360 Collection

Anjou pear and red mandarin give 360 Collection a juicy, bright start, and freesia and orange blossom add fresh petals right away.

From there, it grows softer. Orchid, peach blossom and cashmere wood make the heart smooth and gently textured. Note that the peach here is the blossom, not the fruit, so it adds petals rather than more juice. The base settles on sandalwood, benzoin, vanilla and patchouli. Benzoin links the sweetness to the woods, and patchouli brings a drier contrast underneath.

A small tip: wear it over unscented lotion. A rich vanilla body cream can push the sweet base forward and upset the balance of bright fruit, gentle flowers and warm woods.

It’s lovely for daytime gatherings and relaxed lunches. Bottle: 3.3 oz, Eau de Parfum.

If you like the pear-and-woods idea, look at 360 Coral or the powdery 360 Black from the same Perry Ellis series.