There’s a reason beauty has been borrowing from food. It makes the intangible feel sensorial—textures you can almost touch, shades you want to bite into, and scents that linger not just on skin, but in memory. Like the golden warmth of latte makeup or the flush of “tomato girl” cheeks, food isn’t just a reference—it’s an emotion. And this summer, one fruit is capturing our collective craving: peach.
But why peach, and why now? The note has always been around—soft and sweet. But today’s perfumers are pushing it into deeper, more decadent territory. They capture its velvety richness in both fruity and floral compositions, layering it with woods, musks, and spice. Peach is no longer just playful—it’s grown-up and nuanced. In a time when we crave the real and romantic, it makes perfect sense we want to wear nostalgia on our pulse points. Discover the five scents that wear the mood like second skin.
Louis Vuitton eLVes Louis Vuitton
If peach is this summer’s mood, then Louis Vuitton’s latest fragrance eLVes is its manifesto. Created by master perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, the scent is a hot-cold floral that celebrates a new kind of femininity—one that is multifaceted and gloriously free. Anchored by a luminous rose heart and brightened with blackcurrant, coconut milk and the juicy brightness of peach, eLVes feels both grounded and effervescent. The floral-amber blend is deepened by patchouli and Ambroxan, then sharpened by ginger and cinnamon. Inspired by heroines who forge their own path, eLVes sure is an olfactory declaration of grown-up sensibility.
Tom Ford Beauty Bitter Peach Eau De Parfum
Known for their bold sensuality and opulent ingredients, Tom Ford fragrances are popular for good reason. But this summer, Bitter Peach is the one to watch. It doesn’t just flirt with summer’s peach obsession—it seduces. Juicy pêche de vigne and blood orange oil open the fragrance like a bite into overripe fruit, its nectar sticky, sun-warmed, and indulgent. But the sweetness soon develops: rum-laced davana and labdanum add heady warmth, while patchouli and sandalwood ground it with earth intensity. This is peach with a sultry bite.
Narciso Rodriguez For Her Eau De Parfum Intense
The signature musk of Narciso Rodriguez gets a peach-laced update in For Her Eau De Parfum Intense. Opening with juicy peach and Calabrian bergamot, this scent draws you in with softness—before blooming into a hypnotic heart of white flowers and red spiderlily. It’s sexy, yes, but also commanding. Anchored by vetiver, moss, and a rich trail of amber and vanilla, Narciso Rodriguez’s new fragrance feels like skin after golden hour: warm, radiant, unforgettable.
Penhaligon’s Empressa Eau De Parfum
Penhaligon’s, long admired for its whimsical storytelling and royal-worthy scents, remains a pillar of British perfumery. Empressa, a regal composition that blends heritage with hedonism, is no exception. While the house is known for its eccentric elegance, this fragrance leans into something warmer and more indulgent. Peach notes glow at the heart of this scent—not candy-sweet, but rich and sun-drenched—layered with blood orange, vanilla pod, and sandalwood to create a perfume that feels both luminous and luxurious.
Vera Wang Rock Princess
For those who prefer a little more edge, Rock Princess by Vera Wang leans into the sweeter side of rebellion. The opening burst of juicy peach sets a youthful tone before night-blooming jasmine and rose pull it into darker floral territory. Creamy vanilla and warm amber anchor the scent with just the right touch of crispness, without losing its edge. Romantic peach with a punk attitude: a scent for the rule-breakers.
Vera Wang Rock Princess is available exclusively at leading Guardian stores.
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