The new season, in all its glory, has arrived. Spring is in full bloom with fresh florals everywhere, and that is a signal for personal change, too. Suddenly we don’t feel like wearing heavy, spicy perfumes; instead, lighter florals beckon. After all, Mother Nature is enticing us with her bounty—hyacinth, gardenia, lily of the valley, mint and freesia. So many wonderful options, so little time to use them all!
jo malone
garden lilies & blue hyacinth
The London line known for a broad range of nature-based scents just launched The Bloomsbury Set, five new fragrances named for the noted British literary group. Blue Hyacinth includes woody vetiver and flowery geranium; Garden Lilies is dewy and lighter, with exotic ylang ylang, white musk and vanilla.
$70 each at Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom
bond no. 9
nolita
The iconic New York perfumer has come up with another winning scent, this one named for the downtown hotspot near Houston Street, north of Little Italy. It’s feminine, with delicate freesia and citrusy tangerine. Oh, and it includes cherry red lipstick!
$350 at Saks Fifth Avenue
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josephine
Named for Napoleon’s famed wife, this cologne is a musky floral with touches of rose and black currant. It’s light and memorable.
$155 at Sallie Home
molton brown
dewy lily of the valley & star anise
This delicate, light scent is blended with magnolia, peony and star anise. Accompanying soaps and lotions also available.
$65 at Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom
clive christian
‘L’ private collection
The high-end line is known for distinctive, heavier scents. This one is a fruity floral with dense rose and jasmine at its heart.
$395 at Saks Fifth Avenue
maison francis kurkdjian
aqua celestia
Light and distinctive, the scent is unusual with mint, black currant and delicious mimosa blossom highlights.
$205 exclusively at Neiman Marcus
