As the days grow warmer, the fragrances on my dressing table become lighter, brighter and more delicate.

For summer, I look for fresh, airy scents for the day and more enveloping notes for warm evenings.

Here are six of my choices for the season: fresh roses, soft florals and a more sensual fragrance for summer nights.

Acqua della Regina — Santa Maria Novella

The oldest fragrance in this selection, Acqua della Regina was created in Florence in 1533 for Caterina de’ Medici, who took it with her to France for her marriage to the future King Henry II.

A beautiful choice for mornings, especially when the heat calls for something clean and elegant, with the enduring charm of a fragrance that has graced the dressing tables of women across centuries.

Petite Chérie — Goutal

Annick Goutal created Petite Chérie for her daughter Camille.

Its soft, sweet notes come together in a playful expression of femininity, perfect for an afternoon stroll or for lingering over a fresh summer dessert.

À la rose — Maison Francis Kurkdjian

À la rose is a fresh and luxurious interpretation of rose, with a refined charm that makes it perfect for a summer cocktail evening.

The Favourite — Penhaligon’s

Inspired by the influence and intrigue of a royal Mistress of the Robes, The Favourite has a softly powdered character.

A summer fragrance to spray during a leisurely afternoon in the boudoir.

Shalimar Milléime Rose — Guerlain

I would choose Shalimar Millesime Rose for the evening: a warmer and more sensual interpretation of rose.

The bottle itself is also a pleasure to keep on the vanity. Its timeless silhouette and the delicate pink shade of the fragrance make it an object to admire and collect.