Best Beauty Buys: Fragrance

$90 (50ml)

The top notes in this fresh, masculine eau de toilette by Hugo Boss include calone, an ingredient that gives the olfactory impression of the seaside. RRP $104 (60ml)

$115 for the set.

$199 (80ml)

While the contents of Issey Miyake’s fragrance have remained the same, the packaging has taken on a new expression with its concrete-like look. RRP $140 (100ml)

$165 (100ml)

$175 (50ml)

RRP $105, 50ml. For men

$123 (100ml)

$135 (50ml)

RRP $125, 50ml

RRP $100

This eau de toilette has been fashioned on three pairs of olfactory opposites to create a seductive evening cologne. RRP $150 (100ml)

Encased in an elegant, golden bottle and smelling fresh, floral and woody all at once, Shiseido’s intoxicating Zen fragrance will arrive on New Zealand counters on September 8th. This fragrance is Shiseido’s third incarnation of Zen and is already a hit in both Germany and Spain. While the fragrance is uplifting, it is also blended with stress-relieving aromatic ingredients such as rose, grapefruit, freesia and gardenia to relax and rejuvenate the wearer.

A re-interpretation of the cologne that Napoleon used in preparation for battle, this fragrance evokes the smell of saddle leather, boots and belts – obviously a scent designed with the energetic, macho man in mind. RRP $160 from Mecca Cosmetica

Enjoy the scent of chocolate chip cookies minus the calories in this unisex cologne. RRP $59 from World Beauty

A soft and velvety scent with notes of orange blossom and vanilla and a touch of ginger. The bottle comes with a lovely atomiser.

The newly reinvented Chanel NÂ°5, Eau PremiÃ¨re, is lighter and more discreet than the original but retains its softness and sensuality.

$215 (100ml)

RRP $136, 50ml

With cardamom, agave flower, white lily and cocoa, this cologne for women and men is ideal for day or night. RRP $180

Part of a limited-edition collectible series, this scent is an infusion of orange blossom, tuberose and jasmine. RRP $173 (100ml)

Created with the modern woman in mind, it’s no wonder Jean Paul Gaultier’s newest fragrance is proving popular around the world. It’s fresh and invigorating, with a decidedly feminine edge. With notes of orange, rose, grenadine, musk and cedar, the fragrance provides a mix of subtle florals and warm spices. RRP $132 (50mL) and $187 (100mL)

RRP $157, 75ml

Vera Wang’s new fragrance, Bouquet, is fresh and feminine with hints of blackcurrant leaves, honeysuckle, lavendar musk and sensuous florals. 100ml RRP $195, 50ml RRP $155

Inspired by the energy and vibrancy of New York City, this fragrance is a blend of citrus notes, spices, florals and sensuous woods. RRP $159 (100ml)

A sell-out in Europe and Japan, Comme des Garcons’ 2 MAN is a revision of the original CdG 2 eau de parfum. Its woody scent unfolds with an unusual combination of nutmeg, incense and subtle saffron flowers, giving a classic yet masculine aroma. From Mecca Cosmetica. RRP $140

$80 (30ml), $105 (50ml), $145 (100ml)

$150 (50ml)

Blend of tropical flowers. RRP $145

$108 (50ml)

Subtle yet sophisticated, this exquisite fragrance by Gucci features rose and osmanthus flower with zesty citrus top notes. It’s hte perfect daytime scent. RRP $169 (75ml)

$185 (100ml)

$190 (100ml)

A fresh, floral scent packaged in a glamorous limited edition bottle. RRP $135 (50ml)

$195 (100ml)

For a sophisticated fragrance during the warmer months, Dior Homme Sport is hard to beat. With a lighter composition than the original Dior Homme, this new version of the eau de toilette offers a burst of tangy, spicy notes. Dior Homme Sport’s feature scents, ginger and Sicilian citron, are fresh and energising. RRP $106 (50mL) and $145 (100mL)