As a beauty editor, I'm constantly asked for product recommendations by friends and family. The top three requests are usually for moisturisers, mascaras or perfumes. I used to find the latter surprising because perfume is such a personal choice.
What I consider a sophisticated scent might not appeal to someone else, especially as I have a preference for woody and sweet scents with vanilla notes which isn't everyone's cup of tea. But the more I've been asked for fragrance recommendations, the more I understand why. A good perfume is a significant investment, often costing over £70 for a quality EDP.
People want to ensure they're choosing a scent they'll love enough to use until the bottle is empty. With this in mind, I take my recommendations seriously. I have a few go-to suggestions like Glossier You and YSL Black Opium , but there's also a budget-friendly body mist I confidently recommend: Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '40 Perfume Mist, available for £24 here .
This delightful fragrance has been my secret weapon for smelling fabulous during the summer months, and I always seem to receive compliments on my scent whenever I spritz it on before heading out to meet friends. Honestly, just last week, while queuing at Zara, a girl behind me tapped my shoulder to ask if I'd sprayed one of the scents near the tills because she wanted to buy it. As a Londoner who's used to minimal eye contact in public places, let alone a verbal conversation, this interaction truly demonstrated the magi.