Av For Women

AV is the 1994 signature from Adrienne Vittadini, and it still smells like what it was built to be: a clean citrus-floral for daylight. Bergamot leads, cooled by lily of the valley and cyclamen, so the opening reads bright without turning sharp or sour.

The middle softens into yellow freesia, jasmine, ylang-ylang and May rose, and the drydown is where it settles for the long haul — musk, moss, sandalwood, orris and tonka bean give it a powdery, skin-close finish. Moderate projection, easy in an office or warm weather, and forgiving if you spray with a heavy hand.

Eau de parfum, 3 oz. For women.