With the chilly air finally subsiding and the reawakening of nature, this time of rebirth means only one thing for fragrance connoisseurs: Spring scents. Adding a fragrance to your beauty regimen is not only a brilliant way to express yourself, but also to cement an occasion into memory. Have you ever walked by a bakery, inhaled the savory smell of burnt sugar, and thought of that one random Thanksgiving memory of you and your grandma baking pies together? 

If so, you’ve experienced what’s called odor-evoked autobiographical memory: a mouthful, we know. This lengthy term refers to an instance when smell instantly triggers a memory. Scientifically put, after a scent passes through the nose, a signal is sent to the brain’s smell center, AKA the olfactory bulb. This odor-absorbent part of the brain then “projects” to a number of other units, including the hippocampus- the memory-forming center of the brain. 

With this in mind, many fragrance-lovers choose to adopt a new scent for special occasions, during major life-changes, or to get out of a rut. Whatever your reasons may be, take charge of the new season ahead by nabbing one of the Spring-appropriate fragrances below. (Hint: they’re all fit for making memories.)

Maison Margiela REPLICA, On A Date

Key Notes: rose, black currant, patchouli  

Available as both an Eau de Toilette & Scented Candle, On A Date intends to bottle the smell of the most ideallic date imaginable. Picture golden sunsets and rolling wine vineyards when you spritz on this fragrance. A collaboration between Master Perfumer, Carlos Benaim, and Master Sommelier, Manuel Peyrondet, this scent melds the world of fragrance and wine to create something truly romantic. 

 

Hermès, Un Jardin À Cythère 

Key Notes: golden grasses, olive wood, fresh pistachio

Released on March 1st, this Eau de Toilette was created by Hermès’ in-house perfumer Christine Nagel during the COVID-19 lockdown. Inspired by her travels to Kythira, a scenic Greek island rumored to be the birthplace of Greek goddess Aphrodite, this warm scent is perfect whether you have a vacation planned or just wish you did. 

 

Chloé, Chloé Intense Rose Naturelle

Key Notes: bergamot, neroli, petals, organic rose, oak wood, sandalwood

Formulated with 100% natural-origin fragrance, alcohol, and water, this no-BS eau de parfum is good for you and the environment. Not only is it free from natural colorants, but it’s also vegan. 

 

Diptyque, L’eau Papier Eau de Toilette

Key Notes: musk, steamed rice, mimosa, wood

Launching on March 16th, this your-skin-but-better fragrance is an homage to paper’s role in freeing the imagination. Designed by Fabrice Pellegrin, this bottled work of literature evokes the nostalgic scent of paper and ink.  Translated to “water paper,” L’eau Papier was inspired by Diptyque co-founder Desmond Knox-Leet’s travel diaries, as well as the adventures he documented. 

 

Montblanc, Signature Absolu Eau de Parfum

Key Notes: mandarin, ylang and golden amber

As a Nordstrom-exclusive, this fragrance is both floral and fruity. What more could you want in a Spring scent? Feel as radiant as the sun in this eau de parfum by a legendary lifestyle brand.

 

Gucci, Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum Intense

Key Notes: orange blossom absolute,  jasmine sambac, tuberose, lady of the night

As the latest addition to the Gucci Bloom collection, Gucci Bloom Intense encourages you to find light in the darkness. What makes this fragrance truly captivating is the notes of lady of the night: a cheekily named night-blooming flower. Blossom into your most radiant self with this eau de parfum.

 

Marc Jacobs, Daisy Marc Jacobs Paradise Limited Edition 

Key Notes: poppy, oak, musk 

If ever it was possible to bottle Springtime, Marc Jacobs’ Daisy would know how. The Daisy Paradise Limited Edition trio of fragrances captures sunset promenades and flower field frolics, offering a seasonal spin on the beloved Daisy fragrance. Each scent aims to capture the layered feeling of the sun grazing the earth. 

 

DIOR, Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet

Key Notes: sweet pea, bergamot, damascus rose, peony, white musk

This bottled love story is for true romantics. Capturing the aroma of a freshly bloomed bouquet of flowers, Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet is the apex of love at first sight. 

 

Glossier, Glossier You

Key Notes: pink pepper, ambrette seeds, ambrox, iris

Glossier ‘You’ smells like exactly that: you. This TikTok-famous eau de parfum celebrates, projects, and enhances your natural scent through soft, subtle, and warm notes. Smelling a bit different on everyone, the unisex fragrance is enclosed in a bottle just as personalized as what’s inside. Embellished with a single thumbprint, Glossier You needs you, not the other way around. If the eau de parfum isn’t enough, this fragrance also comes as a solid, candle, and rollerball!

 

Versace, Dylan Purple Eau de Parfum

Key Notes: bitter orange Italy orpur, pear juice accord, bergamot Italy orpur, purple freesia

This elegant eau de parfum is every fragrance-lover’s dream. Opting for fruity over floral, this orange-pear-freesia concoction is sweet, yet sophisticated. 

 

Jo Malone London, Blossoms Spring 2023 Collection

Jo Malone is a fragrance house renowned for its ornate fragrances and unmatched storytelling capabilities. Releasing this Spring, the limited edition “Blossoms” Collection is no exception. Zeroing in on China as a source of inspiration, this four-fragrance collection draws inspiration from three native trees that bloom with beautiful white flowers each Spring: Osmanthus Blossom Cologne (with notes of apricot, soft suede, orange blossom, cashmere wood), Nashi Blossom Cologne (with notes of pear, petaly rose, white musk), Star Magnolia Cologne (with notes of star magnolia, sandalwood base), and Waterlily Cologne (with notes of floral, jasmine sambac, neroli),

Kate Spade, Chérie

Key Notes: redcurrant, raspberry, Italian mandarin, musk

Inspired by pop art, Kate Spade brings fun back to fragrance. Chérie, meaning “sweetheart” or “dearest” in French, is a playful fragrance that reflects the unapologetic liveliness of the Kate Spade brand. But the excitement doesn’t stop there. The bottle sports a candy red color with a hot pink top. An unforgettable cherry shape houses the fragrance in all its merry glory.