From flowery to fresh to exotic, these spring fragrances are packed with personality. We'll help you find the right scent for any woman in your life—including you.



The romantic
A traditional floral perfume is the ideal match for a romantic personality. These ultrafeminine scents are teh powerhouses of the fragrance world.

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1. A gorgeous mix of rose, blackberry and musk gives this scent a lively sensuality. Very Irrésistible Givenchy L'Eau en Rose, 75 mL, $98, shoppersdrugmart.ca.

2. This blend of orange blossom, neroli (an essential oil distilled from bitter orange trees) and jasmine creates a fragrance that's both fresh and sexy. Chloé Love Story Eau de Parfum, 50 mL, $100, thebay.com.

3. Opening with a burst of mandarin and bergamot, this floral scent finishes with a bouquet of patchouli, sandalwood and musk. Donna Karan Liquid Cashmere Eau de Parfum, 100 mL, $120, thebay.com.

4. Jasmine, apple blossom and mandarin blend beautifully in this sweet floral. Daisy Marc Jacobs Eau So Fresh Sorbet Eau de Toilette Spray, 75 mL, $95, thebay.com.

5. Featuring hand-picked flowers from Grasse, France (the world's perfume capital), this rose-based fragrance surprises with a hint of violet and other fresh flowers. Aerin Rose de Grasse, 50 mL, $205, sephora.ca.

6. RiRi's flirtatious limited-edition scent has notes of lemon blossom, rose, jasmine, patchouli and warm musk. Rogue Love by Rihanna, 75 mL, $59, shoppersdrugmart.ca.



The adventurist
Fresh citrus scents are the Pinot Grigio of the fragrance world: crisp and eternally green. Lemon, grapefruit and bergamot combine with earthier components such as grass to capture the outdoors.

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1. This spirited blend of green tea, bergamot, violet and camellia is easy on the wallet. The Body Shop Fuji Green Tea Eau de Cologne, 100 mL, $20, thebodyshop.ca.

2. Grapefruit, lilac leaves, orange and tonka flowers are balanced with moss, cucumber and vanilla grass to create this captivating scent. Fresh Life Eau de Parfum, 100 mL, $103, sephora.ca.

3. This eau blends mandarin, lemon and bergamot with freesia, pistachio and patchouli for an inviting fresh bouquet. Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraîche, 50 mL, $82, guerlain.com.

4. This sporty fragrance delivers invigorating lemon and orange along with notes of lotus, lilac, amber and musk. Burberry Brit Rhythm for Her Floral Eau de Toilette, 90 mL, $105, thebay.com.



The power player
If you like seductive scents, try a spicy fragrance. Sandalwood, amber and tobacco combine with notes such as praline and vanilla to create an exotic feminine bouquet.

1. This woody-floral-oriental has top notes of pink pepper and orange blossom with bottom notes of elegant cedar and sensual benzoin. Boucheron Place Vendôme Eau de Parfum, 50 mL, $90, thebay.com.

2. A spritz of this sultry perfume will leave your skin with a bewitching aroma of black rose, orchid absolute and lichee praline. Lancôme La Nuit Trésor Eau de Parfum, 50 mL, $98, thebay.com.

3. Complex yet elegant, this eau is composed of citrus top notes, heady floral middle notes and a warm spicy base. Chanel Coco Noir Eau de Parfum, 50 mL, $122, holtrenfrew.com.

4. This limited-edition fragrance seduces with notes of lilac, cardamom, amber and patchouli. Gucci Guilty Diamond Pour Femme Eau de Toilette, 75 mL, $118, thebay.com.

5. This perfume oil is an addictive blend of violet, sandalwood and rich vanilla. Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black Pure Perfume Oil, 14 mL, $42, sephora.ca.

6. Tudor rose blended with golden amber, clove and ginger creates a spicy sensual scent. Jo Malone London Tudor Rose & Amber Cologne, 30 mL, $75, holtrenfrew.com.

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This story was originally published in the May 2015 issue of Canadian Living.

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