“In the age of social media, fragrance is more important than ever, reminding us of our presence in the here and now,” perfumer Daniela Andrier tells me. We might be a hundred miles apart, and chatting via a patchy video link, but an invisible thread is connecting us; we’re both wearing her latest masterpiece for Miu Miu: Fleur de Lait Eau de Parfum.
Andrier doesn’t quite believe in perfume trends, but solar scents like Fleur de Lait — which she calls the perfume equivalent of a ray of light — might come close, and they’re the perfect segue into spring: “Think of it like the suncream you put on when you’re at the beach,” she says. “The white flower notes and fruity nuances like mango are like internal sunshine.”
Besides fruity florals, skin-like musk is going nowhere. “There is a certain tendency in perfume to reassure people,” says Andrier, “Something that, in this very virtual world, allows you to connect to yourself. You need familiar-smelling notes to get you there,” she adds — and musk does just that.
This warm, nuzzly note is just right for spring — but it’s all in the application. “I love to put perfume on my neck, but also behind my neck where the hair starts, because the sillage develops beautifully when you move your hair,” Andrier says. “It’s a little more subtle here. You don’t want a fragrance to leave you no room for your thoughts or no space for your companions. It’s beautiful when fragrance has a dialogue with yourself and your surroundings, but isn’t screaming.”
True to the season, April’s latest fragrance releases bloom with light, airy notes and a lingering warmth that feels as soft as cashmere. Here’s the full R29 line-up, starting with our top pick — and it’s a showstopper.
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Miu Miu Fleur de Lait Eau de Parfum
The real star of the season is Miu Miu Fleur de Lait Eau de Parfum. The only way to describe it is like pulling on a just-laundered white cotton T-shirt, drying outside in the spring sunshine — familiar, comforting, and perfect for any occasion. Coconut milk and mango lend each spritz a sunscreen-esque quality, but it never feels cloying or sticky, thanks to skin-like musk and osmanthus flower, which evokes the fragrant, furry skin of an apricot. It’s a breath of fresh air after winter’s heavier, more brooding fragrances, but the staying power is impressive.
Miu Miu Fleur de Lait Eau de Parfum with Coconut Milk, $, available at Sephora
Phlur Honey Moon Eau de Parfum
Smooth, toffee-like manuka honey is the star note in the latest addition to Phlur’s burgeoning fragrance family. Beautiful on its own, it’s elevated by orange blossom, zesty mandarin, vanilla bean, and a sprig of crushed lavender, which lend a beachy vibe that transports you to a far-flung destination in a single spritz — even if you’re stuck at your desk. There’s something undeniably soothing about it, too. We’re self-confessed Phlur obsessives at R29, and can confidently say this is one of the longest-lasting perfumes in the brand’s collection. Plus, the compliments are endless.
Phlur Honey Moon Eau de Parfum, $, available at Sephora
Snif Milk & Cereal 2%
Snif’s Milk & Cereal collection is made for layering, but if we had to pick just one fragrance, it would be the 2% eau de toilette. It’s brimming with what perfumers call “lactonic” notes — essentially, all things milk. Papery milk carton accord, creamy fresh dairy accord, and rich caramel make it cozy and comforting. All that’s missing is a chocolate chip cookie to dunk. Oh, wait. That’s the praline. Really, all bases are covered for a nostalgic hit.
Snif 2% Eau de Toilette, $, available at Ulta Beauty
NOYZ Rinse Cycle EDP & Solid Fragrance
Consider this the perfume iteration of a farmer’s market at the height of summer: ripe pear, juicy guava, and sherbety lemon piled in a wooden crate baking in the sun. Add almondy cherry blossom and crunchy pink waterlily from a nearby flower stall, and you’ve got the scent nailed. Meant to be applied directly to the skin, it warms up further throughout the day, letting the sweet vanilla bean and musk shine.
Noyz The Solid Fragrance Rinse Cycle, $, available at Ulta
Henry Rose Ripe Eau de Parfum
If you thought you’d had your fill of fruity florals, let Henry Rose change your mind. Juicy lychee, banana-like jasmine, and quenching watermelon sorbet make up the top notes, giving way to deeper, more enveloping ones like spicy black pepper and earthy cardamom. It shouldn’t work on paper, but the result is so unique and intriguing, people will be chasing you down the street for the name.
Henry Rose Ripe Eau de Parfum, $, available at Sephora
Glossier Soie Eau de Parfum
Thanks to the musky ambrox, Glossier Soie smells slightly different on everyone’s skin, but the overall vibe remains the same. It’s the moment you step off the plane and the warm air hits; the late-afternoon walk back from the beach, still smelling of coconutty sunscreen; the moments before leaving your hotel room, freshly showered and layered in aftersun. That’s the zesty bergamot, sun-baked jasmine, and creamy rice milk at work — and it gives every other Glossier fragrance a run for its money.
Glossier Glossier You Soie Eau de Parfum, $, available at Sephora
Amouage Love Hibiscus
If you love gourmands — fragrances with sweet, almost edible notes — but want something a little more grown-up, Love Hibiscus is the ultimate find. It opens with a spoonful of passionfruit and a drizzle of salted caramel, but smoky frankincense, creamy sandalwood, and cypriol, a spicy essential oil, elevate it from simply shampoo-like to sexy and addictive. You won’t be able to stop smelling yourself.
Amouage Love Hibiscus Eau de Parfum, $, available at Nordstrom
Byredo Sister Dreamer
Created alongside artist Lauren Halsey, this is a snapshot of Los Angeles’ Sister Dreamer Sculpture Park — a space for gathering and dreaming — in scent form. Warm amberwood brings the sunshine, while zippy pink pepper, airy freesia, and woody olibanum capture the breeze through the trees. But it’s the lush Turkish rose that makes it a standout.
Byredo Sister Dreamer Eau de Parfum, $, available at Byredo
Ex Nihilo Lust in Paradise
This is a smorgasbord of totally unexpected notes, but perfumer Louise Turner knew exactly what she was doing when she combined them. Red ginger is spicy and fizzy, like ginger ale laced with cayenne pepper, while juicy blackcurrant, creamy jasmine, and syrupy lychee lend a subtly sweet edge that’s endlessly intriguing. As with all Ex Nihilo fragrances, the staying power is second to none.
Ex Nihilo Lust in Paradise Extrait de Parfum, $, available at Nordstrom
Acqua di Parma Buongiorno Gioco del Destino Eau de Parfum
If you love citrus scents but find them too fleeting, Acqua di Parma is here to help. This new fragrance — just one of five from its Sunny Citrus collection — is the South of France, bottled. Sweet green mandarin, floral yellow mandarin, and zingy Sicilian lemon make it feel fresh and sparkling, like sipping an icy Amalfi spritz by the pool. Stunning.
Acqua Di Parma Buongiorno Gioco del Destino Eau de Parfum, $, available at Acqua di Parma
Brown Girl Jane Peach Aura
Peach may be the note of the season, but it can easily veer into shampoo territory. Brown Girl Jane’s take is decidedly more grown-up, thanks to bourbon vanilla, cashmere musk, and sandalwood. While the fruity elements lift the spirits at first spritz, it settles into something more sensuous and wearable as the day goes on.
Brown Girl Jane Peach Aura, $, available at Brown Girl Jane
Guess Iconic Sublime
With mandarin, aqua accord, and dewy magnolia petals, this fragrance has a fresh, mineral composition, while vanilla, amber, and sandalwood add a warm depth. Imagine an evening beach walk, wrapped in a loved one’s hoodie to shield you from the sea spray. That’s it, down to a T.
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