Victoria's Secret Bare Vanilla Shimmer Body Mist 250ml Nuxe Retinol sits at the centre

Retinol sits at the centre here — the kind of dose that works without the peeling-skin introduction that usually comes with it

Skip if you prefer transparent florals

Not a crowd-pleaser scent—built for someone who wants fragrance that's specific

Skip if you want something that announces itself from across a bar

Victoria's Secret Bare Vanilla Shimmer Body Mist 250ml Nuxe Retinol sits at the centreVanilla that doesn't read sweet just warm skin with a whisper of shimmer. The body mist sits closer to a spritz of perfume than the heavy alcohol clouds of the nineties; two or three spritzes and it settles into the neck and collarbone without announcing itself. 250ml bottle, fine mist. Reapply after a shower or midway through the day if you want the lift. Good for layering under a heavier fragrance, or on its own if you prefer scent that lets people