We can’t have a spring theme without discussing Ellis Brooklyn’s latest floral launch! To be honest, I’m not really a floral fragrance person. I much prefer something muskier—although I have been one to reach for a gourmand recently (consider me influenced by the Y2K craze). Florals just seemed a little meh to me, until this sparkly, citrus-y number came into my life.
Allow me to declare: This is not your standard floral fragrance. Upon first spritz, you’ll catch whiffs of Italian bergamot, lily of the valley, and pear, then a lingering gardenia, honeysuckle, and jasmine as the juice dries down. And for the earthy fragrance lovers out there, this perfume also has slight notes of sandalwood and cedarwood. I find myself gravitating towards this scent on a daily basis, which has me thinking: Have I just become a florals person? —Jamie Schneider, mbg beauty editor
