PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE RESPECTIVE BRANDS

Looking for a quick escape? Sometimes all you need is a transportive fragrance to open a portal into another world. Ready to journey to electrifying cities or bask in the first rays of morning light in a single spritz? Here are three aromatic encounters that offer an olfactive escape.

01 – Acqua Di Parma Magnolia Infinita EDP, from SGD380 for 100 ml
The latest addition to the Signature Of The Sun collection is all things optimistic, bright and beautiful. Exactly like the first rays of light in the morning.

Opening with zesty notes of bergamot, lemon and orange, the sun-filled blend leads to an infinite floral heart. Think magnolia, rose, jasmine and ylang ylang, offset by sensual musk and patchouli. ACQUA DI PARMA

02 – Aesop Eidesis EDP, SGD255 for 50 ml
For all you dreamers and visionaries out there, meet the fourth chapter in the Othertopias collection. It’s designed to evoke your own personal mirage in your mind with a mesmerising woody, spicy and ambery blend.

In Greek mythology, Narcissus fell in love with his own likeness. He ended up staring at his reflection in a pool of water for the rest of his life. Inspired by this, the perfume is infused with notes of black pepper, frankincense, and sandalwood. AESOP

03 – Maison Francis Kurkdjian 724 EDP, from SGD200 for 35 ml
If you could bottle the scent of a city’s communicative energy, it would smell something like 724. Named for 24 hours of scented living, seven days a week, the soothing musky-floral combines the vibrant yet enveloping urban spirit with the sensation of clean freshness.

Close your eyes and let the aldehyde, bergamot, jasmine, and sandalwood blend take you to any city you wish. One whiff and you might find yourself in Paris, Tokyo or New York. FRANCIS KURKDJIAN

For more information, do visit the brands’ respective sites

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE RESPECTIVE BRANDS