It may be the season of love and perfume may be top of the gift list this forthcoming Valentines day, but there's no reason why a little token of appreciation or admiration can't be shown throughout the spring months - rather than being confined just to one day. February is the second busiest period for fragrance throughout the year, so the high street is awash with new launches and reinvigorated franchises that are set to tempt you into parting with your cash. If you're after a scent that's modern, energetic and yet still feminine and romantic, then I've picked my edit of five fragrances that will tick all your boxes while looking fabulous on a dressing table. I'm not normally a fan of floral scents or girlie perfumes, but these five individually put a smile on my face and collectively provide a portfolio from which to choose the perfect scent for Valentines. Whether you buy them for yourself, hint to your partner this is the right kind of gift for February 14th, or put them on a list for a forthcoming occasion, here are five romantic perfumes that are perfect for spring.
1. Miller Harris: Rose Silence (£65.00)
I'm a huge fan of Miller Harris scents; they were the original 'Jo Malone' before Jo Malone became cool, thanks to their quintessential British heritage. Their elegant bottles, simple fragrances and modern twists on classic concoctions means they're a brand with whom to invest - rather than impulsively snap up in the heat of the moment. It may be a cliche, but t...