NEW YORK FLOWERS

There's a common misconception that residents of the concrete jungle have limited access to nature, but any New Yorker will tell you otherwise. From Central Park to Little Island, ample outdoor space abounds year-round, but there's no time like spring in New York, when the city is suddenly awash in a seasonal spectacle that signals winter is officially over.

Visitors from all over the world come to attend the legendary viewing party. In March, it's typical to begin spotting cheerful daffodils and regal magnolias, and the celebration really kicks off in April when the city turns the gentle pink hue of cherry blossoms and the vivacious brights of tulips, a nod to New York's Dutch heritage. As spring progresses, flowers of all kinds are a sight to see swaying proudly along Park Avenue and the High Line. And for the most spectacular displays, head to the New York Botanical Garden to experience a mesmerizing collection of carefully cultivated horticulture.

The New York Flowers fragrance honors not just the democracy of the city's "public" botanicals, but also celebrates the spirit of joy, renewal and the natural wonders that each spring brings to our town. In the fragrance world, florals reign supreme. But no two building compositions are quite alike, and New York Flowers stands out as an especially exceptional specimen.

"This is what we call a 'happy fragrance'" says Rahme. "When I worked with our master perfumer, I said let's create a celebratory scent that opens with sparkling notes, almost like popping the cork off of a bottle of champagne." At the top, there's juicy clementine and a splash of Kir Royale accord, a festive blend rounded out by lush, earthy green ivy leaves. At the heart of the juice is an exquisitely rich bouquet of tuberose, star jasmine rose, and of course, the iconic red tulip. Creamy sandalwood, amber and iris ground the floral middle in a luscious medley that represents the sophisticated, softer side of The Big Apple.