I’m Ushering In Spring With These Effortlessly Fresh Perfumes and Candles

17 light, crisp scents from Jo Malone, Maison Margiela, Dolce, and more.

product collage of Maison Margiela Replica Fresh & Floral Travel Spray Set, jo Malone English Pear and Freesia Cologne, Vilhelm Parfumerie London Funk Eau de Parfum, 100 mL, Bond No. 9 New York Flowers Refillable Candle Set on white background with grey border
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I'm not a believer in the phrase "signature scent." As a fragrance fanatic, I think you should wear whatever makes you happy at whatever time. That being said, I do like to switch out my fragrances for the season. With warmer weather on the way, I'm moving my winter perfumes to the back of the shelf to make room for lighter, fresher aromas. Before the season arrives, I'm on the hunt for a few new spring perfumes and candles—on sale, of course.

When I think of the smells of spring, my mind immediately jumps to floral fragrances—scents that envelop you in a garden of jasmine, rose, gardenia, white blossoms, and other classic notes. The season's scents can also be light, refreshing, and intimate, like the best citrus perfumes or musk fragrances. Even sweet gourmands have a place in the warmer months if they're well-balanced.

To add to your scent wardrobe (and mine), I combed through my favorite retailers in search of spring-forward fragrances in every category and my scrolling proved fruitful. Ahead, shop 17 on-sale perfumes and luxury candles from editor-approved brands like Jo Malone, Ellis Brooklyn, Dolce&Gabbana, Marc Jacobs, and more.

Brooke Knappenberger
Associate Commerce Editor

Brooke Knappenberger is the Associate Commerce Editor at Marie Claire, where she specializes in crafting shopping stories—from sales content to buying guides that span every vertical on the site. She also oversees holiday coverage with an emphasis on gifting guides as well as Power Pick, our monthly column on the items that power the lives of MC’s editors. She also tackled shopping content as Marie Claire's Editorial Fellow prior to her role as Associate Commerce Editor.

She has over three years of experience writing on fashion, beauty, and entertainment and her work has appeared on Looper, NickiSwift, The Sun US, and Vox Magazine of Columbia, Missouri. Brooke obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism with an emphasis on Magazine Editing and has a minor in Textile and Apparel Management.