Wildbloom Perfume for Women - Eau de Parfum Spray

The morning begins with something radiant and full of light - citrus, kumquat, guava, a burst of fruit that feels like sunshine on your skin before you have even finished coffee. This is Wildbloom by Banana Republic, an eau de parfum crafted for women who are at once elegant and uninhibited, and it opens the way exactly as advertised: with joy. It's not a shy fragrance. The opening notes - pear, grapefruit, kumquat - sing out clearly, creating a lively citrus-floral head that lasts through the busy hours of your day. But what makes Wildbloom stand apart from other fruity perfumes is how those bright fruit accords eventually give way to something richer and more intriguing. At its heart are camellias, hydrangea and orchid, which blossom over several hours as the scent settles. Beneath it all lies a grounding base of oud, sandalwood, musk, tonka bean and patchouli - the elements that transform this from a simple fruity floral into an enduring chypre with sophistication.

You could wear Wildbloom in February or July. In winter, its woody depth provides warmth; in summer, the citrus top makes it refreshing. It is a fragrance that moves well from morning at the office to evening dinner - it's elegant enough for business but intimate enough for date night because it develops on your skin rather than sitting heavily on top of it. If you are looking for an original gift for someone who appreciates floral-fruity compositions and dislikes overly sweet perfumes, this is a great choice. It has the sweetness that makes many women love fruit notes but enough woodiness to stay sophisticated and distinctive from mass-market alternatives. The bottle itself - glass with its pale peach flower decoration - adds to the experience of getting ready in the morning. A timeless perfume for someone who wants her scent to be as spirited as she is, one that tells people you're charming and intelligent without having to say a word. Another fragrance for your collection worth owning.