Scents and sensibility
THESE FRAGRANCES DESERVE A PLACE ON YOUR DRESSING TABLE, SAYS KATIE WRIGHT
WHITE snowdrops, pink blossom trees and yellow daffodils aren’t the only things blooming at the moment.
A bumper crop of botanicalthemed fragrances has landed on the beauty scene, ready to replace heavy winter perfumes as we welcome a new season.
From fresh, fruity spritzes to heady, floral blends, here are seven of the best new scents that celebrate the joys of spring.
ESTEE LAUDER BEAUTIFUL MAGNOLIA EAU DE PARFUM
John Lewis, £61.20 – currently on offer, down from £72, for 50ml
Is there anything more beautiful than the creamy pink petals of the magnolia tree?
The fragrant flower is the starting point for this delicate perfume, which combines magnolia oil and gardenia with water lotus, giving it a fresh, breezy feel.
MALIN AND GOETZ STRAWBERRY EAU DE PARFUM
Selfridges, £75 for 50ml
Delving into the garden for inspiration once more, Malin and Goetz’s latest olfactory offering pays homage to that most summery of fruits, the strawberry. This isn’t a saccharine scent, however, it’s a grown up take, which teams the juicy red berry with zesty bergamot, pepper, jasmine and musk.
JO LOVES COBALT PATCHOULI AND CEDAR A FRAGRANCE
joloves.com, £115 for 100ml Inspired by blue skies, this captivating cologne is no shrinking violet. Starring three ingredients which are often found in men’s fragrance patchouli, vetiver and cedarwood – the unisex scent is fresh, bold and distinctive.
SHISEIDO GINZA EAU DE PARFUM
Harrods, £70 for 50ml
Named after a well-known upmarket district in Tokyo,
Ginza evokes a sophisticated sense of urban elegance
The dazzling top notes of pomegranate and pink peppercorn are underpinned with heady jasmine and magnolia, while hinoki wood – a type of Japanese cypress – brings a woody depth.
PHILOSOPHY AMAZING GRACE JASMINE EAU DE TOILETTE FeelUnique, £39 for 60ml
Jasmine has long been a favourite ingredient of perfumers, the white flowers are beloved for their heady aroma.
This new variation on Philosophy’s bestselling Amazing Grace bolsters the musky original heart with a very generous helping of jasmine, alongside coconut water and bergamot, which lends it a distinctive exotic edge.