Scent-sational Spring Fragrances
Scent-sational Spring Fragrances
Excerpts from a fragrance editorial, Scent-sational, in Woman's Day magazine.
12 new fragrances that hit all the right notes.
Woodsy Blossoms
Earthy cedar and sandalwood notes are planted firmly amoung those of freshly plucked tree fruits and flowers.
Bath & Body Works Country Chic Eau de Toilette pairs red apple and orange blossom with cedar and amber wood ($29.50 for 2.5 oz; bathandbodyworks.com).
Reveal by Halle Berry Eau de Parfum contains berries - as well as the essence of cashmere woods, musk, mimosa flower and honeydew ($28 for 1 oz; halleberryfragrances.com).
Red currant, amber and sandalwood ignite Elizabeth Arden's fiery Pretty Hot Eau de Parfum ($52 for 1.7 oz; at department stores).
Daisy Fuentes Mysterio Eau de Parfum wafts alluring notes of white orchid, freesia, musk and sandalwood ($39.50 for 1.7 oz; kohls.com).
Fruity Florals
These airy picks are practically fresh from the garden.
Peony, marigold and lychee live up Flirt! Luv-a-licious Perfume Spray ($35 for 1.7 oz; kohls.com).
In Victoria's Secret Bombshell Eau de Parfum orchid meets passion fruit ($45 for 1.7 oz; victorias-secret.com).
A soft version of Estee Lauder Beautiful parfum, the Eau de Toilette spray has a lighter concentration of rose and mandarin oils ($55 for 1.7 oz; estee-lauder.com).
Peach brightens lily of the valley essence in Mary Kay Thinking of You Eau de Parfum ($30 for 1 oz; marykay.com).
Sugary Sweets
The recipe for these sprays: pure sugar and exotic ingredients.
Behold: vacation in a bottle. Vanilla and coconut in Pacifica Indian Coconut Nectar Perfume evoke a pina colada ($22 for 1 oz; sephora.com).
Sweet and tart, Fresh Brown Sugar Eau de Parfum incorporate notes of magnolia and honeysuckle ($32 for 1 oz; fresh.com).
Grapefruit and lemon balance agave's rich sweetness in Thymes Agave Nectar Cologne ($32 for 1.75 oz; thymes.com).
Creamy vanilla bean warms the scent of lavender oil in Lavanila Vanilla Lavender ($39 for 1 oz; sephora.com).
("Beauty: Scent-sational." Woman's Day Apr. 2011: 59-61.)
