Beauty
Treat yourself to a purse-friendly perfume in time for brighter days
All under £20
1 BARGAIN BUY
We might be thinking more about the sun than the moon as we move into spring, but this expensive-smelling, long-lasting perfume still has a place in your fragrance collection. It starts with a juicy bite of wild cherry before drying down into something altogether richer and woodier.
Avon Far Away Beyond The Moon Parfum, £16 for 50ml, avon.uk.com
2 EVERYDAY SPRITZ
If you’re often put off wearing perfume because you find it too heady and intense, this is a good one to try. It’s lovely and light, with fruity top notes of raspberry and mandarin that settle onto floral mid notes and an amber base.
Nude Eau Nude Perfume, £16 for 100ml, Next
3 SPICE THINGS UP
Perfume oil is more concentrated than liquids, giving it better staying power. If you like wearing spicy scents, you’re sure to be a fan of this, with its exquisite notes of cardamom, cumin and black tea. & Other Stories The Lost Chapter Perfume Oil, £17 for 6ml, & Other Stories
4 FAR FLUNG
This perfume replicates the aromas and charm of Marrakesh, with a mix of sweet and floral notes like rhubarb and Turkish rose. It’s a homage to a much-pricer one, but at a snip of the price.
Noted Aromas Marrakesh Eau de Parfum, £19.99 for 50ml, notedaromas.co.uk
5 BACK TO NATURE
Perfectly capturing the wonderful freshness in the air after a downpour, this budget eau de toilette is incredibly calming. The mini bottle is the ideal size for keeping in your handbag too, so you can boost your mood on the move.
H&M Rain Eau de Toilette, £4.99 for 20ml, H&M
6 KISS FROM A ROSE
Wake up and smell the roses every day with a few sprays of this lovely floral fragrance. As it’s an eau de toilette rather than an eau de parfum, you will find the scent is softer.
Roger & Gallet Rose Gentle Fragrant Water Spray, £19.
