• Home scents,  Hoover fragrances

    Vacuum Fresheners By FM World- A Review

    Vacuum fresheners by FM World have been hugely popular over the past few years, so let’s look at why they are selling fast. We spend vast amounts of money annually on fragrances and incense sticks for the home to make ourselves and our surroundings smell fresh and clean, but many will neglect their vacuum cleaners. It’s not usually something that we think of when it comes to scents, but it has become very popular recently.

    Vacuum fresheners by FM World- a review
    Henry vacuum cleaners love the FM fragrances.
    Vacuum fresheners by FM World- a review
    Smells from your vacuum can cause problems in the home, so using a scent will keep your vacuum and home smelling fresh.

    Every time the vacuum cleaner is switched on, a build-up of smells from the carpet is instantly brought to the surface when we clean the floors. Daily dust, spills, pet fur, and food impact our carpets, but we don’t see what’s lurking underneath the layers.

    Pet owners

    If you’re a pet owner, dog and cat hairs embed into the carpet over time, and each time the vacuum is used, these smells are transferred to the dust bag. Continuous vacuum use without using a fragrance pad transfers stale smells back onto the carpet and into the home. The endless cycle begins.

    Nowadays, many vacuums don’t require a bag, but they can still collect stale smells if they are not emptied and cleaned regularly.

    Hoover scents have been around for several years. The first vacuum fresheners, the ‘Shake ‘N’ Vac,’ went on sale in 1979. A carpet freshener powder was sprinkled onto the carpet, left to fragrance for a few minutes and then vacuumed. An intent smell of freshness was beneficial, and if used regularly, it helped every room in the home smell fresh between vacuuming.

    Nowadays, a more suitable product is being used to provide the same benefit: fragrance pads. These are placed near the vacuum exhaust vent, and as soon as the Hoover is switched on, an instant fragrance fills the room.

    Not only does it give the room a fresh scent, but it also keeps your hoover from smelling of stale pet hairs and general smells from everyday use, such as walking over the carpets.

    Vacuum fresheners by FM World

    FM World has created several fragrance scents for use in all types of dry-operating vacuum cleaners, and they all smell great, depending on what type of fragrance you like in your home.

    One of my favourites is Charming Alley.

    A beautiful fragrance composition for your home, this scent has a subtle duo of rose and musk scents, giving the room a romantic aura. We don’t want an overpowering scent, and with its delicate hint of musk, a popular scent in its own right, the room is left with a beautifully fresh fragrance, and your hoover is kept free of nasty smells.

    Each pack comes with two fragrance pads lasting around three months in your vacuum. They are simple to use. Just pop one pad by the exhaust air filter, and once the vacuum is switched on, you will enjoy an instant whiff as you vacuum the carpets.

    Choose from 9 different fragrances.

    Cosmic Fantasy

    This fragrance pad matches the FM 489 fragrance high and is inspired by Alien-Thierry Mugler. If you wear such a fragrance, your home can smell the same with Cosmic Fantasy.

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    Oriental Magic

    Matching FM 20 fragrance, inspired by Flowerbomb—Victor & Rolf, this scent will fill the home and your hoover with fragrances from the flower family. Hints of fruit and woody notes will keep your home and carpets smelling as fresh as its scent.

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    Alluring Freshness

    FM’s pure perfume number 18, which Coco Mademoiselle inspires- Chanel, is a big hit with many customers who love this perfume scent. Imagine having your vacuum and carpets smelling of scents from the cypre family—woody, oriental, floral and fruity notes to emit day-to-day odours from the carpet.

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    Thrilling Adventure

    For those who prefer a masculine scent for their vacuum or the males, these scent pads have the scent of FM 472 inspired by Aventus-Creed. With woody notes, added with floral, fruity and oriental scents, your vacuum will gain from a popular scent many love.

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     Charming Alley

    This product emits a beautiful scent of rose and musk and eliminates the unpleasant smells of dust.

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    Green Spa

    If you love aloe vera and green cucumber scents, these twin pads will help you.

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    Maldives Paradise

    The name alone makes you want to pack a suitcase and head for a warmer climate. Light sea accord combined with the subtle sweetness of exotic fruits will instantly make you feel like you’re on holiday without leaving home. Bring the sea smells to life with these vacuum pads.

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    Singapore Twilight

    The smell of oranges immersed in juicy, fruity-floral notes pulsates freshness and a clean home. Breathe in the instant fruit aroma when you vacuum for a gorgeous-smelling home.

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     Pure 366

    Inspired by the trendy fragrance Black Opium by Yves St Laurent, this choice of vacuum pads will give the home a true scent of oriental flavours. A mixture of fruit, floral, wood, spice, ambergris, and vanilla notes will enhance the home and carpets and ensure that any of those pesky carpet odours are eliminated.

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    Where to buy: FM World

    Cost: Click on the photos for current prices.

    Total weight: 16.0(g)

    My rating: 9 out of 10

     

    Keep your hoover happy!

    ■ Leaves a fragrance in every room that you hoover

    ■ Eliminates the smell of pet hair

    ■ Eliminates stale smells

    ■ Long-lasting

    ■ Twin pack

    With so many to choose from, why not try a different scent each time your hoover needs a new pad?

    Get in touch if you would like to try one of our scents for your home. Finally, enjoy the fragrances that each one leaves instead of the lingering foul odours.

  • shimmering body oil,  Skin care

    Shimmering body oil review

    As we enjoy the warmer weather, one of my top summer products is the Shimmering Body Oil Gold Regenesis by FM World.

    Shimmering body oil
    It is a beautiful spray to add an extra glow to the skin.

    The weather starts to improve as we head out of the Spring months and Easter approaches. We can begin to get out into the garden to enjoy the long Bank Holiday weekend here in the UK for Easter. There’s nothing quite like sitting in the sun’s warmth, feeling the heat on our skin after the winter months have passed, and feeling our skin glow as the sun beats down.

    Shimmering body oil
    Summer vibes bring out the natural glow in us.

    We saw a new product by FM World last year (2021), and what an excellent product to launch.

    shimmering body oil
    Moisturise, shimmer, and drench your skin in anti-ageing grape seed oil, almond oil and vitamin E

    We all long for the summer glow, and some may prefer not to sit for hours in the sun, trying to get a summer glow on their skin. Here, I look at a top-rated product perfect for the summer vibe. A product that gives the skin a natural shimmer even when it may still be our natural colour from lack of sunlight.

    When it comes to feeling good and confident in our skin, we almost feel like we should have a gorgeous tan to show off to others.

    It’It’svely to have a sun-kissed glow, and we do feel so much better after some well-needed vitamin D (the sunshine vitamin) after the cold months. We can still get a similar look and feel with this suitable product.

     

    The ingredients in Shimmering Body Oil

    The Gold Regenesis Shimmering Oil makes the skin look more radiant, silky-soft and long-lastingly moisturised.

    Grape seed oil smooths, regenerates, and nourishes the skin, and, together with vitamin E, it slows down its ageing processes.

    Sweet almond oil improves its flexibility, preventing the occurrence of stretch marks.

    Sunflower oil strengthens the lipid barrier and shows normalising properties.

    Shimmering body oil
    Almond, sunflower and grape seed oil give the skin a natural glow and help to moisturise.

     

     The benefits

    ◾ Thanks to gold particles that beautifully underline the skin tone to give an instant summer glow and healthy look to the skin

    ◾ Contains a valuable cocktail of rejuvenating components to bring the skin to life

    ◾ Quickly absorbed by the skin without leaving an oily layer on it so you can carry on with your day

    ◾ Perfect for every skin type

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    How to use

    Only a couple of sprays are needed to achieve a wonderful glow on the skin, and this product can be used all over the body, including the face.

    Those who already have a suntan from a holiday abroad or even in the UK will benefit from its shimmer.

    It does show the skin off to its best, and with every movement of the body, the light reflects to give the perfect shine and glow.

    I recommend spraying onto the skin after a shower or bath to ensure the skin is free from any residue and has the perfect base to soak into.

    Exfoliated skin always looks better, and if you’re reverting to purchasing a bottle, you want your skin to appreciate its full potential.

    The same applies to any fragrances you spray on the skin, like your favourite perfume or aftershave.

    Lightly spray where you want to see a natural shimmer and wait a few minutes before getting dressed to allow the product to absorb into the skin. This will prevent any oils from contacting your favourite outfit.

    Wash your hands after applying to the skin so the oil doesn’t transfer onto your favourite clothes.

    Try three mini (50ml) award-winning body creams in this NEW limited-time set!

    A great alternative to make-up

    Many women prefer not to wear cosmetics during the warmer months as it can be too hot to layer the skin with added products.

    This product is a great alternative when we still want to feel and look fresh-faced without applying foundation or bronzer. If you still prefer a light base, perhaps for an evening out, a light mist over the foundation works well, too.

    I loved the shimmer it gave my skin, especially on the collarbone and arms. It is the perfect accessory for summer days and nights to show off the skin and your favourite outfit.

    Shake the bottle well before use, which will help the particles separate.

    The scent

    Whilst many suntan lotions have a distinctive scent, one that I personally have never been keen on, the Shimming Body Oil is the complete opposite. It has a sweet, floral, fruity base and resembles FM 413 perfume. The La Vie Est Belle perfume inspires it. It is a delicate flower scent that stays on the skin and acts like its own fragrance. It’It’st overwhelming or heavy.

    Price: £24.00 from FM World

    Size: 100ml

    My rating: 9 out of 10

    The only downside to this product is that it lacks SPF, so be careful when wearing it during the daytime. The skin could burn if you sit out in the sun whilst wearing your shimmer oil. Ideally, it is more suited for use during a summer evening when the sunsun’smperature has dropped.

    This product is great to take on holiday and spray onto your skin after spending the day in the sun.

    With added ingredients to moisturise the skin, I loved the idea of applying a few sprays after being in the sun. You do get a fabulous shimmer when the skin already has a tan.

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  • Pillow mist,  Reviews

    Pillow Mist Spray Review

    Have you ever used a pillow mist spray? Here’s a review of one of my favourites, Tropic So Sleepy. There’s nothing worse than feeling tired before going to bed and then finding that you’re wide awake for the next hour trying to sleep.

    We’ve all been there as adults more so than children. They seem to have a knack and can drop off when their head hits the pillow. If only!

    Being sleep-deprived can have a significant impact on our day-to-day activities, especially if we’ve had several nights of desperately trying to dose off with little success.

    Pillow mist spray review

    It is unpleasant to wake up the following day feeling like you have been awake for most of the night. Many of us are already in the habit of watching TV until late, working, and looking at our screens before bed, and these combinations don’t assist us in any way.

    The perfect solution in a bottle of pillow mist spray

    I received a bottle of Tropic So Sleepy as a birthday gift last year. I had never used one before, but I was willing to give it a try to see if it worked. The ingredients alone were enough to help me sleep. The notes of lavender, chamomile, and frankincense essential oils in a 30ml bottle sounded heavenly and will help enormously with a good night’s sleep.

    I have always been wary of spraying products directly onto my pillow. I am not keen on the idea that my skin could potentially touch the product as it soaks in while I move into different positions to get comfortable. The great thing about using a pillow mist spray is that although it is a pillow mist, you don’t have to spray it on your pillow.

    Like other topical products that help sleep and the respiratory system, I like to apply the product to a tissue and then keep the tissue near my pillow so that I can still benefit from its properties.

    By doing this, I know that the product will not come into contact with my skin and potentially cause a reaction. The first whiff of the Tropic So Sleepy product is lavender. Lavender is a beautiful flower not just for its vibrant colour but also for many of its healing properties.

    Pillow mist spray review
    It is a beautiful scent to assist in a peaceful night’s sleep

    There is almost a sense of instant calm as soon as the fragrance hits your nose, giving you the confidence that it will assist in a better night’s sleep.

    Having not used it for several weeks, simply because I forgot that I had it in my bedside drawer and having had a few disturbed nights, I was keen to revisit this little product once again.

    I’ve been used to waking up regularly through the night for several years, and that’s part and parcel of how my sleep pattern has settled. This has never really bothered me that much.

    Clock watching

    It bothered me that I was finding it difficult to get to sleep in the first place. I looked at the clock every five minutes to see if the time had moved on as much as it felt like it had or if I had even fallen asleep and woken up again a short time later.

    Pillow mist spray review
    There is nothing worse than constantly checking the alarm clock to see if we have been asleep or are still awake.

    Sleep felt like it was overrated when we were younger. Why do we need to go to bed so early? What was the importance of sleep?

    “I don’t want to go to bed!”

    As we grow older, we learn and realise that sleep is essential to our everyday lives. Lack of a good night’s rest can have a detrimental effect on our mental health, our well-being, and our physical well-being.

    We spent so many years in our youth fighting sleep and not wanting to go to bed and now as adults we are desperately going the other way in trying to get as much shut-eye as possible. The 30ml bottle requires 2 to 3 pumps 30 cm away from your pillow to aid a peaceful night’s sleep. It is 100% naturally derived and can be purchased on eBay.

    Take a look at my article on pillow mist spray, where I show a selection of sleep sprays, their benefits, and the benefits of lavender, their main ingredient.

    The ingredients in a bottle of Tropic So Sleepy pillow mist spray

    Tropic So Sleepy contains chamomile, so let’s look at the benefits of this ingredient.

    Chamomile is a beautiful mild tranquilliser containing apigenin, one of the bioflavonoids found in many plants. It helps reduce anxiety and causes sedation, both of which are needed for a restful night’s sleep. Chamomile tea also has enormous benefits. To have a peaceful night, our body needs to be in a relaxed state.

    So, by using pillow sprays containing lavender and chamomile, we are well on our way to preparing our bodies for sleep. Most of us will aim for at least 6-8 hours, if possible.

    Another ingredient in this little bottle of magic is frankincense. With properties similar to chamomile, frankincense helps to overcome stress, has aromatherapeutic benefits, and promotes relaxation. Sometimes, a winter cold can also be an added obstacle that stops us from falling asleep easily.

    Pillow mist spray review
    Colds and flu put a stop to a restful night.

    Many of us have attempted to sleep, but our noses are running, or our sinuses are blocked.

    Why does this always happen at night ?!

    Relaxing the body and mind, along with added aromatherapy oils such as eucalyptus, can help relieve such symptoms. So many people prefer topical solutions to help with everyday situations rather than taking medicines or supplements. The pillow mist spray is a beautiful creation and highly recommended.

    I’m sure those with children have used Olbus oil in the past to help children with stuffy noses and coughs sleep, yet we forget to do similar things when we are adults and are struggling to sleep, too.

    Pillow mist spray review

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    £20.00 for 75ml if you buy direct from the tropicskincare.com website.

    They also have a selection of gift sets instead of buying individually. Some contain hand cream and temple sticks as well. It’s an excellent gift for someone who struggles to have a restful night.

    Size of bottle: 30ml

    My rating is 9.5 out of 10.
    Avoid Spraying onto delicate fabrics and furniture. Do not apply directly to your skin. If contact occurs, avoid contact with eyes with water.

    Alcohol-free.

    Vegan and cruelty-free. Perfect!

    This product has excellent reviews online, and it does help, primarily if used regularly. It is a gorgeous combination of fresh and calming aromas that help with the nighttime battle of drifting off to sleep naturally.

    Do you struggle to get off to sleep?

    Let me know below, and perhaps you can try a bottle for yourself or get in touch.

    In addition to enhancing your nighttime routine with Pillow Mist Spray for a restful sleep, consider exploring opportunities to boost your income while you sleep.

    Joining Wealthy Affiliate provides a seamless way to build an online business and generate extra income through affiliate marketing. By leveraging their comprehensive training and supportive community, you can create a sustainable income stream that complements the relaxation and rejuvenation you achieve with Pillow Mist Spray. This dual approach helps you wake up refreshed and empowers you with financial growth and stability.

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    Sleep well…
  • FM World,  fragrances,  Gifts,  Perfumes,  Review,  The cost of perfume

    FM Perfume No.413 Review

    Have you tried FM World’s fragrances yet? They believe in simplicity regarding packaging and bottle style, and FM 413 is no exception.

    FM perfume no.413 review

    As we head into the spring and are perhaps looking for a fragrance that sits more in the Asian/fruity family, FM is not short of choice.

    No. 413 has been a prevalent scent over the past few years as its fragrance notes are very similar to those of La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme.

    Fragrance notes:

    Head: blackcurrant, pear

    Heart: iris, jasmine, orange blossom

    Base: chocolate pralines, patchouli, vanilla

    This fragrance gives a sense of sweetness and flirtatious vibes and is a prevalent scent.

    What’s great about this fragrance is that it also comes in a PHEROMONE perfume, INTENSE perfume ( which contains 30% perfume oil), a fragrance candle, a reed diffuser, a wardrobe fragrance and wax melts, to name a few.

    Finding a scent that can be extended into the home to carry the beautiful spring/summer notes through every room is lovely.

    So what makes this fragrance one of FM’s most popular? Many women love the smell of fruits and deep scents like vanilla and patchouli.

    The Lancôme perfume, launched in 2012 and advertised by the beautiful Julia Roberts, has similar fragrance notes.

    Celebrities endorsing perfumes encourage us to try that scent to give a sense of feeling and look just as gorgeous as our idols. The only missing ingredient from FM413 is Tonka Bean. If you were to try a sample of FM 413, the smell would be almost identical.

    While FM creates its fragrances, it uses the same perfume oil as the designer fragrances created by DROM in Germany.

    You can read the story of DROM here.

    We already know that no one sees the packaging or fancy bottle when we purchase designer scents, and they can leave a massive dent in the purse/wallet, yet many are still hung up on the idea of owning expensive brands. FM is a cruelty-free fragrance company that stands out for being affordable and creating long-lasting fragrances.

    As they have no celebrity endorsers or TV adverts, they can keep the cost down, and therefore, fans of the fragrances can buy several bottles of their favourite perfumes.

    Having tried several and having a large selection of my perfumes over the years, I have to say that no.413 is one of my favourites. It’s also a favourite for one of my customers!

    FM no.413 perfume review

    It’s suitable for all seasons as it has an oriental feel for wearing during the winter and a selection of fruity notes that pop through to give a spring/summer vibe.

    Many women who currently wear La Vie Est Belle have said they can’t tell the difference between their designer bottled scent and FM 413.

    It’s an ideal scent to wear during the daytime in the office or out for a lunch date with friends. If you fancy a more substantial version for an evening, there is the intense version option, too. How many designer fragrances give us that option?

    FM 413 is a long-lasting fragrance, without a doubt, and will undoubtedly get you receiving compliments as I do when wearing it. Some will compare the Federico Mahora fragrance to that of La Vie Est Belle without understanding that this fragrance isn’t supposed to be a replica of the designer’s scent.

    None of the FM perfumes should be compared to the designer scents because they are their brand and company.

    Related Article: Buying Cheap Perfume Will Cost More

    If you love sweet and long-lasting scents, then FM no.413 is worth trying. Order your sample here.

    Some wearers have even noticed this scent lingers on clothing the following day after being sprayed.

    Another great reason to purchase is if you want your clothes to smell gorgeous without washing them after the first wear. Due to its fruity and oriental notes, this perfume only requires a few sprays as it is instantly noticeable.

    It will last around 6-8 hours and is one of the fragrances that linger more than others, so less is more with this bottle. I love that this bottle is designed so simply that it fits perfectly inside a handbag if you want to re-apply throughout the day.

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    Price
    : £24.00

    Available to purchase from FM World 

    Size of bottle: 50ml

    Sample size (1.4ml) available for 60 pence from FM World

    My rating: 10 out of 10!!

    If you want a more intense scent, try the Pure Intense bottle.

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    But that’s not all! To complete your fragrance experience, you’ll also learn about our matching products within the range, including lotions, shower gels, and more.

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  • Perfumes,  Vintage

    Vintage Perfumes For Women

    There are so many perfumes on the market today; we have been using them for many years. Let’s take a look at ten vintage perfumes for women. Perfume dates back to 1371, when we saw the first modern alcohol-based fragrance for Queen Elizabeth of Hungary.

    There are many collectors of vintage perfumes; this is another one and the world’s most expensive perfume to add to the collection.

    Those who collect such fragrances find how scents have changed over the years intriguing.

    Vintage perfume for women
    Vintage perfumes are still popular today.

    They will also know that some ingredients, such as oakmoss, a species of lichen used in various fragrances, have been restricted in recent years.

    Some have been banned as they are no longer considered safe in perfumes, so other fragrance notes have been sourced instead.

    If you have a collection of vintage perfumes in your wardrobe, keep hold of them. Perfumes dating back to the 1950s such as the iconic bottle of Chanel No.5 are well worth keeping. Perfumes dating before 2000 and familiar brands are still worth keeping as they can be sold and money can be made from them.

    We all have memories created by the perfume we used to wear. Some may still wear the same scent today, especially if it’s their signature fragrance.

    Such perfumes bring special events to life, including happy and sad memories, and some lots are still on the market today to keep those memories alive. Some may see vintage perfumes as something our Nan used to wear—that strong and overpowering scent that lingers for hours and in every room. Many are delicate but unforgettable fragrances.

     

    Vintage perfumes for women

     

    1. Shalimar By Guerlain

    The oldest perfume and an oriental fragrance was created in 1925 by the perfume house Guerlain, called Shalimar. It is named after the Garden of Shalimar and its history of being created by Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal as a romantic gesture.

    Its scent is still sold today and has fragrance notes of rose, tonka bean, jasmine and bergamot.

    With base notes of musk, vanilla, and sandalwood, this bottle contains a beautiful combination of strong and elegant fragrance notes.

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    Shalimar, by Guerlain

     

    2. Anais Anais L’original By Cacharel

    Launched back in 1978 and named after Anaitis, the ‘Goddess Of Love‘, this fragrance is still trendy today and was the first fragrance produced by Cacharel.

    It was a fragrance created to attract teenagers with its floral and youthful scent.

    Fragrance notes of sandalwood, honeysuckle, orange blossom, lavender, lemon and bergamot certainly caught the younger generation’s attention. With its floral, pretty bottle, most teenagers owned a bottle of this distinctive scent.

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    Anais Anais by Cacharel

     

    3. Opium By Yves Saint Laurent

    There won’t be many who haven’t heard of Opium. Launched in 1977 and created by Jean Amic and Jean-Louis Sieuzac, this perfume has strong oriental notes and a distinctive fragrance. With top notes of plum, cloves, pepper, jasmine, coriander, bergamot, citrus, and West Indian bay, this spicy perfume should be worn with minimal application.

    Added to the fact that this bottle is very distinctive, it’s possibly one of those perfumes that will go down in history. Nowadays, we also see Black Opium on the market.

    With notes of pear, pink pepper, orange blossom, vanilla, patchouli, cedar, and cashmere wood, it’s just as powerful as the original. If you like potent scents that make a statement and can carry off such an iconic scent, take a look on Amazon.

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    Opium by Yves Saint Laurent

     

    4. L’air Du Temps By Nina Ricci

    We rarely hear of Nina Ricci’s perfumes, but they are one of the most popular of the 20th century, alongside Chanel No. 5.

    Launched in 1948, this floral/ spicy perfume with its unique glass dove cap contains stunning jasmine, rose, sandalwood and amber notes to capture the sense of being ‘free‘.

    It was created in the wake of World War II by the French perfumer Francis Fabron in collaboration with Nina Ricci. Roughly translated from French, it means ‘the trend we have now/something in the air’. With its brightly coloured box and elegant bottle, it does suggest summer, blue skies, and open spaces.

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    5. Youth Dew By Estée Lauder

    This fragrance, created in 1953, started as a bath oil. Women felt confident using it every day, and so it soon became a popular product as a fragrance.

    In the 1905s, perfume was only bought as a gift from a husband or partner and not by women. Estée Lauder created this elegant bottled fragrance, and women soon fell in love with its spicy, amber, rich floral, and woody notes.

    As men loved its scent, it became one of the sexiest fragrances ever created and still captures the hearts of many women today. Women will have heard and used the cosmetics we see in-store and online today, made by Estée Lauder, and Youth Dew is the first fragrance she created.

    It’s a true classic. If you’re a lover of rose, lavender, jasmine, spices, and patchouli notes, take a look at eBay.

    Vintage perfumes for women

    6. Mitsouko By Guerlain

    This is another vintage perfume by Guerlain, and on first impression, this bottle looks a little masculine. Launched in 1919, Mitsouko captures this bottle’s chypre and fruity fragrance family. It also has a combination of beautiful notes.

    With jasmine, rose, cinnamon, amber, peach, lilac, oak moss and bergamot, this fragrance was inspired by the story of impossible love between Mitsouko and a British officer. With such a combination of scents, it’s not your average daytime perfume, but it has heavy base notes of amber, oak moss, and cinnamon. It’s not the cheapest fragrance on the market either, but it’s well worth trying if you get the chance, purely for such beautiful fragrance notes.

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    7. L’Heure Bleue By Guerlain

    Another fragrance created by Guerlain, this one was launched in 1912 and contains beautiful notes of coriander, bergamot, violet, cloves ylang-ylang, jasmine, orchid vanilla, Sandalwood, musk, and tonka bean. In its distinctive bottle, it is classed as one of Guerlains’s best classic fragrances. According to Vogue, it is a symbol of royalty, as it is one of the Queen’s favourite scents, alongside Floris, white rose EDT.

    Vintage perfumes for women

    8. Apres L’Ondee By Guerlain

    Jacques Guerlain created this perfume in 1906, with its combination of violet, orange blossom, and spicy Anais notes. Apres L’onee (April shower) is a springtime fragrance after a rain shower.

    This scent captures the freshness that reaches our noses as the rain hits the countryside, and then the sun comes out to warm the scent of the wet leaves again. Guerlain showcases many perfume fragrances and has a history of being one of the world’s most incredible perfume houses.

    Vintage perfumes for women

    9. Tabu By Dana

    Tabu was created by the French perfumer Jean Carles and launched in 1932 by a company also associated with Nina Ricci and Christian Dior.

    It’s not the most elegant bottle for a female perfume, with a simple design, an almost ‘old’ and ‘heavy’ appearance, and a dark bottle, but its fragrance notes make up for it.

    A mixture of patchouli ( and a high dose at 10% ) combined with clove, bergamot, orange, Coriander, rose, ylang-ylang, Sandalwood, musk and amber gives us a heavy oriental scent and one of the world’s first most robust.

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    10. Arpege By Lanvin

    This fragrance, named after the musical term ‘arpeggio,’ was released in 1927 and is a classic among some of the world’s most famous perfumes. Similar to Chanel N0.5, Arpege is very much a flower perfume. It contains peach, orange blossom, honeysuckle, iris, rose, vanilla, musk, geranium, Sandalwood, patchouli, and vetiver. It is quite a simplistic bottle with a black base and gold cap. Paul Vacher and Andre Fraysse created it.

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    Do you own a vintage perfume? I’d love to hear which one you have! If you have any inquiries about finding the right scent, drop your comment below.

    Look at our perfume and beauty resources page if you prefer more recent fragrances.

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  • Branding,  Celebrities,  Perfumes

    Celebrity Endorsed Perfumes

    We see celebrity-endorsed perfumes everywhere, online and on the high street. So when did it all start? 1987 Elizabeth Taylor began the trend when she launched her perfume, Passion.

    The first celebrity to begin the endorsement trend

    Celebrity endorsed perfumes
    Elizabeth Taylor’s signature fragrance, White Diamonds

    This wasn’t her first fragrance, either. She created her signature fragrance called White Diamonds in 1991, but the success came with the release of Passion 3 years earlier, which became one of the best-selling fragrances ever. Surprisingly, Passion isn’t as expensive to purchase as you may think.

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    With such an iconic celebrity at the forefront of this trend, it wasn’t long before the likes of Paris Hilton, Jennifer Aniston, and Beyoncé became just some celebrities who saw a market and a platform for following in her footsteps. It’s well-known that having a celebrity behind their perfume will help massively with perfume sales.

    Do men and women purchase a designer fragrance because of the name behind it? Perhaps they did a few years ago, but these days, it’s not just the name behind the brand that matters. After all, there’s little point in purchasing a Beyoncé fragrance just because such a music icon is behind its creation.

    We purchase perfumes for their fragrance notes and longevity, too. Women and men need to like the scent when wearing it. It’s a waste of money if the bottle sits in the wardrobe and is never worn. It’s not just perfume that celebrities have endorsements for, either.

    Clothing, jewellery, and handbags all have a touch of celebrity attached. Items endorsed by famous people will sell much quicker, too. It’s a very clever marketing strategy that has been around for many years.

     

    Celebrity endorsed products

    When a celebrity endorses a product, the product can reach a larger audience and, therefore, make more sales. For example, when we see a perfume endorsed by Beyoncé, it immediately gives the buyer confidence in their purchase, as the person behind the brand is well-known. Having such an iconic celebrity also makes the product more appealing. Have you noticed how attractive the celebrities who endorse products are? It makes them more enchanting.

    Buying a well-known perfume

    Purchasing perfume from a celebrity positively impacts the buyer. When they wear the fragrance created by their favourite singer/celebrity, it instantly gives them confidence. The consumer also feels more important because they are wearing such a fragrance. Whenever we see a perfume being advertised on TV, it will always have a famous face in the commercial.

    Would it be the same if some random person off the street posed in an elegant dress whilst holding a bottle of perfume? Of course not.

    We are very much influenced by successful people around us, and selling a product on TV with a pop star or film actor is incredibly powerful for the consumer market. As buyers, we feel an instant connection to the celebrity and almost feel as famous and well-known as the idol we look up to.

    A friend commenting on our latest perfume purchase and commenting how gorgeous you smell is an instant hit for confidence when you tell them which one you have bought. You will also notice that celebrity fragrances don’t have a considerable price tag—certainly not as high as purchasing designer fragrances from popular creators such as Chanel or Tom Ford.

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    If you find a bottle of Kylie Minogue’s latest scent (2021),  Darling, it doesn’t have a hefty price tag. It can easily be purchased on eBay.co.uk for an affordable price.

    That’s a whole new level when we see other designer brands, such as Lancôme, with Julia Roberts as their endorser and ambassador. She is the face behind the iconic brand, and you will see her advertising their fragrance on TV, more often but not limited to Christmas.

    ‘Unlike the pop stars with their own named fragrance on the shelves, Julia Roberts is simply the one who advertises the brand, not the person who has influenced and created the fragrance notes, bottles and packaging.’Unlike the pop stars with their own ‘named’ fragrance on the shelves, Julia Roberts is simply the one who advertises the brand, not the person who has influenced and created the fragrance notes, bottles and packaging.

    Keeping the money coming in

    Another reason celebrities endorse products is to keep them in the limelight even when they’re not. It’s a way of creating additional revenue for the stars without having to take on the responsibility or do a great deal compared to holding a concert or attending a talk show.

    Celebrity endorsed perfumes
    Celebrities look for other ways of making money when the concerts are not taking place.

    Money earned in the background is appealing to everyone, especially celebrities. If their other income is slow or dried up, with no album sales or films to make, it’s the perfect solution for them. They also know that their celebrity status will help massively with sales as customers buy their perfumes.

    How much do celebrities earn from endorsing perfumes?

    To begin with, this will depend on who the star is. If it is a well-known, hugely popular, and big influencer, they are likely to earn big money. One of the top endorsers and highest paid is Charlize Theron, who has been the face of Dior since 2004 and is one of the most famous perfume ads.

    The iconic 2014 advert sees the actress dressed in gold climbing a silk scarf up to the skylight of an elegant building. She throws off her gold pearls and states that the ‘future is gold’ as she walks across the roof with city buildings surrounding her. It’s no wonder the advert and celebrity alone will have customers reaching for such a perfume as J’adore.

    With fragrance notes of pear, melon, mandarin orange, bergamot, Jasmine, musk, vanilla, blackberry and cedar, to name a few, the famous fragrance has an instantly fresh summer vibe within its first spritz. The first sniff of fruit and elegance makes this perfume one of the top sellers.

    According to reports, Charlize Theron signed a $3 million deal to be the face behind the Christian Dior J’adore perfume and the ads are still shown on screen today. Since becoming the face of J’adore, she has earned an estimated $55 million over the years. That’s some endorsement profit!

    Holly Willoughby perfume

    Holly Willoughby is the latest celebrity to join in creating her fragrance in February 2022. The popular TV presenter has a new fragrance as part of her Wylde Moon brand called (borrowed from) The Wild. With top fragrance notes of Bergamot, Blackcurrant and Geranium, heart notes of Jasmine, Mint and Rose Absolute, and base notes of Amberwood and musk, Holly’s perfume is a huge hit.

    Fresh, feminine, and a little heavier than floral, the bottle is simplistic and elegant, with a tassel on its cap. Fans are a little divided about the price of £42 for a 50ml EDP bottle. Some will purchase not just because of the beautiful fragrance but also because of the well-loved and admired celebrity behind its creation.

    We are all influenced by beauty, success and down-to-earth celebrities.

    Celebrity endorsed perfumes
    Combining the right fragrance notes complementing one another is the key to creating a beautiful perfume.

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  • Perfumes

    The World’s Most Expensive Perfume

    It’s well-known that designer fragrances can be costly, so what about the world’s most expensive perfume? The creator of such a perfume is Clive Christian—a fragrance house developing the world’s finest fragrances and perfumes since 1872.

    Studying his signature bottle alone, this one was created more for collectors than for its content and was designed to celebrate the opening of its latest boutique in London.

    Clive Christian has a vision for exquisite and unique taste and doesn’t see perfume as just a fragrance in a bottle. It goes way deeper than that.

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    Signature bottle

    Clive Christian developed a beautiful bottle from his signature fragrance ( no 1 Passant Guardant) and decorated it with 24-carat gold lattice-work, with over 2000 individually set white diamonds.

    With a flawless finish, two yellow diamonds set an eye for the magnificent lion and a rare pink diamond embedded and used for the lion’s tongue; this signature bottle is an actual work of art.

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    The most expensive perfume in the world
    The most expensive perfume in the world

    At $175,000 per ounce, it is the second most expensive perfume in the world. So why does this perfume house stand out from the rest?

    It’s clear that with such an exquisite bottle, there will surely be a stunning perfume. The number one Passant Guardant bottle has become officially recognised as the world’s most expensive perfume.

    Every bottle in the collection has a distinctive crown symbol for the perfume cap. Queen Victoria first granted this right in 1872. Impressive stuff!

    There isn’t anything like Clive Christian’s creations on the market today, and certainly no attempts to copy his brand. We’re often swayed to purchase a designer bottle because of its beautiful design and fragrance.

    We already know that fragrances adapt to the wearer’s skin, but Clive Christian’s fragrances create a unique scent for everyone. A smell that develops gradually over hours sets the standard high for the perfect fragrance.

    His perfumes are designed using possibly the costliest ingredients and the finest available. Unlike traditional designer fragrances, which more often than not contain 16% perfume oil, here we use 20-25% perfume oil. This ensures a longer-lasting fragrance.

    It’s very clever, too, that Clive Christian has created a collection with the letters of their name engraved on each bottle for a more distinctive appearance.

    With such unique bottles, each adorning the crown cap, this design has an element of taste and elegance that leaves us in awe that such beauty has been created.

    Let’s examine what makes each of these fragrances stand out.

    The C.L.I.V.E collection

    The most expensive perfume in the world

    C, for CREATIVITY,

    L, for LUXURY,

    I, for INGENUITY,

    V, for VIVACITY,

    E, for EXCELLENCE

    So, what kind of fragrance will we find within each of these unique bottles? For starters, each perfume costs £310.00 when purchased directly.

    Creativity – C WOODY LEATHER

    Woody fragrances are much-loved by many, and this one is no exception. Often the perfect fragrance to wear during the autumn and winter months, it oozes smokiness with its well-thought-out notes of saffron and tobacco. The added scent of mandarin gives this fragrance a balance of freshness while the skin is embraced with amber and oud.

    LUXURY – L FLORAL CHYPRE

    With a bottle that stands for luxury, we surely wouldn’t expect anything less with this fragrance. Luxury certainly does ooze perfection when it comes to this scent.

    The respect and admiration inside this bottle capture pure elegance with its combination of rose and jasmine. When a perfume also contains dry orris, you know the price tag for this ingredient alone will be heart-stopping and expensive.

    Orris is left for a minimum of three years before it can be used, as at first it is odourless. For the scent to develop, it is stored in jute bags. Natural fibre bags are made from plants and are spun to create a course and strong threads.
    Added notes of frankincense, musk, honey and vanilla give this fragrance a sophisticated and classic aroma to make it the highest level of luxury.

    INGENUITY – I WOODY FLORAL

    Combining floral and woody fragrance notes gives this perfume unique creativity with a hint of nature and the great outdoors. Top notes of mandarin from the citrus family, red fruits, and spices give this woody fragrance a superb kick of strong wood and floral scents.

    Topped with a base of patchouli, jasmine, and a touch of oud, this is the perfect scent for those who love solid floral fragrances. That’s me sold!

    VIVACITY – V AMBER FOUGERE

    With amber fougre notes from the Asian family and added vetiver, an essential oil obtained from the root of Indian grass, the perfume is of stunning quality.

    The peppers were added to give a great contrast to its amber base. This refreshing and lively fragrance dances on the skin. A smoky feel brings the notes to life.

    EXCELLENCE – E GOURMANDE ORIENTAL

    If you love sweet fragrances, this unique bottle fits the bill. With top notes of peach and fruity rum, the extraordinary scent in this bottle will capture the hearts of those who prefer sweet perfumes. Also, the heart of this fragrance, which contains cinnamon, cloves, and labdanum, gives it an elegant aroma with its exceptional ingredients.

    The creation of the most expensive perfumes in the world

    Clive Christian uses the rarest and most natural ingredients when creating its perfumes. The journey starts with pure expertise and exceptional international training from a selection of perfumers based in Britain. All of their perfumes are created here, too. It is incredible to learn that each perfume contains between 100 and 300 different ingredients!

    Sourcing rare and exotic ingredients makes them unique. The finest ingredients have to be grown in perfect condition. Using so many ingredients makes Clive Christian’s perfumes even more unique. Each one goes on its journey before it can be sold, and sometimes, this can take several years.

    The most expensive perfume in the world
    ‘Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rafael Diaz/EPA/Shutterstock (8029381a)
    CliveChristian’ss”No 1 Imperial Majesty”Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rafael Diaz/EPA/Shutterstock (8029381a)
    Clive Christian’s ‘No 1 Imperial Majesty’

    What’s even more incredible is that their perfumes are created with such technology that every wearer will have 8 hours of fragrance that pops through the skin throughout the day, giving the wearer a selection of different notes to enjoy.

    None of the usual re-applying during your lunch break! It is a decisive breakthrough in the art of fragrances, and every sprayed drop has been created with pure complexity.

    Of course, there will be a certain kind of market and person who could afford such elegance in a bottle and spending such a large amount does have its limits when looking to own one. Like everything else, there is a place for expensive clothing, exquisite food and jaw-dropping perfume.

    One will undoubtedly be remembered for the unique scent that’s left behind. Just like the fragrances you currently use, it’s even more important that you follow the tips when applying your perfume to get the most out of your scent.

    Pure perfume at its finest

    Alongside creating unique and beautiful perfumes, Clive Christian has created The Absolute range, which is made to order and contains 100% perfume oil! Wow! Moreover, one of these bottles will set you back £3,500!!

    It would be the chosen few who would buy such a perfume, but it would be wonderful to have one made to order and containing pure oil. A bottle would be kept for prosperity after the perfume has been used.

    The most expensive perfume in the world

    A perfume containing such a high amount of oil will give you around 12 hours of pure perfume fragrance. One spray will surely be enough of one of these stunning bottles for its concentration alone. With over 200 of its finest ingredients, it’s no surprise that these perfumes are hugely expensive.

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    Please take a look at eBay.co.uk for the prices of these stunning perfumes. I’d love to hear about your most expensive perfume purchase. Let me know in the comments.

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  • Perfumes,  Shopping,  The cost of perfume

    Buying Cheap Perfume Will Cost More

    Buying cheap perfume will cost more in the long run, so why do people opt for this as an alternative? Whenever we hear the word designer, we instantly think of expensive brands, celebrities, and quality products, whether it’s a clothing range, cosmetics, shoes, or perfume.

    We do get what we pay for, although many would agree that some designer brands are overpriced. Customers can feel ripped off when they see a huge price tag that perhaps doesn’t justify the item being purchased.

    We’ve all been there. A spot of retail therapy can lift the mood, but at what cost?

    Men and women love to shop, especially if they know what they intend to buy. While women are more prone to window shopping than men, buying something new can lift the mood.

    Some may say buying impulsively can have the opposite effect, leaving you with the panic of overspending and falling into a debt hole, especially if your purchase is on the more expensive side. It’s important to balance the two.

    Buying cheap perfume will cost more
    No one wants to see their money wasted.

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    I’m not a big fan of shopping, aimlessly walking around the shops hoping that something will catch my eye. I prefer a more purposeful visit so that I know exactly what I am shopping for.

    On the other hand, my sister and late mother would shop till they dropped! We all have the idea of shopping and saving simultaneously, so it’s very much done to buy more for our money. That makes sense.

    Looking for cheaper options

    There will be products on the market that will work in our favour. Clothes, for instance, can be bought much cheaper, and some will still last just as long and come out of the wash the same size as they went in!

    What about products such as cosmetics? These, too, can be bought cheaper, but if you are prone to sensitive skin, purchasing a more expensive brand will always be the better option to avoid skin allergies. When it comes to perfumes, we all know the price we pay to own a designer bottle of Chanel.

    An iconic perfume

    Chanel perfume was also the most popular and highest-ranked brand for women in the UK in 2020, with an estimated 4.9million women enjoying its unique fragrance. That’s a massive amount of sales for just one designer bottle.

    Buying cheap perfume will cost more
    The iconic bottle and fragrance of Chanel. A fragrance owned by many women around the world

    So what about when shops sell copies of designer perfumes at a fraction of the price? We already know that we can buy the real thing at Duty-Free, and they will often be a little cheaper.

    It is a cheeky purchase for the upcoming holiday that we all look forward to having. It is almost obligatory to visit one before boarding the plane.

    Some wait until this time to purchase their favourite or ask a family member or friend to pick one up on their way through or on the plane because the price is a little lower.

    Copies of our favourite perfumes

    Recently, Poundland has released a selection of fragrances, all in the same packaging and bottles as the designer brands, but with a huge difference—the price tag.

    Buying cheap perfume will cost more
    Savings on perfume isn’t always the best option.

    For as little as £1, customers can purchase a copy of their favourite bottle, but at what cost? We’re all bargain hunters inside, even those who can afford the real thing more than some. Everyone loves a saving. It leaves more money and opportunity to spend the rest on something else.

    A walk into Poundland is everyone’s idea of the perfect shop. It is a shop everyone loves because it offers bargain prices on household products, cosmetics, birthday cards, and food. While walking through, we see a display of designer fragrances from Chanel, Creed, Carolina Herrera, and Paco Rabanne. Or are they?

    We all know that Poundland is just that, a pound shop. It is a place that almost seems too good to be true when we can purchase hand wash or toothpaste for just £1. Some would argue that such items can be bought cheaper from the big stores such as Asda and Sainsbury’s. Indeed, they can, so it’s essential to be savvy when we shop.

    So what about buying your favourite perfume for £1? A fragrance such as Paco Rabanne’s Lady Million would leave your purse short of around £83 for the real thing. Can it be bought for £1 instead?

    Of course, we all love to save money, but at what cost?

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    Buying cheap perfume will cost more

    On the first initial spray, we are surprised by the similarity in fragrance notes, but the real key is how long the scent will last.

    Lady Million is a trendy fragrance and the third most favourite scent for women.

    This perfume’s scent is instantly noticed with its first spray. It contains notes of raspberry, jasmine, patchouli, and amber.

    The packaging alone suggests that this isn’t the real deal. Poundland cleverly uses slightly different names for its duped fragrances, which allows it to sell a product with similar scents to real perfumes. Trying to sell a fake product off as the real thing is counterfeit.

    So Lady Million is labelled as Queen in Million. Although the design of the bottles may be similar, companies change their bottles so they are not identical to the real item.

    A clever marketing strategy

    We know purchasing a bottle for £1 won’t give us a designer brand in our shopping basket.

    Buying cheap perfume will cost more

    Many will be on a shopping budget, so buying such an affordable fragrance will be appealing. What about the longevity, though? Whilst it’s a great purchase to buy a similar bottle to one of our favourites at a fraction of the cost, is it worth it?

    Cheaper alternatives

    A spray of a cheaper alternative will definitely save money for other things, but at what cost? Imagine you have picked up a dupe bottle of Black Opium by Yves St Laurent, which is named Black Dust in Poundland.

    A great bottle and packaging inspired by authentic designer perfume, it doesn’t look out of place on the shelf.

    It had a pleasant smell, just like Black Opium, with a sweet scent but instantly too overpowering with sweetness. The depth that Black Opium carries wasn’t a match though for this alternative.

    When we use perfume, we apply it in the morning, preferably on clean, moisturized skin, to get the most out of the fragrance. 

    Purchasing a Poundland alternative will leave you using it more as a body spray, as the initial spray is gone within minutes. No one wants to keep reapplying their scent throughout the day to make it last.

    Speaking of making perfume last, this bottle will not last very long if it constantly needs to be reapplied throughout the day.

    The chances of anyone around you noticing the whiff of scent will be very slim, too, unless they are standing beside you when you spray.

    So the £1 bottle of fragrance that initially saved you a fair amount of money will eventually cost you more. You will constantly be spending money on replacing the bottle that’s only lasted a week!

    Purchasing for the younger generation would be the only reason to buy a £1 fragrance. They don’t need overpowering scents to make an impression and will still feel like they are a part of the grown-up world with a bottle of designer spritz.

    If buying a dupe bottle seems to be the only option for owning a scent similar to your favourite designer perfume, there is another option.

    At FM World, we sell designer-inspired fragrances.

    What does that mean? Check out my article on Do you sell designer perfume

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  • Father’s Day,  Gifts

    Father’s Day Gifts

    It’s not just mums who have a special day to celebrate. Father’s Day is just as important a day for many and one for children to show their love for their dad. It’s also a day for partners to celebrate the father to their children and appreciate them for all they do. Let’s take a look at some Father’s Day Gifts.

    Father’s Day gifts
    Dad loves to be spoilt, too.

    Fathers carry a very different role when it comes to parenting. While the mothers are seen as the first connection and admiration from day one, the men will be the pillar of strength and the disciplinary figure when they come home from work.

    Sometimes, fathers don’t get as much attention as the mums, so it’s important to show them just as much love.

    All fathers deserve a celebration of fatherhood and their unique bond with their children. The commercial side of such celebrations sees companies looking for any excuse to push sales.

    They will always find a reason to give gifts, not just for birthdays, Valentine’s and Christmas. It gives the card and gift shops a significant boom.

    In the UK, Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June. It began in the early 20th century. Founded in the USA, many countries, including the UK, now celebrate this day as they do Mother’s Day. Although it wasn’t as popular as other dates, it became commercialized similarly.

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    Showing the love with a gift

    It’s just as important to show the dads how much they are appreciated, and giving cards and gifts is now a tradition every year, even though it’s not classed as an official holiday.

    It can be more difficult for men to find something to buy, and there never appears to be as significant a choice on the market as there is for women. When children are small and attending school, their teachers will get them to make a unique handmade gift to take home to Dad. A card with their writing inside and their drawing to show how much they love their Fathers.

    Father’s Day gifts
    Dads play an essential role in our lives.

    Dads love to have something that they can keep. As we age, we start looking further afield for gifts while aiming for uniqueness. Every year, my stepdad had a new wallet or a packet of handkerchiefs with his initial embroidered into the corner of the material.

    He seemed to receive the same gift every year from me as I struggled to find something for a dad who had everything! Traditional gifts included socks and pants, as well as something for their favourite hobby, such as golf. These days, there is such a variety of gifts suitable for men. Even the fussy ones!

    Father’s Day gifts

    Let’s break away from the traditional gifts and look at other everyday products that dads will love.

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    Aftershave

    Most men love an aftershave. The fresh, crisp fragrance to start the working day or a spritz of their favourite cologne for a night out is a great gift to give dad.

    Men tend not to wear a scent as much as women due to their working environments, but this makes it even more special to treat Dad with his favourite spray, and what better way than an affordable fragrance from FM World?

    Father’s Day gifts
    A selection of aftershave, body spray, perfume stick and perfume spray for men

     

    Body wash

    Every dad loves body wash, and when there is an option to buy one that compliments their aftershave, it is even better! Men like to layer their scents, so a body wash that leaves the skin feeling fresh with a subtle scent works well with a spray of their favourite fragrance.

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    A selection of our body wash products

    Room diffuser

    ‘If Dad works at home or in the office, why not treat him to a scented room diffuser? These have become very popular over the past few years, and what better way to say ‘ I love you, Dad’ than with a sleek diffuser fragrance that matches his personality?’If Dad works at home or in the office, why not treat him to a scented room diffuser? These have become very popular over the past few years, and what better way to say ‘I love you, Dad’ than with a sleek diffuser fragrance that matches his personality?

    Father’s Day gifts
    Home fragrances

     

    Car freshener

    As we know, men love their cars far more than women! We see it as a means of getting from A to B, but it’s a new ballgame for male motor enthusiasts.

    Some car fragrances can be overpowering as soon as you sit in the car, so FM World has created ones that complement a selection of men’s fragrances to leave a subtle and comfortable scent in the car for approximately two months. Treat Dad to an affordable car freshener to give a hint of fragrance as he drives to work.

    Father’s Day gifts
    Freshen dad’s car with an FM fragrance

    Wardrobe freshener

    Men love their clothes just as much as their cars, and if your dad wears a suit or crisp clothes to go to work, having a wardrobe freshener to keep their linen smelling fresh works a treat. These hangers are the perfect shape to hook over the wardrobe pole, and there is also a unisex option if Dad has to share wardrobe space with Mum. Let’s face it, ladies: we need far more space for our clothes than men do! These little gems will last approximately three months and are unlimited to where you can hang them.

    Father’s Day gifts
    Every wardrobe deserves a fragrance.

     

    Hair products

    Whilst it’s more often than not that women spend far more on their hair and hair products than men, there are dads out there who still like to use excellent products, too.

    There’s no point in looking smart in a classic suit if Dad’s hair is dry and unkempt.

    Treat Dad to his hair products specifically designed for the males so he no longer has to share with the rest of the family.

    Father’s Day gifts

     

    Antiperspirant

    Alongside wearing aftershaves or perfume, antiperspirants are always worn and needed. This product has one fragrance for men and a unisex one. It effectively prevents excessive perspiration, perfectly neutralizes unpleasant odours, and ensures a long-lasting feeling of freshness.

    We have the perfect solution when dad needs guaranteed comfort in every situation and a gentle product for the delicate area of the underarm skin.

    Father’s Day gifts

     

    Candles

    There are so many candles on the market today that it can be challenging to find a suitable one. Some burn too quickly or unevenly, and some smoke after a while of being lit. When looking for a gift for Dad, what better way to keep him feeling relaxed than with a beautiful unisex fragrance candle that both mum and dad can enjoy?

    With a burn time of 35-40 hours and immersed in an elegant glass, our fragrance candle makes the perfect gift for dad.

    Father’s Day gifts

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    Conclusion

    Father’s Day is a special occasion that deserves thoughtful and meaningful gifts to show appreciation for the fathers in our lives.

    We have provided a comprehensive list of gift ideas that will suit any father, catering to different interests, preferences, and budgets. Let this year’s Father’s Day be a tribute to all the dads who have played an invaluable role in shaping our lives with their love and devotion.

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  • Perfumes

    Spring Fragrances

    As the winter months fade, we look forward to warmer weather and Spring fragrances. Are you a seasonal perfume wearer? Perfume comprises many different fragrance notes, some more suitable than others for different seasons.

    We have covered winter perfumes, so what about scents for the spring? Fragrances have different strengths and fragrance notes.

    Spring fragrances

    During the daytime, when you’re meeting someone for lunch or it’s a working day in the office, a perfume or an eau de toilette is more suitable. They’re not too heavy or overpowering for those around you.

    We’ve all experienced the strong whiff of a fragrance as someone walks past and leaves a lingering scent long after that person leaves the room.

    For an evening out, such as a date night, it gives us the perfect excuse to wear a perfume with the highest oil concentration. It contains more perfume oil, lasts longer and has a more pungent scent. What better way to make a great impression? Changing your perfume scents to match accordingly is a good idea when the seasons transition from the cooler months through winter to the summer months.

    Related article: Winter Perfume

    Seasonal perfumes

    Wintertime sees perfumes with heavier notes, such as wood, ambergris and spices, for sale in the shops and online. During the warmer months, we see perfumes with lighter floral notes, such as lemon, citrus, and lavender. As previously discussed, it works the same way with clothes for the different seasons. When we think of lighter clothes for the summer and thicker, warmer clothes for the winter, it is the same principle regarding fragrances.

    As we see a shift to Spring weather, it’s a good idea to start wearing a lighter scent.

    We should never shy away from wearing a fragrance if we choose to. After all, perfume is an extension of our personality.

    Just remember that lighter and more delicate notes will be more suitable as the weather starts to warm up. Heat intensifies a fragrance, so it is best to wear a lighter that isn’t overpowering but stays fresh and subtle throughout the day.

    As we have already discussed on signature fragrances, if you prefer to stick to one perfume throughout the year, try to choose a perfume with a mixture of cool and warm fragrance notes for the perfect scent, as this will ensure that your signature fragrance suits all weather and situations.

    Changing your perfume to match the seasons can be tricky, mainly if you are used to wearing one particular scent. As the weather warms up, it is best not to spray our perfume too much or, better still, find a body spray with a matching scent.

    At FM WORLD, we sell body sprays to match a selection of our female fragrances. This gives you the ideal opportunity to layer your fragrance or use a body mist alone, a lovely product to use during scorching weather.

    Many still like to wear fragrance, so a body mist or lotion works well when it’s hot. However, we don’t want to compete with the weather and our fragrance.

    The great thing about perfumes for men and women is that they come in different strengths. This is reflected not only in the price but also in how light or heavy the scent is once it’s on our skin.

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    It’s not just women who need to adjust their scents to the changes in the seasons. Men do, too. Even male fragrances can be overpowering and too strong for specific occasions and seasons.

    Spring fragrances

    Whenever we think of spring, we think of flowers in the garden, butterflies and freshly cut grass.

    Spring fragrances

    It’s a chance to get out into the garden, wear a different clothes wardrobe, and ditch the winter jackets. Combining that with fragrance notes makes us think of sweet, floral, citrus, rose, and fruity scents. So, what fragrances are out there that we can wear during the spring and ones that will complement the warmer weather?



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    Five popular Spring fragrances for women

    • Flower Bomb- Victor & Rolf

    Flower Bomb is a trendy fragrance with floral notes, including Bergamot, Amber, Patchouli, Freesia, Rose and Jasmine.

    Spring fragrances
    Flower Bomb by Victor & Rolf

    Chanel no.5- Chanel

    It is one of the most iconic fragrances of today, with its distinctive charm and famous fragrance notes, including Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Peach, Rose, Sandalwood, and Vanilla.

    Spring fragrances
    Chanel no 5 by Chanel
    • Alien- Thierry Mugler

    With its distinctive bottle design, this perfume has a very fruity scent. Its fragrance notes include Mandarin, Orange, White Amber, Moroccan Jasmine, and White Flowers.

    Spring fragrances
    Alien by Thierry Mugler
    • Good Girl Gone Bad- Killan

    This fragrance was launched in 2012. Its fragrance notes include Jasmine, Amber, Cedar, Indian Tuberose, and Osmanthus.

    Spring fragrances
    Good Girl Gone Bad by Killian
    • Daisy- Marc Jacobs

    We can’t mistake a distinctive bottle when it comes to Daisy. With its Daisy flower design lid, this perfume does speak the word “spring” and offers Woody, Musk, driftwood, and Cashmere Musk to give us a real sense of Spring weather.

    Spring fragrances
    Daisy by Marc Jacobs

    Five popular Spring fragrances for men

    • Hugo- Hugo Boss

    This little gem was first created in 1995. Its combination of apple, citrus, floral, spicy, and cinnamon notes makes it a hugely popular scent for both men and women.

    • Aqua Pour Homme- Bvlgari

    Another popular fragrance with its Mandarin Orange, Seawood, Lavender, Patchouli, Amber and Petitgrain notes. An aromatic fragrance to give a refreshing and energetic scent.

    Spring fragrances
    Aqua Pour Homme by Bvlgari
    • Savage-Dior

    Not many men have tried this fragrance before. Part of the Fougere family and launched in 2015, this neat bottle contains notes of Amber, Citrus, Aromatic, Lavender, Musk, and wood.

    Spring fragrances
    Savage by Dior
    • Pour Homme- Versace

    This fragrance has distinctive notes of Grapefruit, fig leaves, aquatic notes, Black Pepper and Musk.

    Spring fragrances
    Pour Homme by Versace
    • Polo Blue Sport- Ralph Lauren

    The fragrance notes in this famous bottle give a sense of spring and delicacy simultaneously.

    Picture a bottle and a whiff of mint, green apple, Mandarin orange, cider, ginger, musk, sandalwood, and patchouli, and you will have yourself a desirable man’s fragrance.

    Spring fragrances
    Polo Blue Sport by Ralph Lauren

    Spring has its fair share of fragrance notes, so remember that floral fragrances can be hit or miss. Some fragrances, especially vanilla, are influential and sickly with sweet notes; therefore, many people will avoid them.

    If fruit fragrances appeal to you, find the right balance. Remember to spray or splash a floral-based perfume or aftershave sparingly. If you overdo it, the fragrance notes can be intense for yourself and those around you.

    Are you looking for a new fragrance for when the weather warms up?

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