My top 5 | Perfume

1. Diesel Fuel For Life Unlimited - £49.50 for 50ml

This has been one of my favourite perfumes for a few years now. Initially attracted to the bottle, Diesel's Fuel for Life Unlimited quickly became one of my signature scents. Launched in 2008 and not as popular as it probably should be, Fuel For Life mixes woody scents with spicy and fruity undertones to create a modern and sexy fragrance. The bottle comes encased in a net covering and the brown and golds give the perfume a sophisticated, yet modern feel. One of my all time favourite understated perfumes and one of the first I grab when heading out for a night with the girls, Fuel For Life Unlimited is the perfect feminine fragrance and then some.  

2. Paco Rabanne Black XS - £38.50 for 50ml

A Paco Rabanne fragrance that isn't 1 million, can you believe it. As lovely as the 1 million scents are, Black XS is much more suited to my style. More hard and 'rock and roll' than 1 million, this perfume combines vanilla based scents with cranberry to create a floral scent that contrasts both innocent and sensual. Although not as well known as the more popular Rabanne scents, Black XS is just as gorgeous and, despite the appearance of the bottle and package, and some of the underlying scents, is just as feminine. Probably the scent that i've been wearing the longest, i'm always guaranteed to receive a few complements when i'm wearing this, and the connotations suit me down to a T. Paco Rabanne can do not wrong when it comes to perfumes, but Black XS definitely comes out at number one for me. 

3. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue - £48.50 for 50ml

The one that David Gandy advertises topless on that boat, D&G Light Blue is probably my all time fave fragrance. The packaging is admittedly nothing special, and coming in a simple velvet powder blue box, doesn't stand out much on the shelf when placed amongst Vera Wang and Marc Jacobs. However, this light floral scent that mixes musk with jasmine is the perfect perfume to take you from day to night. It's pretty strong so not a lot is needed to create an impression, and with its individual mix of citrus fruits and cedarwood packs a punch without being too sickly whilst leaving you smelling refreshed. Perfectly suiting all seasons and all occasions and described as a perfume to represent the aroma of sparkling summer days yielding to evocative evenings, Light Blue does exactly that and will no doubt remain a staple on my shelf for years to come. 

4. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb - £57.50 for 50ml

Admittedly not the biggest fan of strong floral scents, Flowerbomb was the one to convert me. Still not as sweet as a typical 'floral' scent, the fragrance remains feminine, fresh, and delicate, combining a bouquet of jasmine, rose and orchids. Packaged in a bottle reminiscent of a hand grenade, Flowerbomb contrasts innocent with mysterious and it's easy to see why it's so popular. Described as a play on opposites that explodes into a burst of sensations with its addictive floral notes that is distinctively couture, Viktor & Rolf have produced a perfume that is fresh and sexy, and perfect for any age. The newest addition to my perfume collection, however slowly becoming my signature scent, Flowerbomb is the perfume I like to save for the most special occassions. 

5. Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess - £46.50 for 100ml

Released every year as part of Estee Lauder's 'Bronze Goddess' limited edition range, i've been after this perfume for years however have never managed to grab one before it completely sold out. I bought it this year with a slight 'YOLO' frame of mind and i'm bloody glad I did. Bronze Goddess optimises holidays and summer. With strong scents of coconut and under tones of amber and sandalwood, spraying this scent makes you wish you were somewhere far away from the misery of the UK. The packaging is sleek, stylish and timeless and i've found myself wishing i'd have picked up another bottle to carry me into the Autumn months. Definitely living up to the hype, it will be a scent that I can see myself repurchasing every year. Perfect for complimenting a tan, real or fake, Bronze Goddess is summer in a bottle.