2010 has gotten off to a fabulous start here at Fragrance Direct. These are the top ten best selling products across our entire range in January.

1. Sarah Jessica Parker “Covet”
   The second fragrance from Sarah Jessica Parker, Covet offers a seductive, feminine scent brought together with a modern touch. Placed with the tag line “I had to have it” certainly rings true as the blend of florals, fresh green notes and sensuous woods will definitely draw you in.
2. Gwen Stefani “L.A.M.B”
   The muse of the unconventional, Gwen Stefani’s L.A.M.B. is a light, fresh and clean fragrance with notes of sparkling green freshness, leafy water hyacinth, freesia, pear, violet leaves, jasmine, rose, lily of the valley, sweet pea, orange blossom, frangipani blossom, peach skin, heliotrope and musk.
3. Bourjois Effet 3D Lip Gloss
   Discover a whole new dimension of fabulous by indulging your lips in a variety of shades with a variety of effects: from glaze-like candy coated hues to dazzling shimmer and everything in between, you’ll easily find the perfect 3D Effet just for you! Natural oils nourish and moisturize, while the brush-tip applicator glides on precisely for perfect shine.
4. Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss
   The glossy formula of this Super Lustrous lip gloss combines sheer color and intense moisture with light-reflecting spheres to create amazing shine. Available in four shades; Polished Plum, Brilliant Berry, Frankly Flirty and Get Iced.
5. St Moriz Instant Self Tanning Mousse
   This Instant Self Tanning Mousse has been specially developed with ingredients which help to create an instant bronzing effect, providing you with a perfect all over professional tan. Suitable for all skin types.
6. FCUK Him
   FCUK for him is an edgy, intoxicating, and seductive fragrance with notes of sangria, basil, rosemary, lavender, hemp, new mexican black sage, green peppercorns, vanilla, ebony wood and patchouli.
7. Intimately Beckham Night Men
   Intimately Beckham Night for men combines spicy and citrus notes with a masculine floral heart and a warm base of amber, patchouli, vetiver and tonka bean.
8. FCUK Her
   FCUK created by French Connection UK is a fresh illuminating scent with notes of the barringtonia flower from Madagascar, decadent cedar wood and sandalwood engrained with vanilla.
9. NYC Nail Polish Nail Glossies
   NYC Nail Polish, intense color and long lasting nail polish. Advance applicator brush picks up the right amount of liquid and smoothly glides on nails with no lumps or lines. Super quick dry formula. Available in 14 shades.
10. Rimmel Lasting Finish Nail Polish
    Hardwearing, chip resistant, long lasting colours for a great colour finish. Choose Lasting Finish nail polish for the latest, up to date shades. Available in 11 shades.

To purchase these, or any of our other best selling products, visit the main Fragrance Direct website.

New brand Sasha Varon is getting ready to launch its assault on the fragrance world, with the introduction of their debut scent Soulgasm.

Soulgasm is described as ‘sultry, seductive and bold’ and is perfect for the feisty and funky modern woman.

The fragrance features top notes of peach, Anjou pear, freesia and blackcurrant, middle notes of jasmine and lily, and base notes of musk, amber, and vanilla, which round the fragrance off nicely.

Despite the rather contemporary appearance of the bottle, Soulgasm takes inspiration from the unadulterated glamour of the 1920s- this is demonstrated on the packaging, which features a female with the type of glamour reserved for days gone by.

Described as ‘sexy, glamour meets rocker-chique statement , darkly provocative & sexy as it is feminine’, Soulgasm is unique in its ability to successfully combine modern vs. Classic- making it great for women of all ages.

For those of you looking for a fab new fragrance to kick start the year, Soulgasm is available to purchase now, in a 78ml EDP bottle- which will see you through the remaining winter months and well into spring.

French brand L’Occitane are preparing to launch a brand new fragrance- Wild Cherry Tree / Cerisier des Oiseaux. The fragrance is the perfect way of preparing for spring, with its deliciously fruity undertones.

Wild Cherry Tree features notes of blackcurrant, lemon, cherry tree blossom, rose, cedar, sandalwood and musk, and comes in unashamedly girly pink packaging- making it particularly perfect for women in their teens, twenties and thirties.

Wild Cherry Tree is the latest in a long line of scrumptious scents from L’Occitane- which include recent releases include Citrus Verbena Summer, Rose & Reine, Honey & Lemon and Peach Blossom, and follows on from previous cherry based fragrances Cherry Blossom (released in 2007) and Cherry (released in 2008).

Not only does Wild Cherry Tree come in a 50 ml Eau de Toilette bottle, you can also opt for a matching perfume stick, scented candle and home perfume to really give yourself that fresh spring feeling.

Wild Cherry Tree can be snapped up from early February, so is just in time for Valentines Day- for any guys who really want to impress their better halves!

Spanish jewellery and accessories giant Tous are getting set to launch their latest mens fragrance. Tous Man Sport is the 3rd mens scent from the brand, and follows in the successful footsteps of Tous Man and Tous in Heaven Him.

Tous Man Sport is the creation of top perfumer Vincent Salaire of perfume house Firmenich. The scent follows the launch of Tous in Heaven Him back in 2008.

Tous in Heaven Him features top notes of cedar, lemon and aldehydes, middle notes of ginger, apple and verbena and base notes of musk, oak moss and cedar- making for an extremely fresh scent.

The classy bottle features stunning tones of blue and black, giving it an extremely masculine feel and one that any image conscious man would be proud to display on the bathroom shelf!

Since its’ creation in 1920, Tous has gone from strength to strength and is internationally renowned as one of the biggest names in designer jewellery. Its fragrances alone account for around 45% of its overall turn over.

Tous Man Sport will hit shelves next month, and will be available in 50 ml and 100 ml EDT bottles.

Clinique’s extremely popular fragrance, Happy in Bloom has undergone a makeover for the new year.
Although the fragrance itself remains untouched, the limited edition bottle gives the scent a whole new look.

Living up to its name, Happy in Bloom is a gorgeously floral fragrance which contains stunning top notes of yellow plum, frozen fruit and watery green notes, middle notes of mudget, white freesia and mimosa and base notes of amber and white wood which round this scent off perfectly.

Clinique’s original Happy fragrance is the brand’s best seller, and is still a favourite amongst women of all ages 13 years after its launch. Other popular fragrances from Clinique include Aromatics Elixir, Chemistry, Happy Heart, Happy Summer Spray, Happy to Be and Simply.

Happy in Bloom is the perfect scent to set you set for spring, and would be a fantastically received Valentines Day gift for wives and girlfriends of all ages.

The limited edition Happy in Bloom fragrance can be snapped up from next month, and will be available to purchase in 50ml bottles- decorated in girly pink flowers.

Fashion and lifestyle brand Banana Republic have recently launched two new fragrances- Republic of Women and Republic of Men.

The his and hers fragrances are the latest additions to the Banana Republic brand- which already includes clothing, home accessories and gifts.

Both fragrances are stunning yet not too overpowering, and are fantastic for day to day wear.

Republic of Women is a gorgeously floral fragrance, and features top notes of sweet osmanthus, lychee and spicy bergamot, middle notes of peony, pink jasmine and Moroccan rose and base notes of peony, pink jasmine and Moroccan rose. Republic of Women is a great choice for women of all ages and epitomises the brands fresh and stylish image.

Unlike many mens fragrances on the market today, Republic of Men is very subtle yet still smells scrumptious. The scent is fantastic for image conscious men who don’t want their aftershave to over power the entire office! Republic of Men contains top notes of clementine, plum and fig leaf, middle notes of sambac, rosemary, basil, sage and freshly crushed hazelnut and base notes of sandalwood, cedarwood and musks.

Both fragrances are available to purchase now, with the womens scent available in an Eau de Parfum and the mens in an Eau de Toilette.

Most of us, male or female, are aware of the Lynx men’s fragrances due to the brands amusing adverts that regularly grace our TV screens.

Lynx is particularly popular with young men in their teens and early twenties, and has now been around for many years. In fact many of us can probably still remember being at high school and all the cool guys regularly spraying themselves in the scent.

Lynx, produced by top brand Unilever, first hit the shelves in 1983, and since then, new scents have been brought out nearly every year.

From Voodoo to Pulse, these body sprays have adorned the bedroom shelves of image conscious young men all over the world.

The latest addition to the Lynx family is ‘Twist’, which is the creation of Ann Gottleib and features a variety of different notes.

Gottleib explained:

‘We were able to create a fragrance that is sparkling with the top note of kaffir lime making you almost taste the fragrance, and as you wear it, it evolves into something that is sexier and warmer.’

Lynx added:

“The scent starts with fresh citrusy accords ensuring guys make a good first impression, it then twists to smoother notes and finishes with woody base notes with depth and complexity to keep the girl tantalised and intrigued.”

The Lynx Twist fragrance makes the perfect gift or treat for modern guys who like to stand out from the crowd and get themselves noticed by the ladies!