Moi, J'adore "J'Adore" by Dior

My most favourite perfume? J'adore J'adore by Dior. With top notes blending citrus and ylang-ylang, this gives way to a powdery, clean soap-fresh frothy scented layer of middle notes, that evolves into a soft lingering vanilla musk of plum and blackberry base notes. I wear J'Adore as a special treat during the day, it's light enough for the office, but lingers long enough to last you through the working day without the need for a re-spray.

One of my children once smelled  J'Adore in the Duty Free Shop and told me she loved the smell of J'Adore on her clothes after I kissed her goodbye at the school gate, because it reminded her of me.

J'Adore is one of those perfumes that may or may not be your own personal favourite, but if you know someone who wears it, it will be a lovely gentle reminder of them and the perfect gift for them.

Usually on sale for around £50 for 30mls, J'Adore a slightly more expensive perfume, but with a delicate scent that's strong enough to last all day, it will last longer than cheaper competitor's perfumes, which will need a re-spray to freshen up. To make the smell last a little longer, layer the perfume by applying a scented J'Adore Soap or J'Adore Shower Gel first and then J'Adore Body Lotion, before spraying the eau de parfum. Shop around to see if you can buy these products as a gift set.

The bottle is an elegant shape with a tall glass lid with a glass globe on the top.