The best perfumes get you noticed. Not for their headache-inducing potency, but for their certain enviable allure—one that will have complete strangers disregarding all social norms to lean in a little closer and say, “Excuse me, what perfume are you wearing?” These three new scents, as gorgeous as the artfully designed glass they’re bottled in, will have you hooked from the first spritz on your wrist.
Crisp and Fresh: Versense, the latest women’s fragrance from Versace, looks to capture optimism and confidence in a bottle. With notes of cedar, mandarin and citrus, it goes on bright and fresh and, over time, fades to a woodsy musk that’s still tinged with fruity undertones. Versace Versense, Versace, $50.19, fragrancenet.com.
Sexy and Smoldering: Nearly two years ago, Marc Jacobs launched his successful Daisy scent. Now he’s unleashing the lovely Lola, which he characterizes as Daisy’s slightly naughty, somewhat vampy older sister. The not-so-innocent Lola has varying notes of grapefruit, pink peppercorn, floral, tonka bean and creamy musk. P.S. How swoon-worthy is that flower topper? Marc Jacobs Lola Eau de Parfum, Marc Jacobs, $65, bloomingdales.com.
Light and Cheerful: The Beat, Burberry’s newest feminine fragrance, is youthful and bright. With notes of cardamom, bergamot, mandarin, bluebell, iris, Ceylon tea and more, it starts tart and citrusy and transforms as the day wears on. Will it go sweet and floral or spicy and sexy? Well, that depends on your chemistry, dears. And the mystery is half the fun. The Beat, Burberry, $41.99, perfume.com.