6 of Our Favorite Floral Perfumes
O's beauty director, Valerie Monroe, picks spring's freshest new florals, from sweet to seductive.
Photo: Claire Benoist
1. Fresh
Hibiscus flower, bergamot, sweet nectarine, and peony come together in this clean, bright scent. Jimmy Choo L’Eau ($78 for 2 ounces; Macys.com)
2. Ultrafeminine
Powdery white musk softens an intense bouquet of Bulgarian rose, jasmine, bergamot, and honey. Flower by Kenzo Eau de Lumière ($94 for 3.4 ounces; Bloomingdales.com)
3. Bold
Musk adds character to this delicate mix of pink peppercorn and rose. Narciso Rodriguez for Her Fleur Musc ($124 for 3.3 ounces; Macys.com)
4. Exotic
Black amber plum lends sweetness to this sultry fusion of patchouli, pink pepper, and Japanese violet. Nest Fragrances Black Tulip ($72 for 1.7 ounces; Sephora.com)
5. Sexy
Espresso and white musk temper this rich, opulent blend of gardenia, orange blossom, freesia, and sugary pear. YSL Black Opium Floral Shock ($115 for 3 ounces; YSLBeautyUS.com)
6. Edgy
Suede and sandalwood bring intrigue to the ladylike pink pepper and Bulgarian rose. Ex Nihilo Devil Tender ($325 for 3.4 ounces; SaksFifthAvenue.com)
Hibiscus flower, bergamot, sweet nectarine, and peony come together in this clean, bright scent. Jimmy Choo L’Eau ($78 for 2 ounces; Macys.com)
2. Ultrafeminine
Powdery white musk softens an intense bouquet of Bulgarian rose, jasmine, bergamot, and honey. Flower by Kenzo Eau de Lumière ($94 for 3.4 ounces; Bloomingdales.com)
3. Bold
Musk adds character to this delicate mix of pink peppercorn and rose. Narciso Rodriguez for Her Fleur Musc ($124 for 3.3 ounces; Macys.com)
4. Exotic
Black amber plum lends sweetness to this sultry fusion of patchouli, pink pepper, and Japanese violet. Nest Fragrances Black Tulip ($72 for 1.7 ounces; Sephora.com)
5. Sexy
Espresso and white musk temper this rich, opulent blend of gardenia, orange blossom, freesia, and sugary pear. YSL Black Opium Floral Shock ($115 for 3 ounces; YSLBeautyUS.com)
6. Edgy
Suede and sandalwood bring intrigue to the ladylike pink pepper and Bulgarian rose. Ex Nihilo Devil Tender ($325 for 3.4 ounces; SaksFifthAvenue.com)