Sheena Anker, 30, has been working as an engineer for British Gas for the past nine years. Part of her job involves having a keen sense of smell so she can locate gas leaks that can save people’s lives. So who better to test out this Christmas’s biggest perfumes …
Chanel - Coco
The initial whiff is of pot pourri. It smells a bit like gas actually, but it’s not too bad. I can imagine both young and middle-aged women going for this.
Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir (limited Christmas edition)
This smells really spicy and Indian. I can imagine older women wearing this, it’s way too clovey for me. My guess is it’s in the higher price range.
Frederic Malle – L’eau d’hiver
I can smell a lot of aniseed and flowers. It’s quite nice actually, but a bit strong. Probably something for a girly girl. Smells expensive.
Marc Jacobs – Decadence
It smells like a vanilla bathroom product. Probably one for the older woman.
Ariana Grande – ARI
Smells like air freshener or a diffuser. Quite fruity. No one should be paying much for this, though, it’s quite teenage.
Dior – J’adore
This smells expensive, like something rich, posh trophy wives would wear.
Britney Spears – Fantasy
This one might be my favourite. It’s sweet and reminds me of something I would have liked as a teenager.
Agonist – Arctic Jade
Aniseed-y and spicy. Smells a bit like incense, too. I can imagine a rich business woman wearing this, but it’s not for me. Definitely in the higher price end.
Tom Ford – Black Orchid
Too spicy for me. Inhaling it is quite refreshing for my airwaves, though, I feel as if it’s clearing me out like menthol. Can imagine eccentric fashion types wearing this, and I’m presuming it costs a bomb.
Nicki Minaj - Pink Print
Not bad, but smells as if it’s for children.
