What better way to say I love you than with the lasting impression perfume makes? Editor Trudi Brewer puts her nose to work, selecting the best for him and her this Valentine's Day.
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Valentine’s Day is incomplete without a beautiful perfume, from amber citrus to creamy vanilla; whatever your V-Day plans, the best perfumes to wear are a mix of sweet, spicy, and fresh. Here are our favourites for him and her; we promise there is one for every fragrance lover.
Her’s & His
Burberry Goddess EDP, from $141.
From the vegan formula to the trio of hypnotic vanilla heightened by woodsy lavender. This is for lovers of delicious, aromatic fragrances.
Refills are sold separately.
Burberry Hero Parfum,Hero Parfum, from $189.
This scent commands attention. The intense, warm cedarwood and cypriol oils blend with the peppery, ginger-like amaryllis—exquisite. Refills are sold separately.
Tiffany & Co Rose Gold Eau de Parfum Intense, from $141.
What better way to show your love than with Tiffany & Co.? The spice of pink pepper, heady orange flower, and jasmine sambac balances this citrus, fruity masterpiece. Turkish rose oil gives it its romantic edge. It smells as divine as it looks.
Tiffany & Co Love For Him EDT from $136.
The perfect match when it comes to love. This citrus yet woodsy scent hero’s spicy ginger, mandarin, cardamom, juniper and cypress. But the minty scent of blue sequoia helps it last on the skin for hours. It’s a scent we would happily wear as well.
Hugo Boss The Scent For her EDP 100ml, $220.
A floral fragrance spiked with honey gets our attention. Add peach, spring-like freesia, the Osmanthus flower, and warm roasted cocoa - it will be the scent you reach for every date night.
Boss Bottled Absolu, from $167
This new fragrance has the makings of a classic. It has a heavenly leather-like accord, zesty patchouli, and a firm favourite: fresh cedarwood essence. It’s bold and oh-so memorable.
Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Paradise Garden EDP from, $215.
Adorned with a necklace of embroidered flowers is a nod to what is a floral, amber, aquatic scent. Created with a mysterious blue lotus flower and the powdery elegance that only an iris can bring to scent. Its longevity is thanks to creamy vanilla.
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Paradise Garden EDP from $165.
The bottle steals the show, but the scent is equally engaging. It’s woody and aquatic, with a dose of tropical sunshine. Think of salty coconut, green fig, sensual sandalwood, ginger, and bracing mint with the warmth of creamy tonka bean. It’s cheeky and refreshing.
Versace Dylan Turquoise EDT from $117.
Summer - in one word. Officially a luminous floral, it‘s also woodsy thanks to the Primofiore lemon, Italian mandarin, pink peppercorn, and cassis. The scent of white spring flowers followers, jasmine, and freesia spiked with tropical guava. Finally, the white musk gives this scent a sensual aroma reminiscent of summer nights - if you close your eyes, the Amalfi Coast awaits.
Versace Eros Pour Homme Energy from $157.
This refreshing fragrance has bowled us over. The citrus blend, including lemon, lime, blood orange, grapefruit, Sicilian bergamot, and mandarin, is stunning. Add the splash of white amber and black currant, bringing pure joy. It's incredibly fresh and elegant, a true triumph for Versace.
For you, him and her.