Lust List: The new season scents to try now
It seems that spring is in the air and with that there's no better excuse for a little scent refresh. Here's our top picks to try...
1. THE DARK SIDE
The latest fragrance from Le Labo, Tonka 25, is an addictive unisex scent with warm layers of musk, vanilla, Tonka and cedar atlas. £125 for 50ml at Le Labo, 46a George St, Edinburgh, and lelabofragrances.com.
2. THE WILD ONE
A fresh, vibrant scent with lupin flowers, rose, patchouli and mandarin, the limited edition Lupin & Patchouli is part of the new Wild Flowers & Weeds collection from Jo Malone London. £49 for 30ml at Jo Malone boutiques and jomalone.co.uk
3. THE INSTANT CLASSIC
1957 is the new eau de parfum in the Les Exclusifs de Chanel collection. It’s a powerful blend of white musks, floral notes of bergamot, iris and neroli, and woody notes of cedar. Les Exclusifs De Chanel 1957, £155 for 75ml.
4. THE MOOD BOOSTER
Floral, fruity and woody, this feminine scent has top notes of crispy pear, a heart of Lily of the Valley and base of sandalwood – all wrapped up in a fresh pink bottle. Jimmy Choo Blossom special edition, £48 for 60ml.
5. THE SUPER LUXE
Part of The Luxury Collection: The Alchemist’s Garden, now available at Harvey Nichols, this Gucci fragrance is a sensual unisex scent with oud, patchouli and saffron. Voice of the Snake, £240 for 100ml.