PARIS PERFUME WEEK 2026 THE BIG RECAP (PART 3)
Attention worthy releases and more
This year was the third edition of the show that was once very cosy and intimate but not this year. Earlier editions were such a treat for fragrance enthusiasts, exposees and business partners that NEZ must have been overthrown by requests to make it bigger. Rightfully so.
2026 was bigger but not necessarily better in terms of organisation aspects. But those minor issues were completely overshadowed by the array of wonderful people behind the stands.
Here are our highlights of the brands and new releases that deserve your attention. You can find part 1 here and part 2 here.
The fragrance that drifts on skin like waves in the ocean. Musky and aromatic, it was rereleased in new flacon and I was patiently waiting for a year for it to be for sale again. If your jam is aromatic cypress and salty geranium, this one is most certainly for you.
Love Hibiscus plays a delicious game of contrast. I haven’t liked many of the recent releases by the brand, but this one pulled some strings in me. At its core, two distinct personalities collide: the bold, tart bite of Hibiscus, wild and berries with a whisper of dried herbs. Other prominent facet of it is ultra buttery pastry. Think croissant with hibiscus jam.
Fruitiness in it bridges the gap with its bright spark, however the drydown is very much Frankincense and sandalwood. Thumbs up for this one not being overly nuclear too.
Bright, fresh, and unapologetically fruity, this perfume opens with the irresistible warmth of sun-ripened peach and wild Roseberry, drawing you in from the very first spritz.
As it settles, the heart reveals a sophisticated blend of urban musk, bergamot, wild rosehip and a bold splash of blood orange. Layers that feel both unexpected and completely right.
and wild Roseberry, drawing you in from the very first spritz.
As it settles, the heart reveals a sophisticated blend of urban musk, bergamot, wild rosehip, and a bold splash of blood orange — layers that feel both unexpected and completely right.
The song of cyanide-heavy almonds and hot milk steam. It is definitely one of those gourmands that will make you think of cherries one way or another. Execution is very nice and I can’t wait for it to reach our EU shores.
ETA September 2026.
Not yet released, we have to wait for fall. But it is certainly a a treat for musky fragrance lovers.
The notes are as follows:
Top: Ozonic notes, Grape, Ginger syrup
Mid: Buckwheat flower, Orris pallida butter, Birch, Carrot seed, Rose, Lavender, Smoke, Buckwheat, Ginkgo
Base: Vetiver, Mushroom
one of the first times this brand was showing its range was at last year show in Firenze. My favourite Mushin is very unique take on immortelle. I catch only the slight curry’esque vibe from it. But I’ve heard people not having an issue with that at all. Overall range is very beautiful. I am looking forward to exploring the upcoming releases.
Finally something interesting and with epic presentation 2 in 1. Shoelayered is a brand that showcases beauty of Japandi style with fine and elegant execution that is so French. I love that collection has not only perfumes but also room diffusers and body mists. I got 2 mists for myself for the hot summer ahead and they didn’t break my piggy bank, which is always a good thing.
Another brand that mixes lifestyle products and fragrances. They had the most adorable miniature size fragrances of the entire show. I love when scents can be 15 ml and not loose identity of the brand. What caught my eye as well are the solid perfumes (shown on the image). It’s hard to execute them and I feel like the brand did it better than Henry Jacques, my previous favourite in that category of product.
Part of the trilogy of the Extraits, Pluie Noire is all about the iris and juniber to my nose. Official notes have not been released for extrait , but you can look up the earlier version of it that camd out in 2017. Fans of the brand have been messaging me non-stop about the returning releases (Pluie Noire and Black Tar).
Just wait and enjoy, because all three are beautiful in their new form.
Some fragrances announce themselves. This one simply arrives.
There is a very unique green lift in here that feels like the first breath of cool morning air. A humid floral core that is airy and modern, stripped of everything fussy or old-fashioned, floating rather than settling.
And just when you think you have it figured out, musks start to play on the skin. No sweetness, no heaviness. Just a clean, well composed scent. Fresh, but never sharp. Refined is the word for it.
Tempio D’Acqua opens with a burst of juicy, sun-warmed peach that feels radiant and alive, like light bouncing off still water. It is almost giving me the passionfruit on my skin. Gently threaded through the fruitiness there is soft accord of fennel. I love how delicate that green herbaceous touch is.
Drydown is all bout the warm vanilla. It is not heavy or syrupy, yet it still makes a perfect statement in the pyramid. I’m loving this new direction of Casamorati a lot. Transparancy with longevity is a tough challenge for perfumer to achieve.
SULTAN PASHA PERFUMES brand
First time showing in public on such large schale, Sultan Pasha’s collection has been a source of chit-chat for all days. The mysterious Thebes and fruoity Irisoir have had their share of attention. However the star of the show and as a result current sold-out release was the Quintessentially Amber.
I am patiently waiting for new works of Sultan, there is so much that neo vintage compositions can teach (in terms of fragrance development phases) to current youngsters in our wonderful community.
