The Best Winter to Spring Transitional Fragrances

As winter fades and the first signs of Spring start to bloom, it’s the perfect time to refresh your fragrance wardrobe.

The rich, cosy scents that felt so comforting in the colder months can start to feel a little too heavy, but light, summery perfumes might not quite fit the mood yet. 

That’s where transitional fragrances come in - scents that strike the perfect balance between warmth and freshness.

Whether you love a hint of spice with soft florals or a touch of vanilla with a fresh citrus twist, we’ve rounded up the best perfumes to help you transition from Winter to Spring. 

Ready to find your new go-to scent? Let’s dive in.

 

 

• Top notes: White Peach, Coconut, Bergamot.
• Middle notes: Patchouli, Jasmine.
• Base notes: Precious Woods, Musk, Brown Sugar, Amber.

🌺 Main accords: Sweet, Fruity, Woody, Patchouli.
🍋 Dominant notes: Brown Sugar, White Peach, Patchouli.
⏳ Performance: Long-lasting, moderate projection.
🧬 Gender: Leaning feminine.
✨ You will like this if you like: BDK Pas Ce Soir, Gritti Gossip Night, Goldfield & Banks Sunset Hour.

 

Amouage Love Delight - Available to sample here.

 

• Top notes: Ginger, Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon, Rose Water.
• Middle notes: Heliotrope, Jasmine, Rose.
• Base notes: Vanilla, Cacao, Rum, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. 

🌺 Main accords: Vanilla, Powdery, Warm Spicy, Citrus.
🍋 Dominant notes: Heliotrope, Vanilla, Ginger.
⏳ Performance: Long-lasting, moderate projection.
🧬 Gender: Unisex leaning feminine.
✨ You will like this if you like: Initio Psychedelic Love, Givenchy L'Interdit Rouge, BDK Pas Ce Soir.

 

 

 

Parfums de Marly Valaya - Available to sample here.

• Top notes: Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, White Peach, Bergamot.
• Middle notes: Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley, Petalia, Vetiver, Nympheal, Mahonia.
• Base notes: Musk, Ambroxan, Akigalawood, Vanilla. 

🌺 Main accords: Musky, Fresh, Citrus, White Floral.
🍋 Dominant notes: Musk, Aldehydes, Orange Blossom.
⏳ Performance: Long-lasting, strong projection.
🧬 Gender: Unisex leaning feminine.
✨ You will like this if you like: Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique, Parfums de Marly Delina, Ormonde Jayne Levant.

 

Goldfield & Banks Southern Bloom - Available to sample here.

 

• Top notes: Cassis, Mandarin Orange.
• Middle notes: Boronia, Coconut, Italian Iris, Jasmine Sambac, Ylang-Ylang.
• Base notes: Australian Sandalwood, Musk, Amber, Vetiver.

🌺 Main accords: Woody, Sweet, Floral, Powdery.
🍋 Dominant notes: Boronia, Coconut, Iris.
⏳ Performance: Moderate longevity, moderate projection.
🧬 Gender: Unisex leaning feminine.
✨ You will like this if you like: Louis Vuitton Attrape-Rêves, Lancome La Vie Est Belle, Tom Ford Velvet Orchid.

 

Armani Prive Rouge Malachite - Available to sample here.

 

• Top notes: Tuberose, Pink Pepper, Clary Sage.
• Middle notes: Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac, Ylang-Ylang, Benzoin, Cashmeran, Orange Blossom.
• Base notes: Tuberose, Amber.

🌺 Main accords: White Floral, Tuberose, Amber, Soft Spicy.
🍋 Dominant notes: Tuberose, Amber, Jasmine Sambac.
⏳ Performance: Long-lasting, strong projection.
🧬 Gender: Unisex leaning feminine.
✨ You will like this if you like: Xerjoff Casamorati Quattro Pizzi, BDK Parfums Tubereuse Imperiale, Dolce & Gabbana The Only One Intense.

 

BDK Pas Ce Soir - Available to sample here.

 

• Top notes: Ginger, Mandarin Orange, Black Pepper.
• Middle notes: Quince, Moroccan Jasmine, Orange Blossom.
• Base notes: Cashmeran, Amberwood, Singapore Patchouli. 

🌺 Main accords: White Floral, Fruity, Woody, Warm Spicy.
🍋 Dominant notes: Quince, Jasmine, Ginger.
⏳ Performance: Moderate longevity, moderate projection.
🧬 Gender: Unisex leaning feminine.
✨ You will like this if you like: Goldfield & Banks Sunset Hour, Atelier des Ors Pink Me Up, Valentino Donna Born in Roma.

 

Nishane Ani X - Available to sample here.

 

• Top notes: Lemon, Bergamot, Cardamom, Ginger, Melon, Pink Pepper, Water Notes.
• Middle notes: Green Apple, Black Currant, Patchouli, Sage, Lavender, Rose.
• Base notes: Vanilla, Sandalwood, White Musk, Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Ambergris.

🌺 Main accords: Vanilla, Citrus, Woody, Warm Spicy.
🍋 Dominant notes: Vanilla, Lemon, Bergamot.
⏳ Performance: Long-lasting, moderate projection.
🧬 Gender: Unisex.
✨ You will like this if you like: Nishane Ani, Goldfield & Banks Ingenious Ginger, Sospiro Vibrato.

The 7 Virtues Candied Lychee - Available to sample here.

• Top notes: Lychee. 
• Middle notes: Peony. 
• Base notes: Vanilla, Amber. 

🌺 Main accords: Fresh, Floral, Fruity, Tropical.
🍋 Dominant notes: Peony, Lychee, Vanilla.
⏳ Performance: Long-lasting, moderate projection.
🧬 Gender: Leaning feminine.
✨ You will like this if you like: Burberry Her, Kayali Eden Sparkling Lychee, Parfums de Marly Delina.

Montale Lucky Candy - Available to sample here.

• Top notes: Bergamot, Coconut, Whipped Cream.
• Middle notes: Frangipani, Honey, Caramel.
• Base notes: Musk, Vanilla, Amber.

🌺 Main accords: Floral, Citrus, Sweet, Tropical.
🍋 Dominant notes: Frangipani, Bergamot, Musk.
⏳ Performance: Moderate longevity, moderate projection.
🧬 Gender: Leaning feminine.
✨ You will like this if you like: Aerin Hibiscus Palm, Parfums de Marly Delina La Rosee, The 7 Virtues Candied Lychee.

 

Parfums de Marly Cassili - Available to sample here.

 

• Top notes: Red Currant, Floral Notes, Bulgarian Rose.
• Middle notes: Frangipani, Plum, Petalia, Mimosa.
• Base notes: Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood.

  🌺 Main accords: Floral, Fruity, Sweet, Vanilla.
🍋 Dominant notes: Plum, Frangipani, Red Currant.
⏳ Performance: Long-lasting, moderate projection.
🧬 Gender: Leaning feminine.
✨ You will like this if you like: Amouage Guidance, The House of Oud Bonbon Pop, Givenchy Irresistible.

 

 

 

Sora Dora Mallow - Available to sample here.

• Top notes: Vanilla Sugar, Raspberry, Pink Pepper.
• Middle notes: Heliotrope, Orange Blossom, Almond.
• Base notes: Violet, Black Musk, Amber.

  🌺 Main accords: Sweet, Vanilla, Powdery, Violet.
🍋 Dominant notes: Violet, Raspberry, Vanilla.
⏳ Performance: Long-lasting, strong projection.
🧬 Gender: Leaning feminine.
✨ You will like this if you like: Giardini di Toscana Celeste, Parfums de Marly Oriana, Kilian Princess.

 

Xerjoff Casamorati Quattro Pizzi - Available to sample here.

 

• Top notes: Davana, Rum, Pink Pepper, Coriander.
• Middle notes: Tuberose, Coconut.
• Base note: Tonka Bean, Hay, Tobacco Leaf.

  🌺 Main accords: Sweet, Tuberose, Green, Aromatic.
🍋 Dominant notes: Tuberose, Coconut, Davana.
⏳ Performance: Long-lasting, strong projection.
🧬 Gender: Leaning feminine.
✨ You will like this if you like: Armani Prive Rouge Malachite, BDK Parfums Tubereuse Imperiale, Dolce & Gabbana The Only One Intense.

 

All of these fragrances are available to sample on our website.

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Blog post header image credit: Laura Chouette.