1 Love by Nina by Nina Ricci (50ml, EDT)

$105, from Tangs Orchard and Robinsons The Centrepoint

Take a bite of the forbidden fruit with this whimsical apple-shaped bottle, whose fresh cocktail of cherry blossom, lychee and frangipanis call to mind a balmy day on an idyllic isle.

2 Miss Dior Cherie L'Eau by Dior (50ml, EDT)

$98, from Dior counters

A clean, crisp scent of bitter orange, gardenia and white musk, this will appeal to the young and young at heart.

3 Flora by Gucci (50ml, EDT)

$109, from Gucci boutiques

Rock chicks with a girly side will fall for Gucci's latest fragrance for women, whose light rose and osmanthus top notes give way to woody base notes of sandalwood and patchouli. The floral motif on its packaging is an iconic print rediscovered by creative director Frida Giannini.

4 Pretty by Elizabeth Arden (50ml, EDP)

$88, from Elizabeth Arden counters

Feel just that with this lovely fragrance built around a newly created floral scent, Petalia. This note, together with whiffs of peach nectar, iris and peony, makes this perfume smell as delicately sweet as a freshly plucked petal.

5 Pure White Linen Pink Coral by Estee Lauder (50ml, EDP)

$85, from Estee Lauder counters

Conjure up images of lounging by the ocean at daybreak with this perfume. It starts off with juicy whiffs of apple blossom and sweet cherry blossom that evoke the freshness of the morning air and ends off with creamy vanilla.

6 She Wood by DSquared2 (30ml, EDP)

$79, from SaSa

The first perfume for women by the irreverent fashion label, this fragrance is a study in contradictions. From the bottle that is made of tough wood and delicate glass, to the scent which contains fresh notes of lemon and jasmine balanced by sensual notes of cedar wood and vetiver, everything comes together to create an unexpected delight.

7 Elle Shocking by YSL (50ml, EDT)

$99, from YSL counters

Sassy girls will enjoy this latest offering from the French marque. Zesty mandarin and spicy ginger top notes give way to sensual notes of musk, cedar and patchouli. Perfect for a night about town.

8 Infusion de Fleur d'Oranger by Prada (100ml, EDP)

$167, from Tangs Orchard and Robinsons The Centrepoint

Spritz this fruity-floral fragrance with notes of orange blossom and mandarin oil combined with tuberose for relief from dank odours in this muggy weather. This is the first limited-edition perfume in Prada's Infusion series, so stock up while you can.

This article was first published in Urban, The Straits Times.