The Scotsman

Heaven scent gift ideas for the one you love

From make-up and bath oils to candles, these beauty buys are sure to please, says Katie Wright

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The most romantic day of the year is just around the corner, when we dote on our partners and thank them for all they do for us. If your significan­t other is a selfconfes­sed beauty obsessive, you’re in luck – this year there’s a plethora of fabulous presents to choose from. Similarly, if you’re celebratin­g Galentine’s Day and want to spoil a friend, these glamorous treats are sure to impress.

Laura Mercier Color Infusion Blush in Watermelon

One of four new shades launched to coincide with Valentine’s Day, Watermelon is a subtle peachy-pink with a hint of shimmer.

£24, Lookfantas­tic

Fenty Beauty Lil Gloss Bombs Mini Lip Duo & Keychain Holder

This dynamic duo brings together mini Gloss Bomb lip glosses in classic shade Fenty Glow (a shimmering tawny nude) with new hue Pink Firefly (a glittering coral), plus you get a keychain holder, so you can glow on the go.

£22, Boots

Jo Malone Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense

The latest launch from the iconic perfume house pays homage to the poppy, adding the warmth of ambrette and the sweetness of tonka bean to the floral notes, creating a wonderfull­y well-rounded fragrance housed in a striking scarlet bottle. £86 for 50ml, Jo Malone

Jimmy Choo I Want Choo Eau de Parfum

Bursting with juicy peach and mandarin orange notes, this elegant oriental fragrance centres around the white floral pairing of lily and jasmine sambac, softened with a dash of vanilla.

£45 for 40ml, The Perfume Shop

Jo Loves Orange Butterflie­s A Fragrance Paintbrush

The newly revamped range of Fragrance Paintbrush­es from Jo Loves now features more sustainabl­e packaging and a refillable cartridge, with seven different scents to daub on your skin.

£40, Jo Loves

Yankee Candle Large Jar Candle Fresh Cut Roses

The aromatic equivalent of a dozen long stem roses, this long-lasting jar candle will fill your home with the decadent scent of the queen of flowers.

£23.99, Boots

Evermore London Flore Candle

Housed in a chic black glass, this floral symphony of a candle is centred around lilac blooms, with citrusy petitgrain and a splash of spicy clove, tempering the heady perfume of the purple flower.

£50, Harvey Nichols

 ??  ?? Valentine gifts need not be confined to roses
Valentine gifts need not be confined to roses

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