Put a spring in your step with these fresh new fragrances
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Spice girl
Spring doesn’t automatically dictate a switch to lighter, softer scents. If you prefer your perfumes heady, bold and spicy, splash out on Jo Loves Ebony & Cassis A Fragrance, £78 for 50ml, joloves.com, which takes a scent-sual journey through the Middle East. Sweet blackberries, nutmeg, myrrh and patchouli make for a captivating mist, perfect for warmer nights.
Happiness bottled
As Clinique’s bestselling women’s fragrance, you probably know someone who has worn Happy over the years. This new version, Happy Limited Edition Perfume Spray, £50 for 50ml, clinique.co.uk, is the same bright and breezy scent in a specially engraved bottle – a fitting tribute to a mum this Sunday. Each purchase includes a 30% donation to the charity SameYou.
Eau to joy
From the bubbly pink bottle to the sparkling fruit notes, Jimmy Choo Blossom Special Edition Eau de Parfum, £39 for 40ml, Boots, is a fragrance that sparks unbridled joy. Sweet exotic fruits play well with frangipani flower and lingering sandalwood, creating a warm, sweet, sunshine-filled scent.
Spring clean
Are you drawn to ‘clean’ aromas, like freshly-washed sheets? You’ll love Versace Dylan Purple Eau de Parfum, £55 for 30ml, Boots, which blends uplifting bergamot with juicy pear for a sweet, shampoo-like effect that will make you want to smell your wrists on repeat. The fresh, fruity notes feel so right for spring.
Holiday mode
Floral, fruity and citrussy, Avon Far Away Endless Sun Perfume, £13, avon.uk.com, distils good vibes with every spritz. Poppy and peach combine with golden amber and vanilla to create a radiant, sun-soaked scent. It will lif
