The Perfumes We’re Wearing
Discover the Faradays team’s favourite fragrances this season
As autumn has well and truly set in here in Auckland, and with winter just around the corner, we asked a few members of the Faradays team about the seasonal scents they’re adoring the most, for the cosy, cooler months.
Constance, Co-founder and Creative Director
My favourite autumn fragrance: Xerjoff Golden Dallah
Why I love it: This rich and complex scent is utterly divine, and is hard for us to keep in stock. I love my perfumes to look beautiful in the bottle and this just reminds me of a warm glow from a winter fire.
It has countless notes that linger all day, but three that stand out which identify with me greatly are: head notes, fresh; heart notes, coffee; base notes, chocolate. It’s the perfect autumn/winter scent.
Constance, Co-founder and Creative Director
My favourite autumn fragrance: Xerjoff Golden Dallah
Why I love it: This rich and complex scent is utterly divine, and is hard for us to keep in stock. I love my perfumes to look beautiful in the bottle and this just reminds me of a warm glow from a winter fire.
It has countless notes that linger all day, the three that stand out also identify with me greatly - head notes, fresh, heart notes, coffee, base notes, chocolate. It’s the perfect autumn/winter scent.
Elizabeth, Head of Hospitality, Faraday’s Bar
My favourite autumn fragrance: Descubriendo Colón - Loewe
Why I love it: I've always been drawn to what have traditionally been considered "masculine" scents and this perfume has all the hallmarks of a Pour Homme - I love the notes of tobacco and leather, spices and smoke.
Wearing it makes me feel like I'm enveloped in a country house study, reading a book by a roaring fire, with a cigar and glass of whisky in hand. But there's also something slightly floral and sweet as it warms on the skin which softens it.
Elizabeth, Head of Hospitality, Faraday’s Bar
My favourite autumn fragrance: Descubriendo Colón - Loewe
Why I love it: I've always been drawn to what have traditionally been considered "masculine" scents and this perfume has all the hallmarks of a Pour Homme- I get notes of tobacco and leather, spices and smoke.
I feel like I'm enveloped in a country house study, reading a book by a roaring fire, with a cigar and glass of whisky in hand. But there's also something slightly floral and sweet as it warms on the skin which softens it.
Chelsea, Store Manager
My favourite autumn fragrance: Xerjoff Uden Overdose
Why I love it: It’s a woody, spicy scent that I have gravitated towards since the beginning of my journey with Faradays, it has rich notes of Tobacco and Amber and beautiful aromatics to give hints of freshness.
To add an extra statement to my scent, I layer it with Roja Dove Pour Homme DANGER Parfum as I find that these two powerful scents layered together spark some additional fire to my personality and speaks very true to my individual style.
Chelsea, Store Manager
My favourite autumn fragrance: Xerjoff Uden Overdose
Why I love it: It’s a woody, spicy scent that I have gravitated towards since the beginning of my journey with Faradays, it has rich notes of Tobacco and Amber and beautiful aromatics to give hints of freshness.
To add an extra statement to my scent, I layer it with Roja Dove Pour Homme DANGER Parfum as I find that these two powerful scents layered together spark some additional fire to my personality and speaks very true to my individual style.
Cherry, Visual Merchandiser
My favourite autumn fragrance: Xerjoff Lua
Why I love it: It is a fresh, floral scent yet also woody and musky, I reach for this fragrance because when I wear it I feel elegant and refined 🙂
Cherry, Visual Merchandiser
My favourite autumn fragrance: Xerjoff Lua
Why I love it: It is a fresh, floral scent yet also woody and musky, I reach for this fragrance because when I wear it I feel elegant and refined 🙂
Brigit, Head of Buying
My favourite autumn fragrance: Xerjoff Irisss (17/17 collection)
Why I love it: I’m fascinated by the story of how they distil the scent from Irises, given they don't naturally have a scent. I also love that a piece of malachite is fixed to every bottle, it is such a stunning shade of green.
Brigit, Head of Buying
My favourite autumn fragrance: Xerjoff Irisss (17/17 collection)
Why I love it: I’m fascinated by the story of how they distil the scent from Irises, given they don't naturally have a scent. I also love that a piece of malachite is fixed to every bottle, it is such a stunning shade of green.
Amelia, Head of PR and Communications
My favourite autumn fragrance: Hermetica Lavincense
Why I love it: This beautiful and sophisticated fragrance is so grounding and calming for the senses, and features some of my favourite notes - rich lavender, bergamot, amber, cedarwood, cinnamon and precious sage nuances.
I have been applying it every morning for the past month and have really noticed its positive effect on my general state of mind. I feel like I can tackle any day head on with this enveloping scent as my support.
I also love that it is alcohol-free and proactively hydrating for the skin.
Amelia, Head of PR and Communications
My favourite autumn fragrance: Hermetica Lavincense
Why I love it: This beautiful and sophisticated fragrance is so grounding and calming for the senses, and features some of my favourite notes - rich lavender, bergamot, amber, cedarwood, cinnamon and precious sage nuances.
I have been applying it every morning for the past month and have really noticed its positive effect on my general state of mind. I feel like I can tackle any day head on with this enveloping scent as my support.
I also love that it is alcohol-free and proactively hydrating for the skin.
Maggie, Client Advisor
My favourite autumn fragrance: Loewe Agua Mar de Coral.
Why I love it: It’s a delicate scent that is not too overpowering, I feel refreshed in the morning when I spray it on.
Maggie, Client Advisor
My favourite autumn fragrance: Loewe Agua Mar de Coral.
Why I love it: It’s a delicate scent that is not too overpowering, I feel refreshed in the morning when I spray it on.
Gareth, Lead Bartender, Faraday’s Bar
My favourite autumn fragrance: Xerjoff Don
Why I love it: It’s deep and complex – just like me.
Gareth, Lead Bartender, Faraday’s Bar
My favourite autumn fragrance: Xerjoff Don
Why I love it: It’s deep and complex – just like me.
Hannah, Founder of Grace and Flora
My favourite autumn fragrance: I love Loewe Ella Solo
Why I love it: It’s both playful and sensual, with hints of magnolia, which is my favourite floral scent.
Hannah, Founder of Grace and Flora
My favourite autumn fragrance: I love Loewe Ella Solo
Why I love it: It’s both playful and sensual, with hints of magnolia, which is my favourite floral scent.
Eliot, Stock Controller
My favourite autumn fragrance: Loewe Agua El
Why I love it: It has a very strong, refreshing citrus scent whilst having a slightly salty, oceanic aroma. It's rather sweet but remains fresh, sort of like a cold fresh lemonade on a hot summer's day. It’s not particularly autumn/winter vibing but it’s a scent I love wearing all year round.
Eliot, Stock Controller
My favourite autumn fragrance: Loewe Agua El
Why I love it: It has a very strong, refreshing citrus scent whilst having a slightly salty, oceanic aroma. It's rather sweet but remains fresh, sort of like a cold fresh lemonade on a hot summer's day. It’s not particularly autumn/winter vibing but it’s a scent I love wearing all year round.
Emily, Clientele Manager
My favourite autumn fragrance: Loewe Aura Floral
Why I love it: It’s sweet but also a little sexy. From the first time I wore this, I’ve been asked what fragrance I’m wearing almost every time. I think that’s what is so special about all of the fragrances at Faradays, though. They smell like nothing alike to any I’ve tried before.
Emily, Clientele Manager
My favourite autumn fragrance: Loewe Aura Floral
Why I love it: It’s sweet but also a little sexy. From the first time I wore this, I’ve been asked what fragrance I’m wearing almost every time. I think that’s what is so special about all of the fragrances at Faradays, though. They smell like nothing alike to any I’ve tried before.
Each of these beautiful fragrances are available now at Faradays, both in store and online.