We are enveloped in flowers this season. And their presence of petals in the fragrance realm – blended with citrus, spices, berries and woods – is quite innovative. Some of the biggest names in luxury fragrances have harnessed their creative impulses to deliver olfactory excitement.
I love fresh lemon (picture above)
Tom Ford has added a sunny intensity to Costa Azzurra Parfum, a new, deeper expression of its original formula. Crunchy Italian lemon, oak wood extract and cypress mingle with amber warmth. $165 to $210 at Tom Ford
song of the wind
Creed’s new Wind Flowers blends sweet jasmine and orange blossom with tuberose, rose, sandalwood, iris, musk and a hint of creamy praline.
Creed / CreedFrom House of Creed comes Wind Flowers, a breath of sweet jasmine and orange blossom blended with tuberose, rose, sandalwood, iris and musk. $405 at Credo
go to light
Light Blue Italian Love Pour Femme by Dolce & Gabbana is a new iteration of the original Light Blue with an updated fusion of Calabrian lemon and Granny Smith apple with jasmine, white rose, vetiver, amber and musk .
Dolce & Gabbana / Dolce & GabbanaLight Blue Italian Love Pour Femme by Dolce & Gabbana is a juicy cocktail of Calabrian lemon married with crunchy Granny Smith apple, jasmine, white rose, vetiver, amber and white musk. $110 at Sephora
French shipping
Carine is the new fragrance from French fashion icon Carine Roitfeld, a base of patchouli with vetiver, hints of cashmere, fresh spices, dark woods and a floral volley of jasmine and gardenia.
Carine / CarineFrom fashion icon Carine Roitfeld, former editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris, Carine is a journey forward to patchouli accented with notes of vetiver, cashmere and fresh spices over which float dark woods, jasmine and gardenia. $260 at carineroitfeld.com
Its dark materials
The new Musc Noir Rose by Narciso Rodriguez offers intense tuberose blended with plum, pink pepper, tangy citrus and herbal and balsamic notes.
Narciso Rodriguez / Narciso RodriguezMusk Noir Rose by Narciso Rodriguez pushes the petals with intense tuberose blended with plum, pink pepper, tangy citrus and herbal and balsamic notes. $130 at Saks Fifth Avenue
sweet magnolias
The new L’Eau d’Issey Eau & Magnolia by Issey Miyake combines magnolia with rose, sparkling bergamot, sandalwood and sensual musk.
Issey Miyake / Issey MiyakeThe new L’Eau d’Issey Eau & Magnolia by Issey Miyake revels in the velvety floral signature (a favorite in the South) blended with rose, sparkling bergamot, sandalwood and sensual musk. $115 at Dillard’s
magic hour
Ambre Magique by Mizensir Parfums revolves around a woody-amber accord rounded off by mandarin, orange blossom, Bulgarian rose, cardamom, vanilla and musk.
Mizensir / MizensirAmbre Magique by Mizensir Parfums is an adventure in the woods centered around a woody amber accord bounced off by mandarin, orange blossom, Bulgarian rose, cardamom, vanilla and musk. $260 at Neiman Marcus
Dizzy dream
Eternity Calvin Klein for Women Summer Daze is a new summery granita concoction of icy berries, rose water and jasmine.
Calvin Klein / Calvin KleinEternity Calvin Klein for Women Summer Daze is inspired by summer vacation – a fruity granita hit of icy berries, rose water and jasmine. $99 at Macy’s
Moon shot
Gucci’s Alchemist’s Garden collection welcomes Tears From the Moon, composed of white peony, lily of the valley and Madagascar jasmine.
Gucci / GucciGucci’s Alchemist’s Garden collection now includes Tears From the Moon, which is constructed with white peony, lily of the valley and Madagascar jasmine. $330 at Saks Fifth Avenue
Flowering day
The Christian Dior x Azuma Makoto Private Collection is a collaboration between Dior and the internationally renowned Japanese floral artist.
Houston ChronicleThe Christian Dior x Azuma Makoto Private Collection is a collaboration between Dior and the internationally renowned Japanese floral artist. The result is eight sophisticated scents, including Sakura, evoking cherry blossoms in bloom. $260 at Neiman Marcus