If you are thinking of giving the gift of fragrance this Christmas look no further. Freak Deluxe has sniffed out the best scents for you to give to your loved ones.
For Him
Marc Jacobs BANG, £38.50 for 50ml EDT, The Perfume Shop
For the young spirited fashionisto this fragrance has a sensational bottle and scent. It’s the perfect masculine scent for men with a free and unapologetic approach to life. BANG is a heady fusion of pepper, wood and spice resulting in an explosive, elegant and sophisticated scent that embodies the sensuality of the wearer. The heart is enriched with masculine woody notes, while the base includes Vétiver, White Moss and Patchouli. The chic design of the bottle is dynamic, daring and artistic; a classic approach with a sudden bang.
Bvlgari Man, £41.50 for 60ml EDT, The Perfume Shop
For the sophisticated man in your life, Bvlgari Man is a luminous and sensual woody fragrance with elegant crisp top notes, a sensuous woody heart and musky base. Inspired by an unedited vision of natural elegance, it represents the absolute declaration of masculinity and innate charisma.
Bleu de Chanel, £42 for 50ml EDT, Chanel
This fresh new fragrance goes against the grain for Chanel, Bleu de Chanel embodies a tribute to masculine freedom. Its enigmatic blue defies definition. Too blue to be black, too black to be blue. A bottle of dense, solid glass which blends authority with elegance. The scent is infused with notes of bergamot, lemon, grapefruit, “deep blue sea accord”, peppermint, frankincense, pink pepper, nutmeg, ginger, jasmine, cedar, vetiver, patchouli, and labdanum.
For Her
Love Chloe, £49.50 for 50ml EDP
The perfect addition to any dressing table with pink gold accents and a chain attaching lid to bottle. Love Chloé is a feminine, elegant and multifaceted fragrance that will seduce an assertive and sophisticated lady. With top notes of Orange Blossom and Pink Pepper; Iris, Lilac, and Hyacinth at the heart; and Talc and Rice Powder at the base.
Trésor in Love by Lancôme, £41.50 for 50ml EDP
Trésor in Love is a chic addition to the Lancôme family with it’s black rose decoration on the neck of the bottle. The Trésor in Love woman expresses all her femininity and grace to seduce the man who falls for her charms, the fragrance of the treasured moment in love. The fragrance opens with accords of nectarine, bergamot, peach and sour pear. A heart blooms with Turkish rose and elegant jasmine, while a base includes cedar.
Dolce & Gabbana The One, £47.50 for 50ml EDP
This scent has fast become a timeless classic, with notes of mandarin and peach that leads into a heart of jasmine and ends with a base of vanilla, amber and musk. Dolce & Gabbana The One is a warm, oriental floral with modern sensuality. It’s a fragrance with a strong personality and a contrasting golden sweetness. Created for the ultimate diva, the one is at once tempting, modern and glamorous, embracing a touch of classicism.
Idylle by Guerlain, £45.50 for 50ml EDP
For the Gossip Girl fans out there Idylle by Guerlain is the perfect stocking filler, a sensual floral fragrance for women who dream of love. Idylle is a bouquet of fresh and sensual flowers: lily of the valley, peonie, freesia, lilac and rose. The Bulgarian Rose, the star ingredient, is balanced by patchouli and white musk to give a sensual base to the fragrance.
