Find your FRAGRANCE FIT
Every scent falls into a distinctive ‘family’, which is how one perfume is distinguished from another. Some scents can sit within more than one family, but it’s easier to find your perfect match if you know roughly which family of fragrance you prefer.
Fruity
Uplifting, zingy and refreshing Notes include lemon, bergamot, lime, orange and grapefruit.
TRY Roger & Gallet Bois D’orange, £36 for 100ml, escentual.com
Spicy
Can be warming or cooling, depending on the note
Notes include pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom and clove.
TRY Chloé Nomade Nuit d’egypte Eau de Parfum, £95 for 50ml, thefragranceshop.co.uk
Gourmand
Smells delicious, with edible elements Notes include cocoa, coffee, almond and vanilla.
TRY Akro Bake Eau de Parfum,
£80 for 30ml, harrods.com
Floral
Feels traditional, fresh and natural Notes include rose, jasmine, orange blossom, tuberose and lily.
TRY Flower by Kenzo Ikebana Mimosa Eau de Parfum, £77 for 45ml, boots.com
Amber
Warm and inviting, with a luxe edge Notes include vanilla, patchouli and tobacco.
TRY Victoria Beckham Suite 302
Eau de Parfum, £170 for 50ml, victoriabeckhambeauty.com
Woody
Takes inspiration from nature
Notes include cedarwood, sandalwood, oud and vetiver.
TRY Apothecary Warmth Eau de Parfum, £10 for 50ml, marksandspencer.com