What's to Come: June 2026

Alright ladies and gents, as previously mentioned in my last post, we have some SERIOUS releases coming down the pipeline this coming month. Some of these were technically released beforehand but are being made available in the US in June. Some of these also do not technically have a release date but I wanted to get the word out about them either way, just in case. So, let's get into it.

In the coming months, we have a designer software update and I am far from upset about it. Although we do not have a date and/or any real information about Prada's newest Paradoxe flanker Sweet Chemistry OR YSL's Black Opium Pink Glaze, the names alone evoke the excitement for me. The entire Black Opium line is fairly impressive using a variety of different notes and creativity to give each flanker its own thing which is my favorite for a line up. Paradoxe however I am a little more hesitant about after the Radical Essence fiasco. But I have faith Prada with reel it back in with whatever is coming. There are other designer upgrades coming though that are far less vague in release and notes!

Goddess Amber Vanilla Eau de Parfum (Burberry) - bringing us yet another flanker of this popular DNA is a risky move at this point, but that doesn't mean I won't be first in line to give this one a try. They've added maple syrup notes and caramelized vanilla to the mix, surely creating a silky smooth gourmand-ish flanker, right? One can only hope after the travesty that was Goddess Parfum, which is perhaps my most notable adversary in the perfume game. I am remaining hopeful that Burberry redeems themselves for me with this release.

Your Devotion Intense Eau de Parfum (Dolce & Gabbana) - this will be the next flanker in the Devotion line and will be playing most closely off of the most recent release, which was My Devotion Intense. Arguably once of the best fragrance releases of 2025 with a juicy pear blossom wrapped up in a gorgeous orange blossom and woody bow. This newest flanker grabbed my attention from the get go because they are keeping the orange blossom, they are keeping the vanilla but they are adding melon. I am so intrigued by this and need it, like yesterday. A devotion that sounds like it will be best suited for the summertime is something we just don't have yet and I am anxious to see how it turns out.

Aura, Fluff, Botanica and Daydream Eau de Parfum (Michael Malul) - Mr. Malul has been a busy little bee creating four new EDP releases from the "How many notes can fit in one fragrance" line. Okay I made that part up, but the amount of different notes in all four of these is somewhat insane. Daydream is a citrusy solar floral with notes such as peach nectar, mandarin, gardenia, solar notes and sandalwood. Sounds very summer heavy. Aura is the whimsical fragrance of the bunch, gracing us with a top layer of pears, plums and bergamot, a soft floral heart of water lily and iris and a base note lineup of silver musk, patchouli and vetiver. Botanica is the green freshy with green lemon, mint, fennel, oakmoss, caraway, cloves, rhubarb and musks. To me, this feels like A LOT and personally doesn't sound like my cup of tea (see what I did there?). Lastly, we have Fluff. Despite literally hating the name, it markets exactly what it happening on the inside. Pink lady apple, nectarine, coconut creme, whipped cream, whipped vanilla, freesia, musk and caramel. This feels like an absolute shit show or perhaps it is so crazy it just might work! This is the same brand that gave us the beauty that is Saffron & Sangria so I don't write off anything that comes from them.

Candy from Strangers Eau de Parfum (Franchesa Bianchi) - in what seems like an effort to run as far away from the name as possible, this is actually a powdery floral musk with violet and iris front and center in the fragrance and surrounded by costars like bergamot, leather and patchouli. I must say, perfumers are getting more and more out of the box these days.

Stellar Silk, Oud Paradiso and Silver Ceremony Eau de Parfum (BDK) - next we have BDK coming in heavy with three new releases basically at once. Stellar Silk is a warm spicy vanilla, but sounds much more unique than many others with the same coding. The heart of this fragrance has a creamy, powdery thing going on with a butter note and orris note, tonka bean and even benzoin. In my opinion, it sounds heavenly. Oud Paradiso is a pinch less thrilling for me since I am not the biggest fan of oud fragrances, but leave it to BDK to intrigue me with notes like pineapple, ice cream and saffron in the opening. If ever there was an oud for me to like this may just be the one. Lastly we have Silver Ceremony, a fresh spicy citrus that I already know will not be my jam. An oud, labdanum and patchouli base sounds like the stuff of nightmares to my nose, but I have no doubt that the ginger and pink pepper mid paired with a lemon zesty top will bring some fresh spicy lovers to their knees. Looks like BDK will continue to not disappoint, with their releases anyways.

Vanilla Mystere Eau de Parfum (Choix by Gritti) - this is a spicy vanilla fragrance with clove, nutmeg and saffron so the word "spice" can be taken quite literally. The middle is heavy on florals with rose and lavender and yet shockingly the real punch is packed in the base layer. This fragrance has a base of amber, oakmoss, patchouli, vanilla and musk. I don't have any pre-determinations about this one other than, she thicc.

Bon Bon Eau de Parfum (Choix by Gritti) - giving us a little less oomph with this fragrance, Gritti is giving us a creamy, zesty strawberry fragrance. Creamy strawberry seems to be one of the biggest trends in perfumery in the last couple of years but I do believe this is the first time that a brand is taking a citrusy/zesty spin on that DNA.

Golden Milk Eau de Parfum (BTSO) - I will say first and foremost I am starting to think that the brains of the operation over at BTSO have an obsession with milk. This Harrod's-specific limited release has notes of oud, saffron and condensed milk. I don't know if I am cringing or intrigued but often times the scents that blur the line between those two feelings turn out being the best.

This is Her! & This is Him! Red Hot Eau de Parfum (Zadig & Voltaire) - there isn't much that is known about these two releases at this time but I had to include them on the list because the original This is Her! is one of the all time favorites. What I do know is that the pour femme features blackberry, the pour homme features red apple and they BOTH feature a red leather note. What does red leather smell like exactly? I guess we will find out, but part of me feels like this will smell like that one Lil Nas X video from a few years ago. IFKYK.

Microdelirio Eau de Parfum (Nasomatto) - there is not much known about this release either but from the promo images and the name I am guessing it has something to do with psychedelic mushrooms. Also, the cap on this perfume gives me the heebie jeebies.

Villain Eau de Parfum (Chris Collins) - Chris Collins, the man who apparently never sleeps, is bringing us this oriental woody fragrance with galbanum, thyme, akigalawood, and tobacco. If I were a gambler, I'd say this is probably a very dark and masculine-leaning scent from the collection. Shot in the dark.

Lost Eden Eau de Toilette (Maison Margiela) - Maison Margiela is coming out with the "Fantasies" line, starting with Lost Eden. Not much is known about the fragrance, other than it is meant to portray the aesthetic of the forbidden garden of eden so we know that at least one apple is involved here. Hopefully less snakes though.

Life Eau de Parfum (Akro) - coming out with yet another fragrance with a Ray Dunn name, we have Life. White peach, freesia, violet and salt water. I am noticing a trend with peach, violet and freesia. This sounds like it will be lovely but it doesn't sound like anything ground breaking or insanely special to me either.

Well folks, that is the that on that. Would love to hear your opinions and comments about the new things to come!

With Love As Always,

The Front Range Fraghead