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Scents and sensiblities: Which new spring fragrance best fits your personality?

 

Gemma Hayward
Sunday 10 March 2013 01:00 GMT
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(Catherine Losing)

1. Lily Absolute

£58.50, Stella McCartney, johnlewis.com

Floral notes of lily of the valley layer over spicier scents of pink pepper and black truffle for a deep, fresh fragrance

2. Acqua Iris Nobile

£85, acquadiparma.com

A musky base of iris pallida blends with citrus notes of mandarin and grapefruit for a soft freshness

3. Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932

£110, Chanel, 020 7493 3836

Crisply combines top notes of pear and grapefruit with that Chanel favourite, jasmine

4. La Fille de Berlin

£69, Serge Lutens, 020 7730 1234

Concentrated notes of rose provide a fiercely passionate fragrance

5. Eau Legere

£54, Bottega Venetta, harrods.com

Top notes of leathery chypre combine with the freshness of gardenia fora scent that is inherently feminine

6. Desire

£64, Dolce & Gabbana, available nationwide

Indian tuberose and jasmine sit alongside vanilla-infused caramel for a rich, exotic perfume

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