At this time of year when every penny counts, we don’t always have extra cash to splash on the ultra luxe perfumes we lust after – either as gifts for loved ones or a special treat for ourselves. However, there are some truly amazing pocket-friendly fragrances out there, and following the first of our gift guides last week, we asked some of our favourite bloggers for their top five for under £30. Step forward the lovely and talented Get Lippie….
If you can’t afford Tom Ford Neroli Portofino, then this is is a fantastic alternative: fresh, sparkling, alive with citrus. (While you save up for the real thing.)
4711 Original £6.89 for 50ml eau de Cologne
At Boots
Ignore whatever you may think of Kim Kardashian the person, Kim Kardashian the fragrance is, suprisingly, absolutely divine.
Kim Kardashian £22.95 for 30ml eau de parfum
At Escentual
I’ve spent an entire year spraying all my friends with I Am Woman because I love it so much! You’ll probably love it too, it’s like they bottled the essence of Alexis Morrell Carrington Colby Dexter Rowan wholesale and made it utterly delicious.
Joan Collins I Am Woman £21.52 for two 12ml bottles eau de parfum
At QVC
A classic French floral fragrance, a perfect gift for the special lady in your life.
Givenchy Amarige £24.50 for 30ml eau de parfum
At Boots
Library of Fragrance. At the price of £15 a go (or two for £25) you can give two bottles of these fun, single-note fragrances! For a perfume lover, try Orange Blossom and add Musk, or to inspire Christmassy thoughts, combine Frankincense with Amber. Or, for those longing for warmer weather, why not pair a zingy Gin & Tonic with Salt Air?
Library of Fragrance £15 for 30ml eau de Cologne
At Boots
www.getlippie.com
