Best Prada perfumes for women

Start with Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum. It's the one most people mean by "the Prada perfume": a bright, clean floral-amber that's easy to wear every day and still feels polished in the evening. It's also the best-reviewed of the line here, and the safest gift.

Who the others suit:

• Paradoxe Intense — same idea, warmer and richer; pick it if you like your scent to last and lean amber-floral.
• Prada Candy — sweet, gourmand, playful; best for someone who finds classic florals too sharp.
• La Femme Prada — softer, more classic and grown-up; a good office scent.
• Infusion de Rhubarbe — crisp and unusual, the most distinctive of the bunch.
• Les Infusions Mini Coffret — several small Infusions to try before committing to a full bottle.

If you want one bottle to cover everything, Paradoxe is it.