The 16 Best Spring Perfumes, from Fresh to Floral
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There’s no better way to usher in spring than by trading the heavy fragrances of months past for lighter, fresher scents. To help you find your next spring signature, I’ve curated a list of the best spring perfumes of 2025. From powdery florals to herby aromas, these coveted fragrances personify the optimistic energy of the season ahead. Continue reading for all of the spring smells worthy of your attention.
Best Spring Perfumes of 2025
Best Floral Perfume: Dior Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
Best Fresh Perfume: Chanel Chance Eau Fraîche
Best Earthy Perfume: Maison Margiela ‘REPLICA’ From the Garden
Best Spring-to-Summer Perfume: Hermès Un Jardin sur le Nil
Best Affordable Perfume: Nuxe Prodigieuse Floral
Best Luxury Perfume: Parfums de Marly Delina
Best Classic Floral Perfume: Dior Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
Florals for spring may not be groundbreaking (according to Miranda Priestly), but they are undeniably timeless. If you're searching for the ultimate floral fragrance to welcome warmer days, Dior Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet is the one. A delicate blend of Damascus rose, peony, and white musk, this scent is 100% true to its name—a spring bouquet in a bottle.
Notes: Damascus rose, peony, white musk
What customers say: “This is probably one of the prettiest scents I've ever smelled in my life. If you're looking for a light floral that isn't too sweet & gives classy grown woman vibes without being too mature this is literally IT.” —Sephora
Best Fruity Floral Perfume: Louis Vuitton Attrape-Rêves
Sweet scents often get a bad rap for being juvenile or cloying, but not this one from Louis Vuitton. With notes of litchi, ginger and bergamot, Attrape-Rêves (French for dreamcatcher) is fresher and much more sophisticated than other sugary florals out there but still has the playfulness that sweeter perfumes are known for.
Notes: Cocoa, peony, litchi, patchouli, Turkish rose, ginger, bergamot
What customers say: “My signature scent. I always get asked what I’m wearing. It’s the lychee and cocoa forward me that makes it so captivating.” —Fragrantica
Best Fresh Floral Perfume: Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Salvaggia
Guerlain’s Aqua Allegoria collection is full of dreamy florals, but Flora Salvaggia is my first choice for spring. Juicy watermelon, white florals, and wildflower accord come together to create a fresh floral fragrance that’s oh-so-elegant for a sunny spring day. And, of course, it comes in Guerlain’s signature gilded bottle that’s just as gorgeous as the fragrance itself.
Notes: Watermelon, jasmine, wildflower accord
What customers say: “Summer breeze in a glass. So fresh and clean but not overpoweringly floral. This is feminine and elegant. Good for wear to a luncheon or on a picnic (especially with the watermelon tones)!” —Sephora
Best Soft Floral Perfume: Diptyque L'Eau Papier
Featuring accords of blonde wood and rice steam alongside white musks and mimosa, L'Eau Papier is spring’s best "your skin but better" scent. If you’re hooked on the ever-popular Glossier You, consider this its more refined counterpart. As someone who loves a musky, clean fragrance, I’ve already added this one to my wishlist.
Notes: White musks, steamed rice accord, mimosa, blonde woods accord
What customers say: “This perfume smells SO GOOD. It starts off slightly powdery with hints of florals but dries down to a warm, skin-like scent. It’s my new favorite!” —Nordstrom
Best Powdery Floral Perfume: Cartier Baiser Volé
Baiser Volé, meaning 'stolen kiss’ in French, gives the impression of a vase of fresh lilies in a chic woman’s apartment—green, floral and delicately powdery. There's something so pure and elegant about this Cartier perfume. Uncomplicated in the best way, it’s a floral fragrance that works for almost any spring occasion.
Notes: Lily, citruses, green notes
What customers say: “Nothing is more exquisite than this. It gave me a feeling of wearing a fine jewelry piece. True Cartier!” —Fragrantica
Best Vanilla Floral Perfume: Guerlain Mon Guerlain
Vanilla and lavender make for a dreamy duo. Add jasmine to the mix, and you get Mon Guerlain, a floral gourmand that’s just right for spring evenings. Soft, warm, and subtly sweet, it only takes a few sprays to swathe you in a fluffy vanilla cloud. If you’re a fan of YSL Libre (like I am), you’ll definitely want to add this one to your spring rotation.
Notes: Jasmine, lavender, vanilla
What customers say: “Signature scent worthy! The lavender note makes it so relaxing.” —Sephora
Best Green Floral Perfume: L'Artisan Parfumeur Iris de Gris
Vegetable notes—think carrot, tomato leaf, basil and even onions—are one of the latest fragrance trends that you can expect to see (and smell) more of this spring 2025. No one is doing these botanical scents better than Quentin Bisch with his Le Potager collection for L’Artisan Parfumeur.
My favorite has to be Iris de Gris. Centered around galbanum, which naturally evokes the scent of pea pods, this fragrance is fresh, green, and faintly floral. Mint adds a burst of freshness, while blood orange brings a citrusy brightness that keeps it from feeling too earthy.
Notes: Pea, bergamot, iris accord
What customers say: “This is simultaneously beautiful and smells like you've been chopping vegetables in your kitchen. Stellar. Perfumey in a chic way.” —Fragrantica
Best Fresh Perfume: Chanel Chance Eau Fraîche
If Chanel’s Chance Eau de Parfum is already one of your signature scents, consider this slightly woodier take on your new spring go-to. Zesty citron adds an energizing kick, while soft jasmine keeps it feminine and warm teakwood gives it the right amount of depth. Ideal for everyday, this fresh fragrance is sure to conjure up some springtime joie de vivre.
Notes: Citron, jasmine, teakwood
What customers say: “I have a fragrance collection containing designer to niche perfumes and this is everyone's favorite. I walk into a room and people will ask me what I am wearing and tell me how lovely I smell.” —Sephora
Best Woody Perfume: Chloé Atelier des Fleurs Cedrus
Woody scents might be synonymous with fall and winter, but they can be just as wearable during the warmer months—especially when they’re done like this. Chloé Atelier des Fleurs Cedrus is a light, modern take on woods that feels nothing like the heavy, spicy scents you might expect.
Cardamom, sandalwood, and moss give it an earthy, musky vibe, while bright vetiver and citrus keep it clean and airy for spring. It reminds me of walking through the woods after a spring shower.
Notes: Woody notes, vetiver, moss, sandalwood, cardamom
What customers say: “This perfume is the softest, cleanest, freshest scent I have ever worn. I get so many compliments.” —Nordstrom
Best Citrus Perfume: Chanel Coco Mademoiselle
Chanel formulates some of the most iconic spring perfumes out there, which is why I’m including them twice on this list. For a citrus-scented spring, Coco Mademoiselle is one of my everyday essentials. It blends zesty orange notes with patchouli and Turkish rose to create a sparkling amber scent that’s both bright and luminous.
Notes: Orange, patchouli, Turkish rose
What customers say: “This perfume has been a favorite of mine for so long. If your goal is to smell and seem like a young, fashionable, Parisian, then this is for you.” —Sephora
Best Earthy Perfume: Maison Margiela ‘REPLICA’ From the Garden
Inspired by a sunny afternoon spent in the garden, Maison Margiela ‘REPLICA’ From the Garden beautifully marries citrusy and earthy notes. This eau de toilette has fresh notes of tomato leaf, juicy green-mandarin essence, and woody patchouli that result in a light, green scent for spring days.
Notes: Tomato leaf accord, green mandarin essence, patchouli heart
What customers say: “This smells like exactly what it says: A garden! If you love that kind of zest a fresh tomato has still in the vine, this is a gorgeous scent.” —Sephora
Best Sweet Perfume: Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire
A sweet fragrance can be hard to pull off, but Lancôme’s latest fragrance proves otherwise. The heart of this warm floral perfume is composed of iris and three different rose extracts: fresh rose water, rose accord, and rose Damascena absolue, while woody musk undertones keep it grounded. It’s a jammy and fruity rendition of rose that’s guaranteed to brighten even the cloudiest spring day.
Notes: Iris, extraordinary rose, woody musk
What customers say: “Sweet, delicate rose that is not overpowering or headache-inducing. My favorite rose perfume for daily wear.” —Fragrantica
Best Spring Gourmand Perfume: Kilian Flower of Immortality
If you’re a gourmand girlie, chances are you’ll absolutely love Flower of Immortality. This floral-fruity fragrance combines juicy notes of white peach and nectarine with a pastel posy of fresh freesia, rose and sweet vanilla. It’s a peachy paradise that’s perfect for the warmer months—edible, but not overly cloying or syrupy. If you’re a fan of other gourmand icons from Kilian like Love, Don’t Be Shy or Angels’ Share, this will be your next obsession.
Notes: White peach, iris butter, tonka bean
What customers say: “This is the most beautiful peach fragrance I've ever smelled, very light, feminine, gorgeous!” —Fragrantica
Best Spring-to-Summer Perfume: Hermès Un Jardin sur le Nil
I never seem to finish a fragrance in just one season. If you’re the same way, you’ll want something transitional that carries you from spring into summer like Hermès Un Jardin sur le Nil. One spritz perfectly conjures up a lush island garden on the bank of the Nile with green, vegetal scents like green mango, lotus blossom, calamus, and an earthy blend of incense and sycamore wood. It’s fresh enough for spring, yet the tropical notes make it easy to wear straight into summer.
Notes: Green mango, lotus blossom, incense, sycamore wood
What customers say: “I am very particular about fragrances and this one completely knocked it out of the park for me. Earthy but citrusy at the same time.” —Sephora
Best Affordable Perfume: Nuxe Prodigieuse Floral
This pick is proof that a great spring perfume doesn’t have to break the bank. If you love the original Nuxe Prodigieux, this floral variation offers a softer, fresher take that evokes the essence of a spring day. As far as florals go, it’s extremely easygoing and has a slight tart quality thanks to the citrus notes.
You can find it at any French pharmacy, though it’s a bit trickier to track down in the U.S. Luckily, the body oil and shower gel in the same scent are available on Amazon (and honestly, they might smell even better than the perfume!)
Notes: Grapefruit, lemon, Calabrian bergamot, orange blossom, magnolia, musk
What customers say: “Feminine, lighthearted and fresh white florals with a tangy grapefruit twist, like wearing a floaty floral sundress and eating raspberries in summer. Très à la française !” —Fragrantica
Best Luxury Perfume: Parfums de Marly Delina
If you’re going to invest in a spring perfume, choose one with a cult status. Parfums de Marly is one of the most coveted French fragrance brands, and Delina is one of its best-selling scents. Bursting with lychee, rhubarb, and bergamot, it starts off bright and juicy before unfolding into a sensual bouquet of Turkish rose, lily of the valley, and peony. A warm base of cashmere wood and musk make it just as mysterious as it is romantic.
This one is definitely the priciest pick on this list, but is well worth every penny if you’re looking to treat yourself or someone special.
If, however, you don’t want to splurge, Dossier recently launched a dupe for Delina, so you can get the same luxurious spring scent for less.
Notes: Rhubarb, lychee, bergamot essence, Turkish rose, peony, vanilla, cashmere, musk, vetiver
What customers say: “This perfume is magic. I've yet to wear it and not have someone stop me on the street, in the stores, at work and ask what I'm wearing.” —Nordstrom
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Whether you prefer floral and fruity aromas or lean towards citrus and fresh scents, there's a spring fragrance waiting to become your seasonal signature.
I usually reach for classic floral scents in the spring, but this year I’m tempted to mix things up with something a little muskier. After getting endless compliments on Glossier You last year, I’m debating whether to repurchase it or finally splurge on Diptyque’s L’Eau Papier. Either way, I can’t wait to refresh my fragrance lineup for the sunnier days ahead (even if it means saying goodbye to my favorite gourmand perfumes).
What is your favorite spring perfume? Let me know in the comments below.
