Annick Goutal Eau d'Hadrien Eau de Parfum Spray

A modern classic, Eau d’Hadrien is one perfume you often hear celebrities name-checking as their 'signature scent' and for good reason. Think of this sparkling citrus fragrance as the morning sun reflected on a Tuscan sea – just heavenly! Its launch in 1981 cemented Annick Goutal’s status as a legendary perfumer and fragrance fans still can’t get enough of it. She created it after reading about the colourful life of the Emperor Hadrian – while also paying tribute to her love of rustic Italy. One sniff will transport you to a villa in Tuscany…

This really is pure sunshine in a bottle – and perfect if you’re after a stylish, breezy daytime scent. Ideally worn in the warm weather, it can also evoke sweet memories of summer when it’s chilly outside. It’s a sparkling blend of Sicilian lemons, cypress, grapefruit, bergamot and aldehydes (a special ingredient that gives perfumes that twinkle factor) underscored with the gorgeous white floral, ylang ylang. Soft yet alluring, it’s the epitome of understated French elegance.

This is best applied 'Hollywood-style' – spray a cloud of mist in front of you and simply twirl through it.