PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE RESPECTIVE BRANDS
Botanical scents are indeed the season’s freshest obsession. Crisp tomato leaves, aromatic basil, earthy herbs and lush green foliage are taking over from gourmands and florals. These four fragrances capture the feeling of wandering through a thriving garden. Fresh and invigorating, they are also an effortlessly chic way to bring the outdoors everywhere with you.
01 - Bottega Veneta Alta Always Now Eau de Parfum, from SGD310
A standout from Bottega Veneta’s new Alta fragrance collection, Always Now builds on the line’s signature Intrecciato ‘duo’ concept. Each fragrance pairs an Italian ingredient with one from elsewhere in the world to create an unexpected olfactory dialogue.
In this case, aromatic Italian basil meets the smoky elegance of Madagascan vetiver bourbon. The trail is crisp yet grounded, simultaneously vibrant yet quietly sophisticated. Fresh without leaning overtly herbal, it’s a polished take on botanical perfumery that wears beautifully on skin. BOTTEGA VENETA
02 - Jo Malone London The Veggies Collection, SGD135
Leave it to Jo Malone London to make vegetables smell undeniably luxurious. The limited-edition Veggies collection bottles the fresh, earthy charm of beetroot, carrot blossom and butternut squash. Choose from three addictive colognes that celebrate the beauty of garden-grown ingredients.
Scarlet Beetroot delivers earthy richness with a juicy sweetness. Carrot Blossom is soft, powdery and quietly elegant. Velvety Butternut, meanwhile, wraps the skin in a creamy warmth that’s surprisingly addictive. As with all Jo Malone London colognes, the real magic lies in layering, so you can go from bright and playful by day to richer and more sensual by night. JO MALONE LONDON
03 - Maison Margiela Replica From The Garden Eau de Toilette, from SGD110
Maison Margiela’s Replica fragrances are known for evoking memories through scent, and From The Garden is no exception. Inspired by the simple pleasure of time spent outdoors, it instantly transports you to a flourishing vegetable garden on a carefree summer afternoon.
Built around an uncannily realistic tomato leaf accord, the fragrance captures sun-warmed vines and crushed leaves. Green mandarin lends a crisp, juicy brightness, while patchouli and geranium recreate the damp richness of freshly turned soil. Nostalgic yet contemporary, it bottles the fresh green scent you release as you brush past the plants. MAISON MARGIELA
04 - Sisley Eau de Campagne Eau de Toilette, from SGD140
Long before tomato leaf became fragrance’s note of the moment, Sisley was championing botanical perfumery with Eau de Campagne. Launched in the 1970s, this cult classic remains a favourite, thus proving that great fragrances never go out of style.
Fresh and green like cut grass, it opens with bright citrus before unfolding into tomato leaf, basil and wild herbs. A chypre base grounds the composition, striking that elusive balance between polished and relaxed. More than five decades on, it still feels modern, an invigorating starting point for exploring the botanical fragrance trend. SISLEY
For more information, do visit the brands’ respective sites
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE RESPECTIVE BRANDS
