The must have high street perfumes
Perfume is one of life’s little luxuries and makes the perfect Christmas gift. But with so many on the shelves and such a range in prices, it’s hard to know what to choose. Sarah Jossel’s here to show you that fancy fragrances don’t have to cost the earth with her pick of perfumes under £30.
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Velvet Rose, 100ml Next, £16The scent: A warm floriental scent with a heart built around beautiful roses with rich saffron and honeyed facets. Base notes cushion with oud, sandalwood and musk whilst bergamot lifts the top notes.
Calvin Klein Eternity Moment for Women Eau de Parfum 100ml Boots, £28.81 was £73Eternity Moment by Calvin Klein is for modern, young women. Eternity Moment expresses the wondrous feelings at the beginning of a relationship when the rest of the world seems to fall away. Its fine and fresh perfume is invited to capture the eternal moment of two souls meeting, gazing at each other, touching for the first time...
Zara Elegantly Tokyo Zara, £15.99Elegantly Tokyo by Zara is a Amber Floral fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Elegantly Tokyo was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Jo Malone. Top note is Lily; middle note is Jasmine; base note is Akigalawood.
Wonder Fig, 100mlRiver Island, £18A refreshing fragrance for him and her.
Discover Pink PepperM&S, £9.50Exclusive to M&S - A fresh, uplifting and feel-good scent, this Pink Pepper fragrance is sure to brighten your day. Vibrant orange blossom mingles with floral pink pepper and intoxicating jasmine, all layered over a sweet base of patchouli, vanilla and amber
Karl Lagerfeld, Fleur De Murier Boots, £29.99Fleur de Mûrier - one of the second duo of materials in the collection – reinvents a key ingredient in selective perfumery: Blackberry Blossom. The caviar-like effect of the blackberry recalls the beaded surface of shagreen. It is a Floral-Fruity-Woody Eau de Parfum with soaring fruity notes… An unconventional fragrance that reinvents women with its many facets.
M&S Apothecary Relax, 50mlM&S, £9.50Delicate, sweet notes of lavender and clary sage are expertly blended with warming white cedar and amber, to help soothe both your body and mind.Apothecary fragrance is a collection of four expertly blended wellbeing scents that are infused with essential oils. Plus, there’s a luxury fragrance discovery set that’s perfect for gifting.More informationHow to Use: Spray onto pulse points and once dry, bring your nose close to the aroma and inhaleRepeat morning, evening or anytime you need to feel soothed
Soleil Des Vignes, 50mlLook fantastic, £22.40Bask in the warm tropical aromas of Soleil des Vignes Fresh Fragrance from Caudalie. A delicate and refreshing body spray, reminiscent of velvety and alluring summer breezes.
Black Dusk 100mlPoundland, £1
Crispy Gardenia Zara, £12.99 Eau de parfum where the beauty and warmth of a Southern garden are recreated, captured in this Asian-inspired creation. The fresh and juicy notes of sparkling bergamot and fruity notes brighten up this highly aromatic blend of gardenia flowers and patchouli.
Brazilian Crush Cheirosa 90ml Look Fantastic, £19Sweet, tantalising notes of Caramelised Vanilla and contrasting Sea Salt evoke visions of walking across a white-sand beach, warmed by the sultry rays of the sun. Your hair, delicately curled by the ocean, radiates the subtle, salty scent of the waves.
White Musk 30mlThe Body Shop, £12 This White Musk® Fragrance Mist will leave you feeling empowered to express yourself with its earthy, floral and sensual scent.