Brand name Cologne and Perfume

Finding the ideal fragrance is not always easy and it is important to get it right for such an important occasion as Valentines Day. There are many web sites with information to help you choose the right perfume.

Discover what the most desirable brand name Cologne and Perfumes are, the most popular scents and what the latest fragrance is. New celebrity scents are being released all the time, so if you know who her favourite celebrity is then buying her their latest fragrance gift set shows that you are ahead of the trend and have given it a little thought.

Perfume the Ideal Gift for Your Valentine

Buying Perfume Online

Buying perfume online has its advantages because you can take your time and find out all you need to know before making your mind up. If you already know what perfume your loved one wears then choosing a perfume gift set becomes that much easier.

Fragrance types

All fragrances fall into fragrance groups or types; floral, woody, spicy, warm etc. It's always best to know the different fragrance types because like everything else in life what suits one person doesn’t necessary mean it will be right for another. Once you know the type of scent she prefers you can find similar fragrances to try.

As well as the different types of fragrance it's also useful to understand that perfumes come in varying strengths. Some women's perfumes are much lighter than others. The most wearable fragrance is the Eau de Toilette (EDT) this is a lighter spray and usually lasts between 2 to 4 hours. Ideal for everyday use. This is the least expensive type.

Eau de Parfum (EDP) is stronger lasting between 3 to 5 hours. This comes as a dab on form or as a spray and is great if you do not want to keep re-applying during the day. This leaves the Pure perfume found in dab form rather than spray as you only need a small amount. This type of perfume can last up to 6 hours and makes an ideal gift for a very special occasion – like Valentines Day.

Perfume makes an ideal gift for Valentines Day and there are plenty of pretty gift boxed fragrance sets available which can include body lotion, soaps, shower gels, bath foam etc. All with the same wonderful fragrance.

Celebrity Fragrances

Here is a selection of latest must-haves from the red carpet! Find her favourite celebrity scent for a great surprise gift:

Christine Aguilera
Katie Price - Stunning
Mariah Carey - M
Kate Moss - Kate
Coleen x
Kylie - Sweet Darling
Paris Hilton
Shilpa Shetty S2
Sarah Jessica Parker - Lovely
Sarah Jessica Parker - Covet

Some great new scents to try for Valentines Day are:

DKNY - Delicious Night
Hugo XX
Ghost - Anticipation
Emporio Armani - Diamonds
Valentino - Rock ‘n’ Rose
Dior - Midnight Poison
Marc Jacobs - Daisy

Other popular fragrances women are:

Clinique - Happy
Jean Paul Gaultier - Classique
Diesel - Fuel for Life She
YSL - Elle
Lacoste - Touch of Pink
Armani - Code for Women

Fragrances for Men

Men's fragrances work more or less the same way as for women’s perfume types. Eau de Toilette is usually a spray best used on the body as it is too harsh for the face.

Aftershave is usually a splash on containing a small amount of alcohol which closes the pores and stimulates the skin; ideal for the face, the fragrance lasts about 3 to 5 hours and then there is the Aftershave Balm which is a gentle moisturising treatment best used after shaving.

Popular fragrance gifts for men include:

Jean Paul Gaultier - Le Male
Issey Miyake L’Eau D’Issey Pour Homme
Armani - Code for Men
Chanel Allure Homme Sport
Joop! Go
Davidoff - Coolwater
Lacoste - Red

Buy a new fragrance this Valentines Day, there are so many cool and sexy scents out there you are sure to find one to suit the occasion.