I personally think fragrance make such a lovely product to both give and receive at Christmas and the great thing is lots of brands have fantastic offers at this time of year, many release special gift sets too. Fragrance is one of those luxuries that we don’t always treat ourselves too throughout the year, so that makes them the perfect gift.

I have rounded up a few of my favourites and I think there is something to suit all ages and budgets.

Black Opium Nuit Blanche EDP

Now this latest version is a fresh take on one of the most iconic fragrances, NUIT BLANCHE translates to ‘White Night’, a night in Paris once a year when rock chicks take control and make the city their playground until dawn, so its a scent that won’t let you down and will stay smelling incredible all night long. This new take on the classic scent is a more seductive white coffee floral fragrance designed to give the wearer a burst of energy to last through the night. It has Top notes of White Coffee Accord. Heart notes of White Flowers, Aldehydes and Base notes of White Musk.

Everything about Black Opium feels luxurious, the bottle is a translucent black glass infused with gorgeous sparkling glitter which makes it look so glitzy and pretty. As with all YSL products it is beautiful quality and you feel indulgant using it, it would make such a thoughtful gift for someone special this Christmas.

Stella McCartney Pop

I love this perfume, it is the latest release from Stella McCartney and has already become quite a cult favourite. The bottle is bold, pink and very modern and I think this more youthful vibe is reflected in the fragrance too. It has Top notes of Tomato leaves, Violet leaves, Green Mandarin, Heart notes of Violet, Tuberose, Plumeria and base notes of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Musks. So a real mix of woody, citrus and floral, despite it being quite complex it settles down to being quite musky and a little masculin. This is a very nice scent for anyone that enjoys a scent that is a little different.

Michael Kors Wonderlust

This is a new release for 2016 and Its such a pretty fragrance. As you would expect from Michael Kors, it’s more of a romantic, feminine scent. It has notes of Italian Bergamot, Sicillian Mandarin, Almond Milk, Pink Pepper. Heart notes of Jasmine Grandiflorum Absolute, Dianthus, Jasmine Sambac Absolute, Heliotrope. Base notes of Cashmeran Wood, Benzoin Siam, Sandalwood Sri Lanka. I would say it is more of a fragrance for the warmer months because it is such a smooth, refreshing scent. Its has a very unusual mix of citrus and spicy notes which work so well together.

Viktor & Rolf BON BON Couture

This is a perfume for anyone that likes their warm, sweet scents but with an intense twist. BON BON Couture is a more intense version of the hugely popular BON BON. It has notes of Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Peach. Heart Notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac, Caramel. Base Notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla, White Tobacco. So although it is sweet it isn’t as sweet as this original, this version is a little more rich and sexy rather than sweet and girly.

The bottle itself is just gorgeous, it comes in a pretty purple / pink ombre effect bottle which feels very luxurious and heavy. It is shaped like a wrapped sweet (candy), its very feminine and looks pretty sat on your dressing table. Viktor & Rolf always deliver on quality and this new release won’t let you down.

Hugo Boss Orange EDP

I always spray this when I am walking through duty free at the airport and by the time I get on the plane I wish I had bought it. It is a lovely crisp modern scent with notes of Red Apple African Orange Flower and White Flowers and base notes of Sandalwood, Olive Tree and Vanilla. Its a nice mix of warm, fresh notes which make this such a nice fragrance to wear. This scent lasts a good amount of time on me and I think it makes the perfect daytime scent. It’s ideal for anyone that likes quite a modern twist on a citrus scent. It is the only Hugo Boss fragrance that I have actually liked and I urge you to give the tester a go and let it settle for a few minutes, I guarantee you will love it.

Tommy Hilfiger The Girl

This is a new twist on one of Tommy Hilfigers most iconic scent. They have updated it and given it a more modern feel. It is a nice fragrance for a teenager or young adult as it is light but pretty scent. It has top notes of green pear, violet leaf and fig leaf. Heart notes of jasmine petals and silky muguet. Base notes of cedarwood and cashmeran. So its quite crisp and fresh at first but it settles down to be more of a warm scent. This is a very easy perfume to wear and would make an ideal daytime fragrance.

Do you like to give / receive perfume at Christmas and if so what is top if your wishlist this year?

*This post contains PR samples