Some occasions might call for a gift card – but this Father's Day isn't one, says editor Trudi Brewer. Here are the memory-making scents to buy online at Life Pharmacy.
A fragrance is an incredibly thoughtful yet personal gift. So to ensure you nail it, here's our pick of invigorating, powdery, and potent scents to suit the taste and lifestyle of any father figure in your life.
Best For… Unisex Appeal
Calvin Klein Calvin Klein Defy EDT from, $79.
It's invigorating with a touch of warmth and will slip into any fragrance wardrobe. At the same time, it's defiantly in the woody scent family thanks to the star ingredient, a Haitian-sourced vetiver oil. The citrusy bergamot and mossy lavender take on a smooth, modern edge thanks to the presence of amber. Housed in a simple, asymmetrical glass bottle with a denim blue cap and carton, this newbie pays homage to the company's legendary jeans.
Best For… Powdery, yet potent appeal
Givenchy Gentleman Givenchy Intense EDT, from $129.
The breezing blend of bergamot, basil, and cardamom offers immediate freshness that lingers thanks to the musky blue iris. A generous splash of invigorating cedarwood and the distinctive vanilla aroma of coumarin make it powdery but potent; this new designer scent has an irresistible charm.
Best For… Clean, yet cosy vibe
Burberry Hero EDT, from $118.
The combination of heart-racing juniper, bergamot and black pepper is unique. It creates a spicy vibrancy that in this scent is deepened with the warmth of cedarwood oils from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia, the Atlas Mountains in Africa, and the Himalayas. It's refreshing yet spicy - just like the perfect marriage. There is also a Burberry Hero Deodorant Stick, $50 on offer.
Best For… Warmth, and coolness
Issey Miyake Fusion Extreme EDT 100ml, $150.
A collision of pure freshness and woody spice - like hot volcanic magma flowing into freezing cold water. That's the way the perfumer describes this eau de toilette. A sunny blend of cardamom and bergamot is set against the intensity of cardamom, mint and lavender essences. The coconut water adds a unique coolness to help the mix of sandalwood and patchouli really pop.
Best for…Summer holiday vibe
DOLCE & GABBANA Light Blue Pour Homme Forever EDP, $99.
Vibrant cold-pressed citrus oil and zesty grapefruit give you an instant pick-me-up. But the tang doesn't stop there - Italian bergamot with mossy violet leaf is what provides this fragrance with its beachy appeal. White musk and woody vetiver sourced from the Indonesian island of Java evokes memories of that tropical holiday for two.
Best For… After five
Dior Sauvage Eau De Parfum, 100ml, $212.
That first rush of freshness comes from a blend of mandarin and Calabrian bergamot. Still, it's the spicy trail that got our attention. A combination of synthetic ambergris and smokey Papua New Guinean vanilla harvested green and then soaked in hot water to preserve that creamy aroma that is extraordinary. Frankly, we would expect nothing less from Dior.
Given the high volume of orders during lockdown level 4, fragrance purchases could delay. However, most Life Pharmacy stores are open, and many are offering a delivery service for purchases in stores.