Everything feels better when spring comes from my mood to the air tickling my face when I leave the house this time of year is when I start to wear all of my happy scents which are the ones that smell bright and fresh and always make me smile winter has its own charms like warm fires and soft knits but one of the best things about life is being able to open the window and let in a cool breeze it is like stopping to smell the flowers on your block or catching a whiff of the floral notes coming from your loved ones pulse points because they have great taste in seasonal scents
Favorites of the Season
These are the scents I go back to when the weather gets a little warmer it is a phrase that has been used too much but they really are springtime in a bottle for me and many other people
L eau D issey Eau De Toilette costs $138 Issey Miyaké wanted to make a scent as clear as spring water so this one came out in 1992 there were flowers a waterfall spray and a springtime forest on the mood board this makes a lot of sense because the first word that comes to mind when I think of L eau D issey is misty this water scent has a hint of freshly cut lily stems in water that you might find at a florist if you do not live near a lily pond it smells clean and musky too
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La Tulipe Eau de Parfum costs $235 The name La Tulipe or The Tulip says a lot about how beautiful it is that is how strong the first flowers of the year are this beautiful scent starts with rhubarb cyclamen and freesia notes the middle note is all tulip and the base is made up of blonde woods and vetiver
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A New Beginning
I like making New Year s resolutions but spring is the best time for a new beginning these perfumes smell fresh and they also have that opportunity awaits energy that comes with a new season
Orphéon Eau De Toilette costs $190 Orphéon Eau de Toilette starts off very green and citrusy with hints of green tangerine and fresh Japanese yuzu when you first put it on it smells like an aperitif but then it fades into a blooming floral heart and a vibrant woody base the Eau de Parfum version of Orphéon is already a favorite but this new lighter version is what I am going to wear this spring it was named after the founders favorite jazz bar in Paris the brand says it captures pure energy and balance in every breath
The Santa Ana Wind Eau De Parfum costs $175 If you like things a little hotter give this party in a bottle a spritz or use it as the start of a whole new thing ultra cool Discotheque made this aptly named perfume to capture the feel of LA in 1986 its scents are great for a night out but also good for everyday use think of palm trees a sweet wild breeze people talking too much and sandalwood embers in warm amber sunsets
Let the Sun Shine
Everyone can agree that feeling the sun on your face is nice especially after feeling it on your legs when you wear shorts for the first time in a few months after only wearing wool pants these sweet smells are like pure sunshine
Solar Drip Perfume costs $78 My fiancé said that when I first wore Solar Drip it made him think of an urban picnic how perfect is that being outside in a city park is the best thing to do in the spring and I wish I could do it all the time especially when the sun comes out again when I first smelled Solar Drip I thought it smelled like candy but there is a freshness to it that makes it really great you can smell pomelo mango orange blossom fresh linen and solar musk
Eau de Parfum for Windows Down costs $120 Another important thing to do in the spring is to roll down the windows while driving and stick your arm out the window to get some warmth this new citrus smell which could also be called a tea smell is exactly what it says it is the clean clear bottle holds bright grapefruit and bergamot notes as well as a hint of Earl Grey tea
Great Flowers
We are not doing anything new here and why would we the flowers are doing that for us we only had to put the seeds in the ground in this case the seed is a casual mention to a loved one that you really really need a new floral perfume
Athénaïs Eau De Parfum costs $410 Athénaïs has a sweet smell it is an amber floral scent but it is not too sweet instead the newest Parfums de Marly scent will help you get used to the season of flowers with a soft gentle breeze but that does not mean it is light this scent has a lot of depth and complexity because it is well blended
Aqua Allegoria Flora Salvaggia Wildflower Eau De Toilette costs $170 All of Guerlain s Aqua Allegoria scents make you feel happy and warm but this one which is based on a walk through a field of wildflowers really sets the mood the light Eau de Toilette has top notes of violet and watermelon a middle layer of jasmine wildflower accord and orange blossom and a base of white musk and iris it smells soft fruity and floral
Put It Forward
Every spring a really good rainstorm comes and makes everything green these scents perfectly capture that fresh juicy dewy and ultimately lush feeling
Xinū Monstera No 4 costs $240 Since my last trip to Mexico City I have been taking care of a sample of XINŪ s Monstera I promised that when I got back there would be a full bottle waiting for me this scent is said to be astonishingly juicy and lush like a leaf that has been snapped open and droplets of plant juice have come out it was inspired by the jungle
Sisley Paris Eau De Campagne costs $130 Let s go to Paris now Sisley s famous Eau De Campagne has notes of basil wild herbs and lemon it combines citrus and grassy notes with a chypre base it was made to symbolize the French art of living with a fresh and invigorating bouquet that inspires a feeling of well being and elegance spring I love you
