The floral scent universe is so vast it actually goes beyond the usual florals, soft floral and floral oriental categories that most of us might be accustomed too. Just ask purists who would go even further and break down this family of scents according to the types of blooms used — from white flowers like jasmine and magnolia to powdered flowers like iris and violet. What that means? You will never be short on choices when it comes to finding the perfect floral perfume to suit your personality and needs.
1. Gucci Flora Gorgeous Jasmine eau de parfum
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The second fragrance to join the cheery #FloraFantasy fragrance range, this perfume is composed of grandiflorum jasmine (also known as Spanish Jasmine) at its heart — and blended with notes of sandalwood and benzoin for the perfect balance of freshness and sensuality. The sweet and intoxicating scent is further lifted with mandarine essence and magnolia accord. It’s available in 100ml and 50ml sizes.
2. Chanel Gabrielle Chanel extrait spray
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Tuberose grown in the French region of Grasse gets the spotlight in this latest creation by Chanel’s in-house perfumer Olivier Polge. An elevated, more intense version of the namesake parfum, this extrait spray is accompanied by two other floral elements: musky jasmine and the slightly sweet ylang ylang. Notes of vanilla and sandalwood make for a sensual and comforting scent.
3. Prada Paradoxe
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This light pink hued fragrance is chockfull of sensuality and floral energy, thanks to neroli bud extract, Tunisian orange flower and jasmine sambac as its heart notes. Meanwhile, base notes of amber accord, Laos benzoin and white musk afford this fragrance a noticeable vibrancy and warmth. This is also Prada’s very first refillable fragrance and comes in three sizes: 30ml, 50ml and 90ml with a 100ml refill.
4. Dior J’adore Parfum d’eau
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Zero alcohol is a rarity in the field of perfumery. Nonetheless, Dior’s game-changing creation from its flagship J’adore line (it’s been around since 1999) is a water-based fragrance that claims to have the same lasting power as an eau de parfum. The main star is neroli – the white flowers of bitter oranges that are prized for their light, sweet and zesty notes. Notes of jasmine sambac and Chinese magnolia meld together to create one velvety fragrance.
5. Hermes Hermessence Violette Volynka eau de toilette
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Ever wondered what flowers and leather would smell like when combined? Christine Nagel, Hermes’ in-house perfumer, sought to answer that by combining violets – sourced exclusively from Tourrettes-sur-Loup in southeastern France – and Volynka Russian leather which is used to produce the brand’s Kelly bag. The powdery, delicateness of the violet, mixed with the masculine, almost burnt woodiness of the leather evokes a comforting sensuality.
6. Loewe Aura Pink Magnolia eau de parfum
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With modern day lives as hectic as they are, it’s crucial to have a scent that puts us at ease. The pink magnolia’s in this EDP does just that with its sweet and slightly fruity scent (unsurprisingly, magnolia often appears in aromatherapy). Red fruits, sandalwood and musk finish off the crisp, woody fragrance that’s perfect for everyday wear.
7. Cartier Baiser Vole Parfum 2022
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Meet Cartier’s update of its Baiser Vole Eau de Parfum from 10 years ago. Created by Cartier’s in-house perfumer Mathilde Laurent, velvety notes of lily takes centrestage in this fragrance that’s describes as “enveloping and musky”.
8. Chloé Nomade eau de parfum
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Soft-smelling freesia sits at the heart of this fresh fragrance which also contains notes of mineral oak moss and mirabelle plum.
9. Issey Miyake L’eau D’issey Eau & Magnolia eau de toilette
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If you’re a fan of sweet and citrusy scents, this one’s perfect for you. It is vegan and made of 85 per cent natural origin ingredients that include magnolia, bergamot, sandalwood and musk.
10. Marc Jacobs Daisy Ever So Fresh eau de parfum
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Launched this year, this sharp, floral and fruity parfum update of the popular Daisy fragrance smells like sunshine in a bottle with its uplifting notes of green tea blossom, matcha and pink pepper.
