Spring forward with new season of scents
Whether you’re looking for a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift or simply looking forward to spring, these scents can guide you into a new season of possibilities.
Lion king
Le Lion de Chanel is named for founder Gabrielle Chanel’s Leo astrological sign, roaring with bergamot, lemon, patchouli and sandalwood; $200-$350 at Neiman Marcus and Chanel, Galleria.
Sea change
Tom Ford’s new Costa Azzurra captures a Mediterranean mood in woodsy and watery ways with notes of juniper, cypress, green woods, oak, citrus and salty sea air; $134-$184 at Nordstrom and Tom Ford, Galleria.
Daisy chain
Marc Jacobs’ limited-edition Daisy Marc Jacobs is a spring burst of pink roses and rose wood spiced with green cardamom; $86 and $100 at Macy’s.
Paradise found
Jo Malone London’s Yellow Hibiscus Cologne from its Blossoms collection is a tribute the state flower of Hawaii, drenched in tropical floral with hints of lime and jasmine; $74-$144 at Jo Malone River Oaks District and Galleria.
Love is a rose
Miss Dior Rose N’Roses features sparkling Grasse and Damascus roses with hints of bergamot, geranium and mandarin; $85 and $107 (a new roller pearl, $39, just launched) at Dior, River Oaks District.
Star struck
Bond No. 9 Off-Broadway is a tribute to the love of live theater bound up in a “floriental” scent that casts the limelight on grapefruit and black currant with notes of lily, osmanthus, vetiver, musk and patchouli; $260-$410 at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Summer loving
Escada Summer Festival captures summer in sparkling cherry blossom, green mandarin, jasmine and sandalwood; $50-$84 at Ulta.
Feminine wiles
Gucci puts a new look on Guilty Eau de Toilette Pour Femme with a rose-gold redesign for its heady mix of mandarin, lilac, peach and geranium warmed by pink peppers, patchouli and amber; $83-$110 at Dillard’s.
Isn’t it romantic?
Hugo Boss celebrates romance with Boss The Scent Pure Accord for Her, an indulgent merger of flower and wood featuring osmanthus flower and sparkling bergamot grounded by a base of musk; $85-$108 at Macy’s.
Dream destinations
Creed’s Acqua Originale Collection includes Green Neroli, a celebration of Mediterranean summer with red mandarin, sweet orange, neroli, carraway, rosemary and lemon; $315 at creedboutique.com and Neiman Marcus in April.