Fragrant gifts for the leading man or ‘Beautiful Boy’ in your life this Christmas …
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For Less
This week’s star gifts at Boots include two scents targeted at men, Versace Oud Noir eau de parfum – now half price, €67.50 at and Boss Bottled Unlimited eau de toilette is also half price at €57.
Luxe
For a lesser-known perfume brand that you won’t find everyone else wearing, try out the heady perfumes by French lable Parfums de Marly. Althaïr is a delicious woody-vanilla, amber fragrance that is both warm and fresh, gourmand and light. It features an overdose of Madagascan Bourbon vanilla extract along with citrus, warm spices (cardamom, cinnamon), tobacco, praline and wood. From €190, at Brown Thomas.
Also consider Kilian Paris, for punchy, long-lasting scents presented in style. We love Smoking Hot, another vanilla-rich scent with a kick, from €245 (refillable), at Brown Thomas. For less of a commitment, the discovery sets (€30) are great, too.
Bleu de Chanel, as fronted by the fresh-faced star of Beautiful Boy Timothée Chalamet (above), is always a safe bet, too. The shower gel is currently down to €34.86 (from €41) at Boots.
Skincare
For skincare sets, this Elave men’s hydration essentials gift box includes everything from cleansing gel to moisturiser and shave brush, all for under €50. At www.elaveskincare.com, Boots, Lloyds Pharmacy and select pharmacies nationwide.
Small Treats
L’Occitane doesn’t forget the guys this winter, with special crackers that feature mini shaving creams and soaps for €14.50 at ie.loccitane.com.
For The Bathroom
Stalwart London chemist and perfumer D.R. Harris is renowned for beautifully presented shave creams and soaps. The Shaving Cream, in various scents, is a traditional classic. From £19stg (also in trial sizes). Online you’ll find some smart shaving gift sets too – we love the mahogany shaving bowls and ebony razor and brush sets…
…and elegant bottles of old-school hair lotion. www.drharris.co.uk
