Buying Guide
Find Your Perfect Fragrance
Buying a fragrance online is different from standing at a department store counter. You can't spritz, sniff, and decide in sixty seconds. So we've built this guide to do the next best thing — to help you find your perfect scent based on what you already love, the notes that appeal to you, and the kind of impression you want to leave.
Every fragrance in our collection is handmade in our Glossop workshop at maximum concentration, using premium fragrance oils with essential oil content. They're built to perform — to last all day, to project, and to genuinely rival the designer scents they're inspired by.
Whether you know exactly which scent you're after or you're discovering something new, you're in the right place.
How to Use This Guide
There are three ways to find your match:
1. You already know what you love. Jump straight to our "If You Love…" sections below and find your inspired-by match instantly.
2. You know the kind of scent you want. Browse by fragrance family — Floral, Gourmand, Oriental, Fresh, or Dark & Intense — to discover the scents that match your style.
3. You want something for a specific mood or occasion. Scroll to our By Occasion section and let us point you in the right direction.
WOMEN'S FRAGRANCES
If You Know What You Love — Women's
The quickest way to find your match. Find the designer scent you love and we'll point you straight to ours.
If you love Black Opium — try No. 1
Black Coffee · White Flowers · Vanilla
Rich, addictive, and unapologetically bold. No. 1 opens with the same intoxicating hit of black coffee and white florals that made Black Opium iconic, before settling into a warm, creamy vanilla base that lasts for hours. If you want a scent that announces your arrival and stays with you all evening, this is it.
Best for: Evenings out · Date nights · Anyone who wants to be remembered
If you love Diamonds by Armani — try No. 2
Lychee · Raspberry · Rose · Freesia · Vanilla · Amber
Feminine, sparkling, and effortlessly elegant. No. 2 captures the luminous fruity-floral character of Diamonds — crisp lychee and raspberry opening onto a beautiful heart of rose and freesia, wrapped in a warm amber and vanilla finish. Light enough for every day, special enough for any occasion.
Best for: Work · Daytime wear · Gifting
If you love La Vie Est Belle — try No. 3
Iris · Praline · Patchouli
One of the most beloved women's fragrances of the modern era — and No. 3 captures it beautifully. A soft, powdery iris heart sits above a warm, sweet praline and patchouli base, creating a scent that feels like a cashmere blanket. Comforting, sophisticated, and instantly recognisable.
Best for: Everyday wear · Cooler months · Those who love a classic
If you love Alien by Mugler — try No. 4
Jasmine Sambac · Soft Woods · Amber
Mysterious, otherworldly, and completely unforgettable. No. 4 channels the bold, singular character of Alien — an intense jasmine sambac heart anchored by soft woods and a glowing amber base. This is a fragrance for those who don't want to blend in.
Best for: Evenings · Statement wearing · Autumn and winter
If you love Lady Million — try No. 6
Raspberry · Orange Blossom · Honey
Glamorous, golden, and deliciously sweet. No. 6 brings the playful luxury of Lady Million to life — a bright burst of raspberry and orange blossom that melts into a warm, honeyed heart. Confident, feminine, and impossible to ignore.
Best for: Nights out · Special occasions · The woman who loves to be noticed
If you love Baccarat Rouge 540 — try No. 7
Saffron · Cedarwood · Ambergris
Possibly the most coveted fragrance in the world — and one of the most expensive. No. 7 recreates the warm, luminous, almost otherworldly character of Baccarat Rouge 540, with its signature saffron and cedarwood opening leading to a deep, mesmerising ambergris base. If you've always wanted to wear this scent every day rather than saving it for special moments, now you can.
Best for: All occasions · Those who appreciate true luxury · Everyday indulgence
If you love Flora by Gucci — try No. 8
Gardenia · Pear Blossom · Brown Sugar
Fresh, floral, and quietly sophisticated. No. 8 captures the gentle femininity of Flora — a bloom of gardenia and pear blossom over a warm brown sugar base. It's the scent equivalent of a sun-filled afternoon: effortlessly pretty and endlessly wearable.
Best for: Spring and summer · Everyday wear · Fresh, light fragrance lovers
If you love Flowerbomb — try No. 9
Tea · Orchid · Florals · Patchouli
An explosion of florals built around a deep, earthy foundation. No. 9 captures the lush, complex character of Flowerbomb — a rich bouquet of tea, orchid, and mixed florals anchored by patchouli. Big, beautiful, and long-lasting.
Best for: Date nights · Evenings · Those who love a bold floral
If you love Snow Fairy — try No. 10
Bubblegum · Pear Drops · Candyfloss
Pure, unapologetic fun. No. 10 is playful, sweet, and utterly joyful — the same nostalgic bubblegum and candyfloss character that makes the original such a cult favourite, available all year round. If you want something that makes you smile every time you wear it, this is the one.
Best for: Year-round wear · Gifting · Those who love a sweet, fun scent
If you love Candy by Prada — try No. 11
White Musk · Benzoin · Caramel · Vanilla
Soft, sensual, and irresistibly sweet. No. 11 brings the powdery, cosy warmth of Candy to life — white musk and benzoin wrapped around a caramel and vanilla heart. The kind of scent you want to wrap yourself in on a cool evening.
Best for: Autumn and winter · Evening wear · Cosy, intimate occasions
If you love Daisy by Marc Jacobs — try No. 12
Strawberry · Violet · White Woods · Musk
Young, fresh, and timelessly charming. No. 12 captures the light, playful spirit of Daisy — a bright strawberry and violet opening that settles into a clean white woods and musk base. Effortless and always appropriate.
Best for: Everyday wear · Spring and summer · Gifting
If you love Coco Mademoiselle — try No. 15
Jasmine · Rose · Patchouli · Vetiver
Iconic. Timeless. Unmistakable. No. 15 captures the sophisticated floral-oriental character of one of Chanel's most celebrated fragrances — a heart of jasmine and rose deepened by patchouli and vetiver. Elegant, confident, and endlessly versatile.
Best for: Work · Evenings · Any woman who wants to wear a true classic
MEN'S FRAGRANCES
If You Know What You Love — Men's
If you love Bleu de Chanel — try No. 101
Sandalwood · Amber · Cedar · Tonka Bean
Clean, masculine, and deeply sophisticated. No. 101 captures the warm, woody elegance of Bleu de Chanel — sandalwood and cedar at the heart, underpinned by rich amber and a smooth tonka bean base. A fragrance that works equally well in the boardroom and at the bar.
Best for: Work · Smart occasions · Everyday wear
If you love Black Orchid by Tom Ford — try No. 102
Truffle · Black Orchid · Patchouli · Incense
Dark, seductive, and powerfully distinctive. No. 102 channels the brooding intensity of Black Orchid — truffle and black orchid at the core, woven through with patchouli and incense. This is a fragrance that means business. Wear it when you want to leave an impression that lingers long after you've left the room.
Best for: Evenings · Special occasions · Those who want something truly different
If you love Aventus by Creed — try No. 103
Bergamot · Blackcurrant · Apple · Lemon · Pink Pepper
Creed's Aventus is arguably the most celebrated men's fragrance in the world — and at £300+ a bottle, one of the most inaccessible. No. 103 brings that same bold, fruity-fresh character to life at a price that makes it a realistic daily wear. Bergamot and blackcurrant open bright and sharp, softened by apple and lemon before a warm pink pepper finish adds depth and edge.
Best for: Confident daily wear · Work · Those who want a statement without the statement price
If you love Sauvage by Dior — try No. 104
Bergamot · Grapefruit · Pink Pepper · Lavender
The best-selling men's fragrance in the UK — and for good reason. No. 104 captures the clean, fresh, wide-open character of Sauvage — a bright citrus opening of bergamot and grapefruit with a spiced pink pepper heart and a lavender smoothness that ties it all together. Versatile, confident, and endlessly wearable.
Best for: Everyday wear · Work · Any occasion
If you love Invictus by Paco Rabanne — try No. 105
Sea Notes · Bay Leaf · Ambergris
Fresh, powerful, and built for impact. No. 105 recreates the energetic, oceanic character of Invictus — clean sea notes and bay leaf riding on a deep ambergris base. The kind of fragrance that radiates energy and confidence from the moment you apply it.
Best for: Sport and active wear · Days out · Fresh fragrance lovers
If you love 1 Million by Paco Rabanne — try No. 106
Blood Mandarin · Cinnamon · Leather · Amber
Bold, seductive, and seriously long-lasting. No. 106 channels the warm, spicy glamour of 1 Million — blood mandarin and cinnamon opening into a rich leather and amber heart that demands attention. One of the most head-turning fragrances in our men's collection.
Best for: Evenings · Date nights · Making an entrance
If you love Phantom by Rabanne — try No. 107
Lavender · Lemon Zest · Vanilla · Smoke
Unexpected, modern, and genuinely striking. No. 107 captures the cool, futuristic character of Phantom — a lavender and lemon zest opening with a smooth vanilla heart and a subtle smoky signature that sets it apart from anything else in our range. For the man who wants something a little different.
Best for: Everyday wear · Those who want to stand out · Modern fragrance lovers
If you love Polo Red by Ralph Lauren — try No. 108
Cranberry · Coffee · Saffron · Amber
Rich, warm, and full of personality. No. 108 brings the deep, spiced character of Polo Red to life — the unexpected pairing of cranberry and coffee opens with real impact before saffron and amber build a warm, lasting base. A unique fragrance that wears with quiet confidence.
Best for: Autumn and winter · Evenings · Those who love depth and warmth
Browse by Fragrance Family
Not sure which designer scent you're looking for? Choose by the type of fragrance you love.
🌸 Floral — Light, fresh, and beautifully feminine
Clean, romantic scents built around flowers. Perfect for everyday wear and warmer months.
No. 2 (Lychee, Raspberry, Rose, Freesia) · No. 8 (Gardenia, Pear Blossom) · No. 12 (Strawberry, Violet) · No. 9 (Orchid, Florals, Tea) · No. 15 (Jasmine, Rose)
🍮 Gourmand — Sweet, warm, and addictively cosy
Scents built around sweet, food-inspired notes: vanilla, caramel, coffee, sugar. The kind of fragrance you want to wrap yourself in.
No. 1 (Black Coffee, Vanilla) · No. 3 (Iris, Praline) · No. 10 (Bubblegum, Candyfloss) · No. 11 (Caramel, Vanilla) · No. 108 (Cranberry, Coffee, Amber)
🌿 Fresh & Citrus — Clean, energising, and effortlessly wearable
Bright, light fragrances built around citrus, sea notes, and clean musks. Perfect for daily wear and warmer weather.
No. 104 (Bergamot, Grapefruit) · No. 103 (Bergamot, Apple, Lemon) · No. 105 (Sea Notes, Bay Leaf) · No. 12 (White Woods, Musk)
🌙 Oriental & Amber — Warm, exotic, and long-lasting
Rich, deep scents built around amber, woods, and resins. Powerful and long-lasting, best suited to cooler months and evenings.
No. 4 (Jasmine Sambac, Amber) · No. 7 (Saffron, Ambergris) · No. 101 (Sandalwood, Amber, Cedar) · No. 106 (Cinnamon, Leather, Amber)
🖤 Dark & Intense — Bold, seductive, and unforgettable
Fragrances with serious depth and presence. Not for the faint-hearted — but absolutely impossible to forget.
No. 102 (Truffle, Black Orchid, Incense) · No. 1 (Black Coffee, White Flowers) · No. 9 (Florals, Patchouli) · No. 107 (Lavender, Vanilla, Smoke)
Browse by Occasion
For work and everyday wear: No. 3, No. 12, No. 15, No. 101, No. 104 For evenings and nights out: No. 1, No. 6, No. 9, No. 102, No. 106 For date nights: No. 7, No. 11, No. 1, No. 102, No. 106 For spring and summer: No. 2, No. 8, No. 12, No. 103, No. 104, No. 105 For autumn and winter: No. 3, No. 4, No. 11, No. 101, No. 107, No. 108 For gifting: No. 2, No. 7, No. 12, No. 15, No. 103
Still Not Sure?
Our team knows our fragrance range inside out and we love helping customers find their perfect match. If you're unsure which scent is right for you, drop us a message and we'll point you in the right direction personally.
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All fragrances are available in 50ml and 100ml. Handmade in Glossop, Peak District, UK. Maximum fragrance concentration. Certified cruelty-free.
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