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  Emma Moore's selection of fragrances for Her
 

Space NK "Enrapture"
Space NK's newest creation, a sensual fragrant tuberose blend of exotic white flowers with peach and orange blossom. Soaps, eau de toilette, bath oil and secnted candles, from £7 to £29. Available from all branches of Space NK.

Lancome "Miracle"
Fruity green top notes, a heart of fresh magnolia, with a touch of zest and a dash of ginger and pepper, all on a base of musky amber tones - this perfume signifiies the dawning of a new day. Eau de parfum (30ml, 50ml and 100ml) from £25, perfume (7.5ml) £3355.50, and roll on. Available from all major stores.

Antonia Flowers "Tiempe Passate"
Antonia Flowers latest perfume, a hedonistic blend of ambrette seeds, bergamot, cedarwood, clementine, sage and salty rose. A favourite of Jennifer Lopez and Kate Winslett. Eau de parfum 60ml £98.

Giorgio Armani "Mania"
The new female signature fragnance from Giorgio Armani launched in the spring, redolent of incense, spices, nutmeg and amber, with a hint of saffron, bourbon and villa. Available in a Christmas gift set with 200 ml of Mania body lotion, £37.50, from all leading department stores.

Agent Provocateur
An exotic floral eau de parfum, combining saffron oil and coriander with a heart of rose, jasmine, magnolia, ylang ylang and white gardenia, with base notes of amber cedarwood, vetivert and musk. In an egg-shaped porcelain container packaged in a mysterious black peep show box. £39 (50ml) Available from Harvey Nicholls and leading department stores, by mail order (0870 727 4169) and online at http://wwww.agentprovocateur.com.

l'Artisan Parfumeur "Premier Figue"
A unisex fragrance, the first ever based on figs, with notes of fig leaves and fruits and used fragrance of cocunt parasol pine or almond milk to create a linhgering woody note. Eau de toilette spray (50ml) £33.50 (100ml) £49.50, bath and shower gel (150ml) £10 and body creme (150ml) £20. Available from L'Artisan Parfumeur, 17 Cale Street, Chelsea Green, SW3, and by mail order 020 7352 4196. or online from http://www.mkn.co.uk/perfume

Givenchy "Oblique" (Play, Rewind, Fast Forward)
Three fragrances from the Oblique family: Rewind is 'edible' fragrance, with cherry, pistachio, cashmere wood honey, Fast Forward is light, fresh and futuristic, with splashes of jasmine, chinese pepper and lemon peel. Play is vibrant with lemon and white musk - one for the independent go-getting girl about town. Eau de toilette in tactile packaging (40ml) £22.50 Available from all major stores.

  Emma Moore's fragrances for Him


Chanel "Allure for Men"
A sensual fragrance with a freshness that lasts, inspired by the multiple qualities of an irresistible man. Aftershave £20 (50ml), £28 (100ml), deodorant spray £15 (100ml). Available from Boots and other leading department stores.

Ralph Lauren "Romance for Men"
Newly created this year, a fresh, sensual, woody fragrance for the man who desires a sensual, warm and loving partner. Eau de Toilette £29 (50ml). Available from Boots and other leading department stores.

Christian Dior "Eau Savage Extreme"
The ultimate mens classic which is both fresh and discrete. Aftershave £22 (50ml), Eau de Toilette £25 (50 ml), deodorant spray £19 (100ml) Available from Boots and other leading department stores.

Giorgio Armani "Aqua Di Gio Pour Homme"
The inspiration for this fragrance comes from Armani's idyllic island of Tantelleria, where the stark, rocky, rough side of the island blends with the gentleness of the aquamarine-green Mediterranean. Aftershave £32 (100ml), Eau de Toilette (50ml) deodorant spray £17 (150ml), shower gel £18 (200ml). Available from Boots and other leading department stores.

 

  Christmas scents


The Sunday Times Style A-Z: Scent
Giving perfume as a present may sound as corny as a record token, but choose the right smell for the right person and you'll be in good odour for months to come

The Times: Scents and sensibility
Lavender is the ideal fragrance to calm high spirits at Christmas , says Jane Shilling, as she goes in search of that Christmas smell, while Natalie Ferstendik compiles her wish list of things scented