The Scent That Chooses You Back: Compositions Reveal Their Real Magic Through Heat and Chemistry
There are fragrances that smell beautiful in the bottle—and then there are fragrances that only make sense once they touch skin. Les Fumées belongs unapologetically to the second category. You can sniff their scents on a blotter and think you understand them, but that’s like judging a song from the first three seconds. These smoky, resin-based perfumes weren’t designed to behave in the air.
OUR BRAND FAVORITES
We’ve hand-selected standout pieces from this brand that our editors loved.
These are the products that caught our eye—and earned a place in our curated edit.
No 3. Jipse
$258
Vortex
$62
Legacy
$96
ABOUT THE BRAND
Les Fumées
Les Fumées is a French-inspired luxury fragrance house based in Nashville, crafting unisex perfumes and scented candles that unfold uniquely on every wearer’s skin. Rooted in a philosophy of depth and personal chemistry, its pheromonically-driven formulas are designed to evoke memory, mood, and distinct experiences rather than generic air scents. Founded by creative director Leah Sohr after years of independent exploration, the brand blends French sophistication with sensual, evocative storytelling, offering complex, layered compositions for life’s meaningful moments. Each fragrance feels bespoke—an olfactory journey that reveals itself gradually and intimately on the individual.
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