Fragrance News & New Perfume Releases

Kayali's Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42 is a gourmand eau de parfum, first released in 2024. The brand calls it "a lighter, youthful take" on its cult Vanilla | 28. It's built around candied pear, bubble gum and vanilla, finished with tonka, sandalwood and patchouli. It has gone up in price since launch.

What Does Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar 42 Smell Like?

These are the notes Kayali published at launch:

• Top: candied pear, violet leaves, rum, marshmallow, vanilla cream
• Heart: jasmine, labdanum, white caramel, bubble gum, jellybean
• Base: tonka, vetiver, sandalwood, cashmere woods, patchouli, rock sugar

Kayali's own description focuses on "glazed candied pear and bubble gum" over a "vanillic explosion at the heart", made warmer by tonka bean, sandalwood and patchouli. It says the scent was inspired by founder Mona Kattan's love of candy.

How Is It Different From Vanilla | 28?

Kayali positions 42 as the lighter, more playful version of Vanilla | 28. Our take: from the note lists, 42 leans fruity and candy-like, with its pear, bubble gum and jellybean. Vanilla | 28 is known as the richer, ambery vanilla. If 28 feels too heavy for daytime, 42 is the one to sample. We haven't compared them side by side on skin.

How Much Has the Price Changed?

Confirmed: on September 25, 2026, Kayali's US site listed the 100 ml at $150 (up from $125 at launch) and the 50 ml at $105 (up from $89). The 10 ml miniature is unchanged at $32. A 10 ml travel spray ($29) and a 1.5 ml sample ($4) are also available.

Where to buy: at launch the fragrance sold on hudabeauty.com. Kayali now sells it on its own regional sites, including the US one above.

Is It Worth Sampling First?

Our take: yes. At $4, the 1.5 ml sample is the cheapest way to find out whether the bubble-gum note works for you before paying $105 or more for a full bottle.

What We Couldn't Confirm

Kayali's product page doesn't list the full notes today, so the pyramid above is the one published at launch. We also didn't check prices outside the US.

September 25, 2026 update: we added current US prices and sizes from Kayali's site and compared them with the 2024 launch prices.

Is 42 in your vanilla rotation? Tell us in the comments.

Discover the new Rose Eau de Parfum Set from NEST New York. This set includes a 50 ml bottle of Lychee Rose Eau de Parfum and an 8 ml Lychee Rose Travel Spray.

Let your essence shine with this fruity floral fragrance that combines the scent of rose absolute and fresh lychee with the notes of pink champagne and a hint of raspberry.

The founder of NEST New York was inspired to encapsulate the essence of the occasion in a fruity-floral fragrance that echoes the beauty and joy of that memorable evening.

• Key Notes - Rose Absolute, Lychee, Effervescent Pink Champagne.

Price: $98

Discover now on sephora.com.

Charlotte Tilbury introduces the brand new Fragrance Collection of Emotions.

Crafted by master perfumers and infused with scientific expertise, this collection allows you to encapsulate a feeling and unleash magic through the power of scent.

• Calm Bliss - a serene aquatic floral scent.
• Cosmic Power - an empowering amber spicy scent.
• More Sex - a sultry musk leather scent.

• Magic Energy - a vibrant citrus woody scent
• Joyphoria - a radiant, warm floral scent.
• Love Frequency - a delicate floral woody scent.

Price: 10 ml - $25, 100 ml - $150

The collection will be launching on charlottetilbury.com starting May 2nd.

Introducing the exquisite Mother's Day Aqua Allegoria Rosa Rossa - Eau de Toilette Gift Set by Guerlain, a tribute to boundless love. Immerse yourself in the delicate blend of rose intertwined with unexpected fruity notes, awakening the senses with each spritz.

• Aqua Allegoria Rosa Rossa Eau de Toilette (75ml and a miniature 7.5ml) -harmonizes the essence of cassis, lychee, and Bulgarian rose.

• Bergamot Body Lotion (75ml) - unveils the invigorating essence of sun-kissed bergamots harvested from the gardens of Calabria, Italy.

Price: $115

Explore now on guerlain.com.

Discover the enchanting scent of PHLUR's new Moonstone Hair & Body Fragrance Mist.

Indulge in its enchanting allure as it unveils a captivating fusion of fruity and floral aromas, featuring the sparkling essence of green apple, pomegranate, pineapple, and orange. Immerse yourself in a mesmerizing, otherworldly sensory journey.

• Key Notes - Green Apple, Jasmine, Sandalwood.

Price: 3 oz / 90 ml - $20, 8 oz / 237 ml - $35

Available starting April 17th on sephora.com.

Discover the all-new Dragon Fruit Hair & Body Fragrance Mist from PHLUR.

This tropical, fruity-floral fragrance is both playful and intricate. It blends fresh pineapple, dragon fruit, and watermelon with pink florals, amber, sandalwood, and vanilla for depth. At its heart, the lush essence of dragon fruit creates a mouthwatering fruity explosion.

• Key Notes - Dragonfruit, Plum Blossom, Sandalwood.

Price: 3 oz / 90 ml - $20, 8 oz / 237 ml - $35

Get ready! Available online at sephora.com from April 17th.

Prepare to be whisked away to the sun-kissed beaches of Brazil with Sol de Janeiro's latest offering - Perfume Mist Discovery Set.

Featuring five mood-boosting scents including Cheirosa '40, '68, '59, '87, and '62, this captivating collection invites you to experience the vibrant essence of Brazil.

Whether you long for the vibrant streets of a carnival or the palm-lined beaches of Brazil, this lineup promises an olfactive adventure like no other.

Price: $55

Arriving soon on soldejaneiro.com.

Meet the latest fragrance from Viktor&Rolf - Flowerbomb Tiger Lily Eau de Parfum. Embark on a sensory journey to a tropical oasis with this warm and solar perfume for women.

Opening with an enticing burst of coconut milk, it deepens into a wild-floral tiger lily heart, and settles into a luscious mango-fruit base, creating a sensual scent experience.

• Key Notes - Coconut Milk, Tiger Lily, Mango.

Price: 0.34 oz / 10 mL - $38, 1.7 oz / 50 mL - $145, 3.4 oz / 100 mL - $180

Discover now on sephora.com.

Introducing the latest fragrance from Deck of Scarlet - I’m Expensive Eau de Parfum.

This scent begins with opulent hints of pistachio and vanilla bean, complemented by a touch of cocoa for a delightful, earthy essence. A dash of amber adds depth to the fragrance, while sandalwood provides a grounding finish to the blend.

• Key Notes - Pistachio, Vanilla Bean, Cocoa, Creamy Amber, Sandalwood.

Price: 100 ml / 3.7 oz - $120

Discover now on deckofscarlet.com.