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Spring is a time for reinvention, and reinvention sometimes means choosing a new signature fragrance. Or, if that sounds like too much pressure, how about just a new signature spring fragrance?
It can be something you love for a period of time—a scent that makes you think of new beginnings, pulling your favorite sundress out of hibernation, and fresh florals—but not necessarily something you have to be tied to forevermore.
Unless you want to be, of course! The options you're about to discover are all worthy of sticking around. Ahead, discover 11 of the best spring fragrances that you can shop at Ulta Beauty right now, from new releases to old favorites and some actually kind of groundbreaking florals.
Noyz Rinse Cycle Eau de Parfum
Noyz
If spring cleaning is one of your favorite holidays, this is the scent for you. Formulated for the real clean girls, Rinse Cycle was designed to emulate a true feeling of cleanliness—from both fresh-out-the-laundry and "ahh, I just took a shower and my life makes sense again" perspectives. Ultra-grounding, it features top notes of bright guava, lemon, and anjou pear, middle notes of musk flower, cherry blossom, and pink waterlily, and base notes of liquid musk, vanilla bean, and sandalwood. So fresh. So clean. And a little bit musky, too.
The Nue Co. Forest Lungs De-Stress Eau de Parfum
The Nue Co.
Here, we have another chance to take a big, deep breath. 'Tis the season, after all. I've long loved The Nue Co.'s supplements and magnesium spray, and now they've caught my attention with a line of functional fragrances including this woody, smoky, and clean variation inspired by the concept of forest bathing. With top notes of bergamot and black pepper, heart notes of pimento berry, cardamom, and lentisque absolute, and base notes of cedarwood, patchouli, and pine, this fragrance invites you to take a deep breath in. (And even though it really does smell so nice, you should let that breath out, too.)
Squishmallows Fragrances Pink Possibilities
Squishmallows
Springtime! So many possibilities! They might as well be the color pink and shared with you via a cute little pink cow. This fragrance, part of the Squishmallows universe, isn't necessarily physically squeezable aside from its bulb applicator, but smells perfectly cozy. It was "inspired by Patty the Cow's booth at the springtime farmer's market" with notes of un-ripened strawberry, juicy kiwi, and crystallized pink sugar that blend together for a scent that "makes every moment feel bright with possibility."
Supersuite Pear Skin Eau de Parfum Intense
Supersuite
Good news for anyone about to fall in love with Supersuite's Pear Skin Eau de Parfum: You can also get the fragrance, a fruity floral with notes of pear (we were loving pear fragrances last spring!), jasmine, and cedarwood—as a shower scrub, shave gel, body butter, and body mist. This scent was created as "an ode to confidence and fun, designed for those who love to live loudly and shine endlessly."
Ôrəbella Gardenia's Whisper Mist
Ôrəbella
My signature scent this spring has definitely been Ôrəbella's Jasmine Blues. I won't tell you to copy me (signatures are sort of sacred), but I will point you in another beautiful direction. Bella Hadid's alcohol-free fragrance brand just launched three botanical water-infused body mists, including this dreamy sheer floral "that blooms with rhubarb and bright fruit notes, melts into a smooth blend of enveloping jasmine and gardenia, then finishes with a soft trail of vanilla and cashmere wool."
Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild Eau so Intense Eau de Parfum
Marc Jacobs
Yeah, we've hit the floral portion of this lineup. It's spring, after all. While Marc Jacobs' original Daisy will always be a classic in the warmer months, I'm looking to kick off the season with a little more intensity. Made to capture "the essence of a vibrant adventure," this scent features a top note of banana blossom, jasmine extract at the heart, and a base of amber and sandalwood.
Nopalera Bosque Místico Eau de Parfum
Nopalera
I've long been a fan of Nopalera's soaps, which are shaped like the cactus pads that gave the brand its name and infused with the plant's naturally exfoliating fibers. Unsurprisingly, the company's perfume offerings are equally well conceptualized. Bosque Místico is inspired by the floating gardens of Mexico City, with notes of bright tamarind and Mexican citrus that blend with soft violet, jasmine petal, and vetiver before musk and cedarwood add a "sensual, lasting depth" at the base. The brand says this scent is "ideal for warm weather, daytime wear, and casual settings," and yes—that cap is shaped like a nopal leaf, too.
Coach Dreams Starlight Eau de Parfum
Coach
Here's another floral, but make it ambery and gourmand. Coach's newest fragrance "unfolds like a suspended moment," opening with sweet pistachio before the heart shares the warmth of ylang-ylang and the base settles into deep sandalwood. May you have starlight-filled dreams all April, May, and most-of-June long.
Moroccanoil Lumière du Jour Eau de Parfum
Moroccanoil
Moroccanoil's signature scent is so good that it was initially shocking to me that they'd bother expanding their fragrance offerings, but they knew what they were doing. This romantic, "sunlit" fragrance was inspired by mornings in the Mediterranean and has top notes of rock salt, fig leaf, and juniper. Once you've been introduced to the sea, it evokes a "serene coastal garden sunrise" with a heart of orange flower, jasmine buds, and tuberose bloom, then settles into white amber, luminous musks, and blonde woods.
Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid Eau de Parfum
Gucci
There are quite a few Gorgeous florals to choose from in the Gucci universe, but we're going to go for Orchid here. The bottle is yellow, and we're celebrating sunshine. This floral gourmand fragrance tells a story "of enchanting contrasts" with a vibrant vanilla duo as its top notes, vanilla orchid at the heart, and a marine-y base of ozonic accord.
Le Monde Gourmand Lait de Coco Eau de Parfum
Le Monde Gourmand
Yes, you can wear a coconut fragrance in the spring. Especially this one, which is soft, fresh, and altogether delightful. Also featuring notes of bergamot and vanilla praline, it's less beach-y than it is a true, realistic, creamy coconut scent. But if summer is what you're really chasing? You'll still be more than happy with your selection.