Best New Spring Fragrances Part 2

Last week we gave you a whiff of the fragrances famed by Lady Gaga, Gwyneth Paltrow and Natalie Portman, and this time we’re delving into the luscious scents of Chanel, Guerlain, Bulgari and more.

by Anna McDougall

Chanel Coco Noir

This could be your next signature scent. The black bottle and intimate, seductive fragrance is for the daring Chanel girl who’s not afraid to stand out from the crowd. With striking top notes of Grapefruit and Bergamot accentuate the floral accord, with Rose and Jasmine, while Indonesian Patchouli and Sandalwood notes add warmth. A modern, very feminine, oriental take on the original.

50ml $169. 100ml $248 available from Myer and David Jones nationally

Bulgari Mon Jasmin Noir L’Eau Exquise

While we can’t wander through the Italian-style gardens of the Renaissance, Mon Jasmin Noir, L’Eau Exquise from Bulgari is the next best thing. The light, pink pomelo is released first and delicately fuses with fresh green almond to form the first chord. The heart of the perfume is like a friendly embrace with grandiflorum jasmine and white tea. You’ll be addicted to the soft nuances of delightful woods and intense white musks that round out the fragrance.

RRP: $115 please call (02) 9695 5678 for stockists.

Clavin Klein Eternity Aqua

Calvin Klein’s Eternity Aqua is the perfect fragrance to take you from spring through summer with it’s aquatic floral scent. Experience femininity in a bottle as it opens with notes of white peony, pink lady apple and cucumber water and develops with a heart of tiare, magnolia, gardenia and jasmine. The fragrance dries down with sundrenched woods, cedarwood and transparent musk.

Price: $69 / $89 Pack size: 50mL / 100mL available from Myer, David Jones, selected perfumeries and pharmacies

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia

New from the Guerlain Aqua Allegoria range, get transported to a luxurious holiday destination with the Lys Soleia. The spirit of lily and a note of ylang-ylang within the fragrance will take you an an exotic, sensory journey. The first hints of Lys Soleia burst with fresh, green and zesty citrus notes, growing warmer with lily, ylang-ylang and tuberose. Enjoy poolside glamour with gentle notes of white musk and vanilla.

$95 available from major department stores

Burberry Body Eau de Toilette

Get ready for instant British cool with the Burberry Body Eau de Toilette, a lighter version of the Burberry Body fragrance. The fresh top notes are green apple, peach and green absinthe, the heart notes include tea, natural rose absolute and sandalwood and the base notes include woody cashmeran, creamy vanilla, musk and amber.

Price: $69 / $99 / $125 35mL / 60mL / 85mL for stockists call (02) 9695 5678 or head to www.burberry.com