5 perfumes to wear on the night of San Lorenzo inspired by dreams, wishes and the stars From Maison Margiela to Astrophil&Stella: here's how the brand have interpreted starry nights

There is something incredibly romantic about the night of San Lorenzo: for one evening we all look up at the sky, put our everyday cynicism on pause and start believing again that a tiny trail of light could actually change something. Whether or not the wish comes true is almost a secondary detail: the beauty lies simply in being able to imagine, among shooting stars, full moons and whatever might be listening to us up there. And if you are lovers of astrology, daydreams and a little bit of magic, then there are perfumes that seem to have been created just for you. Here are the ones to know.

5 perfumes to wear on the night of San Lorenzo inspired by dreams, wishes and stars

Under The Star by Replica

Under the Stars aims to recreate exactly that feeling of being under a starry sky surrounded by wild nature, far away from the city and its lights. The opening notes feature black pepper, while the heart reveals a leather and suede accord, adding the most untamed side to the fragrance. The base notes of oud and labdanum create a warm and resinous trail.

Luna by Penhaligon's

Luna by Penhaligon’s takes inspiration from the Roman goddess of the Moon. In particular, the brand wanted to capture that nocturnal atmosphere made of calm, white light and darkness. The opening is a fresh and citrusy accord of lemon, bergamot and bitter orange. The heart is a floral bouquet of rose, juniper berries and jasmine. At the base, we find musk, balsamic fir and grey amber.

L'Heure Bleue by Guerlain

L’Heure Bleue by Guerlain was born from the inspiration of that precise moment when day meets night: the blue hour. The opening notes feature anise and bergamot, while the heart reveals a floral blend of carnation, neroli and iris. The base notes of vanilla, benzoin and tonka bean create a warm, enveloping and slightly gourmand trail.

Moonage Daydreaming by Astrophil&Stella

Moonage Daydream by Astrophil & Stella was born from a story about a shooting star and the delicate line between reality and imagination. The opening notes feature Bulgarian lavender, galbanum, grapefruit and Calabrian neroli. The heart reveals amber, blackcurrant, Egyptian geranium and Indonesian patchouli. The base notes include oakmoss, sandalwood and tonka bean.

Guidance by Amouage

The name of the fragrance, Guidance, refers precisely to the concept of being guided, a little like the stars that have always helped travellers find their way, or simply like the wish we make while looking at the sky in the hope of receiving a direction or a small sign. The opening notes feature pear and hazelnut, while the heart reveals rose, osmanthus and jasmine. The base notes include saffron, vanilla and grey amber.