FATHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS - FRAGRANCE EDITION

Father's Day in Australia is coming up this Sunday, so if you have not yet sorted all your pressies for your dad, granddads, hubby... You best get to it immediately. Today and the next few day I'll be sharing with you some of my last minute father's day gift ideas, today starting with fragrances.. 

First up is the newly launched David Beckham Respect Eau de Toilette. This fragrance comes in the most stunning silver bottle which has a ripple effect, and screams luxury. It'll look amazing on display in any bathroom.

It contains the following notes: 

• Top Notes: Grapefruit, Watermelon and Pink Pepper 
• Middle Notes: Lavender, Basil, Cardamom 
• Base Notes: Vetiver, Patchouli, Oakmoss 

It is described as a woody scent, but personally I find it more warm spicy but with a refreshing citrus undertone which I quite like, as it makes it lighter and not so overpowering. It has a good staying power, and lasts all day on my hubby.


Then there's the Sean Paul by Sean John Eau de Toilette Spray. This fragrance was launched back in 2016 and has been described my Sean "Diddy" Combs himself as sophisticated scent that is not too strong, but memorable for when you are around a young lady or just trying to smell good'. It contains the following notes; 

• Top Notes: Bergamot, Mandarin, Black Pepper, Water Mint 
• Middle Notes: Nutmeg, Angelica, Violet leaf, Cardamom 
• Base Notes: Amber, Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber Wood and Coumarin 

Personally, I am not fond of too musky scent, but thankfully this scent is more of a fresh powdery scent with a touch of vanilla and citrus, and only the woody notes lingering in the background. The fact that it is not too heavy, also makes this a great scent for everyday use. It comes in a stylish all black round bottle, that really is sleek and sophisticated.

Then there's the Diesel Bad Eau de Toilette. This fragrance was also launched in 2016 and described as a daring and sophisticated fresh wood fragrance, which is to be a 'game of seduction'. It contains the following notes: 

• Top Notes: Bergamot, Cardamom, Lavender, Violet Leaf 
• Middle Notes: Caviar, Orris Root, Sage 
• Base Notes: Tobacco, Woody Notes, Tonka Bean, Ambroxan, Patchouli 

Personally, I've never before seen the ingredients of caviar and ambroxan in a fragrance, so not really sure how to detect those particular notes. But this fragrance does has a initial fresh citrusy with touch of floral spice and again, it is thankfully not too dominant on the woody or tobacco notes (though a touch stronger than in Sean John). Again, another fragrance that lasts nicely throughout the day. The bottle is another stunning one, and also very masculine with its black leather look, which has a clear 'window' through the word "BAD" which allows you to see the perfume inside along with the golden lining of the bottle, which gives it extra cool dimension.


And why not give accompany the present with a humorous card from the Hallmark Shoebox collection. There are heaps of different cards to chose from, from naughty, witty, crude to pure daggy daddy cards, so there 's something for everyone and for every sense of humour too. And I think everyone can agree that a personalised handwritten message does make it feel so much more personal.


David Beckham Respect Eau de Toilette - RRP: $49.00 / 90ml
Sean John by Sean John Eau de Toilette - RRP: $49.00 / 100ml
Diesel Bad Eau de Toilette - RRP: $119.99 / 125ml, $99.99 / 75ml, $85 / 50ml

Available from Chemist Warehouse - and note that some of these fragrances are currently on great specials, so you can pick up a good bargain

Hallmark Shoebox Greeting Card - RRP: $4.99ea
Available from Coles, Target, NewsXpress, The Lucky Charm and selected Kmart stores and independent retailers

* Products have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

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