Apparently Christmas Eve is the day in which the most units of perfume are sold annually, I imagine it is a combination of pay day looming and of course, the last minute rush in securing a special gift for a loved one. If you are out and about on the 24th you will notice the long queues at fragrance counters and of course The Perfume Shop being swamped. If you are hoping to purchase a bottle or two of scent this festive period let me help make the process a little easier...

Light, Clean and Airy Fragrances

If the person you plan on treating doesn't often wear perfume or perhaps is not all that acquainted with the fragrance world, this is the perfect category to peruse. I'd also recommend clean fragrances for those you don't particularly know all that well, in my case a few aunts and cousins.
Light, clean and airy fragrances are easy to wear, don't overpower and are as close to suit all as I imagine you will find. My personal favourite picks are: Chloe Eau de Toilette (£42/30ml via Boots -link) - a light, powdery clean yet floral scent that features notes of white rose. This is a great youthful choice. Inspired by the British rain and Spring blooms, Burberry My Burberry Eau de Parfum (£65/50ml via John Lewis - link) is of course bright, gentle and clean but with green an fresh notes of sweet pea. Last but not least we have Gucci Bamboo Eau de Parfum (£44/30ml via Boots - link), like freshly washed, line dried laundry - Gucci Bamboo is airy soft and ever so delica...