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Ex-Boots fragrance expert shares top tips for choosing the perfect perfume online

As someone who worked on a fragrance counter and has more than 50 perfumes in her personal collection, beauty writer Bethan Shufflebotham knows a trick or two when it comes to shopping scents

Thanks to the popularity of discovery sets, fragrance quizzes and flexible return policies, it's now simpler than ever to find the perfect scent from the comfort of our home without the hassle of spraying dozens of those flimsy white cardboard strips, forgetting which is which and leaving the shop with a headache. The fruity floral fragrance features notes of blackcurrant, pink pepper and candyfloss, with the Loose Women panellist loving it so much, her sister Gemma even included it in the party bags for Stacey's baby shower guests. During key holidays like Christmas, Mother's Day, and Black Friday, many retailers offer limited-edition gift sets that come with extras such as body lotions, travel sprays, and candles.

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