While late spring and early summer often call to mind breezy, fruity scents, the latest launches from reader-favorite brands like LoveShackFancy, NOYZ, and Ouai prove that the season is anything but predictable. This month’s lineup feels especially of-the-moment, juxtaposing garden florals (groundbreaking, we know) like peony and violet with unexpected notes of smoky tobacco, or blending juicy mango with heady frangipani and vanilla orchid. Below, discover — and shop — the best and brightest new fragrances hitting shelves this May.
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