The devil may wear Prada, but you, me, and everyone else have been wearing skin scents. And writing about them, of course. While we love them, it’s time to give them a bit of a rest. Perfumery insiders are saying the season is ripe for a shift, and what better time than spring to embrace the bold florals making their comeback? We know what you think.
We’d never dare anger Miranda Priestly, perish the thought, but the Florals? For spring? eyeroll has had its moment. Sure, we love a trend-defying shake-up as much as the next fragrance-obsessed, but sometimes, the season calls for what it does best. And this spring, we’re leaning in. Hard, with a capital H.
That’s why we’re bringing you four floral perfumes that don’t just fit the season, they own it. And then there’s Gucci Bloom, the fragrance equivalent of a little black dress, equally at home on a grocery run or at the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party. Groundbreaking? Always.
So, without further ado, let’s unravel that bouquet.
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Floral Street Neon Rose
If a rose garden bloomed in the middle of an apple orchard, Neon Rose is exactly how it would smell. Lush, sunlit roses drenched in the crisp, slightly tart sweetness of apple blossom, a note so rare, it feels almost otherworldly. It’s fresh, bright, and buzzing with energy, like spring waking up and stretching its arms.
Gucci Gucci Bloom
Gucci Bloom is built on three powerhouse florals: Tuberose, jasmine, and Rangoon Creeper, each stunning on its own, but together? Absolute supremacy. Rangoon Creeper made its perfumery debut in this very bottle, weaving in a lush, slightly wild edge that takes this scent beyond the ordinary. This is floral beauty at its peak, the kind of fragrance that makes even a threadbare pajama set feel effortlessly chic. And if you dare call this a grandma’s perfume or question why it’s classified as groundbreaking, Houston, we have a major problem—because if introducing an entirely new floral note to the world doesn’t count as groundbreaking, what does?
Vince Camuto Illuminare
You’ve just been invited to witness the perfect union of pomelo and plum blossom, a match so right it feels inevitable. Pomelo bursts onto the scene first, bright, citrusy, the life of the party. Plum blossom follows, graceful, luminous, the one who keeps things effortlessly cool. Together, they just work! Like that couple who somehow balance each other perfectly, one always buzzing with ideas, the other knowing exactly when to rein it in. Pomelo brings the energy, sharp and citrusy, while plum blossom smooths it over with effortless charm. Illuminare is their love story in scent form—bright, warm, and completely magnetic.
Lalique L’Amour
L’Amour by Lalique is French elegance in fragrance form, bright citrus, creamy white florals, and just enough animalic depth to keep things interesting. On paper, it’s simple. In the air, it’s hypnotic. Bergamot hits first, sharp and vibrant, before giving way to a lush bouquet of neroli and rose, all wrapped in a soft but commanding base of musk, cedar, and sandalwood. And voila, you’ve got your groundbreaking bouquet, a whole lotta florals, and a dash of woods.
Le Jardin Retrouve Tubéreuse Trianon
If tuberose has always felt a little too pretty for you, Tubéreuse Trianon is here to change your mind. This doesn’t follow the usual creamy, femme-forward enemies to lovers trope, no, no, no, this is sharp, almost ice-like tuberose wrapped in wintergreen and a no-nonsense attitude. Jasmine steps in to smooth things out, but make no mistake—this one doesn’t soften, it settles. Strong? Absolutely. Wearable? If you can handle it. If not, well… consider this your warning.
