Five perfumes that will have people asking what you’re wearing

A good fragrance can become part of your identity, with certain scents becoming instantly associated with you.

There is a particular kind of compliment that perfume lovers know well.

Someone hugs you, sits down beside you or walks past and suddenly asks: “What are you wearing?”

It is a small moment, but it can make your day. And it has nothing to do with your outfit.

A good fragrance can become part of your identity, with certain scents becoming instantly associated with you.

If you are looking for one that is likely to get noticed, these five perfumes have plenty going for them.

If vanilla is your thing, Burberry Goddess is an easy one to fall for.

It takes the ingredient in three different directions, from a woody vanilla infusion to a richer vanilla caviar and creamy vanilla absolute.

Lavender gives it a fresh lift, stopping the sweetness from becoming too much.

The overall impression is warm, soft and feminine, with enough depth to make it more interesting than a straightforward sweet fragrance.

Delina Exclusif opens with pear and lychee before settling into a richer floral scent led by Turkish rose.

There is plenty happening underneath it too, with incense, vanilla and musk adding warmth as the fragrance develops.

It is a luxurious, fuller-bodied perfume that will appeal to anyone who likes a fragrance with presence.

The combination of fruit, rose and warm notes also gives it a slightly mysterious quality.

Delina Exclusif by Parfums de Marly.

Prada Paradoxe is a floral fragrance, but it is not simply sweet and pretty.

Neroli bud gives it a fresh opening, followed by a warm amber accord and white musk.

That combination gives the perfume some depth while keeping it comfortable to wear.

It is versatile enough for the office or daytime plans, but has enough warmth to work when you are heading out later.

If you like modern floral fragrances, this is one to put on your list.

Baccarat Rouge 540 is difficult to ignore once you know its scent.

Saffron and jasmine give it an airy brightness, while amberwood and cedar add warmth and a slightly woody finish.

Despite its luxurious reputation, it does not have to feel overly formal.

It can work with jeans and a T-shirt just as easily as it can with something dressier.

Its distinctive scent trail is also part of what makes people notice it.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum.

Black Opium takes a warmer, more seductive route, with coffee providing its signature opening.

White flowers soften the darker coffee accord, while vanilla adds a sweet finish.

There is also pink pepper, orange blossom, jasmine, patchouli and cedar in the fragrance, giving it more complexity than its sweet side might suggest.

It is particularly suited to evenings, but there is no reason to save it only for a night out if you love the scent.