7 captivating fragrances

Elie Saab Le Parfum eau de toilette

Orange and mandarin tree blossom are key ingredients in this floral/woody scent inspired by Paris-based couturier Elie Saab’s memories of Mediterranean breezes while growing up in Beirut. It also contains gardenia, vetiver, rose and honey. The sculpted facet bottle is a more slender rendition of the original Elie Saab eau de parfum. ($125, 90 mL)

Stila Creme Bouquet eau de parfum

This fresh and easy-to-wear scent, with its notes of lily of the valley and pink lilac, sweetened with vanilla, is by the cosmetics brand Stila. The bottle has a pretty, modern simplicity that evokes an abstract water­colour. ($65, 50 mL)

So Elixir Purple by Yves Rocher eau de parfum

A floral/woody fragrance, So Elixir contrasts the headiness of tuberose with the smoky mellowness of vetiver. Citrusy bergamot adds freshness and patchouli gives depth to this purple-hued scent. ($59, 50 mL)

Stella McCartney The Print Collection eau de parfum

This is one of three printed bottles that echo the geometric prints from one of fashion designer Stella McCartney’s clothing collections. Inside: the original and iconic Stella rose scent. ($52, 30 mL)

Stella McCartney The Print Collection eau de parfum

This is one of three printed bottles that echo the geometric prints from one of fashion designer Stella McCartney’s clothing collections. Inside: the original and iconic Stella rose scent. ($52, 30 mL)

Granada by Oscar de la Renta eau de parfum

Featuring a “romantic citrus floral accord,” Granada is a tribute to fashion designer Oscar de la Renta’s love of Granada in southern Spain, with its lush gardens of jasmine, citrus groves and roses. It’s from a new collection called Essential Luxuries. ($150, 100 mL)

Wonderstruck Enchanted by Taylor Swift eau de parfum

This “oriental gourmand” fragrance blends wild berries and passion fruit with a floral bouquet ( “sugar-glazed champaca petals,” peony and white freesia) and vanilla, in a charm-accented bottle. ($78, 100 mL)

BCBG MaxAzria Bon Chic eau de parfum

Contained in an exuberantly feminine bottle with a blooming “flower” cap, this voluptuous medley features lush black raspberry; refined floral notes of peony, violet and orange blossom; and sexy notes of soft woods, vanilla and cashmere musk. ($86, 100 mL)

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