These two spring fragrances are all I need for the new season

They're my new go-to bottles

Acqua di Parma Buongiorno and DS & Durga Brown Flowers bottles
(Image credit: Sam Cross)

As the mercury drops and the spring sunshine fills the air, trends within the world of men's fragrance start to change. Those dense, heavy scents which are a staple of masculine fragrance are gone, giving way to an elegantly crafted concoction of citruses and florals.

There are a wide range of classics in this space. Many folks opt for something green and classic, or one of the many citrus-loaded bottles which have existed for decades.

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Acqua di Parma Buongiorno

Acqua di Parma Buongiorno

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Acqua di Parma Buongiorno
Acqua di Parma Buongiorno: £143 at Space NK UK

Snag a 50ml bottle of this beautiful scent for just £143 at Space NK. You'll also find 100ml for £217, or 180ml for £264.
Check Prices: John Lewis £143 (50ml)| £217 (100ml) | £264 (180ml)

The first of the two is Acqua di Parma Buongiorno. That's a recent release from the Italian brand, and has quickly become one of my most worn scents.

It's a citrus-loaded scent, but not like the brands classics like Acqua di Parma Colonia. Instead, notes of orange spring forward, leaving you with a really playful, fun and enjoyable scent on the skin.

DS & Durga Brown Flowers

DS & Durga Brown Flowers

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DS & Durga Brown Flowers
DS & Durga Brown Flowers: £155 at Space NK UK

Snag a 50ml bottle of D.S. & Durga Brown Flowers for just £155 at SpaceNK. Or opt for the 100ml bottle for just £229.

The other scent in my pick list is DS & Durga Brown Flowers. Equally new to the market, this one is a much more feminine-leaning – albeit still unisex – scent.

It's a big floral number, with a strong, musky undertone that certainly won't be for everyone. However, I've been really enjoying it on those damper spring days, where the sunshine is gone and is replaced by mild temperatures and petrichor.

It's a wonderful two-bottle collection which will take you through the ebbing and flowing of the new season. Buongiorno is definitely the safer pick from the two – it's a characterful scent, but the familiarity of the citrus will be enough to keep it in check.

Brown Flowers will definitely be too much for some gents, but it's a great one to have in your collection. It's something different – something you almost definitely won't have in your current crop – and something which is just right in rotation with other, more traditional, bottles.

Sam Cross
Senior Staff Writer

Sam Cross is an award-winning journalist, with nine years of experience in the media industry. His work can be found in publications as diverse as Oracle Time, Metro and Last Word on Sports.

Here at T3, Sam is best known as the brand’s go-to guy for all things luxurious – from exquisite watches to fine fragrances; the latest performance vehicles to intricate audio equipment, and more.

He’s often found travelling around the world to test new launches, complete with high-end backpacks and suitcases in tow. And when he’s not adding to his air miles, Sam can be found in front of a video camera, bringing his distinctive brand of storytelling to T3’s social media channels.

Sam also loves all things analogue including listening to music on vinyl or cassette, and photography on vintage film cameras.

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