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Amouage just released their most exclusive perfume yet – “Elsewhere” is limited to 100 points of sale around the world – you can find it at Libertine in Aus. Originally made as a commission from Oman’s Royal Opera House under the name “Sinbad”, it’s a honeyed meld of spices like cardamom and pink pepper, tropical fruits, black tea, and vanilla. Exclusivity comes at a price – $799 to be exact. Maybe one to grab a sample first?

The best whisky in Australia is only $90? That’s at least, according to the judges at the 2026 Australian International Spirits Awards (what do they know?), who awarded the top gong to Bird Blended Malt Whiskey. If you don’t know Bird, you’ll no doubt be familiar with Bird in Hand wine. Together with Fleurieu Distillery, this is the brand’s recent foray into Australia’s ever-growing whisky market, and it’s a huge statement of intent for what many (including the brand) consider Bird’s cheaper alternative to its original single malt.

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There are charity auctions... and there are charity auctions. The good folks at Beckons (the recent amalgamation of Baillie Lodges & Tierra Hotels) are running an awesome auction at the moment for some very good causes.Three night stays at all of the group’s properties (think Huka Lodge in NZ, Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island, and Clayoquot in Canada) are up for grabs - with local charities the beneficiaries of the winning bid.

Sydneysiders, listen up. Dior's setting up shop at El Primo Sanchez from 14 to 16 August to launch Sauvage Extrait, the new, more concentrated version of the fragrance that almost every bloke has been rocking since its launch in 2015 – this time with Vietnamese oud and a 42-day maceration process for richer scent and longevity. As part of the sensory experience, ticket holders will also get a haircut from celebrity stylist Fernnando Miranda (who counts Troye Sivan, Josh Heuston, and Jannick Sinner among his clientele), a fragrance consult, and specialty drinks for the occasion. See you there.

A new late-night favourite? The Bentley Group has traded white tablecloths for neon lights with the opening of Vespertine, a moody basement bar tucked beneath Eleven Barrack in Sydney. Between the Chartreuse slushies, nightly live music and Khanh Nguyen's dangerously good bar snacks, this feels like one of those places that'll quickly become everyone's "how have you not been?" recommendation.

Is Sydney FC Premier League level? Perhaps not. But the lads in sky blue held the English side over 90 minutes to take the game to an exciting penalty finish – even if some of the players appeared confused that the game didn’t just end in regular time. Either way, these exhibition games always go to show how much of an appetite Australia has for football – packing into the Allianz on a cold, windy Wednesday night in Sydney.