CHOOSE YOUR FORMULA

The way a perfume is formulated is also important, so you enjoy wearing it. Each formula comes with its own benefits and the perfect occasion on which to wear it. Here are some of our favourite new blends.

✢ Nest New York Seville Orange Perfume Oil, £102 for 30ml, sephora.co.uk

One for the citrus lovers, a fruity blend of orange zest, pink grapefruit and mandarin is layered on top of neroli and cedarwood notes.

FRAGRANCE FACT ‘Solid perfumes or oils are applied directly onto the skin, without the aid of an atomiser, and will often have more base notes such as woods, musks and ambers,’ says Laura Saunders, national training manager at Kenneth Green Associates. ‘These are usually a more intimate scent, so a great option for an evening out, a dinner and possibly a date.’ ✢ Narciso Rodriguez For Her

Musc Nude Eau de Parfum, £120 for 100ml, boots.com

With top notes of punchy pink peppercorn and a heart of rose oil and orange blossom, this soft, musky scent makes a change from your floral favourites.

FRAGRANCE FACT ‘An eau de parfum contains a higher concentration of base notes and should last longer. On average, around four to six hours,’ says Laura.

✢ Jo Malone London Rose Blush Cologne, £86 for 50ml, johnlewis.com A delicious cocktail of delicate rose petals, vibrant basil, juicy lychee and soft white musk make this cologne a must-have for your perfume portfolio. FRAGRANCE FACT ‘A mist or a cologne is great for after the gym, as they’re often created using lots of top notes such as citrus, aromatics and green notes, designed to be refreshing and topped up throughout the day,’ explains Laura. ✢ Gisou Honey Infused Hair Perfume, £34 for 50ml, cultbeauty.co.uk

A lightly seductive trace of honey will envelop your strands to keep them fresh, shiny and full of life.

FRAGRANCE FACT ‘Hair perfume is a great way to enhance the trail of your fragrance and make it last longer,’ says Laura.

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The Lemon Trees Eau de Toilette, £60 for 30ml, thefragranceshop.co.uk

An invigorating blend of sharp lemon, coriander essence and green tea will have you dreaming of walks on your favourite holiday. This fresh, unisex eau de toilette is ideal for daytime wear. FRAGRANCE FACT ‘An eau de toilette will last around two to four hours, and be fresher and easier to wear, as it contains more top notes, which don’t linger as long as other notes,’ says Laura. >>