The Best May 2018 Fragrances According to Your Horoscope
April showers have finally cleared, revealing a bunch of new fragrances we can't wait to try in May. As we move through Taurus season, the stars have aligned to reveal which will be a perfect match for each of your celestial signs. Regardless of where you fall on the zodiac, there's a whole lot of love going on for everyone this month, both for ourselves and for others. A major mashup of Taurus, Gemini, and Scorpio energy — combined with moments of heartache and emotional investigation — will pave the way for new love to come along. On the 15th, a new moon in Taurus will help reveal exactly what your heart is hungering for, and what that love might look like (maybe a shiny new signature scent?). Whether you're a Gemini Twin, an Aries warrior, or somewhere in between, click through to see what the universe wants you to wear this month.
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Happy birthday, Taurus! Your zone of self-expression is getting lit by the Uraniun new moon this month, so you need a scent that will make you feel like the most expressive version of yourself. Enter Bvlgari’s Omnia Pink Sapphire. The fruity floral fragrance is made with notes of pink pomelo, frangipani, and vanilla musk, a combo that’s meant to turn heads. This month, the universe is also lining up to help you let go of anything that's been weighing you down emotionally, and a spritz of this could help embolden you to make it happen.
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Venus (AKA, the planet of love) is chilling in Gemini's sign this month, which means there may be hearts on the horizon. And what better way to embrace it than bathed in a scent that's literally called "Romance"? Ralph Lauren's Romance Rosé is made with rose de mai, red apple, and patchouli coeur. We're head over heels for this one.
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It's party time, Leos. This month, your heart is open and you're ready to celebrate. There's no better way to dance like no one's watching than with a little body glitter, and Bath and Body Works' Happy Vibes Diamond Shimmer Mist will give you all the good vibes you need. The combo of pink citrus, crisp pear, fresh honeysuckle, sheer vetiver, and dewy orchid translates to plenty of happy energy.
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Big (and good!) changes are coming, Cancers. It’s time to look to the future, figure out what you want and make it happen. For a push in the right direction, treat yourself to a sophisticated scent, care of Oscar de la Renta’s Bella Blanca. It's guaranteed to make you feel extra fancy, thanks to its beautiful bottle and sandalwood-meets-floral scent. Chances are, you'll want to wear it all year round — even after you've accomplished what you started striving for this month.
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When it comes to matters of the heart, May is a month for putting your love on top, Virgos. Marc Jacob’s Daisy Love is made with crystallized cloudberries, daisy petals, and cashmere musk — and perfectly evokes the feeling of relaxing in the sun under blue skies. Basically, it’s exactly what you should be wearing for an instant mood-lifting effect.
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Libras are the ultimate air sign, so what could be more fitting than dousing themselves in a scent called "Air"? The latest addition to Calvin Klein's collection, Eternity Air, is meant to smell like the sky has been bottled up and turned into a perfume. It balances airy fruits and florals, like peony and grapefruit, with heavier notes like musk and cedarwood, making it the ideal spring scent for the sign of the scales.
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Scorpios are passionate people by nature, so they generally need a scent to match their fiery hearts. Jimmy Choo’s Fever fits the bill, with an intense blend of bright pink and purple ingredients (like grapefruit and black plum). We particularly love it for nights out, but you can easily wear it during the day, too. As for what the month of May brings, it’s time for a little self-love. Take some time this month to get to know yourself, and celebrate you — especially the parts that don’t always get the attention they deserve.
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May is a "spiritual spa month" for Sagittarians, which means they need a fragrance that will help them feel the vacation vibes they're looking for. Lush's Furze blends vanilla-coconut with neroli and mimosa for a summery spritz that will make you feel like you're lounging on the beach with zero worries. Think of it as a preview of your upcoming summer vacation, when you'll actually be lounging on the beach.
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Capricorns will want to embrace florals in all forms this month. This May, they're about to be the masters of their own universe in matters of the heart and the spirit, so a scent like Gucci's Bloom Acqua di Fiori will help keep them grounded. With jasmine buds, tuberose, and rangoon creeper, it's basically springtime in a bottle.
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Aquarius, your independent nature is in full force this month, which means taking some "me time" and shutting out the world for a sec while you investigate what's going on within. Amouage's Beach Hut is made with hints of driftwood, and one sniff will make you feel like you're hanging solo on a private beach — the perfect place to find your chill. Plus, the bottle will look really pretty in any sort of summer scent selfies. Just saying.
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This month's moon cycle is activating that Pisces need for adventure, so why not choose a scent that was created with the wandering soul in mind? Chloé's latest scent, Nomade, is made with freesia, mirabelle, and oak moss — and makes us want to plan our next trips, stat. This sign should plan use the month of May to consider aspects of their lives that need to breathe a bit, and this fragrance will mimic the lightness they're looking to bring in.
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With the moon moving into your axis of desire, possession, and worthiness, spend some time examining what makes you feel settled and solid this month. Treat yourself to something that inspires extra self-love, like the latest from Chanel. COCO Mademoiselle Intense combines vanilla and tonka beans with patchouli to create a spirited blend that evokes sensuality. Consider this a scent as confident as you are, Aries.
