The freshest floral fragrances for Spring

As we move from darker, wintery days into the sunshine and blossoming of spring, so do the notes of our favourite fragrances. After all, the oud and woody notes of many stronger perfumes just feel too heavy when you’re out and about in the early spring weather. You might be thinking – florals? For spring? Groundbreaking. But, there’s a reason they always come back to reflect the season, and it’s because they really can work for everyone, if you find the right one for you. So, here are the best and freshest floral fragrances to set up your spring and summer scents. 

If you’re looking for something affordable, that you can bring anywhere in your bag to top up your spritz, the Zara perfumes are a great option. Although they’re not as long-lasting as a designer fragrance, the price point makes up for it, and you feel a little less guilty using them day-to-day. 

In terms of florals, I’d opt for either the Hibiscus or Golden Decade scents. Hibiscus has some beautiful notes of peony and orchid that shine through once the fragrance settles on the skin. Golden Decade is a little stronger, but the jasmine, orange blossom and lavender notes will have you turning heads in any room. Plus, it’s said to be a dupe for YSL Libre! For another more affordable spritz, Sol De Janeiro’s Cheirosa 40 is amazing – black amber and jasmine give that timeless fresh, fruity and floral combination. 

I couldn’t make a list of the best floral scents without including Gucci’s Flora – it’s in the name! The bestselling Gorgeous Gardenia is a fan-favourite for a reason, as the pear blossom and white gardenia in it will have you smelling like the embodiment of spring, sunshine, and flowers springing from the ground. 

Flowerbomb by Victor and Rolf holds the same accord – the Tiger Lily Eau de Parfum has more of a summery feel, with tiger-lily, bergamot and coconut milk top notes – but again, it’ll have you smelling so fresh you’ll never want to wash it off.  

These two are high end, of course, so if your perfume is something you like to spend a bit more money on, these are some of your best options. But any of these scents will have you smelling the freshest across the seasons and will have everyone asking you for recommendations!