Grid 2 is for people who want citrus to do more than smell clean. TOM FORD Taormina Orange has Sicilian blood orange, orange bigarade oil and oakmoss, inspired by a hilltop resort in Taormina. Prada Paradigme Eau de Parfum pairs Calabrian bergamot with bourbon geranium and ambery woods. By Rosie Jane REMI is mandarin, cardamom and white amber, inspired by California citrus groves and winter beach walks. Dolce&Gabbana Devotion is candied citrus over orange blossom and vanilla, which makes it the sweetest one here. Marc Jacobs Daisy Ever So Fresh has mango, rose water and cashmere woods. Cult Gaia Mast mixes bergamot and coconut with pink pepper and tonka bean, and its cap is hand-crafted and marbled. CLEAN RESERVE Sun-Kissed Papaya is juicy papaya over coconut cream and vanilla. KAYALI Maldives in a Bottle Ylang Coco is ylang-ylang, coconut milk and starfruit, inspired by the founder's honeymoon.

Pairing tip: wear a citrus one on freshly moisturized skin, because moisture holds fragrance longer than dry skin does.

What I would skip: Dolce&Gabbana Devotion or the papaya on a very hot afternoon. The sweetness gets loud in the heat, so choose Taormina Orange or REMI for those days.

Grid 3 is the warm weather shelf. Summer Fridays Sunlit Vanilla is bergamot, caramel and vanilla, described as vanilla ice cream with a lightly caramelized creme brulee. CYKLAR Naked Neroli is an alcohol free roll-on with neroli, sandalwood and musk that you can keep in a tote. Prada Infusion d'Iris is a powdery iris with neroli and mandarin, unisex, in a green bottle. TOM FORD Neroli Portofino is Tunisian neroli, Italian bergamot and Sicilian lemon, the brand's homage to the Italian Riviera. Maison Margiela Replica Never-ending Summer is orange and an Italian spritz accord over vetiver. YSL Saharienne is a neroli and musk scent that the brand ties to an adventurous attitude. Chloe Le Nectar Parfum Intense is bergamot and orange blossom with tonka bean in a pleated bottle, and Maison Margiela Replica Beach Walk brings bergamot, coconut milk and white musk.

How to wear them: keep the neroli ones for daytime and the vanilla for late dinners outside. A fresh scent goes on lighter, so add one extra spray at the back of the neck.

What I would skip: layering Beach Walk with something creamy like Sunlit Vanilla. Both are soft, and together they blur into a single sweet note.

To pick a sunny scent, start with what your day looks like. If you live in offices and cafes, Yellow Dream Donna, REMI or Taormina Orange stay quiet and bright. If you want something cozier, try Sunlit Vanilla or Devotion. If you travel, a roll-on like Naked Neroli is easy to carry. Try one at a time and wait an hour before deciding. Bright scents fade sooner than heavy ones, so reapply at lunch rather than adding more in the morning. The best one is the one that makes an ordinary Tuesday feel like it has a little more light in it.