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YOU CAN’T GO WRONG WITH A FRAGRANCE FOR FATHER’S DAY, SAYS
It’s Father’s Day tomorrow and if you have left buying a present for dad until the last minute, then a fabulous fragrance is a great gift idea.
But you only have to walk into a beauty store to see the options are endless.
So where do you begin? When it comes to notes, Alex Oprey, product and creative director at Miller Harris (millerharris.com) suggests you look to bergamot, vetiver, cedarwood, spices, sandalwood, amber, patchouli, leather, lavender and musk.
Still feeling bewildered? Here are some super scents you can pick up on the high street.
BEST FOR… BUDGET
Marks & Spencer Smoked Oud, £10 (Marks & Spencer)
M&S scents are consistently impressive, and this is no exception. An earthy fragrance, it’s a pleasing blend of spicy sandalwood and warm musk.
BEST FOR… SPORTY TYPES Montblanc Legend Blue, £56 (John Lewis)
Whether your dad likes a spot of golf or a leisurely hike, this fragrance is fresh, outdoorsy and sure to inspire.
There’s crisp spearmint in there, along with woody cedarwood and ambroxan.
BEST FOR… EVERY DAY Zadig & Voltaire This is Really Him!, £59 (The Perfume Shop)
A cheerful citrus, with notes of grapefruit, orange blossom and palo santo, this well-priced fragrance isn’t too overpowering for day-to-day wear, whether the office beckons or the garden centre.
BEST FOR… EVENING
Narciso Rodriguez For Him Vetiver Musc,
£65 (The Perfume Shop)
A Narciso option is always a win. This one, with notes of
geranium, vetiver and musk, is long lasting and ideal for evening wear.
BEST FOR… SOMETHING SPECIAL
Acqua di
Parma Blu Mediterraneo Mandorlo di
Sicilia, £112
(Space NK)
Transport him to the Amalfi Coast with this holiday-in-a-bottle. Bergamot, almonds and star anise combine with cedarwood, vanilla and white musk to create an easy-to-wear fragrance.
BEST FOR… FOOLPROOF Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Triumph Elixir, £73 (The Perfume Shop)
Hugo Boss always makes crowdpleasers. Notes of violet leaf, vetiver essence and patchouli create a warm fragrance, sure to invoke statements of, “You smell lovely”.
BEST FOR… THE OFFICE Burberry Hero Parfum, £94 (Boots)
A quiet classic in the making, notes of cypriol oil, amyris and cedarwood create a smoky, balsamic and slightly sweet scent. It lasts well, ensuring it’s ideal for the office.
BEST FOR… UNUSUAL
Miller Harris Soufflot,
£180 (millerharris. com)
For something a little bit different, this tobacco leaf, jasmine sambac and chestnut fragrance is just the ticket. A woody floral, it was inspired by early mornings in Paris.