserved in transparent bottles, while bolder fragrances shine in elegant black bottles. Price: NIS 1380 EDT 100ml. Available at Super-Pharm Galleries, Super-Pharm by the Sea, Super-Pharm Karmiel, and on the Lilit Cosmetics website.
LA VIE EST BELLE ROSE EXTRAORDINAIRE, LANCÔME: Floral, Ambery, Woody
La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire reveals the beauty of a unique rose, combining three different rose essences, each with its own personality, to create a unique composition. Price: NIS 399 for 100ml, available on the Lancôme website and at Lancôme retail points in Super-Pharm, Hamashbir Lazarchan, New-Pharm, and selected perfumeries.
Y L'Elixir by Yves Saint Laurent: Rich, Spicy, Sophisticated
Yves Saint Laurent launches a new fragrance for men: Y L'Elixir, featuring one of the world's most precious perfume ingredients, oud wood, with a rock 'n' roll edge. Price: NIS 599 for 60ml, available at Super-Pharm, Hamashbir Lazarchan, BE, April, and selected perfumeries.
MY WAY EAU DE PARFUM NECTAR by Giorgio Armani: Fresh, Floral, Contemporary
My Way Eau de Parfum Nectar is a fusion of fruits and flowers, combining juicy pear notes with a sparkling accord of bergamot and a full-bodied osmanthus accord. Price: NIS 389 for 90ml, available at Armani boutiques, Ramat Aviv Mall, Super-Pharm, Hamashbir Lazarchan, New-Pharm, April, and selected perfumeries.
BORN IN ROMA by Valentino: For Him and Her
Valentino's beauty division unveils new fragrances for women and men: Born in Roma Green Stravaganza for women, and Donna and Uomo. Born in Roma Donna Green Stravaganza EDP, an ambery floral smoky fragrance - Price NIS 569 for 100ml. Born in Roma Uomo Green Stravaganza EDT with a fresh ambery, coffee, and citrus scent. Price: NIS 479 for 100ml.Available at Super-Pharm, BE, Hamashbir Lazarchan, Good Pharm, Terminal X, April, and selected perfumeries.
Acqua di Giò Eau de Toilette by Armani: Fresh, Deep, Masculine
A refreshed version of the iconic men's fragrance: Acqua di Giò Eau de Toilette, reminiscent of sea waves, opens with marine and bergamot notes, creating intense freshness. Price: NIS 319 for 100ml, and NIS 530 for 200ml. Available at Armani boutiques, Ramat Aviv Mall, Super-Pharm, Hamashbir Lazarchan, New-Pharm, April, and selected perfumeries.
ALIEN HYPERSENSE - A More Natural Mutation
Alien Hypersense offers a more natural, marvelous multisensory fragrance, layering fruity, woody, and floral notes. Price: NIS 599 for 90ml, available at Super-Pharm, Hamashbir Lazarchan, Good Pharm, Terminal X, April.
L'Eau d'Issey Solar Violet: Fruity Floral Fragrance for Women
L'Eau d'Issey Solar Violet blends cool freshness with warm sensuality, capturing the first spring sunlight with delicate violet flower. Price: NIS 519 for 100ml, available at Super-Pharm, Hamashbir Lazarchan, and selected stores.
This Is Really Her by Zadig & Voltaire: Floral, Spicy, Mysterious
This Is Really Her! by Zadig & Voltaire, inspired by the vibrant atmosphere of nighttime Paris - unique, intense, like an exciting love affair, celebrating sensuality and daring, day and night. Price: NIS 519 for 100ml, available at Super-Pharm, April, Hamashbir Lazarchan, Be, and online.
Fame Intense by Paco Rabanne: Floral, Warm, Rich
Fame Intense, a new intense fragrance for women from Paco Rabanne, blends floral and woody accords. Price: NIS 500 for 80ml EDP, available at leading pharmacies and marketing chains.
TOY 2 PEARL by Moschino: Fruity, Spicy, and Citrusy
The iconic Moschino teddy bear returns in a unisex fragrance with jasmine and salty lemon, opening with a refreshing lemon note blended with bubbly organic sorbet. Price: NIS 249 for 100ml, available at Super-Pharm, Lilit website, and selected stores.
MUSC NUDE by Narciso Rodriguez: Floral, Delicate, Distant
Narciso Rodriguez introduces Musc Nude, a sensual and soft fragrance that adds a new dimension of delicacy to the For Her collection. Price: NIS 555 for 100ml EDP, available at Super-Pharm, Hamashbir Lazarchan, and April.
Golbary's New Perfume Series: Floral, Spring, Feminine
Fashion house Golbary launches a perfume series for women, including five fragrances characterized by elegance, freshness, and feminine delicacy. Price: NIS 99.90 for 100ml, available at Golbary stores or online.
Calvin Klein Defy Parfum: Masculine, Woody, Fresh
Calvin Klein presents Calvin Klein Defy Parfum, based on the same woody fragrance profile as its predecessors but creating a bolder scent that exceeds all expectations. Price: NIS 339 for 100ml, available at Super-Pharm, Be, Hamashbir Lazarchan, and online.