Softly soothing, deliciously smoky, invigoratingly green or intriguingly spiced, tea can add great depth of character to a fragrance. And now the weather has taken a turn, we’re so ready to cosy up with a warming brew in fragrant form…

Sunset is a time of transformation. The day's heat softens, shadows lengthen and the air itself seems to shimmer with possibility. The skies right now are awash with purples, reds and pinks that melt into the darkness like nature's fireworks. It's no wonder perfumers are so often inspired by this spectacular display – and why we’re reaching for these five gloriously luminous sunset fragrances…

As the last days of summer give way to autumn’s earliest whispers, the perfumes we reach for can be a lovely way to embrace this in-between feeling. Before we button-up and The temperature and humidity are subtly shifting, and this can dramatically alter the way fragrance behaves on skin, lending even tried-and-true favourites a newly compelling character. But what do we feel like wearing when even the weather can’t quite make up its mind…?

Gourmands have taken a twist into more savoury scents, we’ve noticed, and olive has emerged as a new note in this ever-emerging category. Utilising the fruit itself, the olive tree (wood, leaf, blossom) and even olive oil, olive naysayers will be shocked at how surprisingly wearable these scents can be, writes Suzy Nightingale.