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<\/p>\nWhether it\u2019s a Christmas present for a loved one or just a little festive treat for yourself,designer perfumes<\/u>are topping everyone\u2019s Christmas lists this year, and there\u2019s nothing better than opening a fresh bottle of fragrance just in time for the new year to roll around. <\/p>\n
Although we all love giving and receiving perfume this time of year, it\u2019s no secret that luxury fragrances can be pretty costly with some brands topping more than\u00a3100 for a decent sized bottle<\/u>, and with so many other things to pay for during December splashing out on a bottle of your favourite scent may be just out of reach. <\/p>\n
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Thankfully we\u2019re firm believers in shopping smarter, not harder, especially when it comes to the festive season, and we plan on taking full advantage of the various sales and discounts that are around right now.<\/p>\n
Black Friday weekend may be behind us, but you don\u2019t need to wait for the Boxing Day sales to nab a bargain asLookFantastic<\/u>is currently running a major beauty sale that lets you save on must-have products \u2013 including fragrances. <\/p>\n
One of the best-loved perfumes around isYSL Black Opium<\/u>, which would usually set you back \u00a397 for a 50ml bottle. However, thanks to LookFantastic\u2019s sale, you can get it for just\u00a353.35 here<\/u>, saving yourself an impressive \u00a344. <\/p>\n
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Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Intense,<\/b> \u00a353.35 here<\/u> <\/b> (was \u00a397),<\/b> is a bolder interpretation of the classic Black Opium scent that gives more strength to the much-loved coffee and vanilla scent by adding a blast of Blue Absinth into the perfume\u2019s smell. <\/p>\n
With top notes of absinthe essence and boysenberry, heart notes of <\/b> liquorice absolute, orange blossom and jasmine sambac absolute and base notes of black coffee accord, vanilla absolute and sandalwood, it\u2019s the perfect sensual fragrance that\u2019s supposed to add some intensity to your night, making it perfect for any festive evenings you have coming up. <\/p>\n
If even with the \u00a344 discount YSL\u2019s iconic perfume is still a little pricey for you, you can get an ultra-affordable alternative thanks to Revolution\u2019s Revolutionary Noir Eau De Toilette,<\/b> \u00a312 here<\/u> <\/b> for 100ml,<\/b> which is said to smell almost exactly the same as YSL\u2019s Black Opium, with notes of vanilla and coffee. <\/p>\n
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YSL also offers up several different ways to wear its Black Opium Intense,<\/b> \u00a353.35 here<\/u><\/b>, depending on how intense you want the perfume\u2019s scent to be. For a light aroma, spritz into the air above you and let it fall on you, or spray onto your hairbrush to give your hair a light scent. <\/p>\n
For more intense wearing, spray in a Y-shape across your body and on the inside of your coat or jacket, while if you want to really make an impact, you can spray it onto your pulse points like your wrists, elbows and neck to create a stronger, long-lasting trail of scent.<\/p>\n
If you want a little extra luxury, YSL also suggests running a hot bath and spraying the water with the perfume, which will not only create Black Opium-scented steam but will also soak into your skin leaving you smelling gorgeous from head to toe.<\/p>\n
Shop the Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Intense,<\/b> \u00a353.35 here<\/u> <\/b> (was \u00a397),<\/b> over at LookFantastic now to save yourself \u00a344. <\/p>\n