There is an invisible date in the olfactory calendar.
It isn't marked anywhere. It doesn't align perfectly with the first of September or the autumn equinox. But it exists — and everyone feels it. It is that moment when fresh fragrances begin to feel too light and warm scents start to make sense.
This year, that moment has arrived early.
Why orientals are making a comeback
Orientals don't disappear in summer — they simply wait.
These are dense, warm fragrances with a projection that heat amplifies intensely. In July, a bold oriental can feel overwhelming — the molecules react to body heat and project in a way that is almost impossible to manage on a summer terrace.
But as temperatures begin to drop — even just by a few degrees, even if it's still warm — orientals regain their balance. The heat no longer overpowers them. The skin absorbs them differently. And suddenly, that fragrance you tucked away in January makes perfect sense again.
Why gourmands are returning
Gourmands have a special relationship with the end of summer.
During the hotter months, sweet and edible notes — vanilla, caramel, cocoa, coffee — can feel excessive. The heat amplifies them, making them feel heavier than they truly are.
However, as soon as the air begins to shift, and the mornings carry that first hint of crispness signaling change, gourmands fit right back in.
The scent of change
There is something about orientals and gourmands that connects directly with the late-August mood.
Summer was good. Now it's time for something else. Not worse — just different. Something with more structure, more warmth, and more depth.
Your perfume knows it before anyone else.
The Trend Edit
The return of orientals and gourmands.
As summer draws to a close, warm and enveloping fragrances feel right once again.
For Her · Oriental Gourmand
divain.604
A captivating sweetness that needs no introduction. An oriental gourmand blending sensuality and warmth — vanilla and tonka bean for the first days back.
For Her · Oriental Floral
divain.624
Inspired by Born in Roma
A tribute to elegance and authenticity. A floral, woody scent defined by its warmth — for the woman returning with more style than ever.
Unisex · Amber Gourmand
divain.1091
Inspired by Sugar Addict
Intensely sweet, warm, and addictive. Evoking caramelised sugar and amber, this gourmand fragrance smells exactly like September feels.