It used to be that floral fragrances were the go-to scent of the spring season, and understandably so. When winter’s chill finally thaws and sunshine lasts well beyond 6 p.m., flowers of all kinds—in neighbor’s gardens, on tree-lined streets, across meadows in the park—suddenly bloom for a few precious weeks. For some, the scent of spring is so lovely perfumers have bottled up notes of rose, gardenia, honeysuckle, lily of the valley and more for generations. However, to some, traditional floral fragrances resonate as too old-fashioned, overtly feminine or powdery.
If you’re decidedly anti-floral, you’ve come to the right place. Some of our favorite perfumes smell nothing like flowers; instead evoking warm woods, salty beaches or crisp linens. Ahead, 12 of the best non-floral perfumes we recommend for spring, and beyond.
Indulge in the warm, woodsy, and deliciously spiced fragrance of BYREDO Gypsy Water. This award-winning scent features top notes of bergamot, juniper berries, lemon, and pepper, heart notes of incense, orris, and pine needle, and base notes of amber, sandalwood, and vanilla. It’s a musky blend of white ambers that has been described as uplifting, bright, and ethereal. Experience the crisp and refreshing fruit sensation of Dossier’s Fruity Honey, with key notes of blackcurrant, green leaves, honey, nectarine, peach, and vetiver. Henry Rose’s Queens & Monsters is a sensual and elegant warm woodsy fragrance with notes of neroli, freesia, and sandalwood. Lastly, PHLUR’s Tangerine Boy is a vibrant scent inspired by zesty citrus, with added notes of ginger, black pepper, spicy amber, and cool green moss. following sentence:
The cat lazily slept on the windowsill in the warm afternoon sun. The woman rewrote the document.