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Best spring perfume
Diptyque Diptyque Do Son Eau de Parfum 
Diptyque’s Do Son Eau de Parfum captures spring entirely. Created by the iconic Parisian perfume house, notes of pink peppercorn, tuberose and orange leaves offer up a bright and fresh spritz with soft musk to balance out the sillage. The result is a spring perfume that lends itself to sunnier climes and feels immediately uplifting.
Best vanilla perfume
Summer Fridays Sunlit Vanilla
This is not your traditional gourmand scent. Having recently made a foray into the world of fragrance, Summer Fridays’ Sunlit Vanilla is sweet but never saccharine; it features a base of vanilla, tonka bean, musk and amber, and feels as apt for a summer’s night in the South of France as it does a warm spring evening in London.
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Best holiday scent
Victoria Beckham Beauty Eau de Parfum Portofino ’97
Picture your perfect holiday aroma. Victoria Beckham has bottled the feeling of golden hour with a soft, sophisticated and holiday-inspired fragrance, which was developed with master perfumer Jérôme Epinette. The perfume opens with Calabrian bergamot and black pepper before moving into a dose of incense and amber, and settles on the skin with patchouli and musk.
Glossier You Soie Eau De Parfum
Playing on the success of its famed ‘Glossier You’ franchise, the cult beauty brand has entered into a new olfactive category: florals. A slightly bolder, more complex aroma compared to the bestselling skin scent, expect a creamy, musky finish that still smells slightly different on everyone.
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Best cult perfume
Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum
There are few perfumes that come as acclaimed or distinctive as Le Labo’s bestselling Santal 33. Though its ubiquity may deter those looking for a scent that is completely bespoke to them, it’s hard not to be lured in by the brilliant pairing of violet and iris with spices and leather.
Key notesIris, violet, leatherLongevityLong-lasting
Best niche perfume
Aesop Aurner Eau de Parfum
Pairing unexpected ingredients is what Aesop does best. Here, unlikely bedfellows chamomile, cedar heart and magnolia leaf make for an intriguing take on a classic floral scent.
Key notesChamomile, cedar heart and magnolia leafLongevityMedium
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Best unisex perfume
Xerjoff x Duran Duran – Black Moonlight
A collaboration between pop icon, Duran Duran, and luxury perfume house, Xerjoff, Black Moonlight is inspired by the worlds of fragrance and music, and comes to life via notes of woody patchouli, creamy tonka bean and zesty bergamot. To celebrate its launch, the brand hosted a theatrical evening in London last month, featuring immersive and multi-sensory entertainment that paid tribute to the novel scent.
Key notesTonka bean, patchouli and bergamotLongevityMedium
Best rose perfume
Tom Ford Rose Exposed Eau De Parfum 
A far cry away from your traditional, romantic rose perfume, this edgier take on the classic floral sits on a base of black leather, with peppery and musk notes – we’d argue it’s the perfect spring evening scent.
Key notesRose and black leatherLongevityLong-lasting
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Best fresh perfume
Chanel Chance Eau Fraiche
If you’re searching for a perfume that has the instant power to lift your mood, this fresh and zesty perfume by Chanel is it. The sparkling and mood-enhancing notes are like a shot of serotonin for the senses and with far more staying power than your standard Eau de Toilette.
Key notesCitron and jasmineLongevityMedium
Best solid perfume
Dior Miss Dior Eau de Parfum Mini Miss Solid Perfume
The prettiest solid perfume we’ve laid eyes upon, Dior’s flacon isn’t just a covetable accessory – with all the beloved ingredients from the famed Miss Dior Eau de Parfum, it’s perfect for on-the-go spritzing – and with impressive sillage too.
Key notesRose and woodsLongevityLong-lasting
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Best oud perfume
Balmain Carbone Eau De Parfum
Think of this scent as the modern way to wear ouds. A fresh iteration and move away from the intense and heady notes that once monopolised the oud fragrance shelves, Balmain’s Carbone is a welcome anomaly, featuring white musk and rose.
Key noteswhite musk, rose, suede, and sandalwoodLongevityLong-lasting
Best skin scent
Byredo Blanche Eau de Parfum
Ideal for layering or wearing alone, there’s a reason why everyone can’t get enough of Byredo’s Blanche. Another of those skin scents that smells slightly unique on every wearer, it’s like the white shirt of perfume and one you’ll never tire of.
Key notesRose, musk, neroli and peonyLongevityMedium
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Best gourmand perfume
Kilian Love, Don’t Be Shy
‘Before there was Fenty, this sweetened baby pink spritz was hailed as Rihanna’s favourite scent, and for good reason. With juicy honeysuckle, plush rose petals and delicate sugared marshmallows, its gourmand aroma is undeniably delicious but never too immature. Think tasty cocktails on a glowing summer evening,’ says Beauty Writer, Katie Withington.
Key notesRose and marshmallowLongevityMedium
Best musk perfume
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Kurky Eau de Parfum 
‘Fans of a fruity floral will adore this playful scent from Maison Francis Kurkdjian. Raspberry and peach make for a colourful springtime blend, while gummy bear notes add a sharp nostalgic twist. Add a blanket of white musk and vanilla base notes to keep it mature, and here you have an ideal sunshine scent for day and night,’ says Beauty Writer, Katie Withington.
Key notesWhite musk and vanillaLongevityLong-lasting
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Best floral perfume
Portobello Road Eau de Parfum 
‘There’s nothing quite like a fresh Sunday morning wandering the streets of West London, so Memo Paris bottled the feeling. This new scent, inspired by Portobello Road, offers a vibrant bouquet of herbaceous clary sage, bright mandarin and floral rose, all topped off with classic British rain notes,’ says Beauty Writer, Katie Withington.
Key notesMandarin and roseLongevityMedium
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