As once barren plants begin to bloom and the days grow warmer and longer, our fragrance wardrobes undergo a similar shift to that of our sartorial ones; shedding the rich, spicy, warming layers and turning towards something lighter and more optimistic. While a clean scent redolent of showers and crisp white sheets is always a safe bet for spring, this season we’re leaning towards unique, intriguing fragrances. Providing that fresh and intoxicating don’t have to be mutually exclusive terms, these luxurious fragrances span the aromatic spectrum. From niche fragrances to universal crowd-pleasers, we’ve put together the best new fragrances for spring.
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Herewith, the 9 best spring fragrances set to garner olfactory attention and perhaps a compliment or two.
1. Ormonde Jayne Tanger
Lively and sunny, Ormonde Jaybe Tanger epitomises the optimistic spring fragrance. Bright neroli blends with bergamot and ylang ylang, underscored by soft woody and mossy notes. With just a hint of sweetness, it makes for a spring fragrance that’s equal parts fresh and elegant.
Brand: Ormonde Jayne
Scent notes: mandarin, bergamot, ylang-ylang, neroli, cashmere wood, rose, vanilla, amber, moss, resins
2.Tokyo Milk Wild Whims
A somewhat avant-garde floral fragrance, Tokyo Milk Wild Whims combines wildflowers and fragrant sweet grass with cool sage and a touch of bright citron for an alluring yet distinct floral scent.
Brand: Tokyo Milk
Scent notes: sweet grass, clary sage, verdant florals, citron
3. 27 87 flâneur
Vibrant bergamot and honeyed linden blossom get a twist courtesy of a light note of green and faintly bitter absinthe. A warm base of woods, amber, and earthy vetiver lingers on the skin, making for a dry yet fresh fragrance. As the brand puts it, it’s “contemporary, visionary, and just a tad melancholic.”
Brand: 27 87
Scent notes: bergamot, linden blossom, absinthe, almond, iris butter, cashmere wood, grey amber, vetiver
4. Aesop Karst
One in a trio of sensory brand Aesop’s Othertopias range, Aesop Karst is fresh with a hint of melancholy, underscoring bright, verdant notes of bergamot, rosemary, sage, and pink pepper with vetiver and woods. A light mineral accord runs through the entirety of the fragrance, redolent of the seaside after a storm.
Brand: Aesop
Scent notes: juniper, pink pepper, bergamot, rosemary, sage, cumin, vetiver, sandalwood, cedar
5. Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia
A sweet, joyful spring fragrance, the Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia is built around – you guessed it – the gardenia flower. Housed in a new lacquered pink bottle featuring the Gucci Flora pattern, Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia blends the unique versatility of gardenia with vibrant pear and sweet brown sugar for a fresh, happy scent.
Brand: Gucci
Scent notes: blossom accord, mandarin, red berries, white gardenia, jasmine absolute, frangipani flower, patchouli, brown sugar accord
6. Laboratory Perfumes Amber
A slightly headier, sensual spring fragrance, Laboratory Perfumes Amber evolves with its wearer throughout the day. Verdant grassy and forestrial notes eventually make way for deep, rich spice which is complemented by a base of warm wood and ambergris notes.
Brand: Laboratory Perfumes
Scent notes: green, ambergris, spices, woods
7. Juliette Has A Gun Pear Inc.
Clean and sweet, Juliette Has A Gun Pear Inc. is a refreshing shower scent; ideal for balmy spring and summer days. Juicy pear blends with Juliette Has A Gun’s signature note of ambroxan, for a fruity fragrance that’s light on the skin.
Brand: Juliette Has A Gun
Scent notes: green pear, ambroxan, musk
8. Hermetica Greenlion
A verdant, woody, spicy, and slightly sweet scent for a stronger take on a classic green aromatic. Woods provide a soft base for bright and spicy juniper and basil. Strong and sensual, it’s a unisex scent made for sharing.
Brand: Hermetica
Scent notes: basil, rosemary, juniper, cardamom molecule, amber woods
9. Marc Jacobs Daisy Love Spring
Known for its sweet, feminine fragrances, the latest limited-edition release from Marc Jacobs is vibrant and uplifting. Creamy, slightly powdery fig shines through in this scent, complementing the delicate sweet floral note of pink peony. Soft and warm, it’s a true skin scent.
Brand: Marc Jacobs
Scent notes: fig, pink peony, fig milk accord
Words by T. Angel
