I recently read - and reviewed! - Sasha Wagstaff’s brilliant third novel Heaven Scent. We were then offered the chance to show you which scents Sasha would choose for each of her characters and we’re delighted to have it for you today! You can watch the video, or read the article, or do both! Enjoy!

IF EACH CHARACTER IN ‘HEAVEN SCENT’ WAS A PERFUME / AFTERSHAVE, WHAT WOULD THEY BE AND WHY?

Xavier – Azzarro Pour Homme (‘Fougere’, Woody Fern)
Sexy, glamorous and reminiscent of a jet-set lifestyle…it’s also clean, virile and the epitome of masculine elegance. Dynamic, full of body and utterly delicious.

Cat – Jo Malone’s Lime, Basil and Mandarin (Citrus, Green)
It’s rich, floral and citrusy and it’s very natural and relaxed, with a warm, spicy heart. Overall it’s modern, uplifting and spirited…possessing a beautiful radiance that’s irresistible.

Guy – Coco Chanel’s Pour Monsieur (Masculine Chypre)
It’s classic, warm and sophisticated and it’s typically worn by a man who is focused, confident and refined. Perfect for an elegant, attractive older man.

Ashton – Dunhill London (Oriental Fougere)
Vibrant and contemporary, the rose heart note symbolises ‘Englishness’ and charming warmth. With a hint of mysteriousness, this scent is for the modern gent who is elegantly masculine and inherently British.

Leoni – Miller Harris, Geranium Bourbon (Floral)
Interesting and original, this complex scent was inspired by the smell of an English garden after the rain. Light, young, sophisticated, it’s floral not flowery and it’s intensely feminine and chic.

Angelique – Samsara, Guerlain (Oriental Woody)
With a punchy jasmine and ylang ylang heart note, this fragrance is unapologetic and sophisticated. With a lingering aroma that’s warm, feminine and rather loud, this scent is worn by a sensual, confident female who knows she’s desirable to men.

Delphine – Chanel No19 (Floral )
Crisp, brisk and business-like, No19 is an ‘old school’ floral, with traditional values and a haughty edge. Perceived as cold and scary, this is actually a timeless classic with a good heart.

Max – Jean Paul Gaultier, Le Male (Woody Musk)
Original, controversial and rebellious, this is a masculine yet sensitive scent that suggests youthful attitude with an underlying vulnerability. Not as brash as it appears.

Seraphina – Tommy Girl, Hilfiger (Floral)
Refreshing, energetic and extremely independent, this is an effervescent scent combining freshness with a youthful appeal. It has an innocent but very attractive air.

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