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Packaged in a luxurious silk-lined box with embossed gold lettering, Rachel Elbaz’s exclusive perfume Dream de Rachel Elbaz makes the ideal gift for those who want to spoil their mother on Mothers’ Day.

This exclusive special edition comes in a hand-painted crystal bottle encrusted with a profusion of Swarovski crystals. A very feminine fragrance – a delicate blend of amber, patchouli and jasmine – produced in the South of France where the iconic Chanel No 5 is made – will indeed appeal to the taste of the most sophisticated mothers.

The Special Edition Dream de Rachel Elbaz is the latest addition to the existing range of the designer’s line of luxury perfumes and is priced at 150. There are also a 30 ml and a 100 ml version available, at a more modest price of 45 and 95 respectively as well as a 20 ml spray at 20 perfect to pop into mother’s handbag. And should the loving child in you wish to go a step further in spoiling mother, there’s also a 100 ml luxury crystal bottle priced at 1,500.

Special Edition Dream de Rachel Elbaz is available exclusively at Rachel in London’s Knightsbridge.
The 30 ml, 100 ml and 20 ml versions are available from selected stockists nationwide

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A wedding day is the most special day of any girl’s life but perhaps even more so when it is being watched by billions of people, so we’re expecting ultimate polished perfection on the big day. While we all rush to get our hats ready for this year’s royal wedding, we wonder what perfumes the perfect pair will be wearing on their big day?

Smell is also the strongest trigger of memory so the royal couples’ choice of fragrance will always transport them back to the day when they took their wedding vows.

In traditional, and we admit a little bit cheesy fashion, we’d love nothing more than Kate and Wills to embrace their inner King and Queen and wear a scent equally as regal as their titles. What could be better than Kate dowsing herself in Vera Wang’s Glam Princess and Wills taking a spritz of Sean John’s I am King? Yes, a little unlikely but it really would make our day!

The couple has been together for eight years now so the royal pairing hasn’t come as too much of a shock. So with such long lasting love we predict a perfume that screams forever. What can be more everlasting than Calvin Klein Eternity for him and her? Both classic and lusciously light, the freshly cut grass and flower infused notes make it the perfect perfume for a summer wedding.

Always one to have her finger on the style pulse, Kate has become an English style icon in the making. Perfectly polished and effortlessly chic Kate is certainly following in Diana’s footsteps. To complement this style on trend scents such as Sheer Stella or Bvlgari Man are the perfect wedding his and hers. Sheer Stella oozes femininity against the clean-cut masculinity of Bvlgari Man, these contrasting scents would perfectly complement the couple’s couture.

Not only has Kate snagged a vintage sparkler with Diana’s sapphire engagement ring but there are talks of vintage gown and crown in the pipeline… so what scents would suit the outfits from a bygone era? Belle D’opium by YSL is the brand new updated version of the Opium classic making it the best way to add a vintage aroma with a modern twist to the bride. Or if they wanted to be in perfect harmony, they could both wear Emporio Armani Diamonds for him and her… if diamonds really are a girl’s best friend, then what better fragrance for these best friends to wear together?

Whatever perfumes Kate and Wills choose to make their summer wedding ‘Scentsational’, The Perfume Shop wishes them the best of luck. If you’re stuck on what to wear for your wedding, visit your nearest store for some expert advice on how to tailor your perfume to suit your special day.

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Gorilla Perfume was formed to showcase the perfumery of Mark and Simon Constantine as an antidote to boring mass-market scents and a movement to get people excited about good quality perfume.

Lust by The Gorilla Perfumers is an extremely provocative, sensual and erotic fragrance. Unashamedly carnal and sexy, it practically bowls you over. This is the one to wear if you want to get lucky ladies – it’s about unadulterated lust.

Mark is particularly fond of working with jasmine absolute, but is usually worried about how far to take it. However, there were no holds barred in the making of Lust! “I think what you’re good at is what you like to do. I do believe that I’m good at jasmine. I wanted to do a really, really sexy, dirty, lustful fragrance and that’s what I’ve done. I’m very happy with it. I’ve done fragrances like that before, but I’d never had the nerve to let them be. British people have a problem with sexy fragrances; there’s always this feeling of having to dress the thing up in a frock and put a bonnet on it. This time, I just went all the way.”

Lust contains pure jasmine absolute, making it an exotic and heady fragrance. The full bloom of the jasmine flower is accentuated by rich florals and a soft, woody base. Jasmine, ylang ylang and sandalwood are all aphrodisiacs and help relieve any inhibitions. Sensual, provocative, wanton … this is the perfume to wear if you want to seduce or be seduced this Valentine’s. It will help you throw caution to the wind, give in to your desires and loose yourself in the moment.

Lust is available in Lush shops nationwide and online.
Perfume bottle (30g) – 20.00
Atomiser (10g) – 9.00
Solid Perfume (12g) – 4.50

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Rose oil has an intoxicating and indulgent fragrance, but has something of an innocence about it as well. Roses have long been a symbol of romance, so what better ingredient to focus on for Valentine’s Day – the day for celebrating love and affection.

Lush uses rose oil in lots of their products and not just for its beautiful fragrance, rose is also an excellent skin tonic and has an astringent effect on the capillaries. This reduces redness and gives the appearance of diminishing surface thread veins. It is moisturising and hydrating on the skin, and is good for all skin types, especially for rough, aging and irritated skin. This makes it an excellent ingredient for skincare.

They buy their rose oil from Turkey, from a family run business called Sebat. During harvest time, Sebat employ a large proportion of the village and take in Romany Gypsies, who only stay for this duration.

Mark Constantine, Gorilla Perfumer at Lush, comments: “When girls smell rose it creates a wholesome impression, it reminds them of their childhood, they feel reassured and cosseted – almost wrapped in cotton wool. It’s not sexy because it’s so reassuring, it’s chaste … there’s nothing dangerous, alcoholic or drug ridden about rose! Rose is as safe as a strawberry milkshake – it’s basically Audrey Hepburn.”

Introducing Imogen Rose (42.00 for 30g perfume bottle / 20.00 for 10g atomiser / 10.00 for solid perfume), a soft, exquisite Damascus rose perfume from the Gorilla Perfumers at Lush. Opening with fresh roses straight from the field using 100% pure rose oil and garden fresh notes of basil. It moves quickly into baby soft talc with tonka and rose absolute producing a warm embracing middle note. Finally the dry down is a sweet amber with vetivert, orris and ambrette seed providing a warm floral finish. A beautiful, romantic, one-of-a-kind perfume, so the perfect choice for Valentine’s Day.

Rose oil/absolute can also be found in a large selection of Lush’s skincare products, for its regenerative and soothing qualities, ranging from Angels on Bare Skin (5.50 for 100g) and Ultrabland (5.75 for 45g or 9.25 for 100g) cleansers to skin toners such as Eau Roma Water (3.25 for 100g or 6.35 for 250g) and Skin Drink moisturiser (10.25 for 45g). Tisty Tosty bath ballistic (2.95) even contains seven actual rose buds, to cast a love spell in the bath.

Rose wax is a bi-product of the solvent extraction process, used to make rose absolute, and they also buy this from Sebat. It’s extremely softening and soothing for the skin and we use it in products like our new Ultrabalm (7.50 for 40g). Ultrabalm is an eco-friendly version of Vaseline and by using rose wax as part of the base, it has allowed Lush to steer clear of petroleum jelly. Blended with candelilla wax and jojoba oil it creates a beautiful, silky soft balm.

Simon Constantine, Gorilla Perfumer and the nose behind Imogen Rose, comments: “I’ve always loved roses. Ever since I first visited Turkey to see the rose harvest I have been inextricably linked to the Damascus rose. So much so that my fianc and I named our baby daughter Imogen Rose. I had been desperately trying to capture the fragrance of roses from nature; the aromas of standing in a rose field or as the bags of petals are delivered at the factory. The fragrance is unbeatable. Rich and floral it’s the concentrated mass of millions of delicate flowers, handpicked and carefully distilled. I wanted to keep this freshness without creating another ‘granny’ rose scent. So I tried and tried and eventually realised that I had somehow incorporated a touch of soft baby skin, a puff of talc and wisp of fine baby hair into the finished perfume … a little homage to my own Imogen Rose”.

To pick up these and many more ethical, cruelty free cosmetics visit Lush shops nationwide

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Rachel Elbaz has released a special edition of her exclusive perfume Dream de Rachel Elbaz in time to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

The sensuous scent, a delicate blend of amber, patchouli and jasmine – made in the South of France where the iconic Chanel No 5 is made – will indeed appeal to the most sophisticated taste and make it the ideal Valentine’s gift for the discerning loved one.

Packaged in a luxurious silk-lined box with embossed gold lettering, this exclusive special edition comes in a hand-painted crystal bottle encrusted with a profusion of Swarovski crystals.

Special Edition Dream de Rachel Elbaz is the latest addition to the existing range of the designer’s line of luxury perfumes. There’s also a 30 ml and a 100 ml version available all year around as well as a 20 ml spray to pop in your handbag. And should the ardent lover wish to go a step further in spoiling his lady, there’s also a 100 ml luxury crystal bottle retailing at 1500.

Special Edition Dream de Rachel Elbaz costs 150 and is available exclusively at Rachel, 65 Knightsbridge, London SW1.

Dream de Rachel Elbaz 30 ml costs 45 and 100 ml 95, available from selected stockists nationwide.

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The British Fragrance Association has changed its name to the International Fragrance Association United Kingdom (IFRA United Kingdom).

Lisa Hipgrave, Director of IFRA UK and herself a professional ‘nose’ explains: “This is to bring the identity of the local Association – which is already a member of IFRA – into line with the identity of the worldwide organisation.”

Stephen Weller, the global Director of Communications for IFRA, based in Brussels, adds: “The BFA has long been a member of the international network. But increasingly, the issues and challenges, as well as opportunities, have an international focus. For this reason, changes are occurring across a number of local fragrance industry associations so that the world-wide re-branding will help ensure a consistent approach by the sector across the globe. This signifies so much more than a mere name change: the rationale for this move is of huge significance to members in the UK”.

IFRA UK has also announced its Executive Committee has a new chairman, Tony Dallimore of Phoenix Fragrances and also a new vice chairman, Neil Weaver of Seven Scent Ltd.

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If you’re in need of some body priming products or clutch bag beauty essentials then LUSH has just the treats to help make getting ready for Christmas parties all the more exciting.

It’s that time of year again when December hits the calendar, Christmas is on its way and with party invitations galore, the need to be preened and polished is never more so than now! In true getting ready to go out style, the right beauty products are just as important as finding that glamorous new dress.

Sugar Plum Fairy (1.95)… Made with Fairtrade British sugar and inspired by Tchaikovsky’s Christmas Ballet The Nutcracker, this sugar scrub is perfect for ridding the body of dry winter skin. With plum kernal oil to moisturise and smooth and jasmine absolute to give a sweet aroma, the Sugar Plum Fairy scrub is sure to have you pirouetting round the shower.

Charlotte Island (from 4.95 for 100g)… Avoid the pale winter blues (and pasty pins!) with a visit to Lush’s lovely Charlotte Island. This fruity fragrant body tint is made with lemon infusion, organic oils and cocoa butter to brighten and hydrate the skin, leaving you with a tropical glow on your body and no harmful UV rays in sight.

Iridescent Glitterbug (3.65)… Give yourself a hint of glitter and really sparkle this Christmas with Lush’s fragrant Glitterbug. A moisturising bar made with cocoa and shea butter to smooth and soften the skin, neroli oil, rose and vanilla for a gorgeous scent and of course sparkling glitter, this bar is perfect for adding some festive party glamour to any bare body parts that you want to feature.

Snow Fairy Lip Tint (3.95)… Make sure your lips are utterly soft and kissable this Christmas with this gorgeous tasting lip tint made with real dried raspberries. Snow Fairy is a limited edition lip tint that moisturises whilst adding a hint of colour. With a raspberry and bubblegum flavour and added ingredients including extra virgin coconut oil and shea butter, this handbag must-have will be just the secret to stealing Christmas kisses under the mistletoe.

Lust Solid Perfume (4.50 for 12g)… A sensual, jasmine fragrance that is strong, seductive and lasts for hours as it warms on the skin. Also with rose and vanilla absolute, ylang ylang and sandalwood, this purse friendly solid stick will be your secret weapon for instant pulling power.

To pick up these and many more ethical, cruelty free cosmetics, visit Lush stores nationwide now

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This Christmas, offer a gorgeous fragrance from Lush’s new perfumery – the Gorilla Perfumers. There’s lots to choose from – a selection are available in Lush shops, but they are all available online.

New releases

Lust (20.00 for 30g perfume bottle / 9.00 for 10g atomiser / 4.50 for 12g solid perfume)
Unashamedly carnal and sexy, this fragrance is pure jasmine. It’s extremely provocative, sensual and erotic. It practically bowls you over. This is the one to wear if you want to get lucky so one to spritz on for some under the mistletoe fun! Wrap in one of Lush’s Knot Wrap vintage scarves (3.50) and she’ll be thanking you well into the New Year!
Available in Lush shops and online.

Imogen Rose (42.00 for 30g perfume bottle / 20.00 for 10g atomiser / 10.00 for 12g solid perfume)
A soft, exquisite Damascus rose perfume. Opening with fresh roses straight from the field using 100% pure rose oil and garden fresh notes of basil. It moves quickly into baby soft talc with tonka and rose absolute producing a warm embracing middle note. Finally the dry down is a sweet amber with vetivert, orris and ambrette seed providing a warm floral finish. A beautiful, romantic, one-of-a-kind perfume.
Available in Lush shops and online.

Orange Blossom (23.00 for 30g perfume bottle / 11.00 for 10g atomiser / 5.50 for 12g solid perfume).
Fresh orange blossom absolute and neroli oil burst out of the bottle like a distilled Mediterranean moment. Over time, the honeyed and woody tones develop on your skin and you are left with a warm glow. Perfect if the cold weather is getting you down and you want to be transported to sunnier climes.
Available in Lush shops and online.

B-Sides – perfumes resurrected from the B Never Too Busy To Be Beautiful range.

Cocktail (32.00 for 30g perfume bottle / 15.00 for 10g atomizer)
The perfect scent for the season, Cocktail is a beautiful dress-up fragrance – one for cocktail parties, dancing and dirty martinis! It’s fun, floral and flirtatious – a blend of yalng ylang, calanga petals and oranage blossom. There’s also a hint of the aphrodisiac rose and jasmine flowers, to give it a little va va voom. Add a little oak moss and sandalwood and there you have it – a classic, elegant perfume.
Available online only.

A Thousand Kisses Deep (23.00 for 30g perfume bottle / 11.00 for 10g atomizer)
An exquisite and delicate apricot-note from osmanthus blossoms, combined with a touch of citrus and deep resins, expresses the complexities of true love. It encompasses the whole spectrum of feelings, the powerful rush of emotion, and conveys the abstract. 

Mark (Gorilla Perfumer) created 1,000 Kisses Deep in honour of the lasting love he shares with his wife.
Available online only.

Lush Classics

Vanillary (25.00 for 30g perfume bottle / 12.00 for 10g atomizer / 6.00 for solid perfume / 20.00 candle)
The sweet and sensual real vanilla and jasmine absolutes are supported by the burnt caramel-like scent of tonka bean in this delicious perfume. This perfume is akin to a grown-up gourmand. Its character really warms and develops on the skin, it’s calming and familiar and can instill feelings of inner confidence.
Available in Lush shops and online

Karma (20.00 for 30g perfume bottle / 9.00 10g atomizer / 4.50 for solid perfume)
Retro yet ageless, Karma is a powerful, spicy and unique patchouli and citrus perfume. It’s a strange slow-burner for some; you fall for it without realising what’s happening. Others love it from the first sniff as they are transported to the age of freedom. An exotic blend of patchouli and ylang ylang essential oils, an ever deepening, ever calming fragrance, which changes as you wear it.
Available in Lush shops and online.

Perfume Galleries
The Gorilla Perfumers will appear worldwide in special gallery events, designed to showcase and introduce the perfumes in a multisensory way. The first gallery exhibition was in London’s Shoreditch in July 2010 – since then they’ve held one in New York and then next is to be in Tokyo on December 1st. Future exhibitions are planned for Russia and Paris.

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This season its not just the beautiful dressing table bottles that are causing a stir, its the ability to take your stunning fragrances in your handbag with handy purse sprays that effortlessly take you from AM to PM.

Everyone wants to stand out from the crowd this Christmas so let The Perfume Shop give you the inside take on fragrances straight off the catwalk. Here are The Perfume Shops recommendations to help you strut your stuff this season:

DKNY Be Delightful Holiday Set
DKNY Be Delightful Holiday Set contains a 50ml EDT spray and 100ml body lotion, an experience for your senses. Combining the scent of Apple, Exotic Flowers and Sensual Woods, it leaves skin gently cleansed and your senses invigorated. Available at The Perfume Shop at 42.00 (to be confirmed).

House of Gucci Purse Sprays
Giving you the chance to take your favourite Gucci scent with you wherever you go, the House of Gucci has created these beautiful purse sprays each with a twist mechanism to release your chosen scent. Each spray comes with three refillable vials to keep you topped up.

Gucci Flora
Taking inspiration from the iconic Flora print first seen on a silk scarf designed for Princess Grace in 1966, Guccis Flora fragrance embodies the same defiantly feminine style as the legendary print. The Flora print is seen for the first time in its long history in monochrome form on the printed interior of the Flora box proving to be as much a work of art as the sensual perfume it houses.

Gucci by Gucci
This fragrance evokes an aura of timelessness and beauty. Revealing the essence of modern femininity, this scent contains top notes of Guava and Pear, heart notes of Tahitian Tiare Flower and base notes of Musk and Honey.

Gucci Guilty
Gucci Guilty, the latest addition to the Gucci brand is an iconic scent, which has a sensual and distinct oriental floral scent, perfect for a young, modern-minded woman who likes to express her individuality. This fragrance will be available from 25th August 2010.

Emporio Armani Diamonds For Her
The fragrance provides a woman with a self confident and audacious feeling. The Rose, a symbol of femininity, is made edible and succulent through top notes of Lychee and Raspberry. The EDP 50ml is available at The Perfume Shop at 42.99.

The Perfume Shop also recommends the following Catwalk inspired fragrances for this fashionable season:
1. Michael Kors Very Hollywood
2. Vera Wang Princess
3. Chloe
4. Miss Dior Cherie
5. Stella

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The main perfume trends identified by The Perfume Shop this Autumn 2010 are deep, sensual, evocative scents, perfect to compliment the sophisticated, soft layering and rich, rugged feel of autumn. The luxurious trends of gold, lace and velvet are beautifully reflected in timeless bottles encasing indulgent, opulent scents in shades of deep peaches and ambers, a perfect accessory for your dressing table.

As you wrap up warm, wave goodbye to Summer and surround yourself with sheer, sexy textures and chic, cozy casuals. The Perfume Shop has just what you need to keep the chills at bay – the most important layer, your fragrance.

FOR HER:

GUCCI GUILTY EDT Spray 50ml 46.50
Gucci Guilty has an elegant and distinct oriental floral scent, perfect for the modern woman who likes to express her individuality.

A real statement of luxury, the bottle sensually fuses metal and glass to reveal the precious peach-coloured fragrance. Its packaging leverages the most iconic Gucci interlocking GG. A true expression of femininity, Gucci Guilty is an autumn fragrance wardrobe must-have.

PACO RABANNE LADY MILLION EDP 50ml 44.99)
Paco Rabanne Lady Million is a divine blend of gorgeous Top Notes of Neroli, Lemon and Raspberry, with sensual unwinding Base Notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Honey creating a bold and vivacious fragrance with a dose of attitude.

Encased in a sleek gold glass flacon, this sensual fragrance oozes glamour to its very heart and reveals an uplifting scent with a touch of class.

BEYONCE HEAT EDP 50ml 28.50
An alluring, modern fragrance, Beyonc Heat is as sensual, sexy and sophisticated as the woman who inspired it. This floral, fruity perfume features rare, sensual flowers and is both feminine and irresistible.

Featuring Top Notes are Red Vanilla Orchid, Magnolia, Neroli and Blush Peach. Its sweeter Heart Notes consist of Honeysuckle Nectar, Almond Macaroon and Crme De Musk, making this subtle scent both naughty but nice.

MARC JACOBS LOLA EDP 50ml 44.50
Lola oozes sensual Heart Notes of Rose, Fuchsia, Peony and Geranium, creating a cool and confident scent with Top Notes of Pink Peppercorn and Ruby Red Grapefruit. Base Notes of Vanilla, Warm Tonka Bean and Creamy Musk, say sexy with a flirtatious wink, ideal for all go-getting girls.

GIVENCHY PLAY INTENSE EDP 50ml 51.99
A timeless fragrance for the elegant woman. Play Intense exudes aromatic, flirty Top Notes of Bergamot and Mandarin combined with captivating Middle Notes of Pink Pepper, Coffee Flower and Amyris Wood. A real treat for the senses with lasting appeal.

FOR HIM:

PACO RABANNE ONE MILLION EDT 100ml 47.50
One Million reflects the dark, heady notes of autumn perfect for those daring yet irresistible characters. This scent is spicy with Top Notes of Fresh Fruits, Blood Mandarin and Peppermint, a wonderful combination that will capture your imagination.

RALPH LAUREN BIG PONY NO.2 EDT 75ml 34.50
The Seductive Fragrance of Oriental Fougere. A sexy mix that hooks up Dark Chocolate and Musk for undeniable attraction. Accented with a yellow Polo Pony icon opposite a bold green number two, the red bottle brings men into the game of seduction, addressing the challenge of love needed to get the girl.

HUGO BOSS NIGHT EDT 50ml 34.50)
Overtly masculine, this ultimate fragrance for men has a refreshing aroma with a subtle hint of sexy that is sure to make the girls swoon. Fronted by ladies man Ryan Reynolds, Hugo Boss Night is for the confident man who knows what he wants and how to get it. In a dark fusion of sultry notes, Hugo Boss Night combines Top Notes of Lavender and Birch Leaves with a heady mix of African Violet, Sandalwood and Cardamom for a spicy finish to enchant the senses.

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER LE MALE TERRIBLE EDT EXTREME SPRAY 75ml 38.50
Encased in the classic icy blue torso figure Le Male Terrible is the new olfactory interpretation of the legendary Le Male fragrance. The dark and contrasting tin oozes sexiness and sits well alongside the iconic silver strips and razor pendant on the bottle. Le Male Terrible opens on top notes of Bitter Grapefruit and spicy pink Peppercorn followed by a Heart of Lavender. The base rests on Notes of Vetiver, Vanilla, and Musky Amber. Made for a man comfortable with himself and his sexuality, this exciting collectors edition is the must have for Autumn 2010.

DAVIDOFF HOT WATER EDT 60ml 34.50
Davidoff Hot Water puts a seductive new spin on the classic Cool Water. Heady and enigmatic for the calm and confident gentleman. It’s vibrant Red Basil and Absinthe Top Notes thrillingly grounded by the genuine class of Wormwood make Hot Water fresh, spicy and jubilant.

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Glee offers fans the chance to create their own personal ‘Gleekover’ Glee inspired cosmetics, with a dazzling selection of nail colours, eye shadows, lip glosses and lip balms offers.

The collection includes three fragrances:

Divas Free Your Glee, 10 – a sweet powdery fruity floral accord, with top notes of soft citrus, perfectly harmonising with a heart of melon, jasmine, geranium and heliotrope, with a finale of vanilla, soft musk, cedar wood and warm amber.

Music Is My Life, 10 – a rich sensual white floral top note of Louisiana magnolia, leading to a hallelujah heart of Vanilla, and an encore of musk and sultry sandalwood.

Don’t Stop Believing, 10 – a fruity floral accord boasting a medley of blood orange, mandarin, apple, pear, green leaf, peach, pineapple and cassis, leading to a heart of jasmine, lily, freesia, rose, violet and carnation. These are enhanced by a crescendo of fresh marine notes, and descend onto a fond of sandalwood, cedarwood, vetivert, amber, musks, vanilla and moss.

All fragrances are available as part of a gift set, for only 10.

Other Glee-tastic treats include a selection of gift sets ranging from 3 for the Don’t Stop Believing Pom Pom Puff and Lip Balm Duo, to 8 for the large cosmetic sets.

Get your hands on these must-have beauty treats and free your inner Glee. They make the perfect stocking fillers, and from only 3, give everyone a chance to shine.

Cosmetics available exclusively through Superdrug nationwide
Fragrances available through The Perfume Shop and Superdrug nationwide

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Some women want to be individual and create their own look. The Perfume Shop has a number of carefully selected fragrances that will encourage creativity and keep you ahead of the trends.

Here are The Perfume Shops recommendations for perfumes to complement your go-getting attitude this Christmas:

Alien Gift Set
Distinctive and mysterious, yet comforting and soft, Alien by Thierry Mugler conveys passion, sensuality and the essence of absolute femininity. A rich floral woody amber containing Jasmine Sambac, Cashmere, Wood and White Amber, it is a magic fragrance that awakens your emotions. A scent like no other, its irresistibly appealing and totally out of this world. The gift set contains an EDP 30ml non refillable, a radiant body crme 15ml and a radiant shower gel 30ml, available at The Perfume Shop this Christmas prices to be confirmed.

Black XS
A rock ‘n’ roll fragrance for a stunning rebel princess. An elixir of contrasts both innocent and sensual. This scent is perfect for those special occasions, Christmas parties and intimate dinner dates. The EDT 50ml is available at The Perfume Shop at 32.50, a gift set will also be available.

YSL Parisienne
YSL Parisienne has the ‘je ne sais quoi’ that makes her unique. She is not a Parisian but she shows a daring and liberated attitude, living life to the full. She is chic, flirtatious, confident and in control. The EDP 50ml is available at The Perfume Shop at 47.50.

The Perfume Shop also recommends the following fragrances this season:
1. Avril Lavigne, Black Star
2. Diesel Fuel For Life
3. Vicktor & Rolf FlowerBomb
4. Nina Ricci, Ricci Ricci
5. Ed Hardy

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Balm Balms unique Organic Single Note Eau de Parfums have been created by Glenda Taylor, founder of Balm Balm. The 100 percent organic eau de parfum range includes seven single notes by Balm Balm: bergamot, mandarin, ylang ylang, rose geranium, lavender, spearmint and petitgrain.

All can be worn alone or combined. There are endless combinations and you simply spray one on top of the other. For a refreshing blend you could combine bergamot & spearmint romantic, rose geranium & mandarin studious, spearmint, lavender & bergamot… you choose.

Glenda is an aromatherapist and perfume designer. She consults on many natural brands, creates bespoke perfumes for celebrities and royalty, has written books, as well as establishing her own award winning brand. I am so excited about these Seven Single Note Eau de Parfums as I feel there is a real gap in the market where 100% organic perfumes are concerned. I have always loved the concept of making your own combinations of fragrances in order to adapt perfume to mood. To be able to do this totally naturally and organically is a dream come true. If you are not feeling creative, they are equally as good worn individually.

When alcohol is used in perfumery, it is usually petrol based and has a denaturant in it to make it too bitter to drink. This denaturant which shows on ingredient listings as denate is of synthetic origin. Glenda has used gentle 100% organic grain alcohol, (with no denaturant added), 100% organic pure essential oils and nothing else! All certified by the Soil Association. At Balm Balm our listings are simple and straight forward. We like you to know and understand what you are putting on your body.

All Eau de Parfums come cosseted in Carbon Neutral cartons from FSC sources and decorated in natural Organic Inks.

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“Are you on the list?” The phrase comes from the VIP world, but has nothing to do with money or fame. Getting on the “list” has more to do with having the attitude and the personality.

Carolina Herrera presents the new fragrance, 212 VIP, inspired by New York’s most creative people, the young talents who are writing the future history of the city, people who want to have a good time.

212 VIP is a fun, festive and floral fragrance that combines style with attitude and hits three essential notes:
FUN: accords of heady rum and exotic passion fruit. An explosive cocktail to be enjoyed at anytime!
SOCIALITE: an essential feature of the new 212 VIP generation, created from notes of abundant musk and distinguished gardenia. An exceptional aura.
STYLISH: ingredients that bring a unique and extraordinary charm, among them delicious and ultra-feminine vanilla and sensual tonka bean. A touch of originality and sophistication.

The bottle, an object of pure desire, is a dazzling gold giving the product a magical luminosity. With its attractive, feminine and curvaceous lines, it is beautifully and lovingly conceived, right through to its magnetic lid.

212 VIP EDP 30ml – 31
212 VIP EDP 50ml – 43.50
212 VIP EDP 80ml – 59
212 VIP Body lotion (200 ml) – 25.50
212 VIP Bath & Shower gel (200 ml) – 24.75

On counter – 22nd September 2010

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Women deserve to be adored, showered with expensive gifts and have hoards of gorgeous men dropping at their feet. The Perfume Shop has the ideal scents to give them the wow factor.

These are perfumes that inspire confidence and help women create an impact when they enter a room, leaving a trace of scent in their wake and a memory on the minds of those they meet.

Marc Jacobs Lola
A modern, free spirit with an irresistible attitude. Relaxed, cool and confident. Sexy with a flirtatious wink. This feminine bottle is a must have for the Christmas treats list and a perfect stocking filler for her. The EDP 50ml is available at The Perfume Shop at 44.50.

Versace Versus
Combining contrasting elements in a game of opposites, this is the ideal fragrance for a woman who loves to dare. Romantic to aggressive; punk to melodious; tough to feminine, it is dedicated to a cutting edge, confident, seductive woman. The EDT 50ml is available at The Perfume Shop at 39.99.

Dolce & Gabbana Rose The One For Women
A scent that reveals, petal by petal a womans intimate and precious femininity. Scarlett Johansson is the face of this fragrance and bring her delicate feminity and sensual mood to this soft perfume. The EDP 30ml is available at The Perfume Shop at 33.50.

The Perfume Shop also recommends the following fragrances for pure adoration this season:
1. Angel Gift Set
2. Ghost Sweetheart
3. Lacoste Love Of Pink
4. Prada LEau Ambree
5. Dior JAdore

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Comme Des Garcons has launched Wonderwood, a new fragrance with a positive overdose of woods, woody notes and synthetic wood constructions.

WOODS
Oud (Agarwood): Tibetans use it to bring energy to the centre, Sufis use it for ceremonies, worth its weight in gold.
Cedarwood: King of the forest, tree of God.
Sandalwood: Carvings, worship, medical, fragrant.
Cypress wood: The first choice of Iranian gardens.
Gaiacwood: Tree of life bearing blue flowers.

WOODY NOTES
Patchouli: Perfume, medicine, hippies.
Vetiver: The roots are made into mats and hung in doorways to keep cool in India.

SYNTHETIC WOOD COMPOSITIONS
Javanol: The new generation of Sandalwood.
Cashmeran: Pine and Patchouli.
Pachminol: Sandalwood notes with a balsamic touch and Rose.

The structure is very fluid with most of the WOOD IDEAS concentrated in the heart, rather than the base.

AROUND THE HEAD: Madagascan pepper, Bergamot, Somalian Incense, Nutmeg.
IN THE HEART: Cristalon, Cashmeran, Gaiacwood, Cederwood, Carvi Graines.
AT THE END: Javanol, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Oud (Agarwood).

Bewildering in its conception, spectacular in its evolution: mysterious yet perturbing in its application, luxurious but uplifting in its effect. A world of overflowing with wondrous woods, the creation of the ultimate wood fragrance, Wonderwood.

Wonderwood Eau de Parfum Spray 100ml – 64.00
Wonderwood Eau de Parfum Spray 50ml – 48.00

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Three years after the launch of Infusion d’Iris Eau de Parfum, Prada has announced Infusion d’Iris Eau de Toilette. The new Eau de Toilette is a fresher and more floral interpretation of the original Infusion d’Iris.

The new fragrance is a forward-looking addition to the world of Prada Parfums, casting exceptional quality traditional ingredients in this modern interpretation.

Under the creative direction and inspiration of Miuccia Prada, Infusion d’Iris Eau de Toilette was blended by perfumer Daniela Andrier. “It’s like a new chapter in a favourite book, with the same heroes, but in a different adventure. It’s something very familiar but a new story, and it’s a very beautiful thing.” Daniela Andrier.

The key ingredients are: Iris Pallida Neroli from Tunisia Lily of the Valley, Violet, Heliotrope and Cedar.

The frosted glass flacon echoes the design of vintage perfume bottles. Its understated, yet incredibly refined cut creates a sleek modern edge. The bottle is adorned with a historic Prada crest originally designed in 1913 by Miuccia Prada’s grandfather.

The updated white crest is embossed on the classic and clean presentation boxes, sitting slightly off-centre on iconic pale green, a signature Prada colour. Here is a symbol synonymous with quality craftsmanship and tradition literally pushed to the edge, a reflection of Prada’s passion for innovation, translated in the updated Infusion d’Iris packaging.

On Counter – October 2010

EDT Spray, 50ml 42.00, 100ml 56.00, 200ml 62.00

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Nina Ricci have announced their new fragrance, Nina L’Elixir, Eau de Parfum; a bewitching potion and an intense reinterpretation of Nina Eau de Toilette. The fragrance is created to perfectly capture the mischievous radiance and colourful sensuality of the new Nina Heroine.

The House of Nina Ricci has always worked with numerous artists to express its vision of femininity, dreams and contemporary poetry and the new Nina ambassador embodies all of these ideals. Introducing Florrie; the young singer, songwriter, composer, and drummer and the Nina L’Elixir inspiration. Her musical creativity, innocent elegance and graceful allure all perfectly reflect the profile of the new Nina.

Developed by the perfumer Olivier Crisp, Nina L’Elixir evokes the rare and luxurious essence of a love potion, concentrated in an Eau de Parfum. At its heart is the mouth watering sweetness of the red toffee apple surrounded by the gentle notes of jasmine and red berries. The sparkling freshness of Calabria lemon and Caipirinha lime complement the sweetness of the toffee apple, giving way to the depth of cedar wood, cotton musk and warm amber. Nina L’Elixir is a love potion for modern women who know how to play on their natural nature and have fun with it.

The L’Elixir bottle design emphasizes the sensuality of the original Nina bottle by the use of an intoxicating graduation of tones, from golden transparency through to deep red. The butterfly leaves that adorned the bottle stopper in the 50′s have metamorphosed into mysterious golden leaves, emphasizing the luxurious and sensual fragrance inside.

The advertising campaign for the new Nina perfume makes a commitment to creativity by featuring the music of its new Nina heroine, Florrie. Florrie’s pop cover of the iconic Blondie’s Sunday Girl becomes the score accompanying the musical fairytale of the ‘Nina L’Elixir’ advertising film directed by Nez.

Nina L’Elixir EDP 80ML – 54.00
Nina L’Elixir EDP 50ML – 40.00
Nina L’Elixir EDP 30ML – 30.00

On Counter: October 2010

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Carolina Herrera’s 212 ICE is a new limited edition fragrance that reveals the more sensual and provocative side of the 212 universe.

212 ICE is inspired by the contrast of the most delicate femininity, the most seductive masculinity and the enigma of the two coming together. 212 ICE converts the perfect balance between power and emotion into a modern and striking exploration of the fresher side of 212. A unique, contemporary and innovative concept, that comes together in two opposing but complementary fragrances.

212 ICE is a delicate and extremely feminine fragrance with fresh citric top notes of bergamot and grapefruit, with sweet floral middle notes of rose and red forest fruits, and delicate and sensual base notes of sandalwood and musk. A combination of ingredients that exquisitely represent the 212 woman: elegant, sophisticated and very feminine.

212 MEN ICE is a masculine fragrance with a distinctive personality. Created with fresh spicy top notes of black pepper and liquorice, flowery middle notes of violet and wood, with seductive notes of sandalwood, liquorice and noble wood as the perfume base. A series of ingredients to evoke the 212 man: contemporary, enigmatic, elegant and urban.

212 ICE 60ml EDT- 34
212 MEN ICE 100ml EDT- 34

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Dive into the lively freshness of Le Paradis de Nina and allow yourself to be surprised by its floral notes, its elegant texture and its innovative sophistication. Nina Ricci invites you to a re-discovered paradise, a place fit for contemporary fairy-tale princesses. Daring, curious and oh-so-romantic, she seduces with her smile and her freshness. Her intoxicating fragrance carries you to an idyllic universe where she is the queen.

Le Paradis de Nina reinterprets the original fragrance created by perfumers Marie Salamagne and Olivier Cresp. Just as sensual and desirable as Nina, this scent draws inspiration from the delicious aroma of French Madeleine cake, reminiscent of childhood happiness. Delicious and intoxicating, Le Paradis de Nina enriches its fragrance with new ingredients, bringing to mind little pleasures we believed we had forgotten.

At first, the fragrance surprises with a citrusy explosion of orange and mandarin peel. This is followed by an impression of orange blossom, almond blossom and heliotrope, accompanied by the original blend of delicious apple candy and gardenia. The mysterious and deep base of sandalwood with white woods and patchouli is enveloped with the sensuality of vanilla.

Le Paradis de Nina is presented in a pastel pink glass bottle, in the shape of an apple. It is enhanced with pearled white leaves, bringing to mind the softness of clouds and the tenderness of a memory. Like a delicate origami creation concealing magnificent poetry, the packaging resembles a treasure box decorated with delicate white flowers, containing a fragrance that is alive with poetry.

Le Paradis de Nina, limited edition, Eau de Toilette Natural Spray 50 ml: 34.00

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