NEW FRAGRANCE LAUNCHES

Yardley London Lilac And Pear Eau De Toilette

Bringing together a bouquet of spring bloomers, this eau de toilette combines pear blossom, rose, lilac and freesia. Rounded out with cedarwood and amber musk, this bumper bottle is excellent value for money. £16.99 for 125ml, Boots

Versace Dylan Purple Eau De Parfum Spray

The latest addition to the Versace fragrance family, Dylan Purple is a fruity affair. It’s bursting with pear and citrus notes alongside the woozy, white floral aroma of freesia, cedarwood and amber. £78 for 50ml, Escentual

Katie Wright rounds up the scents to know about this season.

Like the first shoots peeking through the grass after winter, new scents are popping up all over the place – and there’s a distinctly violet tinge to many of the latest offerings.

From lightest lavender to deepest purple, perfume bottles are shot through with pretty plum tones –but what do they smell like?

WE SNIFFED OUT SOME OF THIS SEASON’S HOTTEST NEW SCENTS…

Parfum

Want something richer than all the petal-powered spring scents? Jo Loves’ latest will likely float your boat. Inspired by travels in the Middle East, this heady mix of blackberries and blackcurrant is spiced with nutmeg, while myrrh imparts an incense-like aroma. £115 for 100ml

Mcm Ultra Eau De Parfum

From the creators of the logo-print Stark bags loved by fashion fans, MCM Ultra comes housed in a mini version of the iconic backpack. Aimed at a style-conscious audience, the woodyfloral scent puts tuberose and jasmine front and centre, bolstered by seductive cedarwood, tonka and amber.

£74 for 50ml

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS MOONLIGHT ROSE EAU DE PARFUM

An innovative take on a perfume classic, this scent is inspired by the queen of flowers: the rose. The luxurious, unisex composition also features pink peppercorn, geranium and patchouli, resulting in a stunning scent symphony.

£145 for 75ml, Harvey Nichols

Narciso Rodriguez For Her Forever Eau De Parfum

Celebrating 20 years since the launch of Narcisco Rodriguez For Her, this new perfume pays tribute to the cult classic. Uniting four powerhouse florals – jasmine, tuberose, gardenia and frangipani – For Her Forever shares the same musky patchouli base as its predecessor.

£102 for 100ml, John Lewis and Partners

D’ORSAY SUR TES LÈVRES EQ

Inspired by the sensation of a lover’s kiss (the name means ‘on your lips’), Sur Tes Lèvres is a floral fantasy with iris and jasmine at its heart. Pink berries, patchouli and amber notes amp up the romance.

£110 for 50ml (available April 27)

Caudalie Ange De Vignes Eau De Parfum

One for the fruity fragrance lovers, Ange de Vignes (which translates to ‘angel of the vines’) opens with a mouthwatering explosion of Isabella grape, known for its sweet aroma. The warmth of neroli (a white floral) swiftly follows, with patchouli adding a woody richness. £31 for 50ml

Jo Malone Star Magnolia Cologne

Part of the Blossoms collection, Star Magnolia pays homage to the white flowers that bloom in urban parks. The fresh, uplifting scent beautifully blends lemon and soft sandalwood with a floral heart note.

£115 for 100ml