Some of the world’s most lauded fragrance houses have been hard at work concocting a new generation of bold, empowering and invigorating scents. Consider this an introduction to your new favourite perfume.

Ah, perfume. Coco Chanel summed it up perfectly: It is the unseen, unforgettable, ultimate accessory of fashion that heralds your arrival and prolongs your departure.

The world of perfumery has its own history and language, seducing our sense of smell, lifting our mood and awakening memories of some of our most special life events.

Many of us like to have a signature scent (or several), but there’s nothing quite like discovering a new fragrance to kick off a fresh start. Take a whiff of the scents we’re currently crushing on.

Hermetica Peonypop 100ml, $299
Hermetica Peonypop 100ml, $299

This smells like a bouquet of spring flowers in a bottle. The composition is dedicated to fragrant Peony flowers with notes of notes of osmanthus, peony and raspberry, which adds a light gourmet shade. It is complemented by moderate fruit and citrus accents of plum, blackcurrant, grapefruit and bergamot scent of damask rose, geranium, white flowers lily of the valley and jasmine, as well as woody-amber base is composed of sandalwood, myrrh, vetiver, cedar, ambroksan molecule, musk and moss.

Be transported to the height of summer and carefree vacays with a spritz of the Ashore Woman eau de parfum. A classic fragrance from Amouage, it’s characterised by the scents of Ras Al Jinz, Oman – from golden turmeric and a pinch of pepper to sweet cardamom and jasmine. Mimicking the heat of the sun, at its fiery heart you’ll discover notes of sandalwood and earthy frankincense, too.

Amouage Ashore 100ml, $459
Amouage Ashore 100ml, $459
Costume National Supergloss 100ml, $199
Costume National Supergloss 100ml, $199

Mystery and fascination are the background of the fragrance, which is housed in the most fantastic bottle. It has a deep sexy bouquet in which the olfactory opulence of red fruits envelops notes of lily of the valley and the delicate essences of orange blossom. The carnal and intense notes of rose join the sensual accents of osmanthus and benzoin resinoid to create a warm, captivating and truly intoxicating signature scent.

An ultra-fresh scent that opens with crisp bergamot, then reveals aromatic juniper berry and cypress notes. Earthy facets reminiscent of the vetiver plant leave behind a comforting trail. A powerful burst of freshness with aromatic and woody notes, inspired by the Scottish moors, to where Gabrielle Chanel loved to retreat. A mysterious fragrance, it’s sure to become a modern classic.

Chanel Paris-Edimbourg EDT 125 ml, $195
Chanel Paris-Edimbourg EDT 125 ml, $195
Juliette Has a Gun, Pear Inc, 100ml, $199
Juliette Has a Gun, Pear Inc, 100ml, $199

Rediscover this famous perfume brand with its new Pear INC fragrance which is, you guessed it, built around the fragrance of a green pear. This is an incredibly uplifting scent oozing with positivity and sunshine. It has a milky heart of musk, and a twist of ambroxan to lift the gourmand side. It’s a long-lasting fragrance evoking happiness, with every joyous whiff.

This fruit floral envelops the sensuous freshness of just-ripe pears in a bouquet of white freesias. It’s mellowed by amber, patchouli, and woods for a luscious and golden olfactory sensation.

Jo Malone London Limited-edition English Pear & Freesia Cologne 50ml, on counter 15 September, $145
Jo Malone London Limited-edition English Pear & Freesia Cologne 50ml, on counter 15 September, $145
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Forever Pour Homme EDP 100ml, $125
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Forever Pour Homme EDP 100ml, $125

This is a sunny and sensual masculine cologne that captures the spirit of long summer days by the Mediterranean Sea. A citrus fragrance, it contrasts refreshing notes of grapefruit and bergamot with earthy vetiver and patchouli.