The Best New Fragrances for Spring
We rounded up 10 of this season's most captivating scents.

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
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

Photo: Gregor Halenda
From left:
Marc Jacobs
Daisy Eau So Fresh
Luscious raspberry, ripe pear, rose, lychee, and warm plum in a subtle, fruity scent.
$85 for 4.2 ounces; Sephora.com
Givenchy
Very Irrésistible L'Intense
Dense, woody, and sexy: juicy purple plum, rose, rich white musk, and patchouli.
$81 for 50 milliliters; Sephora.com
Marc Jacobs
Daisy Eau So Fresh
Luscious raspberry, ripe pear, rose, lychee, and warm plum in a subtle, fruity scent.
$85 for 4.2 ounces; Sephora.com
Givenchy
Very Irrésistible L'Intense
Dense, woody, and sexy: juicy purple plum, rose, rich white musk, and patchouli.
$81 for 50 milliliters; Sephora.com

Photo: Gregor Halenda
David Yurman
The Essence Collection
Next time you're in the mood to adorn yourself, indulge in one of these fragrant gems created by jewelry designer David Yurman. Try the gold Exotic Essence if you're drawn to sexy Oriental scents, the pink Delicate Essence if you like light but rich florals, or the green Fresh Essence if slightly sharper, tangier florals are your thing. Wear them one at a time, or layer them gorgeously.
The Essence Collection, $85 for 3.4 ounces; Bloomingdales.com
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The Essence Collection
Next time you're in the mood to adorn yourself, indulge in one of these fragrant gems created by jewelry designer David Yurman. Try the gold Exotic Essence if you're drawn to sexy Oriental scents, the pink Delicate Essence if you like light but rich florals, or the green Fresh Essence if slightly sharper, tangier florals are your thing. Wear them one at a time, or layer them gorgeously.
The Essence Collection, $85 for 3.4 ounces; Bloomingdales.com
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From the April 2011 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine