The Best New Spring Fragrances and Perfumes

We rounded up 10 of this season's most captivating scents.

O, The Oprah Magazine | From the April 2011 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

Photo: Gregor Halenda

Clockwise, from far left:

Issey Miyake
L'Eau d'Issey Florale
Light floral notes of rose, ginger lily, orange blossom, and a hint of wood.
$66 for 50 milliliters; Nordstrom.com

Guerlain
La Petite Robe Noire Modèle No. 2
A crisp blend of bergamot, lemon and orange blossom, with a hit of sweet marshmallow flower extract.
$135 for 50 milliliters; 866-409-6110

Elizabeth Arden
Pretty Hot
Red currant, blood orange, soft red peony, and heady pimento blossom in a tart and spicy scent.
$52 for 1.7 ounces; ElizabethArden.com

Prada
Infusion de Rose
A powdery, feminine mix of Bulgarian and Turkish rose, refreshing peppermint, and smoky South American maté leaf.
$105 for 3.4 ounces; NeimanMarcus.com

Esteée Lauder
Wild Elixir
A fresh bouquet of gardenia, jasmine, water lily, and genet flower (similar to mimosa), with a zesty spritz of mandarin.
$55 for 1.7 ounces; EsteeLauder.com