Chinese new year

The advent of Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival has a long history of bringing family and friends together. It’s symbolic in many religious traditions and beliefs of ensuring good fortune in the coming year and the festival, based on the Chinese Lunar calendar, is a celebration of new beginnings, marking the new year and change of season.

The animals associated with Chinese New Year are part of the Chinese zodiac, based on the tale of The Great Race which depicts the Jade emperor, ruler of the heavens, devising a way to measure time by organising a race. The first twelve animals to make it across the river would earn a place on the zodiac calendar in the order in which they crossed the finish line. As opposed to the astrological Western zodiac where your birthday coincides with different constellations throughout the calendar year, the Chinese zodiac changes annually, each year centring on one of these animals in the same order as the tale.

Our esteemed Zodiac collection of perfumes takes its inspiration from the story with each fragrance representing one of the different animals or zodiacs and their unique personalities and characteristics.

Aurica was created in celebration of the Year of the Rat, the first in the zodiac cycle and winner of the race. This pure perfume symbolises sensitivity to the emotions of others, and an ability to adapt at speed to new environments. A sweet scent that manages to evoke the same smart, savvy energy as the rat. Opening with zesty mandarin and pineapple combined with an understatedly sensual bloom of fragrant floral notes and heady base of Cambodian oud, amber, moss and musk. Delicate yet intense, this distinguished perfume will effortlessly charm those that come into contact with it.

One of the more recent additions to the collection, Torero, is inspired by the Year of the Ox. Full of sparkling optimism, this powerful floral pure perfume will wrap you with a blanket of warm, glowing positivity and confidence. A gentle burst of red berries, lemon and grapefruit make way for an intense heart of Rose de Mai, jasmine and heliotrope, finally settling into a robust base of precious woods, musk, vanilla and a sprinkling of spice. Torero’s sunny outlook and assured sophistication is bound to inspire confidence in yourself and others around you.

Fierce and formidable, the latest fragrance in the Zodiac collection is, Tiger, created for Chinese New Year 2022. A symbol of good luck, this magnificent pure perfume is brimming with bright tropical flowers and energizing wild fruits, evoking both a sense of nobility and adventure. Tantalising citrus fruits glisten over exotic white jasmine and magnolia, settling smoothly into woody notes of sandalwood and vetiver. The graceful fluidity and power of this phantom-like creature perfectly captured. Sublime and enticing, the scent of Tiger will linger on the skin, both mysterious and frighteningly alluring.

Mighty and breathtakingly beautiful, the indulgent Valiant is inspired by the Year of the Horse. A symbol of freedom, active and energetic in spirit, this superb scent has the power of a sprinting stallion. Bright notes of bergamot, orange and mandarin speed forward into luxurious floral notes of orris, rose, violet and ylang ylang followed by a sumptiously smooth dry down of soft amber, sandalwood and sweet tonka bean. Super bright and super luxe, this pure perfume is sure to make heads turn.

Majestic and magnetic, Golden Aries, was created in celebration of the Year of the Sheep. A strong scent full of sense and surprise. Intoxicating Indian oud and sandalwood will make people sit up and take notice, while it’s floral heart of Turkish Rose, Asian Fragipani and Baies Rose sing with passionate verve.

Hanuman, inspired by the Year of the Monkey, the embodiment of intelligence and creativity, this playful pure perfume, opens with tangy blood orange and citrus burst of bergamot before transporting you to a hot Mediterranean garden of glorious osmanthus and magnolia. The scent is gently anchored by woody aromas, vetiver and musk. Bright and fresh this enlivening scent is a loyal companion for those daring to be different.

The Year of the Rooster is known for its equilibrium, honesty and purity of sentiment. Boadicea the Victorious celebrates this zodiac with Abraxas, an enchanting white floral scent that whispers softly on the skin. Delicate peach and a zing of bergamot perform an uplifting dance on top of this firm yet gentle pure perfume. Meanwhile a bouquet of beguiling jasmine, tuberose, narcissus, ylang ylang and osmanthus dazzle making way for vetiver and cedar wood, giving the fragrance a woody finish.

The perfect companion, Tiangou, was created in honour of the Year of the Dog. A hectic and playful fragrance that bursts with earthy and exotic tones. A luxurious blend of spicy saffron, cardamom and cinnamon make a feisty first impression, followed by rich notes of Damascene rose and a deep base of patchouli, leather, tobacco and musk that will leave a dynamically long lasting effect.

Compassionate and generous the final fragrance from the collection thus far is Moccus, created to celebrate the Year of the Pig, which is known for its pure heart and hopeful nature. Comforting notes of Bulgarian lavender welcome you with a fusion of enlivening juniper berries and mix of subtle tonal bean spice. A luxe heart of precious orris and soft cashmeran follows, sitting on a bold base of leather, patchouli and delectable, sweet vanilla and caramel. Moccus radiates with magical intent to make every moment count.