When it comes to beating the heat, nothing beats a carefully chosen fragrance. Perfume can’t help you look fresh, but it can help you feel that way.

    NO matter which brand you choose, the following perfumes are loved by men and women alike:Classical perfumesChanel No. 5The age of synthetic fragrances really arrived in the 1920s with the introduction of Chanel No. 5. Introduced in 1921, this was the first fragrance by designer Coco Chanel. The fragrance was named No. 5 after the designer, given a choice of bottles, chose the fifth flask she was presented with. Also, the perfume was scheduled for release on May 5, which she took as a good omen.The ultimate classic, with hints of rose, amber and patchouli, it is versatile enough to wear anytime, any season. It is packaged in an elegant, rectangular bottle. *Floral, powdery, classic*Perfect for evening wear or a romantic occasion*Worn by Marilyn Monroe Bijan Introduced in 1987 by a famed Beverly Hills menswear designer Bijan, as his signature fragrance. This floral, Oriental has notes of ylang-ylang, narcissus, orange blossom, jasmine, rose, lily of the valley, oakmoss, patchouli, and sandalwood. The fragrance is packaged in a circular bottle with a hole in the center, designed by Bijan himself. *Floral, Oriental*Perfect for office or casual wear IsisRenowned master perfumer, William Owen III, created Isis for Diana, Princess of Wales, to capture the fleeting essence of white rose and violet. The Owens have been creating fragrances for the royal family for generations. To meet the standards of a princess, each bottle is made of fine French crystal. William created the world’s most expensive perfume (Guinness Book of World Records ISBN:0900424222) in the 1970s, and Diana wore this fragrance, Isis, on her wedding day. The fragrance always remained her favorite.Isis is a light blend of romantic flowers. It is completely feminine. Beautiful for daytime, glamorous for evenings.New brandsHugo by Hugo Boss Hugo Boss introduced Hugo in 1997. This fine fragrance contains cantaloupe, green apple, water lily and is accented with peach, musk and sandalwood. Hugo is recommended for romantic use. Sui LoveThe sixties are one of Anna Sui’s favorite sources of inspiration. The Chinese-American designer tapped into decade of “Peace and Love” to create her new fragrance, Sui Love. The beautiful butterfly-shaped bottle contains a fruity and flowery aroma which blossoms into a warm trail of musk and vanilla. Its designer Jean-Louis Grauby selected sensual ingredients: Sicilian bergamot, Japanese osmanthus, and passion fruit overlaying a flowery bouquet of Italian violet, orange blossom, water lily, Egyptian jasmine, white rose, and tuberose. (SD-Agencies)