For many beauty lovers out there, there's nothing more satisfying than opening up a sumptous designer perfume on Christmas day.
Let's face it, it's as practical as it is aesthetically pleasing, so with the right scent, you can't go far wrong. As a beauty editor, people often ask me for advice on which perfumes they should buy as gifts - and those to avoid.
It's pretty obvious that perfume is a personal thing, so there's no 'one size fits all' approach to this. But there is one designer scent I find universally appealing, and is almost guaranteed to impress.
Burberry Goddess is the designer fashion and beauty house's first refillable fragrance, featuring rich vanilla and luminous lavender.
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