Spring Cleaning Your Fragrance Collection: What to Keep, Toss, or Sample
Why Spring Clean Your Fragrance Collection?
Just like your closet, your fragrance collection needs a seasonal refresh. As temperatures warm up, those heavy ambers, resinous incenses, and spiced woods that felt cozy in winter can feel suffocating in spring. It's time to assess, organize, and make room for lighter, fresher options.
Step 1: Assess What You Have
Pull out every fragrance you own and group them by season or mood. Ask yourself: Did I reach for this all winter? Does it still smell good? Is it past its prime?
Keep: Fragrances you wore regularly, still love, and that are in good condition. Even if they're winter-heavy, they'll be back in rotation next year.
Toss: Anything that smells off, has changed color significantly, or hasn't been touched in over two years. Fragrances do expire, especially if stored improperly.
Sample: Scents you're curious about but haven't committed to. Spring is the perfect time to explore citrus, floral, green, and aquatic notes through decants before buying full bottles.
Step 2: Store Winter Scents Properly
If you're rotating out heavier scents, store them correctly to preserve their quality. Keep them in a cool, dark place away from sunlight and temperature fluctuations. Original boxes are ideal for long-term storage.
Step 3: Make Room for Spring Scents
Spring calls for lighter, more uplifting fragrances. Think citrus aromatics, white florals, green notes, and fresh musks. This is the season to explore new releases and sample trending niche fragrances without the commitment of a full bottle.
Step 4: Organize by Occasion or Mood
Instead of organizing by brand or bottle size, try grouping fragrances by when you'd wear them: work-appropriate, date night, casual weekend, special occasions. This makes it easier to grab the right scent without overthinking.
Step 5: Refresh Your Rotation
Don't let your collection stagnate. Rotate in a few new samples each season to keep things interesting. Spring is the perfect time to try powdery iris, green tea, or fruity florals.
Spring Cleaning = Fresh Starts
A well-curated fragrance collection isn't about having the most bottles—it's about having the right ones for how you live and what you love. Spring cleaning your scents ensures you're always reaching for something that feels current, intentional, and exciting.
Browse spring-ready notes: Citrus | Floral | Fresh | Green | Aromatic
