Hi Style Best Beauty Buys Winners 2026 – Scents & Fragrances
From signature scents to feel-good home comforts, this year’s Best Beauty Buys wouldn’t be complete without the little luxuries that elevate everyday life. Whether it’s a warming candle, a delicate reed diffuser, or a fragrance that leaves an impact, these are the finishing touches that make all the difference.
From high-end home treats to well-known brands, we’ve curated the very best for your bathroom shelf, bedside table, and last-minute spritz.
Here are this year’s winning picks for all things scents & fragrances!
Best Perfume
Zadig & Voltaire “Zadig” €66 (30ml); €90 (50ml); €117 (100ml); Refill €135 (150ml)
Magnetic notes. Audacious accords. Unprecedented collaboration between two talented perfumers. The result is a fragrance of unmistakable freedom. A rebellious, rockin’ metamorphosis of beautiful materials, ZADIG embodies the power of new flight. How far will you go with your new set of wings?
The olfactory liberation begins with an interplay of contrasting, totally rock tensions. The white sesame accord reveals its character and asserts its singularity. In perfect harmony with the black sesame accord, it joins a magnetic, highly surprising and innovative duo. It’s an olfactory thrill awakened by the fiery notes of ginger.
The orange blossom unfolding in the heart notes evokes a multifaceted femininity. Spontaneous, with neroli essence. Addictive, with orange blossom water. And mysterious, with orange blossom absolute. But one thing is certain: the ZADIG aura is captivating and its trail is exhilarating.
Lastly, this unrestrained race toward freedom ends in a sensuality exalted by the sandalwood and lightened with soft chantilly. The carnal texture of the vanilla notes makes this fragrance truly addictive.
Best Cologne
BOSS “Bottled Beyond” €130
Fresh, powerful and undeniably magnetic, BOSS Bottled Beyond Men’s Eau de Parfum offers a vibrant blend of fresh, invigorating ginger layered with the deep, carnal facets of leather. Playing on this harmonious duality of spice, this BOSS fragrance exudes a pure, vibrant, and sensual profile for every occasion.
Best Unisex Fragrance
AllSaints “Sunset Riot Intense” €100 (100ml); €62 (30ml)
An addictive, explosive and amber floral scent, this intense elixir is a new version of the well-loved Sunset Riot. It takes all the addictive and qualitative elements from the original and amplifies them even more. Explosive Pink Pepper creates a tingling sensation, followed by sensual Orange Flower and Night Blooming Jasmine. The blend is grounded with Cedarwood, seductive Amber, and textured Musks to create an utterly intoxicating fragrance.
Best Candle
Max Benjamin French Linen Water Luxury Candle €30
A soft floral scent reminiscent of balmy evenings relaxing on the veranda in Provence, sipping a light, chilled Rosé. Featuring oils of lavender, sweet orange, petitgrain and some fresh citrus notes. Life Uplifted.
Best Reed Diffuser
Max Benjamin Kyoto Blossom Reed Diffuser €35
A serene new fragrance inspired by the fleeting beauty of Sakura blossoms in full bloom and the tranquil atmosphere of Springtime in Kyoto. Kyoto Blossom opens with fresh, airy notes of Bergamot, Wild Rose, and Lilac, drifting like mist over Kyoto’s gardens and touched by a Mountain Rain Accord. At its heart, the fragrance reveals a blooming bouquet of Sakura Blossom and radiant White Flowers, exuding an opulent, romantic elegance. The trail is anchored by a warm, sensual base of Golden Amber, softened by Vanilla, Tonka, Patchouli, and Musk, offering an embrace that is both tender and enduring. Kyoto Blossom is designed to uplift the spirit, enhance everyday moments, and bring a sense of calm and sophistication to any space.