The Best Fragrances for Each Season
Fragrances are a great way to express your personality and enhance your mood. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the right scent for each season. This is why, before taking the plunge of purchasing a large bottle of a luxury top-end fragrance, getting perfume samples is the most economical way to ensure you’re not taking a huge risk for a scent you may not even mold too. So, do keep that in mind when considering the fragrances down below!
Spring
During spring, the weather starts to warm up and flowers begin to bloom. As such, fragrances that are light and fresh are perfect for this season. Daisy by Marc Jacobs is a great choice with its blend of strawberry, violet and jasmine notes. It’s a youthful and playful scent that captures the essence of springtime.
Marc Jacobs Daisy
Daisy by Marc Jacobs is a floral-fruity fragrance that was first launched in 2007. It’s a youthful and playful scent that captures the essence of springtime with its blend of strawberry, violet and jasmine notes.
The top notes of Daisy include strawberry, violet leaf and blood grapefruit. The heart notes are gardenia, violet and jasmine petals while the base notes are musk, vanilla and white woods. Lasting around 6-8 hours before needing to be reapplied the fragrance has a confident performance. The sillage (or projection) of this fragrance is moderate as well, meaning it won’t overpower those around you but can still be noticed within close proximity. A favorite from Marc Jacobs.
Summer
Summer calls for fragrances that are light and breezy Beach Walk by Maison Margiela is another great option with its blend of coconut milk, bergamot and pink pepper. This fragrance will make you feel like you’re walking on a sandy beach on a hot summer day.
Beach Walk Maison Margiela
Beach Walk by Maison Margiela is a unisex fragrance that was first launched in 2015. It’s a light and breezy scent that captures the essence of a sunny day at the beach with its blend of coconut milk, bergamot and pink pepper notes.
The top notes of Beach Walk include bergamot, lemon and pink pepper. The heart notes are ylang-ylang, coconut milk and heliotrope while the base notes are musk, cedarwood and benzoin. Lasting around 4-6 hours after a given spray, the fragrance is often needing a reapply, to retain its silage and projection.
Fall
As temperatures start to drop during fall, it’s time to switch to warmer and spicier scents. Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent is one of the most popular fall fragrances with its mix of coffee, vanilla and white flowers. Its warm aroma makes it perfect for cooler weather.
Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent
Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent is a floral-oriental fragrance that was first launched in 2014. It’s a bold and seductive scent that captures the essence of a night out on the town with its blend of coffee, vanilla and white flowers.
The top notes of Black Opium include pink pepper, orange blossom and pear. The heart notes are jasmine, coffee and bitter almond while the base notes are vanilla, patchouli and cedar. Lasting around 8-10 hours before needing to be reapplied, it’s an ideal fragrance for lower maintenance. The sillage (or projection) of this fragrance is also excellent, meaning it will make a statement wherever you go.
Winter
Winter calls for fragrances that are warm and comforting as we cozy up in our homes during the colder months. Black Orchid by Tom Ford is a great option with its luxurious mix of black truffle, ylang-ylang and patchouli notes.
Black Orchid Tom Ford
Black Orchid by Tom Ford is a luxurious and sensual fragrance that was first launched in 2006. It’s a unisex scent that features a unique blend of black truffle, ylang-ylang, and dark chocolate notes.
The top notes of Black Orchid include black currant, bergamot, and jasmine. The heart notes are orchid, lotus, and spicy floral accord while the base notes are vetiver, patchouli, sandalwood, vanilla and balsam. Just like the fall pick before this, it’s a long lasting scent with large silage-meaning you can expect a lot of wear for little effort!
Choosing the right fragrance for each season can be challenging but it’s important to find one that reflects your personality and enhances your mood. Remember to test out different scents before making a final decision as everyone has their own unique preferences when it comes to fragrances