As well as choosing a perfume that will make a statement and turn heads, it is important to pick out the right notes. There is a delicate balance between these notes and the longevity of this scent is excellent making it ideal for long romantic days with someone special. Why this is a Vogue top pick: Presented in a bold, blue bottle, the latest addition to the Acqua Di Parma Blu Mediterraneo range, Cipresso Di Toscana, is inspired by the Tuscan landscape and classic fougère family of perfumes.

Some of the biggest fragrances of the 1980s are the olfactive equivalent of power-dressing, whilst the dawn of a digital age brought a reprieve from more is more and some of the best-known ’90s fragrances radiate clarity and minimalism.

It comes in a luxurious black bottle that oozes sophisticated eroticism; this is not a perfume that is afraid to be outgoing. Why this is a Vogue top pick: Whisk yourself away to the Mediterranean with this glorious scent from Aerin. Fragrance is subjective; there are plenty of perfectly lovely, completely inoffensive releases that fail to excite me and much-lauded classics that should stay in the past.

Much like your daily cup of joe, this Yves Saint Laurent coffee-scented concoction is addictive and adds a bit of warmth to the palette.You may even decide to honour a special occasion like a wedding or birthday with these soft and romantic notes that will immediately evoke the event as soon as you catch a whiff. The L’Eau d’Issey always has and always will play a huge part in our scent wardrobe but it’s the freshness of the A Drop d’Issey Eau de Parfum Fraîche that we are drawn to this season. Notes: Francis Kurkdjian’s dreamy floral mixes Jamaican amyris—a flowering plant with a rich citrus scent—and Florentine iris to create a voyage for the senses. Tocca's Florence Eau de Parfum brings together a harmonic trio of bergamot, pear, and gardenia to create a flora- and fauna-inspired perfume with a hint of warmth. Scents of the late 1940s sparkle with aldehydes and optimism, filled with the freedom that post-war life brought.

Developed by perfumer Christine Nagel, Twilly d'Hermès was made with the desire to create a lively and youthful fresh floral scent that is out of the ordinary. This is an Eau de Parfum scent by Guerlain that can last up to 8 hours at a time on your skin or clothes. If the beautiful flower-adorned bottle wasn’t a giveaway, as soon as you catch a whiff of this scent, you’ll be transported to blossoming meadows with an aroma that’s remniscient of gardenias. Whether you’re looking for the perfect fragrance to entice a lover or a seductive scent for date night, in this review, we’ve got you covered. Knowing what those notes are and how they affect the way a cologne smells can help you choose the right fragrance for you.

It puts a modern twist on the traditional floral fragrance combining this ingredient with bergamot and orange and a heart of tuberose and jasmine. Imagine the starlets of the 1940s and 1950s sitting in a smoky jazz club and oozing sensuality and femininity. This warm fragrance is unashamed and outgoing making it perfect for women who want to take charge and be in control. With an array of classic notes including iris, jasmine, rose, civet, tonka bean, and vanilla, Shalimar is a mature, sophisticated perfume for classy women.