flower perfume

Flower Power
In the world of floral scents, there's demure and ladylike...and then there's the sumptuous, lush, garden-in-full-bloom bouquet. If you're looking for the latter, this bold new fragrance is it. One whiff of Annick Goutal Rose Pompon ($149 for 3.4 ounces), a glorious blend of peony, rose, black currant and raspberry, and you'll know unmistakably that spring is here.

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spring perfumes 2016

Hits Refreshed
Whether you prefer a subtle, modern twist on a beloved classic or an entirely fresh, new fragrance, there are exciting ways to change up your signature scent this spring. Here, ten of your best buds at the fragrance counter...

1. Sì Rose Signature by Giorgio Armani
The essence: A fresh, fruity blend of roses, bergamot, black currant, mandarin, freesia, iris, osmanthus, musk, patchouli, and vanilla. ($120 for 3.4 ounces; GiorgioArmaniBeauty-USA.com)

2. Dior J'adore Eau Lumière by Dior
The essence: Blood orange, rose, magnolia, vanilla, lemon, neroli and sandalwood in a vibrant, slightly sweet floral. ($114 for 3.4 ounces; Dior.com)

3. Dolce Rosa Excelsa by Dolce & Gabbana
The essence: A bright, crisp bouquet of white amaryllis, neroli leaf, papaya flower, white water lily, white daffodil, musk and sandalwood. ($117 for 2.5 ounces; Sephora.com)

4. Chloé Eau de Toilette by Chloé
The essence: A light, sparkling combination of white rose, bergamot, magnolia, gardenia and musk. ($115 for 2.5 ounces; Sephora.com)

5. La Vie Est Belle L'Eau de Toilette Florale by Lancôme
The essence: Osmanthus, rose, violet leaf, mimosa, freesia, iris, and patchouli mixed in a rich, sultry scent. ($69 for 1.7 ounces; Lancome-USA.com)
spring 2016 new perfumes

New and Noseworthy
6. Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
The essence: A rich, sophisticated blend of jasmine, saffron, ambergris, cedar and fir balsam. ($300 for 2.4 ounces; NeimanMarcus.com)

7. Tender Romance by Ralph Lauren
The essence: Ginger, pear, bergamot, magnolia, jasmine, ginger lily, benzoin and musk in a soft, feminine oriental. ($96 for 3.4 ounces; RalphLauren.com)

8. Golden Needle Tea by Jo Malone London
The essence: A dark, spicy combination of golden needle tea, sandalwood and leather. ($340 for 6 ounces; 866-305-4706)

9. Cierge de Lune by Aedes de Venustas
The essence: A warm, exotic mix of Madagascan vanilla, ylang-ylang, pink and black pepper and suede. ($245 for 3.4 ounces; Aedes.com)

10. Olympéa by Paco Rabanne
The essence: Vanilla, green mandarin, ginger lily, jasmine, sandalwood, and ambergris in a sexy, slightly sharp bouquet. ($96 for 2.7 ounces; Macys.com)