2012 has been a year of innovation and groundbreaking new beauty arrivals. In the November issue (on sale now) we can reveal the 100 best launches of 2012 in our ELLE Beauty Awards. Here we reveal the best fragrances...
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A zesty explosion of bergamot and lemon. The scent alone is instantly refreshing and it smells just as delicious on a man.
Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Eau Fraiche Body Splash, £85 for 236ml at Harvey Nichols
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Not for the fainthearted – a bold blend of heliotrope, amber and cashmeran wood. Walk into a room wearing this and you’ll be noticed.
Thierry Mugler Alien Essence Absolue EDP, £52.50 for 30ml at The Perfume Shop
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We defy you to find a sexier scent for evenings. Vanilla pod gives it a powdery, sensual dry-down that adds softness.
Giorgio Armani Armani Code Luna EDT, £34 for 30ml at House of Fraser
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Beautifully tailored and grown-up. A crisp, zesty scent with plenty of green notes.
Chloé L’Eau de Chloé EDT, £46 for 50ml at Escentual
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This version of the classic Coco is a romantic scent with grown-up undertones of sandalwood and white musk. A truly modern oriental that oozes sophistication.
A winner thanks to its green, leafy scent as well as its sleek, understated bottle.
Comme des Garçons Amazingreen EDP, £57 for 50ml at Selfridges
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Nostalgic and very grown up, this is the scent of your mother’s dressing table. Tuberose, musk and woody notes create a perfectly harmonious balance that leaves you wanting more.
Dior J’Adore L’Absolu EDP, £85 for 75ml at Debenhams
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A classic. Bright, fresh, playful – so fruity it could be edible.
DKNY Be Delicious Eau So Intense EDP, £35 for 30ml at John Lewis
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Unusual notes of pear and ginger ground this ultra feminine scent. The stiletto heel of perfumes.