Here's how three friends created the best fragrance of 2026

Summary: Three friends set out to fix everything people hate about perfume - weak performance, wasted money, and blind-buy regret- and built a smarter fragrance system that actually makes sense.

By Jessica M.

Last Updated May 11 2026

1. We got tired of perfumes that disappear after 1 hour

We kept buying fragrances that smelled great for a moment… and then were gone by lunch. It didn’t make sense to us. If you pay for a fragrance, it should actually stay on your skin, so we decided to fix that.

 

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2. We went to Grasse

We didn’t want to guess or outsource cheap formulas. So we worked with master perfumers from Grasse, where real fragrance craftsmanship comes from. The goal was simple: building premium scents that actually last.

 

👉 Discover what makes these scents different →

3. Made with only the finest ingredients - more concentrated than ever

Most brands dilute their fragrances more than people realize. We pushed ours up to extrait level - up to 40% oil, so it lasts 12+ hours. It’s not magic, it’s just how fragrance should be made.

 

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4. We stopped paying for packaging

When we looked into the industry, it was clear: a lot of money goes into bottles and marketing. We didn’t want that. We’d rather invest in the scent itself - because that’s what you actually wear.

 

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5. We built a system instead of another bottle

We don’t wear the same scent every day. Nobody does. So instead of selling more bottles, we built one case you keep and refills you can switch depending on your mood.

 

👉 Explore the fragrance system →

6. We removed the risk of choosing wrong

Buying fragrance online is honestly difficult. So we made a discovery set where you can try everything first and then get your money back when you choose your full size. No pressure.

 

👉 Try all scents, risk-free →

7. We made it practical, not just good-looking

Most perfumes look good on a shelf, but that’s about it. We wanted something you actually carry, use daily, and refill easily. Fragrance should fit your life - not just your bathroom.

 

👉 See how it fits into your daily routine →

8. We didn’t try to reinvent fragrance, we just made it make sense

Longer lasting. Less waste. More flexibility. Nothing crazy, just a system that solves the problems we had ourselves.

 

👉 Make the switch to better fragrance →

How Ascent Outperforms the Rest

We redefine the perfume industry with details others often overlook.

We Commit to Better Scents, Every Day

Traditional perfumes

Refillable and waste-cutting

Switch to match your mood

Lasting 12+ hours

Organic base

Vegan & microplastic-free

CHECK AVAILABILITY

14-day money-back guarantee included 

Ascent fragrances are sold on their website ascent-store.com and at few exclusive retailers in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, London & Paris.

Update* - low stock announcement: Ever since Ascent was featured in the press and TV, an incredible amount of buzz has been generated and has since sold over 10K cases. Due to its popularity and positive reviews, the company is so confident in their product that they are now offering a 100% cashback on their discovery set.

The very name “Ascent” embodies our philosophy. It’s a wordplay on "scent", of course, but also literally means “the act of rising”. It’s a gradual rise: small, meaningful steps upward. 

 

We believe big change comes from many small decisions added up over time. That’s the change we’re committed to. And every time you wear Ascent, you’re part of that shift.

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