The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2024 - Issue 36

bitegifts NICHE FRAGRANCES T his year, gift a unique signature scent with one of these luxury concoctions created by the world’s most renowned perfumers, who have passion and artistry behind them. From the dazzling disco-inspired Fifty Four to the warm, gourmand Ambre Supermassive and the cold and crisp scent of the Califor- nian coast, there’s a new winter scent to obsess over for all tastes. Jusbox ‘Fifty Four’ Harrods £235 for 78 ml Inspired by the most famous nightclub in history, Fifty Four is a piña-colada spin around the dance floor with chocolate, cinna- mon, vanilla and patchouli notes. A master perfumer’s imagin- ing of what we would smell like if Studio 54 were still around today. It’s the perfect scent for party season. Les Eaux Primordiales ‘Ambre Supermassive’ Harrods £200 for 50 ml The ideal cosy winter scent is an ode to the magnetic power of amber, built around notes of peach, pineapple, honey, vanilla and tobacco. An extrait de parfum concentrate, this is an unfor- gettable signature scent. D. S. & Durga ‘Big Sur Eucalyptus’ Liberty Lon- don £229 for 100 ml A calm, bracing, spicy scent for those who embrace the crisp of winter, Big Sur Eucalyptus is a drive along the Californian coast—the newest scent from the cult New York City perfum- er-and-designer-owned brand. Nasomatto ‘Black Afgano’ Selfridges £130 for 30 ml One of the most iconic niche perfumes of all time, Black Afgano aims to evoke the highest quality hashish. Famously, the per- fumer doesn't ever state the notes in his fragrances, rendering them purely experiential. However, commonly detected notes include smoky and intense notes of cannabis, coffee, tobacco, resins, woods, incense and oud. OJAR ‘Encens Cuivre’ Harrods £195 for 100 ml Inspired by the tale of the three kings, there are a few more fitting scents for the festive season. The Encens Cuivre eau de parfum by the Omani perfumer brand is fit for royalty. It has precious natural resin notes of frankincense, myrrh, and elemi, underpinned by a velvety touch of musk and vanilla.