This luxurious fragrance gives me the sensation of being a wealthy Italian heiress.

      In my view, the finest perfumes should transform you into a completely different version of yourself. Whether your aim is to feel confident, invigorated, or playful, I genuinely believe that a fragrance has the ability to evoke whatever persona you wish to embody. With warm weather on the horizon and numerous summer events on the calendar, I'm eager to channel my inner Italian heiress. You know the type: a woman strolling through Milan with a Birkin bag, stopping for a spritz whenever the mood strikes, and having a driver ready to take her wherever she desires. Sure, I might be sweating on the central line with my work backpack, hurrying to the local pub for a beer with my friends, but a girl can dream, right? Thanks to these particular scents, that dream feels a bit more attainable.

      I've experienced numerous summer fragrances over the years, but recently I've come across a select few that encapsulate that chic, luxurious Italian heiress essence better than any others. It all began with Bvlgari's most recent launch. During a recent trip to Rome (see, sometimes I can be glamorous), I was introduced to Eau Parfumée Thé Impérial Eau de Toilette. This fragrance, inspired by the signature scent of the Bvlgari hotel, makes you feel like the most refined version of yourself, no matter your location.

      After wearing this scent and receiving endless praise, I've been eager to find more perfumes that evoke my Italian heiress alter ego. Below is a curated selection of opulent fragrances that achieve just that, so if you're looking to add some sparkle and sophistication to the upcoming season, I highly recommend you continue reading.

      **The Best Italian Perfumes**

      **Bulgari**

      *Thé Impérial Eau de Toilette*

      Key notes: Sri Lanka Black Tea, Italian citruses

      We had to start with this one, right? A truly luxurious Italian fragrance created by master perfumer Jacques Cavallier in 2017, it pays tribute to the signature scent of Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts. It's both light and rich, with black tea and citrus notes creating a warm, radiant aroma that feels like you've just stepped out of an afternoon at the Bvlgari spa. To me, using this fragrance is like draping my skin in sparkling diamonds.

      **Acqua Di Parma**

      *Colonia Eau de Cologne*

      Key notes: Lemon, orange, bergamot, lavender, rose, verbena, rosemary, vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli

      You didn't think I could compile a list of luxurious Italian fragrances without including Acqua Di Parma's Colonia, did you? A classic in its own right, this citrus scent perfectly encapsulates a lavish Italian summer. While it opens with fresh, zesty notes, the base of vetiver, sandalwood, and patchouli adds a layer of refined elegance.

      **Brunello Cucinelli**

      *Segreto Parfum*

      Key notes: Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian yellow mandarin, orange blossom, Paraguayan petitgrain, sandalwood, Siam benzoin

      If you’ve seen our roundup of the best Brunello Cucinelli perfumes, you know these Italian scents exude sophistication. Segreto stands out with its bright, airy fragrance that exclaims, "I spend every summer on a yacht." With citrus notes at the forefront, sandalwood gives a warm, creamy finish that embraces the senses like silk.

      **Bottega Veneta**

      *Colpo Di Sole Eau de Parfum*

      Key notes: Angelica root oil, bergamot oil, orange flower absolute, osmanthus absolute, ambrette seed oil, vanilla bourbon extract, vetiver oil, eco-musk

      This Bottega Veneta fragrance is designed to evoke the warmth of the Mediterranean sun. With just one spritz, you’ll feel transported to Italian shores, even if it’s pouring outside. And can we appreciate the bottle? This is a fragrance I’d be proud to take out of my handbag.

      **Emporio Armani**

      *Power of You Eau de Parfum*

      Key notes: Passion fruit accord, frangipani accord, vanilla absolute

      I never imagined a gourmand scent could smell this luxurious, but Armani has pleasantly surprised me. Combining passion fruit, frangipani, and vanilla, this fragrance is sweet and fresh with a glowing floral heart. It’s lighter than the previous scents, making it ideal for everyday wear.

      Grace Lindsay serves as the deputy beauty editor at Who What Wear UK. At 18, she chose to train as a makeup artist before pursuing English and media studies at Goldsmiths University. During that period, she explored her passion for journalism by interning at a small beauty start-up in Shoreditch. Since then, she has worked for various publications, including Marie Claire and Hello!, where her enthusiasm for beauty continued to flourish. Now, as the deputy beauty editor