Some people say the closest relationship you can have in beauty is with your hairstylist or manicurist, but we beg to differ: we think your perfume [1] is the most personal aspect of your beauty routine. Scent [2] is so closely linked to your memory bank and mood (think about it, there's nothing else that can make you feel anything from sexy to confident to cool with just a spritz), which is why finding a fragrance you love [3] can make all the difference in how you kick off a new year.
In 2020, pick a perfume that embodies what you envision for yourself for the next 365 days. Want to feel sweet and sensual? There's a scent for that [4]. After something that will match your carefree vibe? There's an elixir for that, too.
To help you choose from the array of options, we've rounded up some of our favourites fragrances that have launched in 2020 so far. Get a whiff of 'em, ahead.
BVLGARI Rose Goldea Blossom Delight Eau de Parfum Spray
Calling all hopeless romantics: the BVLGARI Rose Goldea Blossom Delight Eau de Parfum Spray [5] ($114) smells fresher than a just-picked bouquet from the farmer's market, thanks to notes of jasmine, rose, and lily of the valley.
Diptyque Paris Eau Capitale Eau de Parfum
Imagine Paris in a bottle, and you'll get the Diptyque Paris Eau Capitale Eau de Parfum [6] ($180), which blends fresh roses, pink berries, and patchouli for a scent that's tres chic.
Atelier Cologne Santal Carmin Limited Edition
Unleash your sensual side with a rich, warm, and woody scent like the Atelier Cologne Santal Carmin Limited Edition [7] ($300), which combines bergamont, sandalwood, and gaiac wood.
Calvin Klein CK Everyone Eau de Toilette
Any fragrance can be unisex, but Calvin Klein CK Everyone Eau de Toilette [8] ($80) wants to make sure everyone feels included. With its musky base infused with ginger, organic orange essential oil, and blue tea accord, it's easy to see why you'd want to reach for it.
Gucci Guilty Love Edition Pour Homme Eau de Toilette
Gucci Guilty Love Edition Pour Homme Eau de Toilette [9] ($95) is all about spices. The fragrance combines the fresh scent of ginger with lavender, rosemary, and kumquat accord.
Dolce & Gabbana The Only One Eau de Parfum
The Dolce & Gabbana The Only One Eau de Parfum [10] ($120) has the same warm and sweet vibe you'd get from its OG fragrance, only this one also contains notes of violet, vanilla, and coffee.
Hope Fragrances Eau de Parfum Vaporisateur Spray
Hope isn't the first word of this fragrance for nothing. Hope Fragrances Eau de Parfum Vaporisateur Spray [11] ($115) infuses the scents of lily, jasmine, gardenia, and tuberose together to create a mood-boosting blend that'll make you want to uplift everything around you.
Burberry Her Intense Eau de Parfum
Dark, fruity, and filled with notes of blackberry and jasmine, Burberry Her Intense Eau de Parfum [12] ($136) captures the intense energy of London.
Escada Flor del Sol Eau de Toilette
It may not be Summer yet, but with a scent like Escada Flor del Sol Eau de Toilette [13] ($83), one whiff can take you back to warmer days. The scent features notes of the dahlia blossom, which is the national flower of Mexico, and sandalwood.
Daisy Daze - Marc Jacobs Fragrances
A fruity twist on the brand's classic Daisy fragrances, Daisy Daze [14] ($86) features notes of bright osmanthus, apricot, and warm amber.
Gucci Guilty Love Edition Pour Femme Eau de Parfum
Gucci Guilty Love Edition Pour Femme Eau de Parfum [15] ($127) is a limited-edition floral scent that combines the musky scent of amber with that of the narcissus flower and the oriental flower — and nothing at all to feel guilty about.