In times of recession, experts tell us that people like to stick to what they know, with many of us even going back to the faithful fragrances of yesteryear that evoke memories of happier times. But with some amazing new scents from Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs and Kate Moss hitting the high street this month, now is the time to branch out.
Fear not, we've even added fragrances that you may already like or know to point you in the right direction before you purchase. The Perfume Shop expert Michelle Dvaz say, 'All perfumes fall into different families as it usually follows that if you like one or two fragrances from within a specific family then you will also like others says'. This is good to bare in mind when buying perfume for other people.
So update your fragrance collection today with one of these fabulous new season scents.
Very Hollywood by Michael Kors, From £48 online at harrods.com
Type: Fruity floral
Notes: Mandarin, bergamot, wet jasmine, ylang ylang, raspberry, gardenia, amber and white moss.
Details: Sexy yet not overpowering with a glamorous romantic feel, set in a vintage-style bottle
Lola by Marc Jacobs, from £21.53, debenhams.com
Type: Fruity floral
Notes: Pink peppercorn, pear, red grapefruit, fuchsia, rose, vanilla and musk.
Details: Amazing flower bouquet inspired bottle, the scent is playful yet captivating with a warm floral finish.
If you like these, chances are you will love Lola by Marc Jacobs:
Gucci by Gucci, 50ml, £46.99
Vera Wang Bouquet, 50ml, £49.99
Prada Pour Femme, 50ml, £43.50, all at theperfumeshop.co.uk
Vintage by Kate Moss,£23 from department stores nationwide and online at theperfumeshop.co.uk
Type: Fruity floral-oriental
Notes: Pink pepper, white freesia, mandarin, jasmine, vanilla and tonka beans.
Details: Created from Kate's love of vintage clothes, this is a sophisticated muskier version of her predecessors. Perfect as an evening scent.
If you like these, chances are you will love Vintage by Kate Moss:
D&G Light Blue, 50ml, £37.99
DKNY Be Delicious, 50ml, £36.50, both at theperfumeshop.co.uk
Jil by Jil Sanderfrom £40.00 buy now at Harrods and online at harrods.com. Available department stores nationwide from 1 November 2009
Type: Floral woody
Notes: Lavender, tangerine, pink pepper, lily of the valley, orris, vanilla beans.
Summary: We love the modern bottle! The fragrance is subtle yet sensual and rather elegant. The citrus fruits give it a vibrant finish that we love.
Burberry London Limited Edition £56, department stores nationwide
Type: Citrus floral
Notes: Grapefruit, mandarin, British rose, lily of the valley, pink pepper, wood and musks.
Details: This is a fresh modern fragrance with the mix of citrus fruits and flowers giving it an alluring finish - prepare to get comments.
John Richmond by John Richmond, from £34 exclusively Harvey Nichols and harveynichols.com
Type: Fruity floral
Notes: Pink grapefruit, pear, daffodil, magnolia, sandalwood and amber.
Details: This is a feminine fragrance with the pear giving it a subtle, sweet edge and the daffodil and sandalwood creating a pretty, seductive finish. It's beautiful for day and night.
In Bloom by Reese Witherspoon with Avon from £16, avonshop.co.uk
Type: Floral oriental woody
Notes: Peach tea leaves, crisp greens, gardenia, magnolias, night blooming jasmine and woods and amber crystals
Details: This is Reese's first fragrance and she played a big part in the formulation, she wanted it to optimise femininity, yet still be delicate and alluring. The crisp fresh notes definitely achieve this.
A scent by Issey Miyake from £29.50 department stores nationwide and online at debenhams.com
Type: Green floral woody scent
Notes: Hyacinth, zesty verbena, woody galbanum and delicate jasmine.
Details: This is unique fresh scent that we fell in love with on first smell. The earthy green notes create that simple ‘gust of fresh wind' fragrance. Just lovely for a crisp winter day.
If you like these, chances are you will like A Scent by Issey Miyake:
Calvin Klein Escape, 100ml, £24.45
Cool Water Woman, 50ml, £29.99
Dawn by Sarah Jessica Parker Dawn, 30ml, £22.50
Emporio Armani Acqua di Gio Women, 50ml, £39.99, all at theperfumeshop.co.uk
Alberta Ferretti by Alberta Ferretti, from £35 from Harvey Nichols and online at harveynichols.com and nationwide in Selfridges, Harrods and Fenwicks
Type: Woody floral
Notes: Freesia, pink pepper, Sicilian bergamot, sweet pea, lily and ambers.
Details: Alberta took inspiration for this fragrance from her amazing, floaty, soft ethereal clothes and has created a feminine, luxurious scent which has a hidden depth to it with the notes of amber. It's lovely for evenings when you are dressing to impress.
Ricci Ricci by Nina Ricci from £28.38, 0207 494 6220 and theperfumeshop.com
Type: Fresh floral
Notes: Bergamot, rhubarb zest, rose, tuberose and patchouli
Details: This is a sensual modern fragrance with Nina's traditional sweet finish to it. You will wearing it as a new daytime fragrance, I know we have.
If you like these, chances are you will love Ricci Ricci:
Stella McCartney StellaNude, 30ml, £28.99
Marc Jacobs Daisy, 50ml, £39.99
Flora by Gucci, 30ml, £29.99, all at theperfumeshop.co.uk
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