THE ultimate FRAGRANCE GUIDE

Seeking a new perfume? We’ve rounded up scents created for the season, as well as expert-approved tips for finding your favourite warmweather fragrance.

- Sally Hunwick

BLUE AQUATIC Clean, fresh fragrances that conjure the azure blue of the Mediterranean are ideal during the warmer months, as they won’t overpower when the temperature rises.

1 TOM FORD Mandarino Di Amalfi EDP, $360.

2 ARMANI PRIVÉ Cypres Pantelleria EDT, $335.

3 DOLCE & GABBANA Light Blue Forever EDP, $157.

4 GUERLAIN Baiser De Russie EDP, $395.

5 CREED Virgin Island Water EDP, $399. 6 MAISON

FRANCIS KURKDJIAN PARIS Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte EDP, $274. 7 SALVATORE FERRAGAMO

Oceani di Seta – Storie di Seta – EDP, $150.

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UPDATE YOUR SIGNATURE SCENT

Getting away from your ol’ faithful needn’t be traumatic. For a foolproof switch, Michael Marzano, national education manager at Agence de Parfum, suggests seeking out citrus, water and fruity fragrances. “They are always an easy step away from florals, and add sparkling freshness, which is especially good for summer,” he explains.

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KEEP SKIN HYDRATED

Sun and air-conditioning can leave skin dehydrated, cutting the lifespan of scent on our bodies. “Perfume lasts longer on moisturised skin than dry skin, so layer perfume with a body lotion – either unscented or in a matching scent – to enhance the longevity,” says Mecca fragrance education manager Laura Curtis.