Liquid GOLD

All we want for Christmas is… opulence in a bottle

LALIQUE NOIR PREMIER ILLUSION CAPTIVE 1898 eau de parfum is sexy and sophisticated with bergamot, fig leaf and cinnamon notes. Perfect for those who love something bold. €250, lalique.com

BOUCHERON COLLECTION AMBRE D’ALEXANDRIE eau de parfum is almost gourmand with its vanilla accent. And the amber and leather notes make it warm, refined and slightly ecclesiastical. €199, harrods.com

An all-time classic, CHANEL NO 5 FRAGMENTS D’OR body gel adds shimmer and a touch of the iconic scent to limbs. €79, chanel.com

DKNY NECTAR LOVE eau de parfum is light and honeyed with citrus notes such as mandarin and orange flower, as well as beeswax and cedar. €53, debenhams.ie

Festive yet elegant, TRISH MCEVOY 100 eau de parfum blends lychee, rose, jasmine and tonka bean. €175, selfridges.com

Play the femme fatale with VALENTINO DONNA NOIR ABSOLU eau de parfum. The heady blend of black pepper, saffron and cedar also includes the naughty-sounding ‘narcotic rose’. €132, harrods.com

Arrestingly feminine, MORESQUE SOLE GOLD COLLECTION eau de parfum is a zesty floral with a devilish twist of coconut and patchouli. €330, harrods.com

The latest aromatic feast coming from CREED and its super-swanky LES ROYALES EXCLUSIVES collection is the WHITE AMBER fragrance. Notes of amber, blackcurrant and vanilla warm to soft jasmine and sandalwood. €365, selfridges.com