Articles by Eve Rowlands

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Boots fans can bag 'beautiful' designer perfume 'loved for a decade' for under £20

For those who are keen to get their Christmas shopping underway, the high street has launched some epic bargains in the run up to Black Friday, which takes place on November 28. Boots is one of those and it has just unveiled a range of discounted designer fragrances will certainly tick the box for everyone from sporty teens to lovers of classic scents. One fragrance currently on sale is the Adidas Eau de Parfum, which has been slashed to £14, meanwhile Sir David Beckham 's fragrances have been halved in price. That's not all as the iconic and nostalgic Vera Wang Princess perfume, which usually retails at £66, is now £18.99. This early Black Friday deal is a great opportunity for bargain hunters looking to tick off their Christmas shopping list. Regarding the Vera Wang deal, a delightfully fruity-floral fragrance it has notes of lady apple, waterlily, and apricot. Complementing these are pink guava and Tahitian tiare flower as well as vanilla chiffon, dark chocolate, and wild tuberose. Loved by fans for over a decade for its girly charm and long-lasting scent, Princess could make the perfect gift for daughters, friends, wives and more this festive season. Plus, it comes in a pretty eye-catching heart-shaped bottle topped with a golden crown. Beauty buffs love this formula, with shoppers praising its 'sweet' yet 'musky' vibe. One person raved: "Absolutely beautiful and attractive scent to wear during the day. Definitely lasts for a long time. And let's not to forget the bottle itself it's absolutely gorgeous." Another said: "This perfume has such a story behind it for me, I first smelt this perfume when I was in my early teens as one of my best friends who lived down the street from me had gotten it for Christmas one year and that was when I fell in love with this perfume. It's so girly, very sweet but the dry down turns into an almost musky vibe. "It's a perfume that can be dressed up or down, and it's pretty easy to layer with a lot of lotions or body oils which is very important for me when picking out perfumes to add to my large collection. The most important part is the bottle... it's so beautiful and it even comes with a cute little ring around the atomizer if you ever want to wear it. Me personally I don't it just stays there. But I have loved this perfume for over a decade." A third shared their mixed experience, writing: "Smells good. Not my favourite but not a bad scent! Would personally not buy again but to each their own! I'm not so much on the "princess" scent as I prefer a warmer scent." Another great option is the David Beckham Bold Instinct Eau de Parfum for Men 75ml, which has been reduced by 50% to£20, down from £40, reports the Mirror. The David Beckham Parfum, designed for men, boasts a captivating woody aromatic fragrance. It begins with the freshness of laurel leaves, followed by nutmeg, before settling into a smoky blend of woody notes for a masculine finish. Inspired by Sir David Beckham's own confident, authentic style, the scent is presented in a matte black bottle with a metallic copper label. Boots recommends applying it to pulse points, such as the neck and wrists, for a lasting impression. Those who have tried out the fragrance have said: "Bought this simply because it was on sale. Online too so I didn't even smell it first, just went by description. Needn't have worried, it smells amazing on my husband. This is definitely my go to choice now, sale or not!" Also on offer is the Adidas Vibes Energy Drive Eau de Parfum For All 100ml, reduced from £23 to £14. This is touted as a fragrance designed to uplift and empower. According to the brand, it has been proven to make those who wear it feel more positive, blending cardamom and pink pepper with refreshing citrus notes. The long-lasting, vegan formula, made with natural orange and pink pepper essential oils, is dermatologically tested and comes in eco-conscious packaging. Shoppers enjoy its 'fresh' scent, about which one shopper said: "Nice product in a nice bottle. Great for using before/after workout. Fresh." It's not just the 'Drive' scent that's discounted as all five fragrances seem to be reduced, including energy drive, full recharge, get comfy, happy feels, and dream glaze. Boots isn't the only retailer with massive reductions on perfumes as Lookfantastic's Black Friday deals include a £40 discount on Armani Diamonds Eau de Parfum, as well as 50% off the £123 Hugo Boss Bottle Night Eau De Toilette. Elsewhere, shoppers wanting to try multiple of scents can pick up reduced discovery sets at Cult Beauty, such as the KAYALI Sweet Obsessions Set, which is now £66 down from £88.