New Arrivals at APO + How to Test Your Perfume Oils
At APO, we’re always expanding our collection, and this week we’re excited to share eight stunning new perfume oils that have just been added to the website. From bold masculine scents to soft florals and exclusive niche creations, there’s something new for everyone to explore.
✨ This week’s new arrivals include:
111004 – Inspired by Hugo Boss Boss The Scent for Him (Men)
111005 – Inspired by Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Intense EDP (Men)
01040 – Inspired by Amouage Opus 13 (Silver Oud) (Unisex)
01041 – Inspired by Amouage Opus 12 (Rose Incense) (Unisex)
58035 – Inspired by YSL Cinema 2024 (Women)
112001 – Inspired by Fragrance du Bois Oud Orange Intense (Unisex) [New House]
99018 – Inspired by KayAli Capri in a Bottle Lemon Sugar (Women)
70007 – Inspired by Prada Paradoxe Virtual Flower (Women)
So, you’ve received your APO haul… now what?
Opening a parcel of new perfume oils is always exciting — but with so many options, how do you make the most of your testing? Here are a few tips:
Start slow.
Don’t test too many oils at once — your nose will quickly become overwhelmed. Try 2–3 at a time.
Use your skin, not just the bottle.
Oils often smell different in the bottle compared to on your skin. Apply a tiny dab to your wrist or inner arm.
Give it time.
Perfume oils evolve. The first few minutes reveal the “top notes,” but the real beauty develops after 30–60 minutes as the fragrance warms with your skin. Some oils can still be detected the next day!
Notice the journey.
Pay attention to how the scent moves from bright and fresh (top notes), to rich and floral/woody (heart notes), to deep and long-lasting (base notes). Each stage tells part of the fragrance story.
Make notes.
Jot down which ones you love immediately, which ones grow on you, and which combinations you’d like to layer.
Join the Conversation
We’d love to hear from you:
Which of these new oils are you most excited to try?
Do you have favourite fragrance houses you’d like us to add next?
Your feedback helps shape the APO collection — with over 1,500 oils already in our library, your voice ensures we keep bringing you the perfumes you love most.