Flower fragrances never really go out of style, but as soon as warmer months hit, brighter skies and growing blooms outside tend to ignite that creeping urge to go and splash out on lovely floral perfume.
While most of us have probably got a steady perfume arsenal already, the change in weather, which inevitably always brings a shift of mood and perspective, can leave us craving fresh and upbeat botanical perfumes.
Just like the season switch can change your mindset on the best foundation for your needs or make you rethink skincare ingredients and opt for a lighter and fresher skincare routine, it also leaves us moving away from deep and heady perfumes and towards lighter flower perfumes.
If you are trawling the web for floral perfume inspiration, it can be tricky to work out how to buy fragrance online without actually smelling it. This isn't helped by the fact that flower fragrances can come with the risk of smelling like you’ve just walked through a field of blooms or had an unfortunate encounter with some stubborn lily pollen. So if you’re after an untraditional flower fragrance, or scents incorporating botanicals that aren't necessarily in-your-face flower explosions, it’s important to choose your spritz carefully and opt for one with a number of well-blended notes.
Luckily, whether you’re looking for a signature flower fragrance or are a self-confessed perfume polyamorist (guilty) and want a new addition to your collection, there are plenty of nuanced and delicate floral perfumes to choose from. This is our pick of the most beautiful scents to try, from a seductive niche scent with lush tropical flowers to a classic rose perfume with a sweet modern twist. Truly, there is a beautiful floral fragrance to suit every taste.
1. Jo Malone London Red Hibiscus Cologne Intense
2. Acqua Di Parma Magnolia Nobile Eau de Parfum
3. Gucci Bloom Profumo di Fiori Eau de Parfum
4. Creed Zeste Mandarine EDP
- Creed Zeste Mandarine EDP at Creed Boutique for $315
- Creed Zeste Mandarine EDP at Creed Fragrances for £220
5. Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum
6. Coach Floral Eau de Parfum
7. Floral Street Wonderland Peony Eau De Parfum
8. Byredo Lil Fleur Eau de Parfum
9. Chloé Signature Eau de Parfum
10. Armani/Privé Cyprès Pantelleria Eau de Parfum
11. Furla Preziosa Eau de Parfum
12. Serge Lutens La Dompteuse Encagée Eau de Parfum
13. Jo Malone London Rose Blush Eau de Cologne
Aleesha is digital shopping writer at woman&home—so whether you're looking for beauty, fashion, health or home buys, she knows what to spend your money on. She earned an MA in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London in 2017 and has since worked with a number of brands including, Women's Health, Stylist and Goodto. A year on the w&h news team gained her invaluable insight into where to get the best lifestyle releases first—as well as an AOP awards nomination.
She's in the know about the latest fashions, clever gadgets and reliable lifestyle buys—and being a product specialist on a brand for bold women means that Aleesha also knows a thing or two about the must-buy sex toys. When she’s not playing around with new products and testing anything she can get her hands on, Aleesha spends most of her time with her head in a current bestseller, trying out new recipes, exploring different wines and (in non-COVID times) has been known to be a bit of a jetsetter after spending a year living in Madrid.
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