The London-born fragrance brand Miller Harris will launch its new "Scherzo Extrait de Parfum" as a limited release on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Salon de Parfums on the 6th floor of Isetan Shinjuku. It comes in a 50 mL size and costs ¥31,570 (tax included).
It is a development of the brand's signature "Scherzo Eau de Parfum," with a high 30% concentration of fragrance oil. The company explains that it keeps the vividness and distinctive sweetness of "Scherzo Eau de Parfum" while bringing out a richer expression.
A composition made denser with rose and amberwood
The fragrance family is floral woody, and the star notes are a rose nectar accord, sweet notes and amberwood. The top notes are tangerine and davana, and the heart of peony and pittosporum (tobira) is joined by a new rose nectar accord. Honey and creamy vanilla overlap, with a subtle touch of frankincense (*).
The base notes line up oud, patchouli, moss and amberwood. The brand says that as the scent settles, the texture of oud emerges and amberwood adds warmth.
*The frankincense used in this product is certified by "FairWild," an international certification that guarantees sustainable harvesting of wild plants and fair, ethical trade that cares for the harvesters.
The literature-inspired original and the perfumer behind the new fragrance
"Scherzo Eau de Parfum," released in 2018, was Miller Harris's first fragrance inspired by the world of literature. Based on a passage from F. Scott Fitzgerald's "Tender Is the Night," perfumer Mathieu Nardin expressed in scent the scene of walking among flowers in the summer sun of the French Riviera.
The new fragrance was created by perfumer Karine Vinchon Spehner. She kept the core of the "Scherzo" scent and designed it to make the presence of the rose stand out. The brand explains that patchouli and amberwood express the thorns of the rose, while the flowers are given a sweetness reminiscent of honey and nectar.
Sales and purchase gifts at Salon de Parfums 2026
Kawabe Co., Ltd. will exhibit Miller Harris fragrances at "Salon de Parfums 2026," held at the event space on the 6th floor of the Isetan Shinjuku Main Building from Wednesday, October 7 to Monday, October 12, 2026. In addition to the new "Scherzo Extrait de Parfum," the venue will sell "Miller Harris Tea Tonic Icons Trio" (¥17,270 (tax included)) as an advance item. It contains Tea Tonic Extrait de Parfum 10 mL, Tea Tonic Eau de Parfum 10 mL and Tea Tonic Hand Cream 40 mL.
There are three kinds of purchase gifts. Buyers of "Scherzo Extrait de Parfum" receive 10 mL of "Scherzo Eau de Parfum," and buyers who spend ¥29,700 or more (tax included) receive an original canvas pochette. All buyers receive one 2 mL sample each of "Scherzo Eau de Parfum" and "Tea Tonic Eau de Parfum." Quantities are limited and end when gone.
Scherzo Extrait de Parfum price, release date and where to buy
- Product name: Miller Harris Scherzo Extrait de Parfum
- Volume: 50 mL
- Price: ¥31,570 (tax included)
- Release date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, limited release
- Stores (physical): Isetan Shinjuku Main Building 6th floor event space, "Salon de Parfums 2026" (Wednesday, October 7 to Monday, October 12, 2026)
- Advance item: Miller Harris Tea Tonic Icons Trio ¥17,270 (tax included)
*Quantities are limited and end when gone.
Miller Harris was born from the belief that "fragrance should be an artistic expression that goes beyond mere scent." It continues to create works inspired by literature, nature, art and memory.
Image: courtesy of Intermode Kawabe
