The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Must Have arrived in 2010 as one of Beverly Hills Beauty's first three fragrances, alongside Rodeo Drive and Iconic. Its inspiration is a bright California day: the splendor of the sun, the easy energy of Beverly Hills, and a lively portrait of the women who move through the city. Citrus and lychee bring the spontaneous energy, while lotus and peony soften the composition into something feminine, polished, and distinctly Californian. Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon open with a crisp brightness, giving the first impression a lively, sparkling lift. Lychee Blossom adds a juicy floral accent, while lotus, pink peony, and sweet pea shape the softer middle. As the scent develops, driftwood brings a drier, sun-warmed texture and amber settles into the remaining musk with gentle warmth.
What makes Must Have interesting is its balance of opposites. Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon provide sparkle, but lychee keeps the brightness from becoming clinical. The heart brings water, petals, and powdery softness through lotus, pink peony, and sweet pea. Then the base changes the temperature again. Driftwood brings a sun-dried texture, musk keeps everything close, and amber adds warmth without turning heavy. The result is less "beach holiday" than a poolside morning in Beverly Hills, dressed properly and heading to lunch.
The evolution
The first impression is quick and sparkling, with bergamot and Amalfi Lemon flashing against Lychee Blossom like citrus over a bright blue sky. That brightness doesn't vanish; it loosens as the heart arrives, becoming floral, airy, and gently playful through lotus, pink peony, and sweet pea. The surprise comes later. Driftwood introduces a drier, sun-warmed texture, while amber gives the remaining musk a gentle warmth. By the drydown, the scent feels clean and close, with a faint woody trace beneath the flowers. The opening citrus gradually recedes, allowing the floral notes to take on a softer, more layered character. Sweet pea adds a light green quality, while lotus and pink peony keep the heart airy and refined. Driftwood then introduces a subtle contrast to the floral brightness, and amber warms the composition without overpowering it.
Cultural impact
Introduced in 2010, Must Have is one of three official Beverly Hills Beauty fragrances, alongside Rodeo Drive and Iconic. Its bright citrus and lychee opening reflects a lively, sunlit quality, while lotus, pink peony, and sweet pea bring a floral softness into the composition. Driftwood and amber shape the later notes with warm, dry texture, leaving a clean, close impression. Together, the fragrance presents a polished expression of California brightness and feminine energy, making it an inviting point of discovery within the Beverly Hills Beauty collection.
