Afnan's Mystique Bouquet has everyone in a tizzy. Many hail it as PDM Valaya's fruitier, smoother, and longer-lasting sister. But be warned, this one's a slow burner; it needs time to macerate or you might find yourself with a sharp, synthetic scrubber. Patience, darling, for a clean, feminine, and seriously potent spring-summer delight.

Mon Paris Couture is a divisive citrus-floral flanker: some find it a delightful, fresher take on the original Mon Paris, while others deem it a synthetic, juvenile mess. If you're after a sparkling, fruity-sweet scent, it could be your jam-but sample first.