Floral fragrances even the rloral-averse will appreciate

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The latest fruity floral from Victoria's Secret smells like, you guessed it, sexy sex-sex. Housed in the bottle equivalent of a VS Angel's robe, the vanilla passion fruit juice works like synthetic pheromones. Victoria's Secret Bombshell Eau de Parfum, $52

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Byredo's rendition of rose is more than a basic floral, it's World War I tribute—front-line nurses who saved lives in the deserted area between opposing armies ("no man's land") were known as Roses. With top notes of pink pepper and Turkish rose petals, a sweet raspberry blossom and Turkish rose absolute middle, and papyrus and white amber creating the base,the scent is as complex as its inspiration.Byredo Rose of No Man's Land, $230

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EX NIHILO DEVIL TENDER

Fragrance-heads know newish French perfume brand Ex Nihilo for surprising scents like Devil Tender, aspicy Bulgarian rose with grapefruit notes.

Ex NihiloDevil Tender, $225;

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Whether it's a premature sandal sighting or too-soon drinks alfresco, there are certain indicators that spring is almost upon us. Miu Miu's new scent aims to capture that moment with L'Eau Bleue, a springy blend of lily of the valley and honeysuckle. Miu Miu L'Eau Bleue,$90

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Tom Ford's interpretation of a spring floral smells like Amy Adams and Armie Hammer's house in Nocturnal Animals.Vert de Fleur lingers like a secret that only you and Jake Gyllenhaal share.Tom Ford Vert de Fleur, $225;

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DAISY MARC JACOBS KISS EDITION

The olfactive equivalent of a middle-school make-out, Daisy's saccharine new blend is bursting with fruity floral notes.Apricot nectar, dewy violet, white peony, pink rose, creamy cedar, musk—gang's all here.

Marc Jacobs Daisy Kiss Eau de Toilette,$80;

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If Gucci Guilty is for the bedroom (or bathtub), Bamboo belongs in the boardroom. Not just because the alliteration suggests so! Floral and woody notes harmonize for a Casablanca lily, Tahitian vanilla top and a sandalwood–gray amber base song. Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition, $94;

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This booze cruise of island aromas mixes passion fruit, red raspberry, and violet leaf with an orange blossom and jasmine middle and a woody musk base.Escada Fiesta Carioca, $62

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CHLOÉ LOVE STORY EAU SENSUELLE

This spring, Chloé's romantic favorite gets a zesty update with the addition of sweetorange blossom.

Chloé Love Story Eau Sensuelle,$105;

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