Find Your Perfect Scent

If you gravitate toward feminine dresses and feel most confident when your locks are fastened in a chignon, there's a good chance you'll feel comfortable in "delicate, flowery scents blended with smooth and creamy musk," Dove says. Rich rose, lily, jasmine, and peony are popular this season.

Prada Candy Florale, $68, sephora.com; Stella McCartney Stella, $72, sephora.com; Estée Lauder Modern Muse Chic, $60, macys.com; Tory Burch Eau de Parfum, $65, toryburch.com; Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Rose, $210, saksfifthavenue.com; Aerin Iris Meadow, $110, lordandtaylor.com.

On evenings that call for fur-trimmed necklines, strappy stilettos, and look-at-me lashes, a sexy scent is in order. "You'll feel most alluring wearing exotic or spicy smells like patchouli and amber," says Dove. New jasmine and mandarin fragrances are punched up with these, plus intoxicating vanilla and woods that leave a lasting impression.

Elizabeth Arden Red Door 25, $72, macys.com; Michael Kors Sexy Rio de Janeiro, $98, michaelkors.com; Gucci Première, $101, gucci.com; Bulgari Omnia Indian Garnet, $85, macys.com; Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Shimmer, $80, sephora.com; Givenchy Dahlia Divin, $90, saksfifthavenue.com.

Are you the understated type who favors tailored monochromatic clothing, streamlined accessories, and minimal make-up? "These women prefer fragrances that are complex but never overpowering and that mix clean, classic scents like bergamot with sandalwood," which adds warmth, says Dove. Salt and vetiver lend refinement.

Hermès Cuir d'Ange, $245, usa.hermes.com; Burberry My Burberry, $95, us.burberry.com; Calvin Klein Reveal, $70, macys.com; Giorgio Armani Sì, $90, sephora.com; Bottega Veneta Knot, $125, bottegaveneta.com; Narciso Rodriguez Narciso, $95, bloomingdales.com.

The fashion-forward woman who invests in daring designer pieces "will like bold and addictive scents," Benaïm says. Look for potent concentrates (new from Chanel and Dior) or blends with a nod to luxe fabrics like cashmere and leather. Apply sparingly "before you've stepped into your clothes to give your body heat a chance to intensify the base notes," says Dove.

Byredo Parfums Mojave Ghost, $145, barneys.com; Lancôme Ôud Bouquet, $175, lancome-usa.com; Tom Ford Velvet Orchid, $112, macys.com; Balenciaga B. Balenciaga, $110, nordstrom.com; Chanel Coco Noir, $130, chanel.com; Dior Élixir Précieux Ambre, $300, dior.com.

A spontaneous woman is the ideal candidate for a flirty, fruity fragrance. "If her style is casual, she will be attracted to light and fresh scents," explains Benaïm. Citrusy or marine blends with woody notes make the perfect daytime spritz. Seek out grapefruit, raspberry, or water hyacinth top notes with musk, vetiver, or woody bases.

Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt, $60, nordstrom.com; DKNY MYNY, $68, dkny.com; Fossil 1954 for Women, $60, fossil.com; Hanae Mori Hanae, $80, sephora.com; See by Chloé Eau Fraîche, $78; Marc Jacobs Pink Honey, $76, macys.com.