8 best perfumes for every occasion

Girls' day out

Caudalie Rose de Vigne, $58

The rose note at the heart of this refreshing scent is the most prominent. Perfect for rose lovers, it offers a unique depth with magnolia and musk as well as amber wood.

Shopping spree

Kenzo FlowerbyKenzo L'eau Originelle, $79 - $150

An aquatic and fresh fragrance with a heart note of white poppy. Inspired by a delicate bouquet of beautiful white flowers, this fragrance is great for a day at the mall. It's light and fresh enough that it won't overwhelm when testing out other scents!

Date night

Kenzo FlowbyKenzo L'elixir, $79 - $150

Something fruity yet sensual, this opens up with a delicious raspberry note that unfolds into a rose scent. The base of bourbon vanilla takes over from there, leaving this fragrance absolutely captivating.

A Night out in town

Elizabeth Arden Always Red, $94 - $117

All about red, this fragrance takes on blood orange and red plum notes, with subtle hints of rose and pink freesia. The praline and amber base notes keep things warm instead

of fruity.

A casual weekend

Kenzo L'eau Kenzo Intense pour femme, $78 - $138

Great for the outdoors or a lazy weekend, this summery scent brings together the purity of water, fruitiness of red apple, floral notes of lotus flower and peony, plus the freshness of patchouli.

After-work cocktails

Estee Lauder Modern Muse, $88 - $194

Every bit the elegant fragrance, this scent fuses vivid florals like jasmine and lilies with a woody accord of suede musks and madagascar vanilla. It re-energises you and puts you in the mood for that post-work cocktail.

The big work meeting

Tom Ford Noir Extreme, $152 - $210

It's the "darker" counterpart of Tom Ford's Fall fragrances, but don't we have some days we need an aggressive kick? Heated top notes with citrus open up into a warm and delicious Indian Kulfi (yes, the dessert!). The woody kick comes with the base - sandalwood and a amber-drenched vanilla.

Dinner with the in-laws

Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet, $126 - $182

This warm floral and musky scent is perfect for dinner with his folks. Italian Mandarin essence, peony, and white musk create a scent that's sensible enough for his parents and sensual enough that he'll love it when you get home after.