Best perfume for women, as chosen by GH beauty experts and editors

This is the one perfume that never fails to bring on the compliments. It’s the scent of a bright, sun-drenched, vibrant rose tinged with sparkling tangerines. Joyously dazzling, without being toothaching-ly sweet (thanks to clever additions of saffron and woods). To me it smells of a good time, and there’s a litchi facet in it that reminds me of home. It makes me smile just thinking of it!

I’ve never been a real fan of floral fragrances; I always opt for richer, more classic scents. However, upon being gifted a bottle of Marc Jacobs Daisy, my mind changed completely. I love the delicate notes of jasmine and violet, which are light and airy rather than being overbearing. Plus, the bottle is just too cute!

I have an unwavering love affair with Her by Burberry. I’ve worn it every day for years, even if I’m sitting alone on video calls. It’s become my signature scent and friends say they can always recognise me by my fragrance. It’s light yet deep and warming at the same time, with a mix of dark berries and white woody accord. A timeless classic.

Having too many perfumes to ever finish is one of the perks of my job, but I’m on my second bottle of this in less than a year. I’m regularly asked what I’m wearing (often by our group beauty director Eve Cameron, who is notoriously difficult to please when it comes to fragrance, and by my boyfriend, who rarely notices scent).

It’s rich, smoky and delicious, and sweet but not too sweet. I think I finally found my forever fragrance.

Le Labos is fragrance for fragrance lovers. Unconventional, luxurious and addictive. The unisex Santal 33 is one of the most popular, inspired by the great American cowboy it’s spicy, leathery, musky and oh so sensual.

A timeless fragrance, Tom Ford himself describes the hit scent as “A rich blend of spice and darkness to revolve around you, to be closer, and closer to you. Unleash its perfect power – both rare and extraordinary.”

Elegant and sophisticated, amber and vanilla meet fresh notes of Tangerine, Tiger Orchid and Heliotrope, enhanced by Almond, Brown Sugar, Coconut and musky Sandalwood.

Selfridges say the effect is; “An intimate, personal fragrance that is rich, yet discreet.” And clearly it’s a winner with the luxury stores customers, as it’s one of its best sellers.

Intoxicatingly sweet, this fragrance sees the namesake note of Gardenia paired with jasmine, pear blossom, and brown sugar for an irresistible and uplifting aroma.