With Christmas fast approaching, we know how important it is to find the perfect gift for that special someone in your life. Choosing the perfect fragrance for a loved one can feel overwhelming, so we’ve highlighted some of the very best options for her, below.
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Karen Walker B +, £115 (100ml), available from Harvey Nichols and Harveynichols.com
Karen walker b+ eau de parfum is sparkling and joyful, a burst of pink fireworks. The amplification of Karen walker’s beloved b eau de parfum, b+ takes us to a magical land where scented bubbles brimming with infectious happiness turn negative into positive.
To create B+ Karen collaborated with Veronique Nyberg, the French perfumier behind the designer’s runaway, runaway azure and monumental fragrances. The journey begins with luscious, compelling peach tuberose, ignited with the zest of Italian lemon, through a vibrant valley of iris, rose and sambac jasmine, to the destination of warm amber and vanilla.
TOP: Peach Tuberose, Pink Pepper, Italian Lemon. HEART: Rose, Iris, Sambac Jasmine. BSE: Vanilla, Patchouli, Orcanox (amber woods)
Kylie Minogue Darling, £18.99 (75ml), exclusively from Superdrug and The Perfume Shop
Guess who’s back by popular demand darling? Kylie Minogue Darling is a floral fragrance as thrilling as the pop darling who inspired it. The original scent by Kylie has playful luscious top notes of passionfruit, freesia and lychee, a soaring floral heart of lily and boronia flower and a warm, lingering dry down of sandalwood, amber wood and vanilla.
Sabrina Carpenter: Cherry Baby, £24.99 (30ml), available from Superdrug
Sabrina Carpenter is expanding her Sweet Tooth fragrance collection with her third scent, Cherry Baby. Cherry Baby captures Sabrina’s artistic vision like no other. Get ready for a provocative and glamourous scent that is going to send your senses into a spiralling frenzy.
The new fragrance has been developed in partnership with Firmenich, (the formulator of both Sweet Tooth and Caramel Dream) and comes in 75ml and 30ml formats. The perfect blend of sweet and bitter, featuring notes of Cherry Cosmo, Glazed Apple, Peony Blossom, Dark Chocolate and Cashmere Wood.
Jo Malone London Fir & Artemisia Cologne from jomalone.co.uk
Get wrapped up in the season with NEW! Fir & Artemisia Cologne. Comfort and joy, the woodiness of fir and aromatic artemisia is contrasted with supple leather in this festive scent.
This is the perfect scent for the festive season and it comes beautifully presented with a festive bow tied to the neck of the bottle and displayed in the Jo Malone London gift box. RRP Cologne 30ml £58 I €67 and Cologne 100ml £124 I €140.
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic EDT Gift Set, £94.99. From Perfume Direct
Celebrate the season with Guerlain’s Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic. This citrus aromatic fragrance combines juicy mandarin with fresh basil and a touch of green tea for a joyful and refined scent.
The set includes a 125ml Eau de Toilette and a 75ml Body Lotion and, with up to 95% natural ingredients, it’s the perfect eco-conscious gift for the environmentally minded.
KAYALI Vanilla 28 Eau de Parfum (£73.00)
Also featured in our ‘sweet fragrances article’ recently, sweet, delicious, and addictive, KAYALI Vanilla | 28 celebrates one of the most desired notes in fragrance with its harmonious blend of rich vanillas, warm brown sugar and velvety tonka. Like adding whipped cream to your favorite dessert, Vanilla | 28 is the perfect gourmand scent to layer with your fragrance faves – but just as tempting when worn alone!
This luxurious, long-lasting perfume delivers sweet vanilla tones, in a stylish and chic scent. It is perfect for everyday wear and will quickly become your ‘go-to’ scent for the colder months ahead. Available online here.
BOSS The Scent For Her
Get Closer to discover the power of BOSS THE SCENT Inspired by the art of seduction and the irresistible act of getting closer, BOSS The Scent for Her is designed to elicit a hidden seductive power that envelops the woman who wears it with a captivating allure.
Honeyed peach and freesia top notes meet in an exquisite, head-turning combination. The perfect warm and sensual scent for Christmas party wear and festive gifting this season. BOSS The Scent For Her RRP £89 | 50ml. Available at The Perfume Shop.
WHO IS ELIJAH Discovery Set
This Christmas, give the gift of memories that last with WHO IS ELIJAH – The affordable Australian-based fragrance brand just launched in the UK that creates fragrances with your memories in mind. Inspired by life’s best moments and created from founder Raquel’s own experiences, WIE’s scents aim to capture these memories in a bottle. The collections’ diverse range of olfactive and monochromatic minimalism allows you to decide what memories to evoke.
The Discovery Set includes TEN signature scents in 2ml mini-atomisers, so you can experience them all before committing to a full-sized purchase. Includes: His/Her, Her, Haze, Muse, Morning After, Nomad, Nightcap, Rebel Rose, Wall Street & Ocean Eyes. THE DISCOVERY SET is priced at £45 from BOOTS (10X 2ML VIALS).
Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild
Embark on an outdoor adventure with Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild, a bold and feminine fragrance for women. Jasmine, vetiver, and notes of banana blossom – never seen before in prestige perfumery – capture the irresistible essence of nature, sparking a sense of discovery.
Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild is a beautiful fragrance that is sure to make the perfect impression on loved ones of all ages when placed under the tree this festive season. RRP £115 | 100ML. Available at Boots.
Floral Street Black Lotus Eau De Parfum
Chloe L’Eau de Parfum Intense
Chloé L’Eau de Parfum Intense captures the emotion and energy of Chloé through four inspiring women who embody the values of the brand. Of different ages and from different backgrounds, they are beautiful, strong, and free. Surrounded by lush nature, they change the direction of the wind itself. A breath of feminine energy spreads to the four corners of the world. A wave of joy, optimism, and freedom.
Chloé L’Eau de Parfum Intense is an addictive floral fragrance for women that opens with vibrant, juicy raspberry notes, underlining the sensuality of the rose that lies beneath. Chloe L’Eau de Parfum Intense RRP £135 | 100ML. Available in Boots.
