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Perfumes as cocktails
Collage of summer perfumes
What's the difference between a cocktail mixologist and perfumer? The answer: not much! Some of the best summer scents use ingredients such as vodka, Champagne and rum to give perfumes a little extra kick. So, whether your favourite tipple is a fresh, minty mojito or you prefer to sip on a sparkling, white wine spritzer, there's a fragrance to match. Check out our round-up of perfumes with cocktail ingredients.
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Perfumes as cocktails
Beauty, summer fragrance, perfume
Vera Wang Preppy Princess
Like a fruity twist on the classic pina colada, Vera Wang Preppy Princess blends coconut water with crushed berries. The ultimate pretty perfume.
Vera Wang Preppy Princess, £34, for 30ml at Boots
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Perfumes as cocktails
Beauty, summer fragrance, perfume
United Perfumes Velvet Rope
A totally sultry scent that’s inspired by a cocktail at one of London’s chicest hotel bars, the Sanderson. Apothia Velvet Rope, £55, contains notes of dry vanilla Martini, fresh grapefruit, jasmine absolute, liquorice and tobacco notes.
Apothia Velvet Rope, £55, for 50ml, from United Perfumes
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Perfumes as cocktails
Beauty, summer fragrance, perfume
DKNY Women
A bloody Mary has to be one of the most sophisticated cocktails, so it's no surprise this fresh summer scent contains notes of blood orange, chilled vodka and tomato leaves.
£26.50, for 30ml at The Perfume Shop
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Perfumes as cocktails
Beauty, summer fragrance, perfume
Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille
If you like an exclusive, luxe bar with a sultry, mysterious vibe then you’ll love Tom Ford Private Blend Tobacco Vanille, £120, with soft, subtle notes of tobacco leaf, tobacco flower, vanilla, cocoa and sweet fruit notes.
Tom Ford Private Blend Tobacco Vanille, £120, for 50ml at Selfridges
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Perfumes as cocktails
Beauty, summer fragrance, perfume
Roger & Gallet Amande Persane
One of the most delicious yet sexy scents we’ve ever smelt. The first note is sweet, soft, creamy almonds with a twist of mandarin. In our book it goes down as easily as an an amaretto sour.
Roger & Gallet Amande Persane, £15, for 30ml at Garden.co.uk
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Perfumes as cocktails
Beauty, summer fragrance, perfume
Paul Smith Optimistic for women
If you like your cocktails fruity, then look no further than Paul Smith Optimistic, £28, which has top notes of pink berries, pink grapefruit, lychee and heart notes of cranberry and sweet raspberry macaroons.
Paul Smith Optimistic for women, £28, for 30ml at Boots
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Perfumes as cocktails
Beauty, summer fragrance, perfume
Moschino Glamour
Moschino is a perfume house that’s daring and likes to break the rules, so it makes sense that the Moschino Glamour, £29.99, uses an absinthe note in this fruity, floral fragrance.
£29.99, for 30ml at The Perfume Shop
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Perfumes as cocktails
Beauty, summer fragrance, perfume
Marc Jacobs Curacao
Taking inspiration from behind the bar with blue curacao liquer, Marc Jacobs has created an original, fresh anytime scent with pear, lime, blood orange and apricot - chin-chin!
Marc Jacobs Splash Curacao, £48, for 300ml at Boots.com
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Perfumes as cocktails
Beauty, summer fragrance, perfume
Kylie Minogue Pop Pink Sparkle
Trust Kylie to create a perfume with notes of Champagne! Kylie Minogue Pop Pink Sparkle, £15, contains Champagne to add a bright, sherbert-y note to her Sparkle scent, and is topped off with a lid that looks like a Champagne cork.
Kylie Minogue Pop Pink Sparkle, £15, for 30ml at Boots
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Perfumes as cocktails
Beauty, summer fragrance, perfume
Jo Malone Wild Fig & Cassis Cologne
With notes of warm figs and sweet cassis, Jo Malone Wild Fig & Cassis Cologne, £34, transports you to summer evenings in Tuscany sipping Kir Royale.
Jo Malone Wild Fig & Cassis Cologne, £34, for 30ml at Jo Malone
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Perfumes as cocktails
Beauty, summer fragrance, perfume
Jean Paul Gaultier Ma Dame
Smooth and silky Jean Paul Gaultier Ma Dame, £27.50, contains a blend of orange, rose and essential cocktail ingredient, grenadine.
Jean Paul Gaultier Ma Dame, £27.50, for 50ml at The Perfume Shop
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Perfumes as cocktails
Beauty, summer fragrance, perfume
Island Michael Kors Palm Beach
Pass the rum punch! Island Michael Kors Palm Beach, £42, is a punchy perfume with orange juice, pink grapefruit and rum - delicious.
Island Michael Kors Palm Beach, £42, for 50ml at Michael Kors
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Perfumes as cocktails
Beauty, summer fragrance, perfume
DKNY Delicious Night
With top notes of frozen pomelo, crushed ginger and a chilled blackberry martini note, this dark, daring scent is perfect for hot summer nights.
DKNY Delicious Night, £34.99, for 100ml at The Perfume Shop
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Perfumes as cocktails
Beauty, summer fragrance, perfume
Davidoff Cool Water Summer Dive
A thirst-quenching mojito type scent with mint, melon and pineapple - we love this!
Davidoff Cool Water Summer Dive, £31, for 100ml at Boots
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Perfumes as cocktails
Beauty, summer fragrance, perfume
Caudalie Zeste de Vigne
Fancy a white wine spritzer? Take in Caudalie Zeste de Vigne Eau Fraiche, £25, which has notes of grape blossom from Provence and a twist of lemon for a unique fruity but fresh fragrance.
Caudalie Zeste de Vigne, £25, for 50ml at SPACE NK
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Perfumes as cocktails
Beauty, summer fragrance, perfume
Tous H2O
If all this talk of cocktails is too much and you’re more of a water girl, check out Tous H20, with thirst-quenching notes of lemon, rose and jasmine. A percentage of the sales of every water-drop designed bottle of Tous H2O goes to help a person living in the developing world with 15 litres of water- enough for 10 days!
Tous H2O, £26, for 30ml at Boots
Perfumes as cocktails
Bottoms up! Our round up of the best perfumes that share ingredients with some of our favourite cocktails - hic!
by Louise O'Connell
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