Seven seductive scents

LOUIS VUITTON MYRIAD

Perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud's woody, Oriental fragrance is the epitome of sensuality. Top notes of saffron melt into Bulgarian rose and Grasse Rose on base notes of Assam oud, ambrette, cacao and white musk. The scent heralds from the maison’s Les Extraits Collection, and is encased in a flower-topped vessel designed by the late, great architect Frank Gehry – a piece of glass sculpture worthy of someone special. Eau de Parfum, Myriad 100ml, £510; louisvuitton.com

MARC-ANTOINE BARROIS TILIA

Prepare to be stopped in the street when wearing this floral, woody musk fragrance, crafted for both women and men. Marc-Antoine Barrois has bottled eternal sunshine in his signature gold-capped vessel: a sophisticated melange of honeyed broom, tender heliotrope and velvety sambac jasmine that is underlined by smoky vetiver. Eau de Parfum (100ml), £200 at Harrods; marcantoinebarrois.com

FLORIS LONDON CHERRY BLOSSOM

This feminine scent is inspired by the Japanese tradition of Hanami – the annual celebration of Sakura (Cherry Trees), their blossom symbolising renewal and the onset of spring. The eau de parfum features fresh, zesty top notes of bergamot and citrus, unfurling into petals of cherry blossom wrapped around peony and rose, which settles into musk and sandalwood. Eau de Parfum 100ml £180; florislondon.com

BOADICEA THE VICTORIOUS VALIANT

A floral bouquet distilled within a vessel that is handcrafted by British artisans, featuring an intricately designed shield made of pewter, which is plated with 14ct gold. A truly decadent scent, it opens with bright notes of orange blossom, mandarin, orange, grapefruit and neroli, over jasmine, cherry blossom and ylang-ylang. The vanillic base is accented with amber, sandalwood, tonka and a cocoa kissed patchouli, while orris suggests the glint of metal. Valiant, part of the house’s Zodiac Collection, was created to represent the Year of the Horse – 2026 just happens to be the Year of the Fire Horse. Parfum 10ml £95, 100ml £950; boadiceaperfume.com

KIDA KYO MOONLIGHT

A chypre fragrance conjuring the essence of late-evening calm where cool fruits and sweet florals float over classic mossy woods. It opens with nashi pear and green apple, leading into a soft floral heart of rose, muguet and jasmine. This is grounded by patchouli and oakmoss – a smooth, earthy base. No. 03 Parfum, 50ml £125; kidakyo.com 

BURBERRY GODDESS

Amandine Clerc-Marie’s gourmand scent for women is deliciously feminine – a luscious blend of vanilla, lavender, cacao and ginger, which softens into vanilla caviar on a base note of vanilla absolute. Eau de Parfum, 100ml £138; burberry.com