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The 15 Best Spring Perfumes to Keep in Rotation

Make it easy to usher in the season

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While we’re still very much in the sweet spot of winter, narrowing down the best spring perfumes is a no-brainer way to channel warmer months to come. And even if you’re not one to relegate your scents according to season, fresher and more floral-forward profiles of coveted fragrances like Creed's Spring Flower and Henry Rose’s citrusy Windows Down eau de parfum might quickly become one of your instant routine staples.

Of course, top spring scents are often comprised of much more than just lily of the valley, jasmine, and vetiver notes. According to Adriana Medina, vice president of perfumery at Givaudan, unexpected note combinations can add a brand-new take to these seemingly seasonal fragrances. “Warm, woody, and ambery notes are now contrasted with fresh florals that work very well for the spring season," she tells Bazaar. "I have also smelled a lot of rose and oud in the streets of New York City."

Whether you're on the hunt for a new scent for your favorite season, or looking to venture into more experimental fragrance territory, we've rounded up a few of the best spring perfumes to start wearing now and for months to come.


Best Overall

Maison Margiela Replica Springtime In a Park Eau de Toilette

Springtime In a Park Eau de Toilette

Pros

  • Great for floral and fruit fragrance lovers

Cons

  • Some reviewers say it can smell a bit soapy

Here's a perfume that hits the spring season right on the nose: Maison Margiela's Replica line has the uncanny ability to expertly tap into scent memory, which includes this seasonal pick. Pear and lily of the valley accords combine with musk to channel the scent of blossoms in Shanghai in 2019.

  • Key notes: Pear accord, lily of the valley accord, musks

One satisfied customer writes: "Smells like you’re holding lilies on a rainy day while walking out of a flower shop. It’s an elegant, soft, clean-like floral with the most impressive longevity I’ve experienced in a perfume." —Femme1

Most Cult-Favorite

Dior Miss Dior Parfum

Miss Dior Parfum
Credit: Dior

Pros

  • Great for floral and citrus scent lovers

Cons

    It's hard to go wrong with wearing Miss Dior in any season, but especially in spring. Bazaar editors love its fruity-floral blend of mandarin and jasmine accords, along with lily of the valley, centifolia rose, and soft musk.

    • Key notes: Mandarin, jasmine, amber woods

    One satisfied customer writes: "I absolutely love this perfume. Long lasting, soft yet beautiful smelling. This is the best-smelling perfume. I will never use another perfume." —lupitaa4

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    Best for Chance Lovers

    Chanel Chance Eau Fraîche Eau de Parfum

    Chance Eau Fraîche Eau de Parfum

    Pros

    • Great for fresh and woody fragrance lovers

    Cons

    • May not be ideal for those who prefer muskier scents

    If you count Chanel's Chance eau de parfum among your go-to scents, this slightly woodier version from the namesake collection might become your new spring staple. It features a blend of citron accord and jasmine, along with an ambery teakwood note that adds to its overall depth.

    • Key notes: Citron accord, jasmine, teakwood

    One satisfied customer writes: "I've been obsessed with this perfume for over two years now! The scent lasts all day, and I get compliments on it constantly. I even bought another bottle for my mom because she fell in love with it too!" —Anonymous

    Best Floral Chypre

    Maison Francis Kurkdjian Feminin Pluriel Eau de Parfum

    Feminin Pluriel Eau de Parfum

    Pros

    • A little goes a long way

    Cons

    • Scent may be too sweet for some

    If Baccarat Rouge is one of your winter go-to's, consider swapping in Maison Francis Kurkdjian's floral Feminin Pluriel eau de parfum for spring. It features a blend of four flowers—iris, jasmine, rose, and orange blossom—which means you're essentially embodying a modern floral bouquet (in a good way).

    • Key notes: Iris essence, violet accord, vetiver accord, patchouli

    One satisfied customer writes: "This fragrance is beyond a beautiful scent. It truly smells like stargazer lilies in a floral shop; therefore, a small amount goes a long way. I purchased the 2.4-ounce size online and probably will not use the bottle within a year. Once you spray, let it blossom before spraying more to capture the true smell." —Karamelkarma

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    Best Earthy Floral

    Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild Eau de Parfum

    Daisy Wild Eau de Parfum

    Pros

    • Refillable
    • Stylish

    Cons

    • May not be ideal for those looking for more floral-forward scents

    At the top of Medina's fragrance list for spring is the earthy-floral Daisy Wild by Marc Jacobs. "It has an addictive macadamia vetiver note quite exquisite with a beautiful jasmine and banana blossom. A must-try," she says of the scent.

    • Key notes: Banana blossom, jasmine, vetiver

    One satisfied customer writes: "I really loved this scent, to me it was light and airy. The smell was not overpowering and really reminded me of spring. I feel like it lasted most of the day, usually with one reapplication sometime throughout the day." —Ellalouise00

    Best With Vanilla

    Phlur Not Your Baby Eau de Parfum

    Not Your Baby Eau de Parfum

    Pros

    • Clean at Sephora

    Cons

    • Limited bottle sizes available

    A trio of cardamom, mimosa, and vanilla milk puts Not Your Baby's powdery perfume in the warm florals category—with a surprising and spicy sandalwood twist. And in addition to being great for the spring season, the playful fragrance also happens to be editor-loved for date night.

    • Key notes: Cardamom, mimosa, vanilla milk

    One satisfied customer writes: "Soft and subtle warm sent—if you love bergamot and sandalwood, with a splash of soft warm vanilla—you’ll love this Phlur scent." —BrittBonds

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    Best Fruit-Forward

    Creed Spring Flower Eau de Parfum

    Spring Flower Eau de Parfum
    Credit: Bergdorf Goodman

    Pros

    • Great daily scent

    Cons

    • Scent may not be ideal for those who don't enjoy fruit-forward notes

    Although the name of this scent is Spring Flower, it actually contains plenty of fruit notes, like peach, apricot, and apple, that lend to its robust blend. The Creed scent is also anchored by jasmine and white flowers, along with musk and ambergris to round it out.

    • Key notes: Peach extract, jasmine, white flowers, ambergris, musk
    Best Rose

    Dries Van Noten Raving Rose Eau de Parfum

    Raving Rose Eau de Parfum
    Credit: Neiman Marcus

    Pros

    • Refillable

    Cons

      Distinctive rosa water and rose absolute notes are the clear stars of this popular perfume. But to keep its blend a bit more unexpected, the notes are nicely sandwiched between a combination of black and pink peppers and warm musk.

      • Key notes: Pink pepper, black pepper, rosa water, rose absolute, musk, cashmeran

      One satisfied customer writes: "A rose smells like no other... Girly yet powerful, fresh yet intense, soft yet spicy. Whenever I wear this perfume people always ask me what's my fragrance. Really in love with this smell." —Louise

      Best Classic Floral

      Ellis Brooklyn Florist Eau de Parfum

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      Florist Eau de Parfum

      Pros

      • Great for citrus and floral lovers

      Cons

      • Limited bottle sizes available

      Ellis Brooklyn's Florist eau de parfum combines tuberose petals, golden gardenia, and sweet honeysuckle for an olfactory bouquet that's not too overpowering for everyday wear.

      • Key notes: Tuberose petals, golden gardenia, honeysuckle

      One satisfied customer says: "This perfume has a wonderful floral smell. I feel like it's the beginning of spring. It's such a delicate and pleasant scent. It's a perfect scent for me to wear during the day. a scent that makes my day flowery and joyful." —Leticia B.

      Best Citrus

      Henry Rose Windows Down Eau de Parfum

      Windows Down Eau de Parfum
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      Credit: Sephora

      Pros

      • Clean at Sephora
      • Works for any season

      Cons

      • Scent may be too light for some users

      If florals aren't your preferred spring perfume of choice, we recommend adding this citrusy Henry Rose scent to your collection. This beloved pick blends grapefruit, jasmine, and musk notes with more gourmand honeyed neroli and soft Earl Grey tea.

      • Key notes: Grapefruit, jasmine, musk

      One satisfied customer writes: "I was not prepared to be overwhelmed and get emotionally attached to a fragrance so clean, fresh, and floral that is also not obnoxious in any way. The first Scent that came to mind was Clinique Happy, although Happy has more accentuated citrus notes, Windows Down literally smells like a clean, crisp meadow in the mornings of summer, followed by a welcoming musk that just makes you want to take a large satisfying whiff lol!" –SoaringHigh

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      Best for Flowerbomb Fans

      Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Tiger Lily Eau de Parfum

      Flowerbomb Tiger Lily Eau de Parfum

      Pros

      • Easy to layer with other scents
      • Great for spring and summer

      Cons

      • Some reviewers say its blend is too intense

      Here's a twist on the cult-fave Flowerbomb (which we've named one of the best perfumes of all time). This version combines heart notes of coconut milk and tiger lily, plus, mango at its base, for a more solar take than its original.

      • Key notes: Coconut milk, tiger lily, mango

      One satisfied customer says: "This perfume has an amazing floral smell, not too sweet, the perfect summer fragrance. It reminds me of the beach! It is very long-lasting and I keep getting compliments." —Cami74

      Best Fresh Floral

      Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Salvaggia Eau de Toilette

      Aqua Allegoria Flora Salvaggia Eau de Toilette

      Pros

      • Easy to layer

      Cons

      • Watermelon smells a bit artificial when dry.

      The gorgeous bottle is just the start of Aqua Allegoria Flora Salvaggia's allure. The lavender juice contains notes of fresh watermelon, wildflower accord, iris, and violet for a powdery finish. Sophisticated noses may also pick up on its blend of white flowers.

      • Key notes: Watermelon, jasmine, wildflower accord

      One satisfied customer writes: "Summer breeze in a glass. So fresh and clean but not overpoweringly floral. This is feminine and elegant. Good for wear to a luncheon or on a picnic (especially with the watermelon tones)!" —tfaz0912

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      Best Aquatic

      Clean Reserve Rain [Reserve Blend] Eau de Parfum

      Rain [Reserve Blend] Eau de Parfum
      Credit: Sephora

      Pros

      • Earthy-friendly
      • Vegan

      Cons

        You know the adage, "April showers bring May flowers"? Here are those showers in perfume form. This fresh, unisex fragrance aims to capture the scent of dew lingering in the air after a rainfall, combining notes of bergamot, white flower, and vetiver.

        • Key notes: Bergamot, white flower, vetiver

        One satisfied customer says: "I tried this on in the store early today and the scent just got better and better as hours passed. It’s long-lasting and smells clean. I just ordered!" —neeeneee990

        Best Woody Floral

        Hermès Un Jardin Sur La Lagune

        Un Jardin Sur La Lagune

        Pros

        • Great for daily wear
        • Versatile

        Cons

          Since this spring-ready Hermès scent is flower-forward, it's just right for spring. But its noteworthy blend also contains white musk and woody notes that make it perfect to wear while transitioning through seasons—and really, all year round.

          • Key notes: Magnolia, pittosporum, Madonna lily

          One satisfied customer writes: "In love with this scent! It is so elegant and mysterious at the same time. I would really say it smells magical and it is so long lasting. Just a little bit sprayed on your skin makes you smell amazing all day." —Anette16

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          Best Floral Gourmand

          By Kilian Flower of Immortality Eau de Parfum

          Flower of Immortality Eau de Parfum

          Pros

          • Includes a refillable travel-size bottle

          Cons

          • Not ideal for those who don't enjoy gourmand notes

          Flower of Immortality eau de parfum showcases the softer side of the often powerful By Kilian fragrance blends. Key notes of white peach, iris butter, and tonka bean keep it grounded, while freesia, rose, and vanilla lend to its sweeter finish.

          • Key notes: White peach, iris butter, tonka bean

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