With Mother’s Day just a few weeks away, it might be time to begin thinking of a special gift ahead of Sunday, March 30. A luxury bottle of perfume is definitely something many women would appreciate receiving.
If you know someone who prefers “feminine” fragrance, then the Gucci Bamboo Eau de Parfum has a scent that will impress. While a 50ml bottle is worth a hefty £90, The Perfume Shop has dropped it by half-price to just £44.99.
To sweeten the deal, this is cheaper than rival retailer Boots, where a 50ml costs £59.99, making it £15 more expensive.
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Hailed as the designer brand’s “most recognisable” perfumes, Gucci Bamboo made its debut back in 2015. Named after the firm’s coveted handbags of the same name, the “sensual” fragrance is said to represent the “duality” of the modern woman.
As a floral-based perfume, it opens with delicate notes of Casablanca lily, orange blossom and ylang-ylang. These are contrasted with deep, woody notes of sandalwood, heady Tahitian vanilla and unique grey amber accords.
The boldly designed art-deco style bottle with its stylish, curved cap is also a talking point of the perfume. If you are bagging it as a gift, then The Perfume Shop also offers personal engraving for an extra £6.99, offering a personalised touch for someone special.
With a 4.7 rating and a 98 per cent recommendation rate on The Perfume Shop website alone, Gucci Bamboo has earned a devoted fanbase for its “feminine” scent that is said to be “perfect for summer nights.”
One five-star review read: “This is hands down the best perfume I’ve ever smelled. It’s one of those that makes you take a super deep breath and feel so good like aromatherapy. It’s very fresh, feminine, and lightly floral. I wore this on my wedding day and my husband loves how it smells on me. Highly recommend!”
A second read: “l am in love with Gucci Bamboo EDP for her! This fragrance embodies freshness and subtlety, making it perfect for summer nights. Its citrusy top notes and floral heart create a light and airy scent that never overwhelms. It’s a delightful companion for warm evenings, leaving a delicate trail that’s both elegant and inviting. Ideal for everyday wear, especially during the summer season.”
Someone else added: “I received this lovely Gucci perfume as part of a birthday gift. It smells divine and the gorgeous scent lingers behind you, making it so very special. This is such a beautiful bottle and a wonderful fragrance.” While another perfume fan simply added: “Long lasting smell, can be used for day or night. Would buy again.”
However, if you’re not keen on strong, woody scents, then Bamboo might not be up your street. One such review read: “I got it as a gift from my friends. The bottle looks beautiful but the smell is so loud. It’s really overwhelming for me. The woody notes are so strong and just not for my taste. I gifted it to my ex co-worker and she loves it. So this is not a bad perfume. Just not my favourite.”
Purchase Gucci Bamboo EDP (50ml) for half-price at The Perfume Shop here.
If strong scents aren’t to your personal preference, then it is worth checking out a fresher scent that also incorporates citrusy notes. For example, Marc Jacobs’ Ever So Fresh EDP marries soft florals with orange blossoms, and a 75ml is now on offer for £46, down from £92 on Lookfantastic.
For fans of sweeter, sugary scents, then Vera Wang’s Princess Eau de Toilette might be right up your street, as it offers notes of lady apple, golden apricot, chocolate and pink guava. Right now, a 100ml will only set you back £18 on Amazon.