The Best New Fragrances in April

Grand Cuvée by Vacation Eau de Toilette ($60)

It’s giving big White Lotus vibes, and the timing is impeccable as we eagerly await the season finale. The brand describes this genderless, chardonnay-inspired scent as a “ceremonious toast to the finer things in life,” and we agree. It’s meant to transport its wearers “port side atop a teakwood-decked yacht at sunset, sabering the cork from a bottle of the province’s finest.” Expect a summer feeling with hints of fruitiness, but it’s also rich, warm and woody.

Ferragamo FIAMMA Eau de Parfum (Starting at $105)

The first fragrance dreamt up by Maximilian Davis, creative director of the House of Ferragamo, this amber-floral fragrance is equal parts luxurious and unique. Inspired by “the flame that enlightens women as they embrace and express their best selves” (fiamma is Italian for flame), this eau de parfum will surely have everyone asking what you’re wearing. Plus, the 3.4-ounce bottle is refillable.

“Normally Interparfums is able to launch a new perfume from scratch in 18 months,” says Jean Madar, chairman, cofounder and CEO of Interparfums Inc. “This time, it took us almost three years because with this new blockbuster, we needed to send out three messages: a new fragrance, a new time also for Ferragamo, and a new logo.”

“Fiamma is a very special fragrance because it was a scent that came about from a very collaborative and inspiring place—working very closely with the brand in creating their vision of a scent that encompasses the brand’s DNA with a fresh, modern twist,” says principal perfumer Clement Gavarry of dsm-firmenich. “Through our collaboration with the brand, I drew inspiration from the brand’s rich heritage: its fashion, art and architecture, which led me to find ingredients that could tell this story olfactively. The result was a fragrance with modern notes of gardenia and jasmine with ambrox to add warmth. It is not just a scent, but a statement, and that is what sets it apart.”

Dolce&Gabbana Light Blue Capri in Love (Starting at $129)

Transport yourself to the Amalfi Coast with this fresh, floral scent that “evokes the timeless elegance and natural beauty of Capri, echoing the spirit of its breathtaking landscapes.” This is the perfect fragrance to reach for come summertime, and we can’t take our eyes off the beautifully designed bottle that is sure to earn a top spot on your vanity.

Bvlgari Allegra Insieme Eau de Parfum ($295)

House of Amouage Existence Eau de Parfum ($380)

The final chapter of the brand’s beautiful Odyssey Collection, this floral-musk fragrance is “an expression of the serenity of endlessness” and based around the top note of lily of the valley. It’s tough to put your finger on this one exactly—it’s definitely thought-provoking—but you can expect a fresh, clean and somewhat soapy dry down that conjures a bit of comfort and calm. If you like aldehydic scents, this is one to try.

Paris Hilton Fragrances ICONIC Eau de Parfum (Starting at $48)

This is the bright, fun, fruity-floral scent we expect from Paris at this time in her life. She’s a confident mom of two who wants to make the most of her life, and this fragrance expresses that. “With its gorgeous, elevated packaging and intoxicating scent notes, it is a perfect balance of fresh florals and delicious fruits,” says Linda Suliafu, vice president of merchandising for Ulta Beauty (the fragrance will launch at the retailer on April 20). “ICONIC is an authentic reflection of Paris’s legendary lifestyle that we all know and love. We look forward to seeing new and existing guests entering her world to discover a new fragrance from one of the ICONIC trailblazers in the celebrity fragrance category.”

Herb & Root Hummingbird Eau de Parfum ($25)

Celebrating the springtime arrival of beautiful hummingbirds, this fruity-fresh floral, handcrafted scent is one you’ll want to reach for every day. “Bright, fresh, and effortlessly elegant, Hummingbird is for dreamers, adventurers and lovers of all things light and luminous,” says Julia Kahlig-Garuba, perfumer and cofounder. “If you adore delicate florals and sun-kissed fruits, this scent will be your perfect match.”

Ellis Brooklyn Guava Granita Eau de Parfum ($115)

When a brand describes its new fruity-floral fragrance as “lush, escapist and country club chic,” who wouldn’t want to try it? Envision a girls weekend in Palm Springs sipping tropical cocktails (but not the sickeningly sweet ones). It’s a “happy place” scent you’ll want to keep spritzing all summer.

“I love the idea of using perfumery for escapism,” says founder Bee Shapiro. “It started with SALT and MIAMI NECTAR, and now with GUAVA GRANITA, it was to create this chic, country club escape. The fragrance is both fun yet refined and it takes you to this place: Palm Springs, crisp polos, drink and tennis racquet in hand.”