2013 Scents
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Jimmy Choo
Jimmy Choo Flash, $55-$98
Not as aggressive as you might think for a fragrance that comes in a chandelier-inspired bottle and packaged in a sparkly box, this feminine white floral includes pink pepper, tangerine, strawberry, tuberose, jasmine, white lily, heliotrope and white wood notes.
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Bond No. 9
Central Park South, $190-$260
Given its proximity to the park it's fitting that CPS is a fresh floral. Notes include jasmine, lily of the valley, grapefruit, blackcurrant as well as some woody notes.
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Lanvin
Me, $55-$98
Surprisingly feminine and easy-to-wear given that it's formulated with, among other things, blueberry and liquorice, this new scent created by Alber Elbaz also has rose, tuberose and sandalwood.
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Jo Malone
Osmanthus Blossom, $60-$110
Like all of Jo Malone's fragrances this clean white floral can be layered (Blackberry & Bay and Nectarine Blossom & Honey are the suggested pairings), or worn on its on as a light, refreshing scent.
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Estee Lauder
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Escada
Cherry in the Air, $56
Light and fruity this new scent's notes include Black Cherry, Raspberry, Mandarin, Marshmallow, Gardenia, Coconut, Sandalwood and Oakwood.
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Reem Acra
Reem Acra Eau de Parfum, $90-$125
The luxury brand's first fragrance is fittingly rich with woody amber, bergamot, orange blossom, jasmine, lily of the valley and peony notes.
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L'Occitane
La Collection de Grasse, $75 each
The brand's latest fragrance collection was inspired by, obviously enough, the South of France and includes four clean, straightforward scents: Jasmine & Bergamote, Vanille & Narcisse, Magnolia & Mure, and Thé Vert & Bigarade.
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Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta Eau Legere, $90–$115
The timing couldn't be better for a lighter version of the original Bottega Veneta scent, which includes bergamot, pepper jasmine and gardenia notes.
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Clinique
The latest iteration of Clinique Happy, Bloom is a sweet, upbeat (do you see the bottle?), floral.
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Dolce & Gabbana
Desire, $93–$112
Mixing alluring musky and caramel notes with florals like lily of the valley, tuberose and jasmine along with lychee, make this both a seductive and a feminine scent.
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Prada
Nothing says spring like a sweets-inspired scent and Prada's new take on their candy fragrance now includes sweet pea and citrus along with the caramel from the original.
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Tocca
Liliana, $20-$68
Inspired by the jazz age, the brand's latest fragrance is a musky-floral mix that includes Bergamot, Neroli, Watery Peach, Muguet, Gardenia, White Peony, Sandalwood and Patchouli notes, all of which are packaged in a new limited edition bottle.
