4 fresh summer scents from major perfumers Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Maison Francis Kurkdjian and Issey Miyake
Master perfumer Olivier Polge is the nose behind Chance Eau Splendide while LV tapped artist Alex Israel to update the bottle for Sun Song
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Kurky eau de parfum (US$227/70ml), Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s unisex fragrance, is a playful, high-energy scent that recalls fond childhood memories, being formulated from a delicious blend of tutti-frutti accord, musk and vanilla. “Kurky”, as you may have guessed, was Kurkdjian’s endearing childhood nickname.
Chanel
Master perfumer Olivier Polge is the nose behind Chance Eau Splendide (US$206/100ml), Chanel’s latest fragrance release. Defined by a radiant purple bottle, the scent is fruity and floral without being excessively sweet. Look forward to whiffs of rose geranium and powdery iris.
Issey Miyake
L’Eau d’Issey Eau de Parfum Intense (US$173/100ml) is an updated version of an Issey Miyake scent that originally launched in 1992. It’s infused with a medley of new ingredients – Posidonia accord, ylang-ylang and vanilla – and detailed with a cap that references the silver-coloured reflections of the ocean.