A beautiful addition to your everyday fragrance wardrobe. Soft florals are the lightest, most wearable corner of the floral family – subtle and refreshing, and often unapologetically glamorous. Here's what makes a soft floral, and how to find the one that's yours.
What do soft floral fragrances smell like?
Light floral perfumes feel dewy and airy rather than heady. Embrace the changing season with a soft, feminine floral-fruity fragrance that weaves in cherry blossom to capture the feel of springtime, or show your playful side with perfumes that sparkle with mint and watermelon. For a tantalising escape, the intense aroma of freshly cut freesias can whisk you away to the Tuscan countryside.
What unites them is transparency. Soft florals use the same flowers as the rest of the family, but treat them with a lighter hand – more air, more freshness, less weight. A touch of musk often sits underneath, keeping everything close to the skin.
When should I wear a soft floral?
This is the floral for everyday. Daytime, office, warmer months, and any occasion where you want a fragrance that flatters rather than dominates – soft florals are among the easiest scents to wear well. They're also forgiving in heat, where richer florals can turn heavy.
How does soft floral differ from the other florals?
The floral family runs from the transparent to the opulent. Soft floral sits at the light end. A soliflore focuses on a single flower at any intensity; a bouquet composes several; and a floral amber takes flowers somewhere altogether richer and more nocturnal. If you've found florals overwhelming before, this is where to start again.
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