New Perfumes like fine wine

A fragrance is similar to a fine wine, at least according to this perfume editorial found in Elle magazine's June 2019 issue. Contributing writer Janell Hickman talks to four master sommeliers to get their take on these 4 new scents.

Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Peony

DOLCE & GABBANA Dolce Peony
$76 for 1 oz. at Sephora

Wine pairing: German Riesling


Fragrance Notes:

Pink Pepper
White Bergamot
Bulgarian Rose
Freesia
Patchouli

Moschino Toy 2

MOSCHINO Toy 2 Eau de Parfum
$56 for 1 oz. at Macy's

Wine pairing: California Viognier


Fragrance Notes:

Mandarin Orange
Granny Smith Apple
Jasmine
Peony
Sandalwood

D.S. & Durga D.S. Perfume

D.S. & DURGA - D.S. Eau de Parfum
$350 for 1.7 oz. at Nordstrom

Wine pairing: Austrian Gruner Veltliner


Fragrance Notes:

Saffron
Frangipani
Gardenia
Rose Absolute
Vetiver

Carine Roitfeld Orson

CARINE ROITFELD Orson Eau de Parfum
$285 for 3 oz. at Net-a-Porter.com

Wine pairing: Muscat de Frontignan


Fragrance Notes:

Hawthorn Flower
Tonka Beans
Benzoin Resin


 

Spin the Bottle editorial in Elle June 2019

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(Hickman, Janell. "Beauty: Spin the Bottle." Elle June 2019: 78)