We took an scent census around the office and came up with six lovely pairs of perfumes for him and her. Herewith, our staff picks.

Marianne Wisenthal, Montreal editor, English edition
Couples who spray together, stay together. When we’re not stealing spritzs of our man’s woody Grey Vetivert by Tom Ford ($100), he’s dipping into our bottle of Private Blend Italian Cypress (from $210). Both at Holt Renfrew.

Tara Parker Tait, Publisher
Opposites attract with Parisian cult favourite Annick Goutal's Petite  Chérie (finally, she divulges her secret scent!) for her ($110 at the Bay) and the luxe Hermès Poivre Samarcande ($250 at Hermès) for him.

Joy Pecknold, Vancouver editor
For a date night, spritz  Viktor & Rolf’s Flowerbomb ($120 at Holt Renfrew), a bouquet of sweet, fruity florals. If the boy shows up smelling of John Varvatos’ Artisan ($70 at Sephora), this relationship may have serious potentional.

Malwina Gudowska, Calgary editor
French girl meets American boy: YSL’s Parisienne ($65) is a match with the masculine John Varvatos Classic ($78). Both at Sephora.

Tonya Albulet, Western Sales Manager
Lalique's Amethyst ($110), with top notes of blackcurrant and blackberry, comes in a bold purple bottle worthy of your nightstand. If your BF wears Lacoste Pour Homme Grey ($75), it's meant to be. Both at Holt Renfrew.

Elsa Vecchi, Montreal editor, French edition
A spritz for you, a dab for him. A summery scent that is fresh and classic, Vétiver by Guerlain is made for a man, but also smells lovely on a lady. $95 at Holt Renfrew.

Most perfumes make Christopher Brosius want to gag.

And so rather than creating the usual floral whiffs, the NYC perfumer bottles places, experiences and memories instead.

Inspired by anything from a favourite drink (whiskey and ginger ale with a slice of cucumber) to a childhood memory, the Kiehl’s alumnus is considered to be one of the most eccentric noses in the business.

Brosius’ newest scents (from $65) include Sushi California Roll, Crayon and Burnt Wood. He also specializes in creating custom scents.

Eau de stilton, anyone?

CB I Hate Perfume is sold at Hazel, 116 Yorkville Ave., Toronto, 416-513-0333.

New year, new scent.

When she’s not dabbing on amber oil from Cairo, Vitamin T editor Athena makes her own unique scent by layering orange blossom and honeysuckle jasmine by Britain’s Jo Malone. At Holt Renfrew, www.holtrenfrew.com

Editor-in-chief Sarah’s mom wore L’Air Du Temps (remember the dove on the bottle?). Perhaps that’s why she loves the new cult hit Juliette Has a Gun rose fragrance from Nina Ricci’s French grandson. At Holt Renfrew, www.holtrenfrew.com

Technical director Miho loves the subtle yellow freesia, bergamot and white pepper notes of Mandarina Duck Ladies, and on a recent trip to Florence she was sure to stock up on the almost-impossible-to-find fragrance. Look for stock at www.escentual.com/Mandarina-Duck.html

Montreal editor Marianne gets blissfully content with a whiff of boysenberry bush flower and ruby red grapefruit tones of Clinique’s Happy. Customize your bottle with a personal picture and smile as you spritz. Available at The Bay, www.hbc.com

Vitamin V’s sales m anager (and resident beauty junky) Melanie Brummitt keeps her pregnancy smell-sensitivity in check with Stella McCartney’s Stella Eau de Parfum. Also works as a Heather Mills repellent. Available at The Bay, www.hbc.com