Guide to Sensational Spring Scents
Whether you need a Mother’s Day gift or just want to feel spring’s awakening, consider these. (For definitions of fragrance notes, jump to the end.)
Sakura Cherry Blossom by Jo Malone (New, Limited Edition)
Light, airy, romantic and breathtaking, Jo Malone’s latest fragrance reveals the fleeting beauty of delicate cherry blossoms. It has the cherry blossom at the heart, with an unforgettable contrast between woody notes and sensual musk.
Top: Bergamot and Mandarin
Heart: Cherry Blossom, Rose and Mimosa
Base: Musk and Rosewood
$105 for 100 mL, $55 for 30 mL
Pétales by Chantecaille (NM Exclusive)
Enchanted summer parties, laughter from the garden…Pétales by Chantecaille is a floral scent inspired by gardenias being carried by the wind on a warm summer night.
Top: Fresh Gardenia
Heart: Balsam, Jasmine and Tuberose
Base: Cedar, Ambergris and Sandalwood
$175 for 2.5 oz.
Mirto di Panarea by Acqua di Parma
Escape to the warmth of the Italian Mediterranean, if only in your mind. This citrus scent, evoking the sea, has a relaxing effect.
Top: Myrtle, Bergamot, Calabrian Lemon, Sweet Orange and Basil
Heart: Jasmine, Rose, Green of Lilac, and Blackcurrant
Base: Lentisc, Juniper, Cedarwood and Amber
$110 for 120 mL, $73 for 60 mL
Travel through the forests, the oceans and the stars above in this oriental-woody scent by Hermès. Woodsy, peppery and citrus notes blend together to create this subtle, feminine fragrance.
Top: Vetiver, Oak and Cedar
Heart: Ambergris Accord
Base: Lemon, Bitter Orange, Elemi and Pink Peppercorn
Eau de toilette, $130 for 3.3 oz, $95 for 1.6 oz.
La Chasse Aux Papillons by L’Artisan Parfumeur
Inspired by childhood memories, chasing butterflies and naps in the shade of the grove trees. This floral scent reminds you of those careless summer days, spent dreaming of romance.
Top: Bergamot and Lemontree Flower
Heart: Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Jasmine and Linden
Base: Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang
$95 for 50 mL
DEFINITIONS OF FRAGRANCE NOTES
Top notes: The first impression of a fragrance, which generally last for half an hour.
Heart notes: The scent of a fragrance that emerges just prior to when the top notes dissipate in approximately four to five hours.
Base note: The longest lasting note, which appears close to the departure of the middle notes. The base and middle notes together are the main theme of a fragrance. Base notes bring depth and solidity to a scent.
Shop all fragrances. There is a gift with purchase during the Scent Event, through May 9. (Ends May 8 in stores.)
