Few bands have shaped culture quite like The Rolling Stones. Their swagger, their sound, their unfiltered edge — it all became the blueprint for rock ‘n’ roll attitude. Now, that same defiant spirit has been distilled into something unexpectedly exciting: Subversive Scents, a new unisex fragrance concept capturing the band’s legacy in five bold, genre-bending perfumes.
Created in partnership with Universal Music and crafted by master perfumers at Nirvana Brands, this collection draws on iconic moments, legendary tracks and the unmistakable energy that has defined the Stones for more than six decades. These are not polite, background fragrances. These are scents with presence — eclectic, seductive, disruptive, and unmistakably rock ‘n’ roll.
Below, a closer look at the line-up.
Wild Horses — Eau de Parfum, 100ml
A scent built on emotion — literally. Aquatic and ozonic notes collide with soft musk to create an evocative “salty tears” accord, supported by rose, jasmine and pink peppercorn. Fresh, intimate and quietly powerful.
Top: Rose, Aquatic Notes
Mid: Jasmine, Peony, Pink Peppercorn, Salty Tears Accord
Base: Musk, Cedarwood, Amber, Tonka Bean
Sticky Fingers — Eau de Parfum, 100ml
Deep, smoky and deliciously indulgent. Think late nights, vinyl spinning and the curl of whisky in the air. A rich blend of Bourbon Vanilla, olibanum and whiskey creates a warm, resinous, addictive finish.
Top: Whiskey
Mid: Vanilla Orchid, Olibanum
Base: Bourbon Vanilla, Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli
Satisfaction — Eau de Parfum, 100ml
A complex, modern take on a tobacco fragrance. Patchouli Leaf, electric musk and oud lend grit and depth, while bright spices and pineapple add an unexpected lift. Confident. Iconic. Unapologetic.
Top: Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Saffron, Pineapple
Mid: Tobacco, Tuberose, Orange Blossom
Base: Cedar, Patchouli, Tonka Bean
Urban Jungle — Eau de Parfum, 100ml
Raw, atmospheric, and unmistakably metropolitan. Vetiver meets a “hot concrete” accord to create a textured, industrial leather effect. A scent that smells like the city — its pulse, its grit, its unstoppable energy.
Top: Grapefruit, Bergamot, Hemp
Mid: Rhubarb, Sweet Grass, Juniper
Base: Vetiver, Hot Concrete, Worn Leather
Paint It Black — Eau de Parfum, 100ml
Dark, opulent and magnetic. Saffron, oud and benzoin create a multifaceted burning oud accord, layered with blackberry, patchouli and smoky resinous notes. A statement fragrance with real cinematic depth.
Top: Blackberry, Pink Peppercorn, Nutmeg
Mid: Saffron, Rose, Jasmine
Base: Patchouli, Musk, Burning Oud
The full collection is available in the heart of London at the Rolling Stones’ flagship store, RS No.9 Carnaby (9 Carnaby Street), as well as The Perfume Shop in Lakeside and Brent Cross, and online at subversivescents.co.uk.
Five fragrances. One legendary legacy. And a reminder that rebellion never goes out of style.
