10 floral fragrances that will make you feel fresh as a daisy

Gucci Flora Gorgeous Jasmine eau de parfum, $245 for 100ml, Gucci

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The second fragrance to join the cheery #FloraFantasy fragrance range, this perfume is composed of grandiflorum jasmine (also known as Spanish Jasmine) at its heart – and blended with notes of sandalwood and benzoin for the perfect balance of freshness and sensuality. The sweet and intoxicating scent is further lifted with mandarine essence and magnolia accord. It’s available in 100ml and 50ml sizes.

Gabrielle Chanel extrait spray, $497 for 35ml, Chanel

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Tuberose grown in the French region of Grasse gets the spotlight in this latest creation by Chanel’s in-house perfumer Olivier Polge. An elevated, more intense version of the namesake parfum, this extrait spray is accompanied by two other floral elements: musky jasmine and the slightly sweet ylang ylang. Notes of vanilla and sandalwood make for a sensual and comforting scent.

Prada Paradoxe, price unavailable, Prada

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This light pink-hued fragrance is chockfull of sensuality and floral energy, thanks to neroli bud extract, Tunisian orange flower and jasmine sambac as its heart notes. Meanwhile, base notes of amber accord, Laos benzoin and white musk afford this fragrance a noticeable vibrancy and warmth. This is also Prada’s very first refillable fragrance and comes in three sizes: 30ml, 50ml and 90ml with a 100ml refill.

J’adore Parfum d’eau, $275 for 100ml, Dior

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Zero alcohol is a rarity in the field of perfumery. Nonetheless, Dior’s game-changing creation from its flagship J’adore line (it’s been around since 1999) is a water-based fragrance that claims to have the same lasting power as an eau de parfum. The main star is neroli – the white flowers of bitter oranges that are prized for their light, sweet and zesty notes. Notes of jasmine sambac and Chinese magnolia meld together to give to create one velvety fragrance.

Hermessence Violette Volynka eau de toilette, $424 for 100ml, Hermes

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Ever wondered what flowers and leather would smell like when combined? Christine Nagel, Hermes’ in-house perfumer, sought to answer that by combining violets – sourced exclusively from Tourrettes-sur-Loup in southeastern France – and Volynka Russian leather which is used to produce the brand’s Kelly bag. The powdery, delicateness of the violet, mixed with the masculine, almost burnt woodiness of the leather evokes a comforting sensuality.

Aura Pink Magnolia eau de parfum, $170 for 50ml, Loewe

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With modern day lives as hectic as they are, it’s crucial to have a scent that puts us at ease. The pink magnolia’s in this EDP does just that with its sweet and slightly fruity scent (unsurprisingly, magnolia often appears in aromatherapy). Red fruits, sandalwood and musk finish off the crisp, woody fragrance that’s perfect for everyday wear.

Baiser Vole Parfum 2022, $205 for 100ml, Cartier

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Meet Cartier’s update of its Baiser Vole Eau de Parfum from 10 years ago. Created by Cartier’s in-house perfumer  Mathilde Laurent, velvety notes of lily takes centrestage in this fragrance that’s describes as “enveloping and musky”.

Chloé Nomade eau de parfum, $205 for 75ml, Sephora

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Soft-smelling freesia sits at the heart of this fresh fragrance which also contains notes of mineral oak moss and mirabelle plum.

Issey Miyake L’eau D’issey Eau & Magnolia eau de toilette, $140 for 50ml, Sephora

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If you’re a fan of sweet and citrusy scents, this one’s perfect for you. It is vegan and made of 85 per cent natural origin ingredients that include magnolia, bergamot, sandalwood and musk.

Marc Jacobs Daisy Ever So Fresh eau de parfum, $180 for 75ml, Sephora

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Launched this year, this sharp, floral and fruity parfume update of the popular Daisy fragrance smells like sunshine in a bottle with its uplifting notes of green tea blossom, matcha and pink pepper.



This article was first published on Singapore Women's Weekly.