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FOR HER: From the heady, to the romantic, from the sensuous to the sexy, nothing captivates the senses better than these scents for women

Amethyst, Lalique Parfums:
Naturally luxurious, the Amethyst EDP is a finely scripted fruity musk of contrasting charms. It’s a sparkling flight of summer fruit and floral bouquet, coupled with an elegant musky base. It has the audacity of freshly-picked red berries, the radiant aura from flowers like lily, ylang ylang, the peppery wild rose and purple peony, deliciously fleshy and heavy with dew, and an intoxicating sweetness from fruity musk and smooth wood, infused with the sensual bourbon vanilla pod.

Tendre Kiss, Lalique Parfums:
Its raw materials are natural, its signature lively and modern, its scent luminous and sensual... Tendre Kiss, a fragrance with vibrant tones is an ode to femininity. Delicate peony opens onto a lychee-red pepper accord. The heart notes are highlighted by ylang-ylang and frangipani blossoms for a sunny cheerfulness. Perfectly-dosed sprinkles of spice warm the notes, bringing out the personality of the scent. Warm amber, resins (frankincense-opoponax), luscious vanilla, sandalwood and musk weave together to form the intoxicating base notes.

Dolly Girl, Anna Sui:
Lil’ Starlet, Anna Sui’s new Dolly Girl fragrance is the entrée to a world of fame and glamour. Bottled in an iconic collector’s flacon, it breathes freshness from start to end in a unique fresh aqueous accord joining all elements of the scent. There’s a luminous burst of sparkling citrus and crunchy green pear and at the heart, dewy peony petals offer a crisp green and rosy softness. The floral allure increases as the signature Madonna lily imparts a long lasting femininity. From RM133 for 30ml.

Femme, Boss:
This reflects the aura of a modern woman in all her facets. The top note is a luscious, fruity blend of tangerine and blackcurrant, alongside the aromatic notes of delicate freesia. The heart is all about femininity. The blend of rich white flowers like stephanotis and oriental lily is balanced by Bulgarian rose petals. At the base, musk-like notes of apricot skin, satinwood and soft amber envelope with a warm woody background. RM155 for 30ml.

Christian Lacroix Rouge, Avon: Nothing gives French designer Christian Lacroix greater pleasure celebrating a woman’s individuality and seductiveness. He has created, exclusively for Avon, a fragrance that’s sensual and bold. The first layer is delicate red wild peony, accompanied by the effervescence of orange peel and the energy of white pepper. At the heart is the velvety elegance of osmanthus, with lush notes of Japanese plum blossom and the passion of Spanish carnation. Finally, the base reveals a chic patchouli heart. RM109 at all Avon boutiques.

Green Tea Lotus, Elizabeth Arden: A fragrance to transport you to an exotic Japanese garden, inspired lotus, fruit and the warmth of green tea. The top notes comprise Ume Plum, a source of inspiration for the Chinese, emblematic of perseverance, elegance and purity, cherry blossom, and Yuzu, a highly prized Japanese citrus. At the heart is the Aglaia, a shrub belonging to the mahogany family, lotus, green tea and osmanthus. The base notes combine an elegant white musk with the more intense note of white birch, the beautiful tree from northern Japan. From RM115 for 50ml.

FOR HIM: There’s something about men and the masculine scents they wear that never fails to leave women weak at the knees

Encre Noir, Lalique: A heady, woody scent in a transparent black square glass bottle with a Wenge wood stopper, engraved with the Lalique logo. It’s a combination of the finest vetiver, Bourbon, warm and mellow with a hint of leather, Haiti, mysterious and boldly smokey and rounded off with a subtle extract scented with only the root’s tangy facets. To set the stage is passionate cypress that give a burst of freshness with a devilishly elegant touch. Musk and cashmere wood provide the tender epilogue, leaving an irresistibly warm trail.

Essential Collector’s Edition, Lacoste: A special edition of Lacoste’s classic and timelessly elegant fragrance that brings together its lifestyle heritage, its links with leisure and sport. The scent is both fresh and mellow, spirited yet complex. At the top is a burst of intense green freshness inspired by the scent of tomato leaves. To temper this simplicity is the more classic and complex freshness of citrus notes, fruit and water. Masculine floral accord is at the heart, tempered with black pepper for spicy sweetness. Underpinning these are sandalwood and patchouli — warm, comforting notes that bring depth to the fragrance. Time Release Technology lets the scent to be re-animated by breathing on the skin. RM240 for 125ml.

Selection, Boss: In its masculine and solid square glass bottle, it’s a fragrance that encapsulates the smell of success, sophistication and elegance. It’s about the modern man who wants to leave a mark, a legacy. Top notes are green and fizzy, light with grapefruit and mandarin, yet infused with spicy pink peppercorn. Something solid entwines with cedar leaf and patchouli to express masculinity. Sensual notes of cedar wood and musk mingle with invigorated fresh green notes. Easy to wear in the day for its freshness and yet, is perfect for the night. From RM193 for 50ml.