Women's Top Ten Best Sellers of The Year

United Kingdom (25 November 2005)

The perfect guide for the perfect Christmas Gift! The Perfume Shop has compiled its Top Ten Best Sellers of the year in alphabetical order from information received across its 115 shops.

1. Chanel No5 EDT Spray
Launched in 1921 - No5 is probably the most popular and well-known fragrance in the world and was reputedly the ONLY thing which Marilyn Monroe wore in bed! A classic, timeless fragrance containing numerous floral ingredients as well as aldehydes and musk. Perfect fragrance for the classically beautiful woman who is subtle but a temptress at heart.

2. Jean Paul Gaultier EDT Spray
Since it launched in 1993 JPG has never been out of the top ten at The Perfume Shop. The fragrance is a blend of floral and oriental tones, which are said to be inspired by JPG's love of his grandmother – the sweet, powdery smell of the make-up in her bedroom and the theatre she used to take him to as a child. A daring seductive fragrance for the woman who knows what she wants - and always gets it.

3. LACOSTE TOUCH OF PINK EDT Spray
This hugely popular fragrance suits elegant women of all ages with their own natural style, Who also have a mischievous, adventurous side with a healthy appetite for fun. The fragrance is a subtle blend of floral, fruity and vanilla notes – some natural some created to replicate natural aromas. For the woman who is charming, fresh and captivating as a result of her strong feminine energy.

4. D&G Light Blue EDT Spray
D&G's Light Blue has been a real success story. An impish note of green apple emanates from the creation of the most impertinent of Italian designers. The success of this fragrance has grown month on month since launch and this really is testament to its wonderful smell. For the woman who likes understated chic.

5. Angel EDP Spray
Launched in 1992 Angel is as Avant Garde as Thierry Mugler's creations. A sensual fragrance with conflicting tones of fresh air, caramel and patchouli. For the woman who is sweeter than life itself.

6. DKNY EDP Spray
DKNY by Donna Karan launched in September 2000. The bottle and packaging are designed to reflect the New York skyline. The fragrance is designed for women who are on the edge, always in motion and exploding with energy. The fragrance contains some of the most interesting ingredients: Blood Orange, chilled vodka and vine-ripe tomato leaf making it fresh, green and natural and wet - like the fresh cut grass in Central Park!!! For the truly modern urbanite with a multi tasking lifestyle.

7. Chance EDT Spray
Launched this year in April Chance is the first fragrance from Chanel in 8 years and has been developed to attract Chanel's younger more experimental audience. Chance does not have the classic fragrance structure of Top, Middle and Base notes. The fragrance is a constellation of different fragrance elements that drift in and out of play with one another; namely White Musk, Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Iris, Vetiver, Patchouli, Hyacinth and Citrus. For the woman who knows a 'chance' when she sees one and is not afraid to grasp it.

8. Hugo Boss Deep Red EDP Spray
Launched in 2001 HUGO Deep Red is for the independent, modern, sexy woman. For a woman who is having more fun, who is more in control and who chooses what works for her.

9. Pure Poison EDP Spray
Women aged 20-35. This audacious fragrance is aimed at a new generation of seductresses. The woman who does not try to be sexy because she has a gift for sexiness, the woman who does not try to be mysterious because she has a gift for mystery. For the woman who does not need machiavellian tricks because she has a gift for self-confidence.

10. EUPHORIA By Calvin Klein EDP Spray
Euphoria, the new fragrance from Calvin Klein, has top notes of pomegranate, persimmon and lush green accord; a beautiful and delicate fragrance. For the woman who is always happy even when the sun isn't shining.

For information/visuals:
Julia Bolsom 01494 894054 / 07710 474699
julia@spirepr.co.uk
www.theperfumeshop.com