The Filipino Fragrance Edit: Scents of Place, Memory, and Imagination

Beyond simply smelling good, today’s Filipino fragrance creators are crafting stories—translating memory, mood, and landscape into scent. This is the new language of local perfumery.
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Filipino perfumery is entering its most expressive chapter yet. No longer content to simply smell beautiful, these homegrown creators are crafting olfactory stories—rooted in memory, emotion, and the landscapes that shape us. From GP’s Dreamer Collection, which captures fleeting moments and imagined worlds, to Elements, inspired by the soul of destinations like Banaue, Siargao, and Baguio; and Tadhana, a line of distinct personas from Innocent to Scandalous—each bottle reveals the artistry and depth of local scent storytelling.

This edit celebrates Filipino scent visionaries—those who bottle what it means to feel, remember, and belong.

Tadhana

Classy

Timeless elegance. Understated confidence.

For those who move with quiet grace and never chase the noise. A citrus-woody perfume that feels like linen, composure, and calm power—effortless and endlessly wearable.

Notes: Elemi, Bergamot, Mimosa, Sichuan Pepper, Sandalwood, Vetiver Filipina, Ambrette, Benzoin

Classy by Tadhana

P3,700, The Beauty Edit Gallery at Spatio

Innocent

Delicate, soft, lingering feelings.

A tender floral that smells like the memory of a first kiss—bright calamansi and lavender softening into powdery violet and gardenia. Airy yet lasting, it’s light that lingers.

Notes: Calamansi, Lemon, Lavender Diva, Violet, Young Sampaguita, Gardenia, Orris, Agarwood, White Musk

Innocent by Tadhana

P3,700, The Beauty Edit Gallery at Spatio

Lover

Raw love unfolding.

Muscovado and dark rum weave a story of slow-burn passion—warm, sweet, and intimate. The scent of chemistry caught between sugar and skin.

Notes: Ginger, Rum, Bergamot, Muscovado, Tuberose, Cocoa, Honey, Tobacco, Beeswax, Musk

Lover by Tadhana

P3,700, The Beauty Edit Gallery at Spatio

Rebel

Unapologetically standing out.

Smoke, pomelo, and dirty florals collide in a scent that’s bold, full-bodied, and defiant. Perfect for nights when you lead, not follow.

Notes: Tobacco, Blood Orange, Smoked Leather, Burnt Sugar, Dirty Florals

Rebel by Tadhana

P3,700, The Beauty Edit Gallery at Spatio

Rockstar

Fearless, uplifting “I can do this” attitude.

An energetic blend of coconut water, dalandan, and mango wrapped in sea breeze and tropical woods—like a sun-soaked anthem for ambition.

Notes: Tuberose, Ylang Ylang Filipina, Sea Breeze, Agarwood, Vetiver Filipina

Rockstar by Tadhana

P3,700, The Beauty Edit Gallery at Spatio

Scandalous

Shocking. Sexy. Alluring.

Dark coffee, rose, and chocolate swirl into a head-turning statement. Sweet, spicy, and a little dangerous—the scent of confidence that leaves a trail.

Notes: Cardamom, Dark Chocolate, Rose, Orris, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Vanilla

Scandalous by Tadhana

P3,700, The Beauty Edit Gallery at Spatio

GP Fragrances

Vieux Papier

Quiet luxury, bottled.

Powder, parchment, and polished leather evoke the grace of old-world refinement. A composition of bergamot, lavender, suede, and Vetiver Filipina that feels timeless—like the scent of pages that have lived.

Notes: Bergamot, Rosemary, Juniper Berries, Lavender, Cinnamon, Patchouli, Cedar, Vetiver Filipina, Oakmoss, Suede

Perfumer: Renato Lopena Jr.

Viex Paper by GP

P1,850, The Beauty Edit Gallery at Spatio

Éclat Noir

Sweet triumph, dark seduction.

A gourmand celebration of ambition inspired by Black Forest cake and the taste of success. Rum, cherry, and cognac meet creamy vanilla and amber in an irresistibly rich, layered trail.

Notes: Cedar, Cherry, Cognac, Patchouli, Amber, Rum, Vanilla

Perfumer: Renato Lopena Jr.

Eclat Noir by GP

P1,850, The Beauty Edit Gallery at Spatio

Mémoires De Montagne

Childhood, reimagined.

Inspired by the scent of freshly steamed suman and morning air in Rizal, this warm, nostalgic blend of coconut, rice, and mountain greens turns memory into mastery.

Notes: Bergamot, Juniper Berries, Cypress, Ginger, Bamboo, Apple, Coconut, Mahogany, Vetiver Filipina, Oakmoss, Labdanum, Musk, Vanilla

Perfumer: Renato Lopena Jr.

Mémoires De Montagne by GP

P1,850, The Beauty Edit Gallery at Spatio

Banaue Bliss

The 8th Wonder, now in scent.

An olfactory portrait of the Cordilleras—where aldehydic sparkle and citrus light drift over a luminous rice accord and bamboo greens. Iso E Super, Ambroxan, and Vetiver Filipina create a mineral-woody trail that feels both pristine and poetic.

Notes: Grapefruit, Bergamot, Neroli, Petitgrain, Bamboo, Clary Sage, Green Tea, Ozonic Accords, Moss, Vetiver, Benzoin, Clearwood, Ambroxan, Iso E Super

Perfumer: Gib Ang

Banaue Bliss by GP

P2,200, The Beauty Edit Gallery at Spatio

Baguio Verde

City of Pines, bottled.

Crisp morning mist, pine, and dalandan unfold into earthy greens and sweater musks—a tribute to altitude and calm. Airy yet grounded, it’s mountain air in motion.

Notes: Dalandan, Pine Needle, Leafy Greens, Earth Accord, Violet, Vetiver Filipina, Cedarwood, Musks, Patchouli

Perfumer: Shale Albao

Baguio Verde by GP

P2,200, The Beauty Edit Gallery at Spatio

Siargao Escape

The essence of waves, bottled.

A bright splash of calamansi and sparkling lime opens like sun on water, softened by sea salt and pear. Neroli and lily of the valley drift through the heart before settling into sun-warmed driftwood, ambroxan, and Iso E Super—a clean, kinetic scent that feels like golden hour on Siargao.

Notes: Calamansi, Sparkling Lime, Pear, Neroli, Lily of the Valley, Hedione, Seaweed, Driftwood, Ambroxan, Iso E Super

Perfumer: Bernadette Lim (BC Fragrances)

Siargao Escape by GP

P2,200, The Beauty Edit Gallery at Spatio

Shop Tadhana and GP Fragrances at The Beauty Edit Gallery at Spatio, located on the 3rd floor of Opus Mall, Bridgetowne Destination Estate, Quezon City. An editorial-led retail concept—and the first-of-its-kind in the local scene—the gallery spotlights indie innovators, cult icons, and niche trailblazers shaping F-beauty today. 

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