These Floral Perfumes Are Groundbreaking For Spring
Why now? “The modern perfume lover has been overwhelmed by the boom in fragrances in recent years, especially with the very synthetic ‘non-perfumes’ winning us over throughout the 2010’s and beyond,” explains Sam Wonder, fragrance content creator and expert behind My World Of Fragrance. “There is a search for more groundedness.”
Nostalgia feeds into this search with a lot of us craving the uplifting notes of rose and jasmine that we remember from our childhood. The trend has been reflected on the catwalk too with designers drawing inspiration from the 90’s. Whether you’re looking for a clean, fresh floral or something more complex, there is a bounty of floral perfumes to explore.
How To Find The Best Floral Perfume For You
Like all fragrance families, florals can be warm and spicy, fresh and fruity, you name it. If you’re looking for a new floral perfume it’s worth considering what kind of vibe you’re after, as well as your favourite notes. You might like a classic rose with a hint of spice (try, Tom Ford Rose Prick) or white florals with a creamy finish might be more your thing (if this is the case, Byredo Blanche is not to be missed!). To make shopping for fragrance online easier, we’ve highlighted our six favourites further down.The Most Common Floral Notes
Rose is easily the most common floral note found in perfume, followed by heady white florals like jasmine, lily of the valley and ylang ylang. Peony offers up a fresh, delicate scent, while violet lends a subtle powdery twist.Best 6 Floral Perfumes To Seek Out
Diptyque
Do Son Eau de Toilette, £135.00
Bestselling Floral Perfume
This 2013 scent from Diptyque is a clear favourite with Space NK customers. With tuberose at the heart and a strong dose of white florals blended with musks, Do Son has a warm richness the envelopes you. Inspired by one of the founder’s childhood holidays to Vietnam, it’s absolutely worth seeking out if you want to tap into the nostalgia trend.
D.S. & DURGA
Rose Atlantic, £155.00
Best Rose Fragrance
There are hundreds of rose fragrances to choose from, but D.S. & Durga’s fresh take on the note is truly something to behold. The clean freshness, thanks to notes like bergamot, salt, sea water and oakmoss, makes it the perfect example of why fragrance is genderless. It’s also our Head of Seasonal’s favourite floral scent and she’s smelt a lot of them.
Byredo
Blanche Eau de Parfum, £150.00
Best White Floral Fragrance
White floral notes have a reputation for being heavy, but with the help of linen and aldehydes (a very clean, ever-so-slightly soapy smelling note) Blanche feels lighter and fresher. It’s available as a hair mist too.
Tom Ford
Rose Prick Eau De Parfum, £290.00
Best Full-Bodied Floral Fragrance
If you want to make a statement with your floral perfume, look no further than this Tom Ford masterpiece. With three types of rose, heady patchouli, warming tonka bean and spicy Sichuan pepper, it’s bold, it’s elegant and it’s very floral.
Sana Jardin
Air of Aquarius, £32.00
Best Calming Floral Perfume
You can’t help but let out a relaxed sigh as you spritz this lavender, rosemary and lemon oil scent. Sana Jardin is a brand that has tapped into that functional fragrance trend effortlessly, AKA its perfumes smell great and work on another level to promote feelings of calmness or focus. With Air of Aquarius you’ll definitely note the soothing effect.
PHLUR
Soft Spot EDP, £32.00
Our Buyer's Pick
“I love how Phlur’s Soft Spot has the feel of a skin scent with the freshness of a floral perfume. The blend of jasmine and sandalwood is incredibly addictive, and I always get asked what I’m wearing!” says Georgina Milner, Space NK’s Seasonal Buyer.
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