Mother's Day fragrance edit

A spritz of fragrance is the invisible finishing touch to any fashion look you wear. Editor Trudi Brewer reveals her favourite new scents to complement your style, and why they should be on your wish list this Mother's Day.  

Classic style - Fresh florals

For those with classic style, these fresh layered florals that include citrus, jasmine, lily of the valley and delicate rose, and are the perfect scents to wear with a classic white shirt and skinny jeans.

Giorgio Armani Si Rose Signature, 100ml, EDP, $225.
This heady floral is a blend of fresh freesia, iris, blackcurrant and musk. However, it's the selection of delicate roses that make this scent so addictive.

Miu Miu L'Eau Bleue, 100ml EDP, $180.
This fresh variant with the pretty addition of lily of the valley as the one and only top note followed by heady jasmine makes it a truly delicate white floral. 

Givenchy Dahlia Divin Le Nectar de Parfum, 75ml EDP, $174.
Known as an Oriental floral, it's a beautiful combo of sweet mimosa, green vetiver, and sexy tonka bean. If there's one fragrance you must add to your scent wardrobe - this is it.

Elizabeth Arden White Tea, 100ml, $99.
The shot of Italian mandarin, subtle Zen-like white tea and Turkish rose makes this the most delicate and calming floral combination we have tried in years. 


Flirty, feminine style - Fruity florals

Fruity sweet florals with notes of nectarine and peony are this season's playful fragrance options. A dash of these sweet scents, housed in the colour pink will be irresistible to your youthful, feminine style.  

Marc Jacobs Daisy Fresh, 50ml EDT, $99
The latest Daisy boasts notes of apricot, musk and cedar before you detect the floral notes of rose, peony and violet. A light and lovely fragrance to wear it's a refreshing twist on the classic.

Flower by Kenzo L'Elixir, 100ml EDP, $159.
Featuring Bulgarian rose, orange blossom, and sweet praline, it could be very girly, however the hint of bourbon vanilla gives this scent a sexy edge.

Jimmy Choo L'Eau, 90ml EDT, $149.
Fresh and fruity with a dash of spice is what you can expect, thanks to hibiscus and bergamot, woody nectarine and cedar.

Elie Saab Le Parfum Resort Collection, 90ml EDT, $170.
Evoking the distant memory of summer, this scent features top notes of Italian mandarin and frangipani, before a blend of pomegranate, jasmine and patchouli leave a musky floral aroma that lasts for hours.


Boho style - Spicy Oriental's

These spicy scents are the perfect pairing with elaborate prints and free-spirited style. Musk with pepper, sandalwood and vetiver are blended with flowers such as tuberose and peony. While they are spicy they are also a timeless additions to your winter wardrobe.

Tom Ford Soleil Blanc Fragrance Spray, 100ml, $520.
The clever combination of tuberose, coconut and amber elevate this delicate Oriental to become an unforgettable floral musk, with a truly sophisticated edge.

Karen Walker Runaway, 100ml EDP, $195.
Dark and spicy, thanks to cinnamon, cardamon and pepper, blended with vetiver and pine needle extract. It's exotic and sensual all at once, and a little goes a long way.

Zadig & Voltaire This is Her, 100ml EDP, $140.
Unusual and addictive, this scent is brimming with a combination of exotic notes such as chestnut, jasmine and sandalwood -  it's sweet yet delicately woody.

Narciso Rodriguez Fleur Musc for Her, 100ml EDP, $225.
Pink blooms with a spicy edge thanks to patchouli, rose, peony, musk and violet - the stunning bottle is says it all.