Rose is the older, quieter road to pink, and these are the ones I would smell side by side. Maison Francis Kurkdjian À la rose is exactly what the name promises, a rose perfume, and I would start there to learn what plain rose smells like. Byredo Rose of No Man's Land and Tom Ford Rose Prick both put the flower in the title, so expect rose at the center. PHLUR Rose Whip suggests a lighter, airier rose from the name alone.

Kayali Fleur Majesty Rose Royale | 31 is where it gets fruity, with juicy pear, peach, rose, pink peony and purple musk. Its bottle fades from pink to purple. LORE Lovely and a little twisted is candied rose milk with pistachio, then patchouli, oud and amber, so it is the odd one in the best way. LoveShackFancy Moondance puts velvet rose at the heart with magnolia, oakmoss and sandalwood, and it is meant to last all night. Christian Louboutin Rose Fétiche is one to smell in person first.

Pairing tip: spray rose on the collarbone and something creamy on the wrists, so the two layers stay separate for a while.

What I would skip: layering three roses at once. Pick one rose to lead and let a soft musk or vanilla sit under it.

Vanilla is where a lot of pink perfumes end up, and this grid is the sweetest of the three. LoveShackFancy Secret Crush is whipped vanilla with a champagne accord and frosted Chantilly, with white musk, coconut milk and sandalwood for staying power. Ariana Grande LOVENOTES Plush Vanilla wraps a vanilla macaron in creamy sandalwood, amber and orange blossom. Ariana Grande Cloud Pink opens with berries and dragon fruit, then settles into vanilla orchid, musk and amber woods.

Miu Miu Miutine goes for wild strawberry and milky gardenia over brown sugar and vanilla. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Pink Glaze takes the coffee floral and adds strawberry, with jasmine and vanilla underneath. Valentino Donna Born in Roma is jasmine with bourbon vanilla and cashmeran, the least sugary here. Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb is rose and jasmine with warm patchouli in its grenade bottle. Odette Parfum Co. Petit Gâteau means small cake, and it is one I would sample before buying.

How to wear it: spray sweet scents on pulse points and the backs of the knees, where body warmth pushes them out slowly. Do not rub your wrists together.

What I would skip: a very sweet vanilla in a warm, crowded room. Save Plush Vanilla and Secret Crush for cool evenings.

Choosing a pink scent is mostly about how sweet you want to be. If you like your pink powdery and clean, start with the original Good Girl Blush and see how it settles on you. If you want it deeper, try the Elixir. If rose feels more like you, go to the rose grid. If dessert is your thing, the vanillas will get you there.

Apply pink perfume after moisturizer so it clings, and use two sprays before you add a third. Try one at a time on separate days, because a scent that seems loud in the store often turns soft by lunch. Then pick the one you keep thinking about, and give it a permanent spot on your dresser.