Imagine packing your suitcase for a spring trip. (Long delayed.) Probably on his way to Paris. Or you could go somewhere more remote, like Bali or the Maldives. Dressy or casual, rain or shine, you need clothes for every occasion. Spring fragrance trends are similar to the fragrances you throw in your bag. It’s flexible and fits perfectly to your mood and occasion.
First, you need something suitable for the weather. Juicy gourmet foods such as pears, melons and grapefruit will help prepare you for brighter, sunnier weather. Light, comfortable layers are also a must (after all, it’s not quite summer yet). For this, creamy scents such as vanilla, sandalwood and pistachio are suitable. Of course, there’s the age-old excuse for overpacking. “I don’t know how I’m going to feel.” This holiday, you’ll need something to keep you going, whether it’s cheering you up (citrus) or stressing you out (like tea). And finally, a wild night out requires something bold and long-lasting that grabs attention. A special video that announces your arrival to dinner and keeps you going throughout the night of dancing.
Below, our experts break down all the notes and scent profiles trending for spring, whether you’re really starting to get on the jet plane or just need a little self-care after a long winter.
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If you smell Persephone, the goddess of spring and new growth, you’ll probably smell something like a fresh fruit salad: giant ripe berries, zesty grapefruit, juicy pineapple. (Her husband Hades is laid back in the spring, so she can grow flowers and host an otherworldly farmers market.)
The springy, fruit-forward profile is a welcome change after the heavy comfort foods of winter. “We’re seeing a tremendous increase in ‘water fruits’ such as melons, watermelons and pears,” says Amelie Huynh, fragrance developer and CEO of d’Orsay. “These notes are juicy yet transparent, refreshing without being sharp. They perfectly reflect the season.”
“Freshness is the key area in spring and summer,” adds the perfumer Paul Guerin. “We’re seeing more naturalistic interpretations with juicy or boozy surreal fruits.” If you want to smell like the ripest pink grapefruit squeezed directly onto your skin, choose Tory Burch Sublime.
If citrus isn’t your style, the berry-based Fulton & Rourke Ladybird and YSL Libre Berry Crush have fruity profiles with a little more weight (thanks to both’s rich musky base notes). Fabrica della Musa Opera Infernal offers rich, juicy pineapple and bergamot. And if it has a lot of ingredients, like Persephone, something a little more complex like Anti Nosi Toro, a blend of pear, cypress, and black pepper, can give you a mystical vibe while soothing your fresh food itch.
Source: Allure – www.allure.com
