Match your scent to your holiday
fragrance,beauty,perfume,holiday fragrance
beauty
We\'ve teamed up with Roja Dove to bring you our favourite scents that we think will match perfectly to your holiday destination. With Roja\'s huge wealth of fragrance knowledge (he\'s the world\'s No 1, by the way) and our passion for all things fragrance (you name it, we\'ve smelt it!), we are delighted to bring you some fabulous scents to match every budget and holiday need. Now where did we put our passport?
New York
fragrance,beauty,perfume,DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom,Narciso Rodriguez For Her
DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom and Narciso Rodriguez For Her
Fast-paced, modern and a shopping haven, it can only mean one place, New York City. The ultimate long weekend getaway, this is a city where you can enjoy warm summer days in a flowing maxi dress and gladiator sandals, and then scrumptious evening cocktails matched with designer outfits and sky scraping heels. Anything and everything goes in the Big Apple, but your fragrance should be fresh, captivating and exciting.
We love DKNY\'s Be Delicious Fresh Blossom, which exudes freshness with a serious amount of pretty. Notes of fresh grapefruit, apricot and alluring jasmine mingle together with apple and soothing woody undertones producing what is reminiscent of a romantic walk in Central Park. Or for a dazzling evening fragrance try the alluring Narciso Rodriguez For Her fragrance with its velvety notes of amber, honey flower and gentle woody musks, it\'s quite simply wow! Spray on to sun-kissed skin for a gentle touch of soft seduction.
DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom from £26.43, houseoffraser.co.uk and department stores nationwide
Narciso Rodriguez For Her from £46, selected department stores nationwide
UK
fragrance,Burberry,Marc Jacobs,beauty,perfume,Tom Ford
Tom ford, Burberry and Marc Jabobs
The UK has so much to offer with its stunning countryside and modern cities, so your fragrance should be fresh and fruity for the day and then rich and sensual for the evening, especially when the time comes to drinking wine in a secluded corner of a country pub or London bar.
Designer Marc Jacobs has captured the essence of the UK in his new splashes called Rain, Lemon and Cucumber. We love the Lemon splash that opens with a fresh vibrant burst of Italian lemon which is then soften with mandarin and honeysuckle. It\'s divine for sun-drenched lazy days.
For evenings try Tom Ford\'s Black Orchid with its combination of sensual woody notes mixed with musks and enticing blackcurrants. Or for a truly British fragrance that will get you noticed try Burberry London. It\'s the original and it\'s fabulous; fresh, flirtatious yet surprisingly alluring. It will entice you and everyone else with its jasmine, clementine and modern floral combination.
Marc Jacobs Splash in Lemon from £42,55 theperfumeshop.com
Tom Ford Black Orchid from £40.12, spacenk.co.uk
Burberry London from £24.50, debenhams.com and nationwide
Dublin
fragrance,beauty,perfume,Calvin Klein,Hugo Boss fragrances
Calvin Klein and Hugo Boss fragrances
Dublin resonates with the natural earthy charm of its inhabitants who beguile you with their stories. You should look for a fragrance that has the natural earthiness of patchouli and moss, a green freshness to reflect the beauty of the Emerald Isle with a cosmopolitan twist that Dublin offers; a fragrance that is lively and cosmopolitan, fun and exciting.
We love Truth by Calvin Klein, a floral fragrance that is fresh and sweet due to a blend of citrus notes that swirl around a note of lilac and bamboo intertwined around a mossy, woody base. Or try Hugo by Hugo Boss, which opens with the green freshness of mint, sage and thyme, which are given depth through the inclusion of pine and fir balsam.
Truth by Calvin Klein from £23.50 selected department stores nationwide
Hugo by Hugo Boss from £31.50 nationwide
Greece
fragrance,beauty,perfume,Bergamote from Jean-Charles Brosseau,holiday fragrances
Bergamote from Jean-Charles Brosseau
Greece is the home of gods and legends and is the perfect idyll for lovers. You will need a fragrance that has both the freshness of citrus and the beauty of flowers such as neroli (orange blossom), which brings the fruit of eternal life into being. The fragrance should be brisk, warm and sensual for an experience that is warm and mellow.
For some summertime sunshine try Bergamote from Jean-Charles Brosseau, which is as fresh and juicy as plucking the citrus fruits direct from the tree. It\'s given sensuality by beautiful floral blossoms - a fantastic treat for this time of year.
Bergamote from Jean-Charles Brosseau from £38, 01524 762 611
Thailand
fragrance,beauty,perfume,Sogni del Mare Osterville,holiday fragrance
Sogni del Mare Osterville
Thailand is a country of contrasts; you can enjoy the bustle of Bangkok with its tropical heat, busy roads and street stalls and then travel to the coast to enjoy deserted beaches, crisp blue waters and breath-taking scenery. This Sagui de Mare fragrance has been one of our best finds this year. It oozes simplicity yet contains a delicate mix of orange flower, casis, wild rhubarb and just a dash of fruity blackberry.
It makes me think of a cool summer breeze that has a hint of playfulness to it. It\'s delightfully fresh but also extremely inviting.
Antonia\'s Flowers, Sogni del Mare Osterville £50 at Liberty\'s 020 7734 1234
France
fragrance,beauty,perfume,Nina Ricci,Miss Dior,holiday fragrances
Nina Ricci Miss Dior
France is the country of romance, chic women, stylish men, artists and lovers - you should look for fragrances that give the natural sweetness of rose, the sensuality of jasmine, and the warmth of cedarwood. Choose a fragrance that is classical, understated and chic yet familiar, subtle and elegant.
L\'air du Temps (‘the air of times\') by Nina Ricci is a fragrance that gives a peaceful floral freshness combined with the elegance of rose. Alternatively Miss Dior by Christian Dior is a fragrance of true Parisian elegance, a crisp creation that shimmers like champagne before revealing its floral heart and chic, dry base.
L\'air du Temps by Nina Ricci from £33.76, johnlewis.com
Miss Dior by Christian Dior from £33 selected department stores
Australia
fragrance,beauty,perfume,Cool Water Woman by Davidoff, holiday fragrances,Issey Miyake
Cool Water Woman by Davidoff and Issey Miyake
Roja Dove says, \"For me Australia is about living outside in the sun and by the sea. so you should look for fragrances that evoke nature and the freshness of water, yet has hints of engaging warmth from wood notes. A fragrance to discover Australia should be refreshing, fun and easy-going.
If you like florals, try Cool Water Woman by Davidoff. It\'s a big, bright and a vibrant fragrance of white flowers and warm exotic fruits such as peach, apricot, pineapple, honeydew and watermelon. Alternatively, L\'eau d\'Issey Intense by Issey Miyake, is a fragrance containing the sunny feel of citrus fruit further freshened by oceanic notes combined with woody and spicy accords redolent of the outdoors, which weave around a central theme of water lily. It\'s designed for the men but is light enough for the ladies\"
Cool Water Woman by Davidoff £29, debenhams.com
L\'eau d\'Issey Intense by Issey Miyake £34.50, boots.com
Italy
fragrance,beauty,perfume,Space NK Laughter,holiday fragrances
Space NK Laughter
When we think of Italy we think of chic cities and Tuscan vineyards basking in the hazy afternoon sun. Something these places have in common is the famous laid-back Italian lifestyle and of course, romance. Influenced by Mediterranean holidays, orange groves and lazy days, we love this lovely fragrance from Space NK. Containing a fresh mix of grapefruit, lime and vibrant berries, it\'s bursting with citrus freshness and will help you feel refreshed and elegant. Perfect for sunny summer days.
Space NK Laughter from £19.57, spacenk.co.uk
Sailing in Europe
fragrance,beauty,perfume,D&G light blue, holiday fragrances,Benefit B Spot
D&G light blue Benefit B Spot
Cool waters, a warm summer breeze and the most amazing sunsets, you can\'t under estimate the power of sailing in The Med. Your fragrance has to be fresh yet alluring, with a touch of modern day glamour attached to it. We love Dolce & Gabbana\'s Light Blue which has been an instant hit since its launch, it will transport you from the gloom of home to the magic of Europe in moments, with its charismatic notes of lime, lemon and crisp apple. Mix with that rose, jasmine and sweet verbena and you are left with a deliciously sweet fruity fragrance that will get you noticed and admired.
Plus we are also huge fans of Benefits sweet, alluring B Spot scent, which has flown off the shelves since its launch last year. It\'s perfect for a cool, refreshing spritz during the day with notes of mango, tangerine, apple flower and watermelon merging with pretty white orchid.
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue from £24.99, theperfumeshop.com
Benefit B Spot £26.50 at Benefit shops call 0808 238 0230 for your nearest counter
South Africa
fragrance,beauty,perfume,Romance by Ralph Lauren, holiday fragrances,Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker
Romance by Ralph Lauren and Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker
South Africa is all about stunning landscapes, amazing wines, bustling cities, fantastic beaches and fabulous food. A trip through Cape Town, Hermanus and on to a safari will be awe inspiring - so your fragrance has a lot to live up to. If you want to go iconic, very much like Cape Town, then we can\'t get enough of the seriously seductive Romance by Ralph Lauren, now who said we can\'t go back to those famous fragrances of yesteryear? Capturing those free-spirited go-with-your-heart moments, this fragrance is divine and wearable both day and night.
Or if you are a celebrity fragrance fan then you will love Sarah Jessica Parker\'s Lovely scent. It was her first fragrance and we think by far her best. Girly, flirty, yet completely sophisticated - perfect for an airport pick-me-up for a South African adventure.
Romance by Ralph Lauren from £29.99, theperfumeshop.com
Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely from £13.70 debenhams.com
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