MAISON CRIVELLI, Safran Secret candle
Nina Catt, Editor-in-Chief
Safran Secret is one of Maison Crivelli’s most evocative creations. Inspired by founder Thibaud Crivelli’s encounter with saffron fields shrouded in dense fog, the fragrance captures the tension between clarity and mystery, and spice and softness. It is an olfactory study in contrasts, where vivid saffron meets a hazy, atmospheric depth that feels both intimate and dramatic.
In its new candle form, Safran Secret becomes a full sensory landscape. The spicy warmth of saffron rises first, followed by layers of rich, warm, woody notes that slowly fill the room with a comforting yet intriguing presence. The candle carries the same emotional architecture as the perfume: soft at first, then gradually more expressive, and always wrapped in a sense of quiet allure. It transforms a room in a way that feels immersive rather than overwhelming – perfect for elevating the ambience of both everyday spaces and life’s most meaningful moments.
Maison Crivelli is known for translating unexpected moments into fragrance, and Safran Secret is a perfect example of this philosophy. The scent feels textured and emotional, like a story unfolding in slow motion. Lit within any setting, it creates a mood that is refined, contemplative and subtly sensual. Maisoncrivelli.com
INITIO, Lift Me Up extrait du parfum
Nour Jabi, Editorial Assistant
Lift Me Up is bottled radiance, capturing the force of the sun from its first golden rise to its last glowing wave. This new floral amber creation channels revitalising solar energy and is designed to soothe, empower and awaken your senses. Those seeking serenity, confidence and an instant mood‑brightening ritual will find this fragrance an irresistible companion.
The scent opens with a bright burst of ylang ylang, bergamot and magnolia, igniting the senses with warmth and vibrancy. Soon, an overdose of musk fuses with the skin, revealing soft waves of vitality and sun‑kissed glow. As it deepens, roasted tonka beans and vanilla create an addictive trail that is creamy, warm and reminiscent of endless summer afternoons.
Backed by science and driven by emotion, Lift Me Up is created for anyone who craves a fragrance that feels uplifting and deeply personal. Let it be your daily sunshine, a reminder that joy can be worn like a second skin. Initioparfums.com
PHLUR, Cashmere Skin hair & body fragrance mist
Elizabeth Logan, Contributing Writer
Phlur’s Cashmere Skin is the kind of fragrance that feels less like something you wear, and more like something you become. A warm, woody‑floral mist, it moves with the softness of a favourite knit brushed gently across bare skin. Designed for both hair and body, it drifts through the day as a lightweight but impactful mist: romantic and effortlessly wearable.
The scent opens with a cocoon of almond, cyclamen and soft cashmere, a trio that feels serene and skin-like from the very first breath. The heart deepens into cream, vanilla and santal, adding a buttery, velvety warmth that seems to melt into you rather than sit atop the skin. As it settles, ambrette, musk and Peru balsam create the gentlest aura of wood and warmth.
Where traditional fragrances project outward, Cashmere Skin drapes inward – like a scented embrace you carry with you. That is the beauty of a hair and body mist: it creates a veil rather than a statement. Lightweight and airy, yet deeply comforting, it becomes a signature that feels personal and instinctive. Phlur.com
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