As the weather gets warmer, it’s time to refresh not just your wardrobe but also your fragrance collection.
The spring season brings a vibrant array of scents that capture the essence of blooming flowers and sunlit days.
From light florals to citrus notes, here at Best Picks we’ve rounded up our top fragrance picks that embody the spirit of spring 2024.
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Whether you’re looking for a perfume on the subtler side or prefer a bold statement fragrance for special occasions, we have you covered.
1. Gucci Beauty Flora Gorgeous Orchid Eau De Parfum, from $270, Sephora
If you’re after a new signature perfume this spring, this Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid Eau De Parfum will certainly make a statement.
This is Gucci’s first Ozonic floral gourmand perfume and is a gorgeous fragrance that echoes with the captivating alchemy of a dream turned into a reality.
This new fragrance is a powerful reinvention of a gourmand scent, where a fresh Ozonic Accord elevates the mesmerising opulence of vanilla orchid.
It’s a long-lasting perfume that inspires the enchantress within you to live uniquely.
The perfume bottle is dressed in a radiant yellow and adorned with the iconic Gucci Flora pattern, making it the perfect addition to your bedside table.
Shoppers have given the Gucci perfume a 4.7-star rating on Sephora’s website, calling it “the perfect vanilla floral fragrance”.
2. Vera Wang Princess Eau De Toilette, from $34.99, Amazon Australia
This lightweight and subtle Vera Wang Princess perfume is perfect for spring and also won’t break your bank.
This sweet fragrance features a mixture of water lily, apple, mandarin meringue, golden apricot skin, dark chocolate, amber, musk and vanilla and is for the radiant and whimsical girl, who is all about claiming something mystical and magical in her life.
Vera Wang Princess Eau De Toilette is for the wearer who is feminine and modern, always sophisticated and stylish.
The Vera Wang perfume comes in an elegant bottle that will stand out on shelves and countertops plus makes a great gift for a friend or loved one who enjoys a day perfume.
Shoppers on Amazon Australia have given the perfume a 4.6-star rating and are saying the scent is, “subtle, yet lasts all day.”
3. Giorgio Armani My Way Le Parfum, from $215, Myer
This Giorgio Armani fragrance is my latest perfume purchase and my new favourite scent for spring.
My Way Le Parfum is an intense and sweet facet of My Way’s floral signature, born from the encounter of consciously sourced ingredients worldwide.
The My Way perfume opens with fresh citrusy notes of bergamot oil from Calabria, blended with sparkling orange blossom.
The fragrance also features a vanilla and woody base that is enhanced by the sensual creamy notes of Cedarwood from the USA with a delicious vanilla bourbon infusion from Madagascar.
Actress and IT-girl of the moment, Sydney Sweeney is currently the face and ambassador for the perfume
And Myer shoppers are loving the fragrance, saying they’ve “received many compliments,” since wearing it.”
4. Who is Elijah HER Eau De Parfum, from $179, Adore Beauty
This truly divine scent from Australian fragrance brand, Who Is Elijah, is a soft, citrus-infused perfume.
HER perfectly captures memories of endless lazy days and balmy nights.
It’s vibrant and fresh at first, beginning with citrus, bergamot, grapefruit and vetivert.
The parfum also contains notes of delicate orange blossom which are combined with petitgrain, rosemary and florals.
The base notes of HER also include dry amber, cedarwood and musk which linger on the skin, adding depth and an earthy tint.
5. Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild Eau de Parfum, from $73.60, The Iconic
Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild Eau de Parfum is a bold and feminine fragrance that smells like a wildflower bouquet.
This perfume will embody your young and free-spirited self and make you feel like embarking on an outdoor adventure to reconnect with nature.
This fragrance features notes of jasmine, vetiver and banana blossom, with a heart of macadamia and accord.
Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild will uplift your spirits and rejuvenate your senses after the cold winds of winter.
Shoppers have given the perfume a 4.6-star rating on The Iconic website.
“This scent is a beautiful blend of floral and fruity notes, making it both fresh and feminine,” said one.
“Such a fruity and fresh fragrance,” added a second.
6. By Rosie Jane, Missy Eau De Parfum, from $138, Sephora
This natural perfume is made from a blend of organic sugar cane alcohol and pure perfume oil.
Missy is sweet and sophisticated, akin to pool-side hangs and weekends away.
This youthful blend of white florals, tropical fruits and a fresh citrus veil of mandarin and amber.
It’s a familiar scent with elements of nostalgia but also bold and modern at the same time.
When creating this fragrance, Founder Rosie Jane, was inspired by best friends, uncomplicated things and the feeling of pure joy.
Missy Eau de Parfum offers notes of frangipani, green mandarin, coconut and pineapple and it feels like butterfly kisses and sex on the beach.
Sephora shoppers are calling this new fragrance, “heaven in a bottle”.
7. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb, from $140, Adore Beauty
If spring was a perfume, this would be it.
This iconic Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb perfume is the epitome of elegance and sophistication.
It’s a floral and sweet fragrance that embodies femininity in its most powerful form.
This Flowerbomb scent opens with a dazzling explosion of floral fireworks that will take your breath away.
Imagine a bouquet of sambac jasmine, centifolia rose, freesia, India osmanthus and patchouli are perfectly harmonised to create a symphony of irresistible allure.
Notes of warm and velvety patchouli provides a rich and earthy foundation, while a hint of smooth vanilla adds a touch of sweetness and sensuality.
Shoppers love this long-lasting scent and say that it “smells exactly like a garden of flowers.”