With spring just around the corner, it’s time to swap out deep, heady winter fragrances for something fresher and lighter. If you’re searching for the perfect warm-weather scent, you’re in luck — Debenhams has slashed Dolce & Gabbana’s L’Imperatrice to £30.50 from £66 for a 100ml bottle, saving shoppers £35.50.
Described on Debenham’s website as “an explosive fruit cocktail,” the perfume is a vibrant blend of fruity and floral notes, making it an effortless everyday spritz for the new season. The scent opens with juicy watermelon, balanced by delicate cyclamen and jasmine, for a soft floral touch.
A warm, sophisticated base of lemon wood, musk and sandalwood adds depth without feeling overpowering. It’s ideal for those looking for a fresh yet subtly sensual fragrance.
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Plus, its bottle is as seductive as its scent. Housed in an elegant glass bottle with a minimalist black cap and a delicate blush hue, L’Imperatrice is as much a dressing-table essential as it is a springtime staple.
The majority of Debenhams shoppers love this perfume, which has earned a strong 4.7-star rating. One pleased reviewer said, “Lovely perfume. It was a blind buy, so I was surprised by the lovely scent. It lasts a long time for me. It’s not strong but has a nice, soft, clean smell.”
Another person said they’ve been “asked countless times what perfume I wear.” Meanwhile, a third said it’s a “classic fragrance that always gets compliments.”
However, not everyone is as impressed. Someone said: “Fruity fragrance smells lovely, but the longevity was lacking for me, even for an EDT (Eau de Toilette).”
But one person chimed in: “I usually buy D&G Light Blue, so I thought I would try this perfume for a change. I love it. It’s a nice floral fragrance, perfect for the workplace, going out, or just to make you feel good. It’s suitable for all ages (I’m in the over-60s bracket), but it smelt good on a younger relative. It’s not overpowering.”
With such a generous discount, this luxurious fragrance will unlikely stay in stock for long. If you’re tempted, you can shop Dolce & Gabbana’s L’Imperatrice via Debenhams here.
Another perfume on sale is Vera Wang’s Lovestruck, down to £23.45 from £71 via Amazon. A romantic, fruity-floral scent inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, it opens with sweet pink guava and juicy mandarin before blooming into a delicate heart of tuberose and lotus blossom.
Otherwise, Viktor & Rolf’s Flowerbomb is an old floral-infused favourite that never fails to impress. The aroma, infused with bergamot, rose, and freesia, has excellent staying power and stays on throughout the day without needing to reapply.