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    18 of the best designer fragrances

    You've found your ultimate accessory of the season - now discover the designer fragrance to match

    By Marie Claire
    Published 20 September 2011 In Buying Guides

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    You've found your ultimate accessory of the season - now discover the designer fragrance to match

    Best Designer Fragrances

    best designer fragrances

    Tom Ford Jasmine Rouge, £148, Selfridges
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    Tom Ford Jasmine Rouge, is spicy and sensual like the man himself.

    best designer fragrances

    Gucci Guilty, £68, fabled.com
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    Gucci Guilty Intense EDP is just like the original but made sexier with deeper notes of amber and patchouli.

    best designer fragrances

    Gucci Guilty, £68, fabled.com
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    Gucci Guilty Intense EDP is just like the original but made sexier with deeper notes of amber and patchouli.

    best designer fragrances

    Diesel Loverdose, £51, Boots
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    Diesel Loverdose EDP will send hearts a flutter thanks with a wiff of cool liquorice.

    best designer fragrances

    Burberry Body, £90, uk.burberry.com
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    Burberry Body EDP, peach and amber make this sexy musk.

    best designer fragrances

    Cartier Baiser Volé, £75, Harvey Nichols
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    Cartier Baiser Volé EDP has luxurious lily notes - perfect for sophisticates.

    best designer fragrances

    Dior J'Adore, £70, Boots
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    Dior J'adore EDP is also now available as an even more exclusive version with the addition of rare neroli.

    best designer fragrances

    Elie Saab Le Parfum, £38, fabled.com
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    Elie Saab Le Parfum, £55, is a sensual scent for couture-loving fashionistas.

    best designer fragrances

    DVF Diane, £30.50, allbeauty.com
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    DVF Diane EDT is a classic in the making with notes of violet and frangipani.

    best designer fragrances

    Marc Jacobs Oh Lola!, £49, Debenhams
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    Marc Jacobs Oh Lola! EDP is the Lolita to the original with peony and raspberry.

    best designer fragrances

    DKNY Pure Verbena, £29.37, fragrancenet.com
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    DKNY Verbena EDP, £48, is soft and dainty like it's namesake, but now with verbena basil.

    best designer fragrances

    Vera Wang Lovestruck, £50, Boots
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    Vera Wang Lovestruck, EDP, £48, is a sparkling floral scent for modern-day Juliets.

    best designer fragrances

    Valentino Valentina, £45, fabled.com
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    Valentino Valentina, EDP, £53, will make you fall in love with its heart of orange blossom and jasmine.

    best designer fragrances

    Etro Paisley, £118, Harrods
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    Etro Paisley, EDP is where East meets West with exotic florals and spices.

    best designer fragrances

    Bottega Veneta, £52, fabled.com
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    Bottega Veneta EDP has a hint of leather and it's spicy fragrance will travel well.

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    Kenzo Flower Tag, £26, uk.strawberrynet.com
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    Kenzo Flower Tag EDT is a fruity floral scent for exotic jet-setters.

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