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Sheena Khemaney

Contributing Editor, Style by SCMP and Post magazine


Let these uplifting, emotion-stirring fragrances from Tom Ford, Aesop, Byredo and Penhaligon’s take you on an olfactory journey to trending destinations around the globe. Perhaps their scent will even inspire a physical journey to explore one of these places for real.
Tom Ford Taormina Orange

Tom Ford Beauty’s Private Blend Taormina Orange Eau de Parfum (US$305/50ml) has a sharp citrus scent that captures the spirit and essence of the charming resort town perched on the cliffs of Sicily.
Byredo Mumbai Noise

Luxury fragrance brand Byredo’s Mumbai Noise Eau de Parfum (US$235/50ml) is a dark, woody and spicy scent that celebrates the vibrant contrasts of the city. It contains notes of davana, coffee, tonka beans and sandalwood.
Penhaligon’s Cairo

British perfume house Penhaligon’s is loved for its theatrical scents and fancifully decorated glass bottles. This Cairo Eau de Parfum (US$300/100ml) showcases profiles of Damask rose and saffron with warm vanilla.
Aesop Marrakech Intense

Be whisked away to the Red City with a single spritz of Aesop’s Moroccan-inspired scent. Marrakech Intense Eau de Parfum (US$158/50ml) features a blend of woody, spicy and floral notes.


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Perfumes from Tom Ford, Aesop, Byredo and Penhaligon’s that inspire wanderlust

Tom Ford Taormina Orange: a citrus woody fragrance designed to evoke “the blood orange groves, crisp winds and dramatic sea vistas of Sicily”. Photo: Handout

Tom Ford Taormina Orange. Photo: Handout

Byredo Mumbai Noise. Photo: Handout

Penhaligon’s Cairo. Photo: Handout

Aesop Marrakech Intense. Photo: Handout

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Jo Malone’s Veggies collection draws inspiration for its fragrances from carrot, beetroot,  butternut squash and tomato. Photo: Handout

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Mona Kattan helped drive the rise of Middle Eastern fragrances with Dubai-based Kayali, which became Sephora’s No 1 fragrance brand in the first half of 2025. Photo: Handout

Dubai-based brand Lattafa is known for its richly blended, accessibly priced eaux de parfum. Photo: Handout

Dubai-based Ajmal is currently expanding into the US market. Photo: Handout

Celeste by Maison Alhambra is a richly layered, oud-inspired floral scent. Photo: Handout

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These heady, atmospheric eaux de parfum evoke destinations around the globe, from Taormina in Sicily to Mumbai, Cairo and Marrakech


These heady, atmospheric eaux de parfum evoke destinations around the globe, from Taormina in Sicily to Mumbai, Cairo and Marrakech.


Perfumes from Tom Ford, Aesop, Byredo and Penhaligon’s that inspire wanderlust

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These heady, atmospheric eaux de parfum evoke destinations around the globe, from Taormina in Sicily to Mumbai, Cairo and Marrakech

Tom Ford Taormina Orange