I usually like to have a concept to my posts, some over-arching idea or a point I’m trying to convey. This article has no concept whatsoever. It is just a list of fragrances I’ve worn most this spring and will keep on wearing in the near future. With 1.5 exceptions, it’s an accurate reflection of my current perfume rotation: the full exception being that Mohur extrait is missing from the picture and the half exception being that I’ve only just bought Desarmant and have not worn it more than two days. I don’t of course limit myself to dozen scents for spring, but these are the ones I wear most frequently.

1. Guerlain Apres l’Ondee: my favourite Guerlain classic, this is exceptionally pretty – a soft, slightly powdery floral that I just cannot imagine anyone disliking.
2. Byredo Pulp: the fruitiest scent I know, this one on the other hand does not work for everybody. But for those it does, it’s a little bottle of pure fun. I steal it from J.
3. Chanel 28 La Pausa: one of the best irises there is, especially if you like your iris light and lovely. The only issue with this perfume is that it doesn’t last, so spray like there is no tomorrow and reapply as needed.
4. The Different Company Tokyo Bloom: an underrated modern cologne that I adore in spring. It has the familiar citrus and the green, but dandelion makes it different and unique. More thoughts here.
5. La Perfumerie Moderne Desarmant: a luscious, complex purple lilac. Despite the name of the brand, I find this very old school (although not old-fashioned) – a high quality, proper perfume.
6. Jo Malone Mimosa & Cardamom: nothing new here, still lovely. I did a full review in the autumn.
7. Chanel 31 Rue Cambon: I wear this one year round when I need to impress. Masterfully constructed, I love this one for work and never want to be without it. One of my absolute favourite Chanels.*
8. Olfactive Studio Panorama: another green scent, this is much more intense than Tokyo Bloom. A lush, bright beginning slowly dries down to a darker, woodier, resinous base. Read more about it here.
9. Serge Lutens Iris Silver Mist: The queen of all iris scents, this is uncompromisingly rooty and not for everyone. I wear it all year, but love it especially in early spring. I have written about it (and La Pausa) here.
10. Jo Malone Wild Strawberry & Parsley: Jo Malone doing what they do best – a moderately interesting, highly wearable take on a couple of key ingredients. Herby and slightly fruity, it’s a nice casual scent. Limited edition.
11. Hermes Eau de Narcisse Bleu: one of my all-time favourite colognes, this has narcissus, woody and green notes. I love it in the shower gel version too.
12. Frederic Malle En Passant: my second lilac, this is much more ethereal than Desarmant, almost watery. It is beautiful, however, another of those scents I cannot imagine anyone disliking.

What have you been wearing?

*I have just realised that I should also have included Chanel Cristalle in this post, but I believe my bottle is in the office.