Issue: April 2009


SCENTS OF PLACE

WITH HARSH TEMPS giving way to delicate blossoms and sundresses, it's time to ditch your heavy winter fragrance for some softer scents. Here, we pair our current faves with some of AirTran Airways' hottest destinations.

BY Christina Kallery —

SAN FRANCISCO
Bvlgari Omnia Green Jade

This crisp green floral captures the essence of the Bay Area - urban yet surrounded on all sides by natural beauty. Wear it to a gallery opening or a romantic walk through Golden Gate Park. $60/1.32 oz., www.bulgari.com

ATLANTA
Lilly Pulitzer Wink

This flirty scent combines pear nectar, amber and musk with a bouquet of lush florals for a sparkling, intoxicatingly feminine effect - just what you'd expect from a Southern belle. $48/1.7 oz., www.lillypulitzer.com

CHICAGO
Ralph Lauren Romance Always Yours

It's said Midwesterners are practical, but they've still got a soft spot for romance. Ralph Lauren's new timeless, sensual fragrance is a bit dreamy yet perfectly suits the Windy City's easy sophistication. $60/1.7 oz., www.ralphlauren.com

NEW YORK
Bond No. 9 Astor Place

An homage to New York City's Downtown spot, this light scent blends vibrant notes of freesia, poppy and violet leaf with subdued teakwood and musk. The result is an edgy yet seductively feminine fragrance. $145/1.7 oz., www.bondno9.com

MIAMI
Lavanila Vanilla Coconut

Whether you're partying or lounging poolside, this luscious scent sets the stage. Light, warm and with a hint of yummy coconut, it's perfect for a balmy getaway of ocean breezes, tropical cocktails and suntan oil. $56/1.7 oz., www.lavanila.com

BOSTON
Neil Morris Rainflower

This sheer floral infusion was inspired by a rainy day visit to Kew Gardens in London, but could easily conjure a spring shower in Boston or the New England countryside. $95/2 oz., www.neilmorrisfragrances.com

DETROIT
Valentino Rock 'n Rose Pret a Porter

This scent of fresh-smelling florals blended with edgy notes like black currant, cassis, orris root and musk is the perfect rocker-chick companion-ideal for when you visit this music mecca. $38/1.7 oz., www.valentino.com

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