9 Spring Scent Debuts

Looking for a new fragrance for spring? Here are nine scents launching this month that are worth checking out.

 

Launch: Elie Saab Le Parfum Resort Collection

Designer: Elie Saab

City: Beirut

Scent style: a sparkling fruity-floral

Notes: red mandarin, orange blossom, jasmine, pomegranate nectar & patchouli

Inspiration: This sparkling interpretation of the original Elie Saab Le Parfum was created by Master Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian.

Elie Saab Le Parfum Resort Collection, 90 ml, $115

 

Launch: Jimmy Choo L’Eau

Designer: Jimmy Choo

City: London

Scent style: A fresh, warm floral for her

Notes: Bergamot, Hibiscus Flower, nectarine, peony, cedarwood & musk

Inspiration: A strong, free-spirited yet resolutely feminine scent

Jimmy Choo L’Eau, 90 ml, $107

 

Launch: Givenchy Live Irresistible Delicieuse

Designer: Givenchy

City: Paris

Scent style: a modern gourmand floral

Notes: Madeline accord, almond, orange blossom, roses, tonka bean & vanilla

Inspiration: a rose-themed scent with sweet undertones that is playful & delicious.

Givenchy Live Irresistible Delicieuse, 75 ml, $125

 

Launch: YSL Mon Paris Love Star Edition

Designer: YSL

City: Paris

Scent style: an intoxicating white chypre for her

Notes: datura flower, strawberry, raspberry, calone, pear, orange flower, jasmin sambac, white peony, patchouli, white musk, ambrox, cedarwood & crystal moss

Inspiration: This is the same Mon Paris fragrance as launched last fall, but with the lavaliere adorned with organza and silvery stars.

YSL Mon Paris Love Star Edition, 50 ml $115

 

Launch: La Vie Est Belle Bouquet de Printemps

Brand: Lancome

City: Paris

Scent style: a sheer, airy bouquet of flowers with hint of green notes

Notes: jasmin sambac, Iris Pallida & lily of the valley absolute

Inspiration:

Lancome La Vie Est Belle Bouquet de Printemps, 50 ml, $108

 

Launch: Eternity Summer Calvin Klein for Women

Designer: Calvin Klein

City: New York City

Scent style: a sensual floral for her

Notes: star anise, bergamot, desert rose, osmathus, watery accord, saffron, olibanum, sandalwood & skin musk

Inspiration: This scent captures the experience of a couple in the desert: the warmth of hot sun & cool airiness of nightfall.

Sneak Peek: Calvin Klein Eternity Summer for woman, 100 ml, $106

 

Launch: Prada Luna Rossa Eau Sport

Designer: Prada

City: Milan

Scent style: a fresh aromatic woody

Notes: cedrat, bergamot, lavender, ginger & ambergris accord

Inspiration: a moment of serenity & contemplation after a sporting competition.

Prada Luna Rossa Eau Sport, 125 ml, $102

 

Launch: Mugler Les Exceptions Hot Cologne

Designer: Mugler

City: Paris

Scent style: a spicy, citrusy scent for men and women

Notes: lemon, petigrain, orange blossom, ginger, cardamom & green coffee

Inspiration: This scent opens with aromatic citrusy notes followed by orange blossom. But then comes a metamorphosis: a fiery cocktail of spices.

Mugler Les Exceptions Hot Cologne, 80 ml, $190

 

 

Launch: Eternity summer Calvin Klein for men

Designer: Calvin Klein

City: New York City

Scent style: a green, fruity-fresh fougere

Notes: bergamot oil, desert sage, ginger, violet leaf, jasmine sambac, coconut water, sandalwood, vetiver oil & salty musk

Inspiration: The jasmine and violet leaf are uplifting and refreshing ingredients. This is an airy, modern scent for summer.

Eternity summer Calvin Klein for men, 100 ml, $95

 

Each of these fragrances is available in Canada at select Hudson’s Bay stores and thebay.com