The best mood-boosting fragrances to try

Known in aromatherapy as a ‘wake up oil’, grapefruit is renowned for its invigorating properties. A natural hybrid of the pomelo and lemon, grapefruit-based fragrances provide a zesty freshness that unfolds as the day goes on. D.S. & DURGA Grapefruit Generation EDP complements the brightness of grapefruit with the vibrance of pomelo skin and a soft, green tinge of elm leaf.

Inspired by Yoko Ono’s book Grapefruit (reflecting the artist’s identity as a ‘spiritual hybrid’), this fragrance captures the spirit of the 1960s and a shift towards inner exploration, spirituality and manifesting art in everyday life.

Beloved around the world for centuries, the rose has been long appreciated for its romanticism. Lesser known is the influence that the rose scent can have, evoking feelings of happiness and love. Tom Ford Rose Prick is an ode to the iconic designer’s private rose garden and the colours, textures and emotions that the rose can portray.

For another evocative take on rose, Byredo’s Young Rose EDP is a tribute to the fearless spirit of the younger generation, reimagining tradition and writing their own futures. Wrapped in musk and Sichuan pepper, the classic rose scent is given new life.

For many of us, the sweet, sharp smell of fresh-cut grass transports us to memories of lazy weekends, easy living and a sense of freedom. To capture that sensation in a perfume, Jan Vilhelm Ahlgren dreamed up Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess Eau de Parfum, inspired by summers spent playing chess with his grandfather on the Swedish coast. The green, earthy note of galbanum is balanced with uplifting bergamot for a bright, whimsical and life-affirming fragrance.