It’s National Fragrance Day 2017 tomorrow, so Global Blue’s Kirsty Welsh sniffs out the most sought-after new fragrance launches for spring/summer 2017. Whether you’re a lover of rose-infused scents, fruity florals, spicy notes or citrus aromas, we have the whole spectrum of fragrances covered
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Floral Shock eau de parfum, £71
A fresh take on the classic Black Opium, this fragrance has notes of coffee and vanilla, updated with gardenia and zesty citrus notes to give this new limited-edition scent an unexpected modern twist
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Lalique Rêve d’Infini fragrance, £72
The latest launch from French luxury label Lalique combines bergamot, lychee, freesia and rose absolute with deeper undertones of vanilla, musk and sandalwood, presented in a beautiful art deco-inspired bottle.
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Atkinsons Scilly Neroli fragrance, £120 at Selfridges
British heritage brand Atkinsons’ latest addition, Scilly Neroli, has to be our favourite launch yet. An uplifting blend of petitgrain, lemon, orange flower, neroli, ambergris and patchouli transports the wearer to a sun-drenched island
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Chloé Love Story Eau Sensuelle eau de parfum, £68
Chloé’s romantic Love Story Eau Sensuelle is reminiscent of the elegant beauty of the sun setting on Paris, and features orange blossom, passion flower and musk
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Sisley Izia eau de parfum, £69
This sophisticated modern scent perfectly captures the essence of a fresh bouquet of roses, enriched with citrus and pink pepper top notes and a base of amber, musk and cedarwood
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Tom Ford Costa Azzurra all-over body spray, £44
Body sprays have been given a luxe makeover in Tom Ford’s latest Neroli Portofino collection – we’re big fans of Costa Azzura, which captures summer in a bottle
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Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Bloom eau de toilette, £58
Following on from its iconic Flowerbomb fragrance, launched 10 years ago, Viktor & Rolf has created a captivating new scent for SS17. Flowerbomb Bloom is like a bouquet of fresh spring flowers with peony and jasmin, notes of pomegranate, bergamot and mandarin, and a base of patchouli, vanilla and musk
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Byredo Bibliothèque eau de parfum, £150
We never fail to get excited when a new Byredo fragrance lands on our desks, especially when it’s a limited-edition launch. After the success of its Bibliothèque candle, Byredo adds an eau de parfum version inspired by leather-bound books and dark wood
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Giorgio Armani Si Rose Signature fragrance, £73
Like stepping into a summer garden of roses in full blow, this enchanting scent includes two of the most treasured extracts used in perfumery: rose de mai and damask rose
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DKNY Be Tempted Eau So Blush fragrance, £50
This floral concoction of pink peony and jasmine combined with musk and cedarwood is enlivened with a burst of zesty pink grapefruit, blood orange and redcurrant to create an ultra-feminine fragrance
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Marc Jacobs Daisy Kiss eau de toilette, £55
Marc Jacobs has added to his ever-growing Daisy range with Kiss, a fruity blend of apricot nectar, osmanthus, peony and rose, with base notes of musk and cedarwood
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DS & Durga Coriander fragrance, £139 at Roullier White
We cannot get enough of DS & Durga’s fresh green new scent, which captures the essence of coriander with a heady blend of Russian coriander, pepper, juniper, geranium, clary sage, magnolia and musk
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Aerin Bamboo Rose eau de cologne spray, £120
Inspired by a tranquil Asian garden in full flower, this light fragrance offers fresh bursts of Sicilian bergamot and mandarin blossom, green leaves, Bulgarian rose, jasmine and pink pepper
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Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka Cologne Intense, £128
This sensual and intoxicating limited-edition fragrance from Jo Malone has lavender top notes, a heart of Omumbiri myrrh and undertones of vanilla-scented tonka bean
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Original price / Tax Refund (approx.)Celebrate this yearly fragrance festival by treating yourself to a new perfume or two from this year’s big perfume launches. If you’re looking for a fragrance with echoes of an English rose garden, look no further than Giorgio Armani Si Rose Signature or Sisley Izia. Fragrances such as Tom Ford’s Neroli Portofino Collection of perfumed body sprays and Atkinsons’ Scilly Neroli evoke a Mediterranean summer, while Aerin Bamboo Rose captures the essence of an Asian flower garden.
