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BRAZIL

Heritage Brazilian line GRANADO, founded in 1870, has a delightful range of fragrances, bath and body care. Try the trio of scents designed for layering (€75), and this attractively presented fresh and fruity grapefruit and geranium blend: Geranio & Grapefruit Eau de Cologne, €100.

RE-EAU (“Rio”) celebrates Dublin-based founder Bell Lydon’s childhood in Brazil. The fun, light hydrating body sprays will keep you sweet throughout the summer. From €36.

OMAN

Founded in 1983, AMOUAGE is an extravagant brand that celebrates the Arabian art of perfume. Perfumer Jérome Epinette is behind Love Hibiscus, a lush blend of salted caramel, passion fruit, hibiscus and vanilla. €365, at Brown Thomas.

ITALY

DAVINES is a reliable and inspired hair hero. Founded in 1983 and still based in Parma, Italy, this B Corp company has taken sustainability seriously from the very beginning. The range is extensive, and there are refills for everything. The Heart of Glass line for blonde/silver hair is particularly excellent. Try the Rich Conditioner from €16.25. At salons nationwide.

GREECE

TO MY SHIPS bodycare is inspired by The Iliad, and captures the fresh, wild spirit of the Greek islands. The brand was actually founded by an Australian, Daniel Bense, who brings a cool, clean aesthetic and experience from Aesop and Sunspel. Polygonum eau de parfum is a light and leafy green citrus with petitgrain and patchouli, perfect for a summer weekend away. €195.

More authentically Greek, KORRES has long been a reliably lovely source of bodycare. Think Santorini in a bottle. Basil Lemon Body Milk, €24, at Boots.

Ithaque by MEMO PARIS, in the loveliest bottle, is seriously longlasting, with notes of bergamot, blackcurrant and juniper berry essence. From €130.

FRANCE

BULY is simply one of our all-time favourite beauty brands, and the epitome of French style. The body creams are superb – I have one of the Louvre-inspired creams, and it doubles as a fragrance, with a beautifully elegant scent.

The TRUDON Carmen collection is redolent of a sultry evening out in Paris: tobacco, leather, rum. It’s available as a concentrated parfum as well as refillable liquid hand soap in a glass bottle. At Brown Thomas.

Amid a wealth of French pharmacy skincare, our current pick is MIMÉTIQUE: the moisturisers are outstanding. Protect your skin with the new SPF50 Invisible Face Fluid. €48.

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