Do Charlotte Tilbury’s new perfumes really boost your mood? I put them to the test

It’s safe to say this is my favourite of the bunch and it’s the one I wore the most throughout the trial period. Immediately it reminded me of Maison Francis Kurkdijan’s viral Baccarat Rouge 540. Not just because of the colour palette, but it has a similar sexy, sweet, addictive vibe that I loved and that’s guaranteed to turn heads.

Notes of comforting musk, bold leather and sensual sandalwood are powerful without being overbearing. I found that it was incredibly moreish, and although I can’t say that it lived up to its claims of enhancing feelings of seduction, it did bring in lots of compliments and I found it lasted on both skin and clothes really well.

Arguably the most feminine of the bunch, I love the pink bottle that love frequency is housed in. A modern rose scent, it’s important to note that I’m not a huge fan of floral perfumes, but this one was a hit. Soft and delicate, with its notes of pink pepper, saffron and various types of rose extract, it’s designed to give an all-encompassing feeling of being loved and in love, which is something I can definitely get on board with.

Although this one is heavy on the rose, it doesn’t feel as overpowering as it could and I think it’ll be one to save for a balmy summer’s evening. However, I found that it didn’t last quite as long as it could have once on the skin. It’s worth noting that the dry down is incredibly beautiful though; the combination of bold rose notes with creamier musk creates something that feels almost nostalgic in the best way.

Joyphoria feels very classically Charlotte Tilbury, and it’s the one that feels most similar to the brand’s original scent of a dream (which has since been discontinued). It’s inherently familiar, warm and radiant. Every time I wore this I was transported to a sunny beach with the waves crashing against the shore: it’s a summer holiday in a bottle, which makes sense given it’s designed to enhance feelings of happiness.

The notes of neroli, coconut water and petitgrain smell like they belong on a luxurious island paradise where nothing bad ever happens – which was a far cry from the cold London flat that I was in when I wore this. But its ability to transport the wearer was seriously impressive. I wish that initial hit of sunshine lasted longer on skin, but I did get wafts of it throughout the day from my hair, and it did also pull in a few compliments, too.

A citrus-woody scent that works to awaken the senses and give you a hit of grounding energy, this is the perfume that we could all do with when modern life gets too overwhelming. It’s uplifting and energising, and its notes of bergamot oil, myrtle oil and sweet jasmine sambac are reminiscent of a calming, magical, woody forest.

While there is no denying that it’s an incredible fragrance, I didn’t love it enough for it to be something I would actively choose to wear day-to-day. However, once it dried down, it turned into a creamy, musky scent that did actually induce some calm. As a room spray or perhaps even a candle, this would be the perfect antidote at the end of a long, stressful day – so Charlotte, if you’re reading, take note.

As far as I’m concerned, you can’t go far wrong with a water-inspired fragrance, and calm bliss doesn’t disappoint in the slightest. Billed as “serenity in a bottle”, I can attest to that. Sweet neroli oil is combined with a watery accord that’ll transport you to a perfect turquoise tranquil oasis.

I loved the addition of the warm tonka bean, but this really does smell incredibly calm and blissful from the first spritz. It’s relaxing and soothing, and while this one didn’t draw any compliments from my nearest and dearest, it made me want to stop and slow down, to take deep breaths and realign my mind. It does have an almost masculine edge when it dries down, but that added some interest and, if anything, made us enjoy it more. It’s worlds apart from a traditional relaxing kind of scent, and for that alone I love it.

OK, be warned, because cosmic power is probably going to be the most divisive fragrance in the range. If you imagined what Charlotte Tilbury herself smelt like, it would probably be this. This one is warm and spicy, it’s enchanting and it’s incredibly opulent. I wouldn’t say it’s an everyday fragrance (unless your name is Charlotte Tilbury), but instead it’s one to save for a black tie dinner.

Although it has bold notes of cinnamon and clove, I like that it also has undertones of sweet vanilla bean extract to take the edge off – something that becomes more apparent as it dries onto the skin. Of course, this one did get a lot of comments, likely because it’s the most bold and isn’t the type of perfume I would usually wear during the day, but it did also have the most longevity of the bunch.