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Call or WhatsApp: 07387958583 With Christmas fast approaching, many of us are turning our attention to finding the perfect gift for that special person, and the one thing that always seems to spring to mind is perfume.

If you are choosing for someone who doesn’t already have a favourite, it’s worth establishing the ‘notes’ each scent has, which will help you narrow the options.

Scents described as ‘fresh’ often contain a blend of ‘green’ notes that are evocative of things like springtime, citrus fruits and freshly cut grass. The overall scent is light, clean and refreshing.

Encompassing a multitude of aromas taken from flowers, this family’s fragrance is totally floral. With inspiration drawn from the scent of a single bloom or a vast bouquet, ‘floral’ fragrances can contain notes of rose, lily of the valley, jasmine, cherry blossom, honey flower, violets and many more. These fragrances can be sweet or powdery.

Extravagantly exotic, ‘oriental’ scents are often formed with notes of amber and vanilla. Known for their sensual fragrance, Orientals tend to be ‘heavier’ than other groups and are altogether more powerful fragrances.

Inspired by the ‘woody’ fragrance of oak, sandalwood, cedarwood and moss, this family is heavily aromatic and masculine – many of these notes are used in men’s fragrance. Patchouli, vetiver and pine lift the woody notes, for a crisp scent. You might already be avoiding artificial flavours, synthetic ingredients and preservatives when it comes to your diet but have you ever thought about what goes into your perfume?

There are around 3,000 different chemicals commonly used in perfumes but glance at the back of a bottle and often you’ll only see one word: ‘fragrance’. This seemingly harmless word masks the fact that one-third of those ingredients have been flagged as known, or potential, chemicals of concern. In today’s beauty landscape, being cruelty-free, socially fair and eco-friendly should be a given for all brands – no exceptions, no excuses. But some are taking it a step further, whether that’s by giving back to nature, finding innovative ways to reduce pollution or tangibly transforming communities. Vegan products can actually be tested on animals since the ‘Vegan’ label is solely to do with whether the ingredients constrain animal products. And some cruelty-free products may contain animal-derived ingredients (such as honey or beeswax). Labels can be mind-boggling, and the sheer amount of information we’re faced with when we go shopping can be overwhelming. By learning what goes into your favourite cosmetics products, you can help end animal abuse and make a difference in the world at large. To be 100% certain that no animals were harmed in making your cosmetics look for both vegan and cruelty-free products. The dynamic of taking and not giving back needs to change. There is still much irresponsible activity in perfumery, from deforestation to river pollution. But it’s changing: manufacturers are leaning towards more transparency, being cleaner and having a conscious eco-impact.