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Holy SMOKES! It's only six weeks until Christmas!

But the aim of today's article game is not to give you minor heart palpitations.. no, very far from it. It's to discuss gifting ideas, and namely, those of the perfume variety!

Fragrances are probably my ultimate beauty kryptonite. Packaged beautifully and projecting the most exquisite of smells, few other products will win me over at the cosmetic counter as much as these powerful little potions. But in a sea of bewitching bottles and hypnotic scents, which are the very best picks to ensure a happy present recipient? Here are some of my all-time favourites, featuring some that are old and some that are new, but all of which are definitely guaranteed to garner a ''um, can I sniff you?!'' 

Price Category: ''Well, I Have Been Good This Year..''

x Marc Jacobs' 'Lola': Okay, I MAY have initially gravitated towards this purely because of its gorgeous floral bottle and well, the fact that it reminded me of one of my favourite songs by The Kinks (''Lola.. L-l-l-l-lola..''), but the smell? Yum-o! Ruby red grapefruit, vanilla, r ose, creamy musk and geranium blend together to form an exotic little blend of juice that's not entirely unlike a luscious meadow of flowers, but a hell of a lot sexier.
x Giorgio Armani's 'Armani Code': And speaking of sexy.. phwoar. With notes of ginger, orange blossom, vanilla and woods, it's the ultimate heartbreaker of the bunch. (Could it be because of its phenomenal popularity with men folk?!)
x Christian Dior's 'Miss Dior Cherie': If the delectable whiff of violets and pink jasmine don't immediately entice you, the hints of strawberries and caramel surely will. 
x Chanel's 'Eau Fraiche': Super zesty and brimming with citrus, consider this a bit like an extravagant iced cocktail on a hot summer's day: ultra refreshing.
x  Vera Wang's 'Rock Princess': According to Vera Wang, this is the original fragrance's (Princess, pictured above!) grown-up older sister. She's traded her tiara in for a new guitar, and is attending concerts instead of the prom. She's daring, edgy and seductively sweet, but this fragrance is all about dark, fruity florals with a sultry attitude and modern style. Mmmmm. If Frock & Roll was poured into a luxe bottle, it would probably smell like this.

Price Category: ''Hey, At Those Prices, I DESERVE To Buy It! And Now That You've Mentioned It, Maybe I Can Actually Afford To Pick Up Two..''

x The Body Shop's 'Vanilla' and 'White Musk' Eau De Toilettes: Oh sure, we're all familiar with The Body Shop's beautiful body butters, but did you know that they have a selection of eau de toilettes, too? Other than being the perfect embodiment of well, vanilla, the 'Vanilla' fragrance personifies the very essence of ice-cream and cake mix, while the 'White Musk' is a heavenly concoction of musks that collects compliments from even the mo st unlikely of praise-givers. (Seriously. I wear this scent almost every day, and it's ALWAYS a hit!) And if that hasn't seen you hit the ground running to the shops yet? They're both just over $20. Giddy up!
x Gwen Stefani's 'Harajuku Lovers' in 'Music': ''Always looking to make someone laugh, charismatic 'Music' has no qualms telling it like it is! Stylin' in a smocked sailor outfit and black lace up boxing boots, 'Music' grooves to the soundtrack of her life'', is what The Harajuku Lovers Collection pitches. And they 're spot on. Peachy, pretty and fun, it's unexpectedly addictive.
x Britney Spears' 'Circus Fantasy': While Britney Spears' personal life may rarely be on a winning streak, her scents frequently achieve the same success as her music and with good reason, too. Featuring sugar-coated raspberry, apricot blossom and violet candy, it's cheeky and sensual and certifies that the spotlight will be forever yours.

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What are some of your most treasured scents? Have you even started your Christmas shopping yet?! I haven't, but then I'm totally a last-minute kind of girl.. 

xoxo

(Image thanks to lauren.petty.)