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DIESEL FUEL FOR LIFE
cool buys
(50ML EAU DE TOILETTE)
[FL430]
£25
Diesel’s new fragrance
Fuel for Life has finally
been legalised. But use
with caution ladies.
It’s sexy, precious and
intensely attractive; we
wouldn’t want you finding
yourself in hot water
on our say-so. Unless,
of course, you want to be…
SAVE £6 (RRP £31)
Sexy, precious and intensely attractive. That’s
what’s in store for those bold enough to take
on Diesel’s new fragrance Fuel for Life. If you’re
blazing with passion and have an intoxicating lust
for life, then this is the scent for you.
Smells like… cassis, with notes of jasmine,
mandarin and patchouli.
Spray it when… you want to spend some serious
time on the cutting edge.
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COVET BY
SARAH JESSICA PARKER
(50ML EAU DE PARFUM)
[FL437]
£24
SAVE £5 (RRP £29)
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IF YOU’RE TORN BETWEEN A FRAGRANCE THAT’S FRESH, FRUITY AND FULL
OF ZEST OR ONE THAT HAS A MORE SENSUOUS APPEAL, WE CAN HELP
YOU MAKE SENSE OF SCENTS…
SJP’s addictive new fragrance throws
rationale and reason out the window
and crosses the line from innocent
longing to an all-consuming, bad-girl
desire. From its seductive blend of precious
fragrance notes to its bottle, you’ll find
Covet irresistibly addictive.
Smells like… a blend of fresh green notes,
gorgeous florals and sensuous woods.
Spray it when… nothing else will do.
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£5
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EMPORIO ARMANI
DIAMONDS SHE
(50ML EAU DE PARFUM)
[FL425]
£31
SAVE £7 (RRP £38)
Diamonds are certainly a girl’s best friend when it
comes to Emporio Armani’s new fragrance. Fresh,
clean and oozing confidence, Diamonds will make
your daytimes sparkle and your nights glitter.
Smells like… a colourful collection of raspberry,
freesia, lily of the valley, cedar wood and amber.
Spray it when… you want to feel subtle, sexy and
confident.
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VALENTINO ROCK ’N ROSE
(50ML EAU DE PARFUM)
[FL397]
£27
SAVE £7 (RRP £34)
£5
Inspired by a new generation of women, Rock ’n
Rose is the scent for rock-chicks with attitude who
have a very feminine side.
Smells like… a fruity mix of bergamot, blackcurrant,
orange blossom and rose, with musky notes of
sandalwood, vanilla and heliotrope.
Spray it when… you want to live life to the full.
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ELLE BY YVES SAINT LAURENT
(50ML EAU DE PARFUM)
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[FL431]
£5
£38
SAVE £10 (RRP £48)
In its brief to parfumiers, YSL described its
new fragrance, elle, as being for “a modern and urban
woman, very feminine but with a touch of the masculine”.
Smells like… opening with citron and lychee smoothed by
peony, the fragrance has a vibrant heart of jasmine and pink
berries, and ends with notes of patchouli and vetiver.
Spray it when… you want to turn heads.
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FLOWER BY KENZO
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AGENT PROVOCATEUR
MAITRESSE
(30ML LE PARFUM EXTRACT)
[FL423]
£28
(50ML EAU DE PARFUM)
An enveloping fragrance for the modern, city woman,
Flower is gentle, precious and inspired by poppies.
Smells like… warm notes of amber, wild hawthorne,
Bulgarian rose, parma violet, white musk and vanilla.
Spray it when… you’re feeling in touch with nature.
TRAVEL EXCLUSIVE
[FL429]
£35
SAVE £8 (RRP £36)
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STELLA BY STELLA MCCARTNEY
(30ML EAU DE PARFUM)
[FL424]
£24
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Fragility and strength are the buzz words for this
new fragrance from Stella McCartney. Based on the
contrast between the freshness and softness of
the rose and the dark sensuality of amber, Stella is
for the sophisticated and intensely feminine.
Smells like… Bulgarian rose, peony flower, mandarin,
rose absolute and amber.
Spray it when… you’re feeling strong and sexy.
Big, bold and beautiful is what Maitresse
is all about, with an added touch of Agent
Provocateur sauciness. It’s decadent, luxurious
and smells expensive thanks to the lavish blend
of lotus, ylang-ylang and jasmine.
Smells like… white lotus flowers, white
ylang-ylang, osmanthus and jasmine sambac.
Spray it when… you want to intoxicate the
world with your sexy sophistication.
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ANGE OU DÉMON
BY GIVENCHY
(50ML EAU DE PARFUM)
[FL414]
£36
SAVE £9 (RRP £45)
This sensual, Oriental floral fragrance is
centred around the noble lily and magnified
by the elegance of palisander and oak
woods. Packaged in a precious bottle that
symbolises luxury and femininity, it’ll bring out
the best of your angel/demon persona.
Smells like… white thyme essence, mandarin,
lily, ylang-ylang, tonka bean and vanilla.
Spray it when… you’re feeling
devilishly feminine.
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JO MALONE
LIME BASIL & MANDARIN COLOGNE
(100ML EAU DE COLOGNE)
[FL362]
£47
SAVE £12 (RRP £59)
Reminiscent of the scent of limes carried on a Caribbean
sea breeze, Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne has become
a modern classic for both men and women.
Smells like… fresh lime and zesty mandarin, undercut
by peppery basil and aromatic white thyme in this alluring
signature blend.
Spray it when… you don’t mind people asking you, “What
is that scent? It’s delicious!” Because they will, trust us.
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JO MALONE
POMEGRANATE NOIR COLOGNE
(100ML EAU DE COLOGNE)
[FL406]
£47
SAVE £12 (RRP £59)
This award-winning fragrance was inspired by the
allure of a scarlet-coloured silk dress, the very
essence of Parisian chic. An intriguing scent you‘ll find
it sophisticated and utterly compelling.
Smells like… pomegranate, raspberry and plum
are crowned with precious frankincense and patchouli.
Spray it when… you want to create an earthy mystery
that unravels with time.
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JO MALONE COFFRET
[FL427]
£42
SAVE £10 (RRP £52)
This must-have mini-cologne coffret features Amber
& Lavender Cologne, Grapefruit Cologne, Lime Basil &
Mandarin Cologne, Pomegranate Noir Cologne, Orange
Blossom Cologne and Blue Agava & Cassis Cologne. All
that, plus it comes in a stylish, classic travel box.
Smells like… fruit and spice and all things nice.
Spray it when… you want to be Malone.
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ESTÉE LAUDER PURSE SPRAY
COLLECTION COFFRET
[FL407]
£25
TRAVEL EXCLUSIVE
Why settle for one Estée Lauder scent when
you can have five? The set features Beyond
Paradise, Pleasures, Pleasures Exotic, Beautiful
and Pure White Linen.
Smells like… you have an enviably large
perfume collection.
Spray it when… well, we reckon you’ve got any
and all occasions covered with this little lot.
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CKIN2U HER
BY CALVIN KLEIN
(100ML EAU DE TOILETTE)
[FL404]
£27
SAVE £6 (RRP £33)
Perfect for long, lazy days, this fresh
florienta creates the ultimate sensory
experience of fresh, warm and sexy.
Smells like… a mix of pink grapefruit,
sugar orchid and neon amber.
Spray it when… you want to drift
away to paradise.
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THE GAULTIER STORY
MINIATURE COLLECTION
[FL415]
£25
£5
TRAVEL EXCLUSIVE
If you’re a fan of Monsieur Gaultier then this little lot will no doubt
be a welcome addition to your scent set. Perfect for taking on
your travels; you get four gorgeous JPG fragrances: Fragile,
Classique, Le Male and Gaultier, all wrapped up in a funky little
boxset. And there’s even one for the man in your life.
Smells like… a range of fragrances for all occasions.
Spray it when… you’re in need of a little Parisian chic.
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L BY GWEN STEFANI
(50ML EAU DE PARFUM)
[FL433]
£24
SAVE £6 (RRP £30)
The R&B superstar’s very first scent is part
of her fashion range, Love, Angel, Music,
Baby, or L.A.M.B. Hmm, does this mean
there will be an A, an M and a B to follow?
Smells like… a luscious floral scent that
bursts with sparkling freshness, then
wraps you in the warmth of sensual musk.
Spray it when… you ain’t no Hollaback Girl.
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CHANEL NO 5
(50ML EAU DE PARFUM)
[FL106]
£39
SAVE £10 (RRP £49)
No 5 remains among the five bestselling perfumes in
the world. Why? Because Chanel’s scent is the epitome
of classic French style, that’s why.
Smells like… heaven, thanks to its blend of
ylang-ylang and jasmine.
Spray it when… you want to feel elegant and timeless
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CHANEL COCO MADEMOISELLE
(50ML EAU DE PARFUM)
[FL188]
£39
SAVE £10 (RRP £49)
Mademoiselle is a new interpretation of the classic
‘Coco’, from its sensual base notes through to the
freshness of its top notes. Relaxed and sexy.
Smells like... a vanilla base gives it a warm aura, with
grapefruit and floral top notes for an airy finish.
Spray it when… ever – any time of day.
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CHANEL CHANCE
(100ML EAU DE TOILETTE)
[FL200]
£46
SAVE £11 (RRP £57)
Chance is a light scent bursting with vitality and
energy, thanks to an intoxicating blend of fresh floral
tones merged with sensual, sweet and spicy notes.
Smells like… a constellation of orbiting scents.
Unexpectedly fresh and sparkling, in other words.
Spray it when… nothing but Chanel will do.
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ANGEL STARS IN THE SKY
BY THIERRY MUGLER
(25ML EAU DE PARFUM) PLUS, FREE 5ML MINIATURE
[FL296]
£31
SAVE £8 (RRP £39)
Sexy and intoxicating, plus you get a FREE 5ml Flat
Star miniature.
Smells like… a refreshing, oriental, woody fragrance,
with vanilla and sandalwood, plus fruity notes of
fresh citrus, melon, peach, and, is that…? Yes,
it is. Plum!
Spray it when… the night comes-a-calling.
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BOSS FEMME
(50ML EAU DE PARFUM)
[FL399]
£23
SAVE £6 (RRP £29)
This floral sheer Oriental fragrance
represents ultra-feminine beauty. Fresh
citrus tangerine notes lift the emotions, and
the floral bouquet radiates sophistication.
Smells like… tangy tangerine, freesias,
oriental lilies and rose petals.
Spray it when… you want to be
sophisticated, feminine… all woman.
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JEAN PAUL GAULTIER
CLASSIQUE
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(50ML EAU DE PARFUM)
[FL269]
£37
SAVE £9 (RRP £46)
The bottle says it all. For those who
want real spice in their life.
Smells like… Oriental floral charms,
with amber, vanilla and wood along
for the ride…
Spray it when… the night has the
potential for being long and sexy.
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DKNY WOMEN
(30ML EAU DE PARFUM)
[FL221]
£15
SAVE £4 (RRP £19)
The bottle itself is enough to make you go weak at the knees.
It’s designed to echo skyscrapers, which is, like, so NYC…
Smells like… freshly laundered T-shirts. We kid you not.
Spray it when… you want to take a bite out of the Big Apple.
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VERA WANG
THE FRAGRANCE
(50ML EAU DE PARFUM)
[FL381]
£40
SAVE £10 (RRP £50)
Modern, elegant and sensual, Vera Wang is a scent to
be possessed by a woman but embraced by a man.
Smells like… the bouquet is a flirtation of Bulgarian
rose, calla lily and mandarin combined with a kiss of
opulent gardenia woods.
Spray it when… romance is in the air.
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DOLCE & GABBANA THE ONE
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PAUL SMITH ROSE
(50ML EAU DE PARFUM)
[FL432]
SAVE £7 (RRP £36)
[FL386]
£29
(50ML EAU DE PARFUM)
£27
D&G’s new fragrance has fruity top notes of
mandarin and peach, set against a sensual
base of vanilla, amber and musk.
Smells like… a summer’s day, in short.
Spray it when… you need a refreshing,
pep-me-up scent with a hint of sensuality.
SAVE £7 (RRP £34)
Paul Smith has brought his signature skill to his
new female fragrance – an instinctive knack of
redefining the classics. Perfect for modern girls,
this is fabulously fresh and airy.
Smells like… rose, green tea, violet and magnolia
topped with a woody accord with touches of clear
cedar and soft musk.
Spray it when… you’re feeling modern, airy,
individual and sensual.
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PRADA INFUSION D’IRIS
(100ML EAU DE PARFUM)
[FL428]
£47
SAVE £11 (RRP £58)
Prada’s new fragrance was first sold exclusively in
its boutiques, but demand was so high it has now
been made available to just a few hand-picked
outlets – this being one of them.
Smells like… it uses iris as a base, but complements
the fragrance with a tang of juicy orange.
Spray it when… once a day, every day.
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GIVENCHY VERY IRRÉSISTIBLE
(50ML EAU DE TOILETTE)
PLUS, FREE 15ML EAU DE TOILETTE
[FL297]
£31
TRAVEL EXCLUSIVE
Very Irrésistible combines American spontaneity
with that oh-so Gallic touch of Parfums Givenchy.
What’s more, you get a FREE travel-size spray (15ml).
Smells like… roses and something that’s sensually
radiant and very feminine.
Spray it when… you want to be joyful, feminine
and spontaneous.
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AJMAL II
(17.5ML PERFUME OIL)
PLUS, FREE MINIATURE
[FL315]
£70
TRAVEL EXCLUSIVE
Everything about this scent whispers
luxury. That bottle, for a start – a crystal,
handcrafted flacon etched in 24-carat gold.
And you get a free miniature, too.
Smells like… comfort and luxury, which is
down to rose, jasmine and sandalwood.
Use it when… let’s just say, a special
occasion requires a special perfume.