Fragrances for Spring That Aren’t All Florals
Spring is a time of freshness, renewal, and a change of pace. We all love the scent of springtime blooms, but when it comes to making a statement with fragrance, the choices can often include all floral notes. While florals are, of course, beautiful and romantic, often we are craving something more dynamic, with a bit of an edge. Thankfully, there are plenty of enticing fragrances for spring that are not all about flowers.
From modern musks to earthy, airy scents, here is a compiled list of the most fabulous fragrances for spring that are sure to add a bit of non-floral flair:
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Clean Living by Clean: Clean Living is the perfect fragrance for the modern woman who doesn’t want to be overpowered by a traditional floral scent. This light musk captures the essence of bright citrus notes, blended with airy jasmine and the aroma of fresh-cut grass. This contemporary scent can take you breezing through a day of errands or out for a night on the town.
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The London Gent by Penhaligon’s:
The London Gent by Penhaligon’s is an inviting fragrance with sophisticated notes of leather and smoky woods. Warning: This scent is not for the faint of heart. With Cedrat, pink pepper, geranium, and nutmeg, this masculine scent will have you stoleping from the start. -
John Varvatos Dark Rebel Eau de Toilette:
John Varvatos Dark Rebel is the perfect scent for a man who loves adventure. With its ode to the power of the darkness, notes of electric rum and leather mix to give the fragrance a sweet and intense aroma. Along with these, dark woods and rich spices add a bit of the unexpected. A far cry from the traditional floral notes we associate with spring, this scent will have you lusting for midnight. -
Ever Bloom Eau de Toilette by Shisheido: This chic scent from Shisheido is a fruity floral mix that captures the essence of springtime vibrancy. A light, modern blend of magnolia, lotus flower, and Japanese cherry, with a hint of juicy yuzu and peach, Ever Bloom is a delicious scent for day or night.
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Cosmic Bloom by Urban Outfitters:
Okay, we won’t forget about the florals. But Cosmic Bloom takes them to a whole other level. This distinct fragrance captures the jasmine and rose of a traditional floral scent while also bringing in light, captivating notes of sweet almond and honey. This fragrance is an ode to the bountiful beauty of nature. -
Coco Mademoiselle Intense by Chanel:
It was bound to be on the list – Coco Mademoiselle is a classic. Sure, a timeless scent like this is far from spring-inspired. But with its vanilla base and a bit of musk blended with juicy mandarin and orange blossom, Coco Mademoiselle Intense captures the luxurious indulgence that spring can bring. -
Dior Homme Parfum:
Dior Homme Parfum is for the man who wants to convey strength and elegance with just one spritz. With its aroma of cardamom, French sage, and lavender, along with bergamot and warm cedar, Dior Homme Parfum is spring’s answer to nobility. -
Daisy Eau de Toilette by Marc Jacobs:
Ahhh, Daisy. You knew this one was coming. We all know that Marc Jacob’s hit fragrance is perfect for sunny and sweet days, no matter the season. With notes of red berries and juicy violet, plus poking through with base notes of vanilla and musk, Daisy adds a light and tenacious quality that is uniquely fresh and inviting. -
Goldea Eau de Parfum by Bvlgari:
Goldea by Bvlgari is a floral scent with quite a bit of a kick. With exciting, bold notes of pink pepper, jasmine, and osmanthus flower at the heart, this fragrance envelops springtime in luxury and elegance, held gently in its alluring scent. -
Define by Central Park West:
This modern fragrance defines all things fresh. With opening notes of sea salt and cucumber blended with sandalwood and amber, Define is the perfect scent for sunny days and patio brunches. Live for the moment and breathe in the sweetness of this distinct scent.
From classic to modern, floral to non-floral, there are plenty of enticing scent choices for the upcoming season. Whether you’re a woman or a man, and whether you’ve been wanting a light musk, or a manly spicy leather scent, or a classic-made-modern floral mix, the season awaits with the perfect aroma for you. So take off the petals and take a plunge, into fragrances for spring that are not all about florals.
