As the city defrosts and the remaining remnants of winter wash away, cinnamon spice and pine-heavy scent layers are swapped for lighter, more refreshing bases.
Here, WWD Weekend presents the official spring 2026 fragrance guide, featuring 12 new scents divided into four categories — citrus, floral, woody and gourmand — one for every mood and warm weather occasion.
Citrus
Jo Malone Yuzu Zest Cologne, $170
Jo Malone Yuzu Zest Cologne
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A thirst-quenching fragrance akin to your favorite fizz, this unisex scent bubbles to the surface with bits of yuzu citrus, clary sage and fir balsam.
Tom Ford Taormina Orange, $300
Tom Ford Taormina Orange
Take a scent trip to the South of Italy in Tom Ford’s latest fragrance, Taormina Orange. A fervent blend of blood orange, orange bigarade oil and oakmoss absolute, the tangy aroma will stick to the skin like fresh juice.
Spring ’26 by Ffern, $129
Ffern Spring ’26
This limited-edition fragrance is quite literally spring in a bottle. With top notes of ginger root, lemon rind, bitter orange rind and timut pepper; mid notes of tuberose, neroli and ho wood, and base notes of broom, red cedar and orange flower, this was made for the hard-shelled, sweet-centered scent wearer’s wardrobe.
Floral
Rose Première by Kelly Rutherford, $350
Rose Première by Kelly Rutherford and Veronique Gabai
Picture an Upper East Sider vacationing in the South of France. Rose Première blends notes of bergamot, vanilla, musk and Rose de Mai from the village of Grasse.
Gucci Bloom Ambrosia d’Oro Eau de Parfum, $138
Gucci Bloom Ambrosia d’Oro
Fabio Pianigiani / Coty
No need to frolick through a field of flowers or fill the house with freshly picked bouquets — this fragrance does it for you. With jasmine sambac absolute, golden flower accord and tuberose accord, the arrangement is feminine with musky undertones.
Violette 30 by Le Labo, $240
Violette 30 by Le Labo
The latest addition to the Le Labo family, Violette 30 is as potent and puzzling as its siblings. Notes of violet are burried under layers of white tea, cedarwood, musk and orris — follow the scent and you’ll find the flower.
Woody
Byredo Black Saffron Absolu, $290
Byred Black Saffron Absolu
Like a wood-burning fire, Black Saffron Absolu emits a comfortable heat, wrapping you in the story of the spice derived from the sticky stigmas of the crocus sativus plant. At the base of the saffron flame are the coals: black leather, patchouli, incense and agarwood.
In This World by Liis, $175
In This World by Liis
With hints of blood orange, fig, lavender and violet, this scent seems to settle somewhere between fruity and floral. However, a strong fusion of tonka wood and sage subdues the sweet sensation, making the fragrance genderless.
Stallion Leather Sirocco by Carolina Herrera, $340
Carolina Herrera Stallion Leather Sirocco
Like the animal, this fragrance is dominant in nature; it only calls to those born to run, someone who simply cannot standstill. It has top notes of spiced nutmeg and saffron, center notes of date liquor accord and base notes of akigalawood, smoked leather and benzoin.
Gourmand
Banana Rush by Juliett Has a Gun, $150
Banana Rush by Juliett Has a Gun
Spritz this scent for a taste of banana, maple syrup and coconut. It’s a creamy, tropical delight that unfolds to reveal frangipani flower undertones.
Mango Sticky Rice by d’Annam, $160
Mango Sticky Rice by d’Annam
An homage to Thailand, this unisex fragrance captures the rich and tangy flavor of the popular dessert, with ripe mango, sticky rice and coconut milk as its main ingredients.
Pomegranate Princess Eau de Parfum by Skylar, $96
Pomegranate Princess by Skylar
A spring treat for Skylar’s menu of delectable scents, this fragrance is your average shortcake — whipped frosting, angel food cake, ripe strawberries and all — topped with pomegranate juice, too.
