{"id":5191,"date":"2026-03-03T21:51:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T22:51:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/?p=5191"},"modified":"2026-03-05T14:57:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T14:57:44","slug":"marchs-new-fragrances-smell-like-spring-incarnate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/03\/marchs-new-fragrances-smell-like-spring-incarnate\/","title":{"rendered":"March\u2019s New Fragrances Smell Like Spring Incarnate"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\u201cMarch comes in like a lion, out like a lamb\u201d might have been about the weather forecast, but it could just as easily describe\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0happening in fragrance right now. With the official start of spring\u00a0nigh\u00a0(March 20, for those counting down the last grey days of winter),\u00a0it seems we’re\u00a0shelving the heavy, cloying gourmands for scents that skew a touch lighter.\u00a0
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As your\u00a0resident perfume obsessives<\/a>,\u00a0we’ve\u00a0been\u00a0keeping tabs on\u00a0it all. Think surprise drops hitting our social feeds and collabs that just make sense (Floral Street x\u00a0Bridgerton<\/em>?<\/a>\u00a0Yes\u00a0please).\u00a0We’re\u00a0seeing an uptick in\u00a0scents that convey rebirth and romance; think\u00a0juicy\u00a0strawberry, cozy vanilla, and even solar\u00a0smells\u00a0that hint to summer to come.\u00a0\u00a0
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But\u00a0it’s\u00a0not\u00a0exactly\u00a0<\/em>soft\u00a0girl spring. There are new\u00a0arrivals from\u00a0storied\u00a0perfumers like Penhaligon’s and\u00a0Maison Francis Kurkdijan<\/a>\u00a0featuring\u00a0grounding,\u00a0woody\u00a0notes\u00a0like\u00a0oud\u00a0and palo santo\u00a0\u2014\u00a0fragrance\u2019s version of a subtle smoky eye.\u00a0Ahead, discover March\u2019s latest perfume drops ranging from fruity body\u00a0mists\u00a0to\u00a0new interpretations of iconic favorites, whatever your taste or budget.<\/p>\n

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NOYZ\u00a0Mylk\u00a0de Parfum\u00a0
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Reader-favorite brand\u00a0NOYZ\u00a0<\/a>has unveiled a new fragrance medium: Milk! (Or in\u00a0Noyz-ified\u00a0speak,\u00a0Mylk.) This\u00a0lightweight, hydrating lotion comes in three of the brand\u2019s signature scents \u2014\u00a0Unmute,\u00a0Only Human<\/a>, and\u00a0Detour\u00a0<\/a>\u2014 and is infused with hyaluronic acid to leave skin soft and delicately perfumed.\u00a0My favorite of the bunch is Only Human, with its blend of vanilla, cedarwood,\u00a0and skin scent-like\u00a0ambroxan.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

Noyz<\/strong> Detour Mylk de Parfum, $, available at Noyz<\/a><\/p>\n

Noyz<\/strong> Detour Mylk de Parfum, $, available at Noyz<\/a><\/p>\n

Noyz<\/strong> Only Human Mylk de Parfum, $, available at Noyz<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Dior J\u2019adore Intense\u00a0
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Rihanna striding through Versailles\u2019 Hall of Mirrors, Charlize Theron\u00a0emerging\u00a0from a pool of liquid gold…Dior\u00a0is not exactly lacking for iconic visuals for its J\u2019Adore perfume family.\u00a0In the J\u2019adore\u00a0Intense campaign, Rihanna reprises her role as the house muse \u2014 this time\u00a0hotboxing\u00a0an elevator\u00a0with\u00a0a generous amount\u00a0of\u00a0perfume. (To be fair, they did say \u201cintense.\u201d)\u00a0With its\u00a0gilded\u00a0flacon and emphasis on\u00a0ambrosial, nectar-like notes, this is\u00a0as close to\u00a0liquid gold\u00a0as it gets.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

Dior<\/strong> J’adore Intense, $, available at Sephora<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Summer Fridays Sunlit Vanilla Eau de Parfum\u00a0
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The brand behind your favorite lip balms and\u00a0hydrating skincare is making its fragrance debut this month with Sunlit Vanilla, and honestly,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0exactly what you think a Summer Fridays perfume would be.\u00a0Think creamy vanilla and caramel juxtaposed with\u00a0expensive sunscreen-like notes of\u00a0citrusy bergamot and golden amber \u2014 warm, sweet, and sunnier than a California\u00a0summer.<\/p>\n

Summer Fridays<\/strong> Sunlit Vanilla Eau de Parfum, $, available at Sephora<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Chanel Coco\u00a0Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Intense\u00a0Purse\u00a0Spray\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Equal parts high-fashion accessory and fragrance, Chanel’s limited-edition Coco Mademoiselle purse spray has already begun to sell out, so act fast with this covetable launch. The Eau de Parfum Intense version of the iconic scent expands on the amber floral scent with notes of spicy patchouli, sweet vanilla absolute, and nutty tonka bean accord, plus heart notes of honeyed rose and jasmine. <\/p>\n

Chanel<\/strong> Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Intense Purse Spray, $, available at Chanel<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Balmain Destin De Balmain\u00a0Eau de Parfum\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Believe it or not, you\u2019re looking at the first prestige fragrance by French fashion house Balmain. Encased in a bottle that\u2019s doubles as an objet d\u2019art<\/em>, this fruity-floral is bringing garden party vibes with juicy notes of strawberry (a breakout fragrance trend this season) plus petal-soft peony and sensual sandalwood for a skin-like dry down.<\/p>\n

Balmain Beauty<\/strong> Destin De Balmain Eau de Parfum, $, available at Ulta Beauty<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Valentino Donna Born\u00a0In\u00a0Roma Purple Melancholia Eau de Parfum\u00a0
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Valentino\u2019s newest version of its beloved range of Donna Born In Roma perfumes comes in the form of Purple Melancholia. This warm floral counts Mirabelle plum (a succulent stone fruit native to Lorraine, France), heady jasmine absolute, and osmanthus flower (a perfect pairing, thanks to its apricot-like scent profile) as its key notes, anchored by a comforting base of Madagascar vanilla.<\/p>\n

Valentino<\/strong> Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia Eau de Parfum, $, available at Ulta Beauty<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Calvin\u00a0Klein\u00a0Euphoria Elixirs\u00a0Parfum Intense
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Calvin Klein\u2019s fruity-floral Euphoria welcomed not one, but three new variations this month: Fronted by ROSAL\u00cdA, CK introduces Euphoria Solar Elixir<\/a>, Euphoria Magnetic Elixir<\/a>, and Euphoria Bold Elixir<\/a>, which allows you to pick your poison: Fresh and citrusy, musky and floral, or intoxicating and unapologetically feminine. Out of the three, I\u2019m most excited for Solar Elixir. With bright notes of mango, golden orchid, and cedarwood, I already predict it’ll be my go-to spring scent and serve me well into the summer, too.<\/p>\n

Calvin Klein<\/strong> Euphoria Solar Elixir Parfum Intense, $, available at Ulta Beauty<\/a><\/p>\n

Calvin Klein<\/strong> Euphoria Magnetic Elixir Parfum Intense, $, available at Ulta Beauty<\/a><\/p>\n

Calvin Klein<\/strong> Euphoria Bold Elixir Parfum Intense, $, available at Ulta Beauty<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The 7 Virtues Strawberry Jam Eau de Parfum<\/h2>\n

I personally love strawberry in perfumes \u2014 it\u2019s a really unique note that is sweet, fresh, and even a little floral all at once. (Marc Jacobs Daisy and Phlur\u2019s Strawberry Letter<\/a> are two of my favorites.) So when I heard that The 7 Virtues had one in the works, it felt like it was made just for me. (It\u2019s not.) With its edible notes of pistachio, candied strawberry, and vanilla marshmallow, this scent is like something out of a Parisian bakeshop \u2014 but in the best way \u2014 and lingers all day on hair and clothes. <\/p>\n

The 7 Virtues<\/strong> Strawberry Jam Eau de Parfum, $, available at Sephora<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Penhaligon\u2019s Bold Blend\u00a0Eau de Parfum\u00a0<\/h2>\n

From\u00a0British heritage perfumer Penhaligon\u2019s,\u00a0Bold Blend Eau de Parfum more\u00a0closely resembles\u00a0something out of an apothecary shop than fragrance\u00a0\u2014 and\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0intentional.\u00a0It leans into green, herbal notes of peppermint, clary sage, and violet leaf for an energizing hit, grounded by woody palo santo and cypress.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

Penhaligon’s<\/strong> Bold Blend Eau de Parfum, $, available at Nordstrom<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Sol de Janeiro\u00a0Jelly\u00a0Perfume Balm<\/h2>\n

These portable, solid versions of Sol de Janeiro\u2019s bestselling Cheirosa fragrances may look like tiny lip balms, but are actually the most convenient way to reapply your perfume on-the-go. (Plus, you don\u2019t have to worry about accidentally misting anyone around you.) Available in three fan-favorite scents \u2014 the warm floral 40<\/a>, amber-gourmand 62<\/a>, and fruity-vanilla 68<\/a> \u2014 these pocket-sized perfumes are sure to be a hit this spring. (One Ulta reviewer even uses it as a layering balm to amplify the mist version for all-day wear. Genius!)<\/p>\n

Sol de Janeiro<\/strong> Cheirosa 68 Jelly Perfume Balm, $, available at Ulta Beauty<\/a><\/p>\n

Sol de Janeiro<\/strong> Cheirosa 62 Jelly Perfume Balm, $, available at Ulta Beauty<\/a><\/p>\n

Sol de Janeiro<\/strong> Cheirosa 40 Jelly Perfume Balm, $, available at Ulta Beauty<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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