VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT IDEAS: 20 BEST FRAGRANCES FOR HER

There’s nothing quite like receiving a bottle of fragrance, especially on Valentine’s Day. From super romantic to irresistibly girly, here are our top 20 scents that will woo your woman on that special day.

THIERRY MUGLER ANGEL

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This classic scent was the first ever fragrance from Thierry Mulger and is perfect for those with a sweet tooth. A delicious combo of vanilla, chocolate, caramel and patchouli is at the base, while the heart is a blend of fruit and honey. Top notes of bergamot and helional finish off this yummy number, which is encased in a swish star bottle.

£49.99 www.theperfumeshop.com

MICHAEL KORS SEXY AMBER

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Super seductive, this scent mainly focuses on amber, which is paired with the likes of sandalwood, musk, mandarin and white florals. Juicy and vibrant, it’s a fab summer perfume.

£39 www.debenhams.com

LE COUVENT DES MINIMES COLOGNE OF LOVE

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Inspired by orange blossom – the traditional scent of love – this gorgeous fragrance is a romantic option for Valentine’s Day. As well as using fresh orange blossom, it takes bergamot, wild rose and mandarin for a soft and feminine finish.

£19 www.uk.lecouventdesminimes.com

GHOST CHERISH

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Girly and refreshing, this blends together green florals like pink lotus, violet and rose. Top notes of green apple and freesia, plus a base of amber, cedarwood and musk, are the finishing touches to this sparkling, floral aroma.

£24.50 www.theperfumeshop.com

LEIGHTON DENNY LIGHT & DARK

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Warm and fruity, this evoking number will take you from day to dusk. It takes absolute oils like pepper, myrrh and incense, which is combined with a heart of gardenia, jasmine and rose. Finally, top notes are a fruity blend of mandarin, grapefruit and peach.

£43.50 www.leightondenny.com

BENEFIT LAUGH WITH ME LEE LEE EDT

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We love the cute packaging of this scent, which will look gorge on your dressing table. Better still, the perfume is pretty good too, combining citrus, jasmine and lily blossoms for a woody floral finish.

£29.50 www.asos.com

KORRES VANILLA/FREESIA/LYCHEE EDT

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Greek brand Korres always get it right with their skincare and their perfumes are also well worth a sniff. Its tropical blend of creamy vanilla, fresh freesia and exotic lychee will instantly take your mind to sunnier climes.

£27 www.feelunique.com

LIPSY ‘CAGED’ FRAGRANCE

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Lipsy’s latest fragrance offering comes in a chic gold cage that’ll look fab in your bedroom. Its begins with top notes of pink peppercorns, grapefruit and gardenia, before developing to a core of lily patchouli, lily and vanilla. Finally bottoms notes of amber and musk complete this alluring and glam scent.

£18 www.lipsy.co.uk

AVEDA LOVE PURE-FUME ABSOLUTE

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Perfect for girls-on-the-go, this rollerball applicator can be applied anywhere from the tube to a fancy bar. Its aromatic blend of jasmine and sweet ylang ylang makes this a gorgeous aroma.

£22 www.johnlewis.com

GOYA BLACK ROSE FRAGRANCE

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Created back in the 50s, this timeless classic will please any fragrance lover. Super romantic, it combines the seductive notes of black rose with bergamot, rose, geranium and musk.

£49.99 www.goyablackrose.com

CH SUBLIME BY CAROLINA HERRERA

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How cute is this girly purple bottle? Modern meets vintage, this sensual scent pairs patchouli and rose with bergamot and passionflower. While orchid and leather add a mysterious and elegant finish.

£54 www.harrods.com

PACO RABANNE LADY MILLION EAU MY GOLD

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This extravagant scent is perfect for the mega glam lady in your life. Mango and grapefruit makes up the top notes, along with a heart of violet leaf and orange blossom, which is finished with an alluring base of cedar heart and ambery musks.

£44.50 www.boots.com

JIMMY CHOO BLOSSOM

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Bright and vibrant, this gorgeous scent is the perfect addition to a girls’ night out. It opens up with juicy red berries and a citrus cocktail, before descending to a sweet pea and rose heart. At the base, there’s a sensual, rich pairing of white musk and sandalwood.

£35.50 www.theperfumeshop.com

ISSEY MIYAKE CITY BLOSSOM LIMITED EDITION

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This spring-like scent is contained in an uber pretty bottle designed by street artist Mademoiselle Maurice. It takes the likes of pink pepper, citrus and freesia and combines it with magnolia, white musk and ambrox. A divine limited edition fragrance that’s ideal for the warmer months.

£51, www.johnlewis.com

BVLGARI AQUA DIVINA

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The first feminine scent to come from Bvlgari’s Aqua collection is this beaut number. Inspired by the salty sea, it begins with notes of bergamot and red ginger for an aromatic beginning. At the heart, there’s magnolia and quince, while the base blends together beeswax, precious wood and amber.

www.theperfumeshop.com

HUGO BOSS JOUR POUR FEMME

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Inspired by successful women who are on-the-go as soon as the day begins, this floral fruity scent is a real fragrance treat. Fresh and juicy, it combines the notes of grapefruit flower and lime accord, with honeysuckle, freesia and creamy amber.

£64.50 www.boots.com

LACOSTE POUR FEMME

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This stunning aroma is inspired by the woman who is charming and spontaneous. Therefore this elegant perfume blends together the likes of jasmine and rose with Jamaican pepper, freesia and cedarwood. Delicious!

£24.50 www.theperfumeshop.com

MARC JACOBS DAISY DREAM

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Marc Jacobs always nails it in the scent stakes and this beautiful one is no exception. Light and airy, it starts with a juicy combo of blackberry, grapefruit and pear. At the heart is jasmine, lychee and blue wisteria, while the base is an alluring mix of white woods, musks and coconut water.

£38.50 www.theperfumeshop.com

CHLOE LOVE STORY

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Another fave from Chloe is this seductive and feminine Love Story. Its top notes of orange blossom and pink pepper is combined with iris absolute, blossom and lilac. Finally, it’s finished with a fresh base of talc and rice powder.

£57.50 www.theperfumeshop.com

CLINIQUE AROMATICS IN WHITE

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The chic and minimal white bottle is enough alone to get us excited over this fabulous fragrance. But inside it’s just as good, combining wood transparent petals with warm amber notes for a warm and intriguing aroma.

£75 www.clinique.co.uk

Kathryn Lewsey