Sweet Smell of Success

Perfume and after shave sales at Christmas soar—whether it’s for your mum, your loved one, a sassy teenager or a work colleague, you can’t go far wrong with a quirky bottle of scent. This year, the two hot picks from The Perfume Shop are:

Only the Brave, by Diesel
From £27 for the Eau de Toilette, 35ml

Only The Brave is all about courage, force and self affirmation. It claims to be more than a name, for wearers it is a manifesto of what it takes to be a man!

Stella Nude, by Stella McCartney
From £29.50 for the Eau de Toilette, 30ml

Stella says that ‘selecting one’s lingerie marks the beginning of a new day”. Stella Nude is inspired by this intimate moment and perfectly captures the sensuality of bare skin against delicate fabric worn for one’s own pleasure and confidence.