The Best Spring Scents
Switch up your scent for spring
New from Creed is Wild Vetiver, £220. Fresh and sophisticated with lingering notes of timur berry, rose centifolia, vetiver and amber wood, it’s an elegant and enchanting scent simply perfect for spring.
In 2021 Olivier Pescheux captured the spirit of the legendary bar in Orphéon Eau de Parfum, and for 2026, Diptique’s new interpretation Orphéon Eau de Toilette, £145, is a sparkling, refreshing cocktail, reminiscent of a memorable evening at Orphéon.
Delicate and fresh, this citrusy, sparkling scent with notes of bergamot, cherry blossom and rosewood is just perfect for spring. Sakura Cherry Blossom Cologne, £59 Jo Malone.
This luminous, long-lasting unisex fragrance opens with sophisticated saffron and floral jasmine, and finishes with seductive notes of amberwood, ambergris and cedar. Monte Carlo, £29.99 Noted.Aromas
Citrus lovers will adore Belanciaga’s Getaria, £230. Inspired by Cristóbal Balenciaga’s coastal Spanish home, crisp, fresh and with slightly salty and citrusy notes, it evokes the scent brought by a perfect summer breeze.
This luxury scent opens with a burst of black pepper tempered by coconut milk and rhubarb, with notes of Haitian vetiver and amber musk for lingering, feel-good warmth. Past Time, £125 The Nue Co at Space NK
This modern floral scent has elements of sweet jasmine, orange flower, and the rich earthiness of tea, drying down to a sophisticated, soft finish. M+ Champaca, £135 Escentric Molecules
This sophisticated, gender-free fragrance opens with vibrant bergamot and black pepper before drying down to warming woody, notes of amber, vetiver and patchouli. Portofino ’97, £170 Victoria Beckham Beauty