Ahh, Harry Styles, the golden boy of 2023. A fashion icon, trailblazer for gender fluidity, and, let’s be honest, all round dream boat, there’s no denying the sway he holds among his fans – there’s 49.2 million of them on Instagram alone. And lest we forget his impressive beauty credentials. The launch of his cosmetics brand Pleasing in 2021, was just another string to add to his bow.
Described as 'a life brand that moves to wherever there is something pleasing to be found,’ Pleasing’s mission is a simple one: ‘To bring joyful experiences and products that excite the senses and blur the boundaries.’ And joy the brand has brought in abundance. From nail polishes and lip balms to skincare and oils, Pleasing was created to ‘dispel the myth of binary.’ The results? Products that continually sell-out again the world-over. It’s no wonder then, that the brand has confirmed Mr Style’s first foray into the world of fragrance. And you best believe that this recent announcement has sent fans into a frenzy. Search for, 'Does Harry Styles have a perfume,' has positively skyrocketed.
The best part? They're finally officially available to shop at Selfridges - although, as expected, they're already in and out of stock and will likely sell-out quickly. Scroll on for our review of each.
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Wood, musk and pink pepper
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If you love a woody, musky scent, Closeness could be the one for you. Expect a heady blend of pink pepper extract, and cardamom rounded out by orris butter and salted musk. A truly sensual skin scent.
Pleasing say: 'A long warm day lingers, held in place, then swept away by a gentle breeze. Evening descends, a door opens. A brush, a touch, a whispered "yes." Skin pressed against skin, soft, matte, glowing underneath the light of the moon, while still, deep water reflects swift-moving clouds from above.'
Grazia's Junior Beauty Editor Rachael says: 'This one? It's my favourite. Distinctly different from both Rivulets and Bright Hot, it's a musky number that oozes warmth. Just a spritz and I'm reminded of Byerdo's Gypsy Water - it's unassuming and comforting, but lingers on the skin for hours. Gorgeous.'
Pros
- Vegan
- Paraben-free
Cons
- Will quickly sell-out
Wood, amber and tobacco
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Amber combines with notes of plum, tobacco and vanilla for a sweet meets smokey scent that could well become your signature.
Pleasing say: 'Fading into sleep beneath the hot sun. Eyelids gently, slowly shut, the orange hue behind closed eyes transforms into a canvas for a dream. An exhilarating adventure. Time slips away, basking in a midday reverie.'
Grazia's Junior Beauty Editor Rachael says: 'This scent is not for wallflowers. It's heady and it's masculine - and it's a far cry away from the more delicate notes of Closeness. Ambery notes of tobacco, orris butter, and cedarwood combine to evoke memories of sunshine soaked shores - it's summer, bottled.'
Pros
- Vegan
- Paraben-free
Cons
- Will quickly sell-out
Floral, musk and amber
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For a fresh, floral scent that meshes together notes of white linen and skin musk. It's evocative and addictive, and sure to have the compliments reeling in.
Pleasing say: 'A delightful encounter with a stranger. Strolling, wandering, floating like tiny specks caught dancing in the slanting light of an unfamiliar room. Time suspends, the space remains constant, the center of an old world, new again.'
Grazia's Junior Beauty Editor Rachael says: 'Rivulets is scent that sits somewhere between the delicate notes of Closeness and the heady concoction that is Bright, Hot. Expect a burst of florals set against a back drop of sharper lemon and black pepper. All that, rounded off with just a drop of skin musk. Dreamy.'
Pros
- Vegan
- Paraben-free
Cons
- Will quickly sell-out
It’s fair to say that many celebrity beauty brands don’t live up to the hype. Harry’s, however, continues to be one of the exceptions, and this latest perfume launch looks set to be worth its salt. For starters, renowned French perfumer Jérôme Epinette is on board. The nose behind big brands such as Byredo (he created the viral Gypsy Water), Atelier Cologne, Floral Street and Vilhelm, there’s no denying Epinette is much revered within the fragrance industry. Known best for his warm, musky fragrances, scent aficionados will be only too familiar with his signature creations - they stand out from the crowd.
And then there’s Harry's own personal preference – he’s rumoured to be a fan of Gucci's Mémoire d’une Odeur, £87, a unisex scent that's become something of a modern day classic - it's earthy, sensual and ethereal thanks to a warming medley of luminous sandalwood and airy, subtle cedarwood.
Now for the Pleasing scents - here's everything we know. There's ‘Closeness’, ‘Rivulets’ and ‘Bright, Hot’ which, we’re sure you’ll agree, sound like a rather sultry trio. And having looked at the notes in each, it's fair to say they follow Style's and Epinette's penchant for skin scents - a warming fragrance often characterised by notes that play off the wearers natural fragrance.
Shop: Gucci Memoire d'Une Odeur Eau de Parfum For Him and Her
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In the meantime, why not shop Harry Style's rumoured favourite scent. Gucci Memoire d'Une Odeur Eau de Parfum For Him and Her has been described as a modern day cult classic - it's made with Roman chamomile, Indian Coral Jasmine petals and precious musks. Warm, bright and luminous, if the rumours are true, and this truly is Harry's signature spritz, then we'd expect nothing less.
