Best designer perfumes for everyday wear

Start with YSL Libre — lavender, orange blossom and musk make it the easiest everyday signature here: bright enough for the office, warm enough for evening, and it's the most consistently loved of the bunch.

Who the others suit:

• Chanel Coco Mademoiselle — the polished, classic choice if you want something recognisably "designer" and a little more grown-up.
• Prada Paradoxe — soft, clean florals for people who dislike heavy perfume.
• Versace Bright Crystal Absolu — fresh and light, ideal for warm weather and daytime.
• Lancôme La Vie Est Belle — sweet gourmand for evenings out more than desk days.
• Coach Floral — a light, easy floral to try without committing much.
• Carolina Herrera Good Girl — jasmine-heavy and bolder; best if you like being noticed.
• Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb — big, sweet floral for cooler months.
• Calvin Klein Euphoria — fruity-woody and understated, good for a first designer bottle.

For a truly unisex daily scent, Dior Sauvage EDP is the other safe bet.