The 10 Greatest Scents for *Spring/Summer 2025

PERFUME MONOLITHS
*10 Fragrances That Hold Space for SS25

written MONICA DE LUNA

Perfume creates presence. Each scent marks a place, a body, a moment. For Spring/Summer 2025, LE MILEpresents ten fragrances. The selection focuses on construction and atmosphere.

The presentation follows a sculptural approach. Photographer Maciek Miloch captured the bottles within structures by Studio Cuze. The layout avoids interpretation. Each perfume is given space. Each scent is described as it appears. The selection includes established houses and independent creators. The focus remains on composition and persistence.

NISHANE – EGE

An impression built from fennel, violet leaf, and basil. The notes drift across air and settle without weight. EGE evokes clarity. It speaks through rhythm and breath, not story.

NEANDERTAL – LIGHT

A scent that opens on sharpness. Citrus, mineral, resin. The structure is deliberate, with each layer shaped by trace materials. There is no blur. LIGHT remains steady, with a dry and clean finish.

FILIPPO SORCINELLI – HAC DIES

Incense, myrrh, and dry stone. The air cools around the core. HAC DIES does not alter. The scent stays as it is first found.

AMOUAGE – PORTRAYAL WOMAN

Gardenia dominates the top. Below it: tobacco, vanilla, and quiet warmth. The scent is built with attention to density. PORTRAYAL WOMAN holds its line without variation.

LOEWE – UN PASEO POR MADRID

Green fig and peony open this structure. Cypress follows without rush. Each element holds space, unforced. UN PASEO POR MADRID moves in even intervals.

ORMAIE – PAPIER CARBONE

Rooted in iris and benzoin. Powdered tones meet a touch of wood. The air is dry. PAPIER CARBONE does not shift. It remains close, without expansion.

NASOMATTO – FANTOMAS

Synthetic edges. A note of rubber. A suggestion of candy. The finish is brief, but the structure is intact. FANTOMAS operates on impulse and exits without trace.

BOTTEGA VENETA – ALCHEMIE

Ambrette opens the composition. Metallic elements follow. Amber closes the arc. The balance remains internal. ALCHEMIE is constructed without noise.

COQUET – VAUDOU

Patchouli sets the tone. Smoked wood and spice arrive next. The base stays low. VAUDOU carries weight without disruption.

STORA SKUGGAN – MISTPOUFFER

MISTPOUFFER begins in stillness. Soft florals, earthy undertones, distant spice. The atmosphere is thick, but never opaque. There is movement, though the frame stays intact.

photographer MACIEK MILOCH
set designer NINA LEMM c/o Liganord
set design assistant KRISTIN JAKUBEK
Retouch NITTYGRITTY
ceramic artist (Bottega Veneta + Stora Skuggan) STUDIO CUZE

Spring/Summer Selection 2025

The 5 Greatest Scents for *Spring 2025

The Scent Edit
*5 Fragrances Defining Spring 2025

written MONICA DE LUNA

Spring 2025 ushers in a renaissance of fragrance, where heritage houses and avant-garde perfumers alike unveil compositions that capture the season's essence. From the dewy freshness of blooming gardens to the intimate warmth of sun-kissed skin, these five standout scents redefine luxury and olfactory artistry.​

Bottega Veneta
Alchemie

Nishane
Favonius

Bottega Veneta's "Alchemie" is a testament to the brand's commitment to craftsmanship and innovation. Under the creative direction of Matthieu Blazy, this fragrance marries Brazilian pink pepper with precious Somali myrrh, creating an opulent and exhilarating blend. The scent unfolds with a spicy warmth, reminiscent of sunlit Venetian palazzos, and settles into a resinous embrace that lingers on the skin. Housed in hand-blown Murano glass bottles, each piece is unique, resting on a Verde Saint Denis marble pedestal—a true objet d'art. ​

Originally an exclusive for Harrods, Nishane's "Favonius" is now available worldwide, offering a narrative steeped in Roman mythology. Named after the god of the west wind, this extrait de parfum (35% concentration) tells a tale of eternal love between Favonius and Flora. The fragrance opens with bergamot, pink pepper, and incense, leading to a heart of rose, geranium, cypriol, artemisia, and clary sage. The base is a rich tapestry of oud, cedarwood, Indonesian patchouli, and sandalwood, resulting in a scent that is both timeless and profoundly romantic. ​

Loewe
Prado

Creed
Eladaria

Part of LOEWE's "Un Paseo por Madrid" collection, Prado is a unisex fragrance that encapsulates the cultural essence of Madrid. This scent offers a unique blend of aromatic and fruity notes. The composition opens with the freshness of chamomile and clary sage, intertwined with the juicy sweetness of blackcurrant (cassis) and lychee. This harmonious blend creates an aromatic, woody, and ambery profile that is both refreshing and sophisticated. Prado serves as an olfactory tribute to the historic Paseo del Prado, inviting wearers on a sensory journey through one of Madrid's most iconic boulevards.

"Eladaria" by The House of Creed is a luminous ode to the classic rose, reimagined for the modern woman. Inspired by a paradisiacal garden at dawn, it opens with vibrant notes of mandarin and bergamot, accented by the subtle spice of pink pepper. The heart reveals a luxurious trio of roses, intertwined with peony and lily of the valley, evoking a soft, powdery bouquet. Anchored by a base of musk, vanilla, ambroxan, and cashmere wood, Eladaria envelops the wearer in an ethereal, sensual aura.

Van Cleef & Arpels
Musc de Soie

"Musc de Soie" from Van Cleef & Arpels' "Collection Extraordinaire" is an elegant exploration of texture and scent. Inspired by the softness of silk, it features top notes of aldehydes and neroli, transitioning into a heart of white musk, cashmeran, and iris. The base of sandalwood and benzoin imparts a creamy, powdery finish that is both fresh and enduring. This fragrance offers a clean, soapy allure, reminiscent of fine French soap, making it a perfect choice for those seeking understated sophistication.

all visuals (c) lemilestudios for LE MILE Magazine
Spring Selection 2025

.selected *Bottega Veneta x Flos

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Bottega Veneta x Flos
*600 Ways to Glow

written Monica de Luna

Rewind to 1966. Gino Sarfatti’s Model 600 lamp broke rules and boundaries, proving that lighting could flex, adapt, and surprise.

Now, Bottega Veneta, Italy’s high priest of leather luxe, has partnered with Flos to breathe new life into Sarfatti’s icon. The result? A lamp that fuses sculptural statement with timeless vision.

Gino Sarfatti, born in Venice in 1912, had a talent for twisting conventional ideas into something organic, fluid, and unapologetically modern. The Model 600 embodied this ethos with its soft, lead-shot leather base that reshaped the idea of rigidity in design. The same year saw Bottega Veneta experimenting with leather techniques that would define its legacy.

In the latest reinterpretation, Bottega Veneta transforms the Model 600 into a tactile masterpiece. Sarfatti’s smooth leather base now flaunts the unmistakable Intrecciato weave—a textured signature that defines Bottega’s craft. Another iteration, the Intreccio Foulard, amplifies the design’s visual dynamism while maintaining its core identity.

With advanced LED technology, the lamp balances the iconic bulb silhouette with contemporary functionality. The light flows seamlessly between direct and indirect, adapting to the angle of its reflector. Whether placed on a floor or table, it commands the space with a magnetic presence.

Color choices add personality to the design. Black and grey offer understated elegance, while red and emerald green (our most favorite) bring a sense of indulgence. Then there’s that green—the unmistakable Bottega Veneta hue that turns heads. Available in two sizes, the Model 600 redefines how a design piece integrates into modern living.

This collaboration shows how two icons—one in avant-garde lighting, the other in craftsmanship—combine to create something transcendent. It is a dialogue between decades, a modern heirloom with presence and vision.

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The new Model 600 embodies the spirit of innovation, bridging design history with forward-thinking creativity. The collaboration between Flos and Bottega Veneta illuminates space and the evolving story of Italian design.

Bottega Veneta - A Desert Dreamscape

.new campaign
Bottega Veneta Winter 24
*Alec Soth Shoots Ad Campaign in the Desert Wilds

written Monica de Luna

Bottega Veneta’s Winter 2024 campaign lands in the American West with an impact that feels strange and inevitable. Creative Director Matthieu Blazy teams up with photographer Alec Soth to create a visual dialogue between the desert’s stark beauty and the brand’s vision of luxury.

Captured in Nevada and Utah, locations notorious for UFO sightings, the campaign blends the eerie with the elegant. Models Mariacarla Boscono, Zayna Cisse, Imaan Hammam, and others inhabit the cloths, merging with the barren landscape like they belong there, yet stand out as otherworldly beings.

Blazy’s designs—feather-light skirts and imposing, sculptural coats—create a powerful contrast against the desert’s raw backdrop. They are protective, almost armor-like, yet fluid, interacting with the environment in a way that feels at once familiar and alien.

Alec Soth’s photography leans into this tension, capturing every detail with a clarity that makes the desert’s rough textures feel palpable. The intertwined craftsmanship of Bottega Veneta’s signature intrecciato accessories echoes the twisted resilience of desert flora. These elements—hardy yet intricate—ground the campaign in a tactile reality, even as it flirts with the supernatural.

Rahim Fortune’s accompanying film amplifies the campaign’s mood of quiet anticipation. Sweeping shots of the desert give way to closeups of models moving through the landscape with a sense of purpose, as though on the brink of a revelation. The soundtrack by Le Motel adds to the suspense, mixing ambient sounds of crackling fire and wind with an electronic hum that feels like a signal from beyond. The film creates a sense of impending discovery, of something hidden just out of sight.

Thew new Fall 2024 ad campaign is a stark reminder of Bottega Veneta’s refusal to conform to digital noise. Blazy and Soth have crafted a narrative that commands attention, drawing the viewer into a world where the line between reality and the unknown blurs. It’s a visual exploration of craft, design, and environment, where each element enhances the other. The visuals unfold in the endless expanse of the desert, challenging you to see beyond the horizon.

Hair
Duffy

Makeup
Dame Pat McGrath

Casting Director
Anita Bitton

Music
Le Motel

Bottega Veneta Creative Director
Matthieu Blazy

Photographer
Alec Soth

Film Director
Rahim Fortune

Location
Utah and Nevada

all content (c) Bottega Veneta 2024

Talents + Models
Mariacarla Boscono, Zayna Cisse, Luke Clod, Walid Fiher, Imaan Hammam, Liz Kennedy, Hoyong Kim, Hejia Li, Mamuor Majeng, Rolf Schrader, Hedi Ben Tekaya & Penelope Ternes