Tantastic is the new kid on the self-tanning block, offering you the chance to entirely uncomplicate the messy process of tanning. Tantastic products bronze the skin instantly so that you know exactly which areas have been covered, eliminating the risk of streaking or patches. In fact, all of the pitfalls of tanning have been removed by Tantastic’s work beavers: the stuff is odourless; displays instantly and dries in minutes, so no chance of staining your clothes; lasts for up to five days; and adjusts to match your complexion, leaving you with a sexy, natural tan, whatever your skin tone.

At Fragrance Mad we’ve hand-picked the finest of the range: the Instant Tan liquid and spray varieties, and the Instant Tan Leg Gel for when the pins are on display. The Instant Tan is available from us at £18.49 (£1.50 off RRP), and the Leg Gel at £11.99 (£1 off RRP). Tantastic recommend that for ultimate application results you use their patented Instant Tan Applicator Mitt , which has a flocked foam surface to ensure even and flawless coverage, and this retails at £3.99. But wait! At Fragrance Mad we’re so good to you that we’re going to throw one in for free when you buy any product in the Tantastic range! With the mitt included and free delivery as standard, we feel we’re offering the best-value and best-performing instant tanning system around. Drop us a line to let us know what you think of it.



Thierry Mugler was born in Strasbourg in 1949, and became fascinated with dance at a young age. He joined the Rhin Opera ballet corps at fourteen, and exposed himself to the world of theatre, discovering costume and stage design. Inspired, Mugler moved to Paris in 1969 and began creating hand-made clothing for a small Parisian boutique. His designs gathered a cult following, leading to commissions for work at ready-to-wear fashion houses throughout continental Europe. In 1973, in juxtaposition to the extravagant popular style of the times, Mugler formed his own company celebrating subtle feminine elegance. Mugler delighted in designing each and very element of his expansive fashion shows, and later partnered Cirque de Soleil in creating the show Zumanity, which ran for several years.

In 1992, Mugler went into partnership with Clarins, who wanted to diversify their product line and move into the fragrance world, and were looking for a high-end designer to headline their perfumes. In his fragrances, Mugler invokes many of the same ideals as in his fashion design: he ignores trends and creates from within himself, developing scents that rest on reviving feelings and memories, creating an aura rather than just a smell. His first perfume, Angel, was born, in which a light and airy top note is followed by a fruity heart of passion fruit, pineapple, and peach, which melts into a base of patchouli, chocolate, honey, vanilla, and caramel. We have Angel available in both 15ml and 25ml bottles, prices beginning at £27.99, and a couple of ultra-posh gift sets too.

Alien is Mugler’s other major fragrance, and again attempts to take the user into a dream state, to immerse them in the culture of the perfume. The scent blends distinctive notes of woody amber with gentle floral notes of jasmine, and the bottle is designed to appear as a sacred stone, holding an elixir from another world. A 30ml bottle will set you back just £39.99, postage included as always.

Enter the fantastic, mystical world of Thierry Mugler, and transport yourself away with the fairies with just a tiny spray of one of his magnificent creations. Perhaps you should make sure you’re locked in a safe place the first time you try it.

The Burberry story began in 1856, when the company was founded as a clothing shop by Thomas Burberry. By 1870 they had begun to specialise in outdoors attire, and invented the gabardine, a water-resistant yet breathable coat that became exceedingly popular among those with a taste for adventure. Burberry came to supply famous explorers such as George Mallory and Ernest Shackleton in their quests to conquer Everest and the Antarctic, respectively, and invented the trench coat during the First World War, which was worn by army officers. The famous Burberry Check pattern (once infamously sported by Daniella Westbrook and her baby) was first used as a liner in the 20s, but went on to dominate Burberry items in the late 60s, when it was first used for hats, scarves, umbrellas, and anything else they could think of.

Burberry’s carefully cultivated brand perception took a hit in the 70s as it became associated with UK football hooligan culture, and this image has proven difficult for the company to shake off, as they continued to be link to ‘chav culture’ into the twenty-first century. The firm, however, are fighting back: in recent years classy designs and a move away from the Check pattern have led to them being returned to the forefront of high-end British design.

At Fragrance Mad we have a massive range of Burberry fragrances for both men and women. Choose your favourite out of London, Touch, Weekend, Classic, The Beat, Summer, Sport, and Brit, and don’t forget our range of Christmas Gift Sets either. There’s something for all the family, even the hooligan.

Fragrance Mad’s ever-expanding range of products now includes some hot-as-hell Burberry gift sets. All of your favourite Burberry fragrances are included: London, The Beat, Touch, Sport, and Weekend; and all are available for both men and women with a plethora of other goodies included. Prices start from just £19.99.

Dolce & Gabbana is an Italian company formed by designers Dominico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana in Milan. The firm’s meteoric rise has led to an annual turnover approaching a billion euros, and made celebrities of its owners.

The One is D&G’s current flagship fragrance, and has been adapted for both men and women. The feminine Eau de Parfum is a warm floral oriental, containing a sun-touched citrus blend of bergamot and mandarin, complemented by the warm fruit of lychee and peach, at the top of the fragrance; a heart of lily, muguet, and jasmine; and plum and vetiver at the base. The men’s Eau de Toilette, by contrast, concentrates on spicy yet subtle warm notes, and is comprised of top notes of grapefruit, coriander, and basil; a heart of cardamom, ginger, and orange blossom; and cedar, ambre, and tobacco at the base.

At Fragrance Mad, you can get your mitts on a 50ml Eau de Parfum for £37.99 or a man-sized 100ml Eau de Toilette for £41.49. Hurry!

We’ve got some new Max Factor make-up products in stock this week: a range of lipsticks, lip glosses, and eye shadows to perfect that Saturday night look. Also ideal for guys dressing as Frank N Furter on Halloween. Snap them up now: everything is available at the eye-popping pirce of £3.49.

Lady Million is the female equivalent to Paco Rabanne’s bestselling men’s fragrance 1 Million. The scent is a citrus floral, opening with an orange and raspberry blend, and soft neroli to complement it; it melts into a heart of freesia, gardenia, and orange blossom; and finishes with a radiantly sweet base of honey and patchouli. The slightly bizarre bottle design is inspired by the Regent diamond, and is encased in gold for the imitation of pure decadent luxury. It’s tough to get hold of at the moment, but get your monkey paws on a 30ml bottle for £32.99, with free delivery, at Fragrance Mad today.

Sick of struggling to find the perfect shade of fake tan to make you look like a bronzed beauty in the harsh winter months, rather than a gravy-stained berk? Call off the search, because we now have in stock the latest masterstroke from the Piz Buin range. The Self Tanning Lotion + Colour Dial is a revolutionary new product that allows you to mix your own self-tan for the perfect shade. Simply adjust the dial to match your desired colour and the light and dark lotions will mix together to realise your ideal tan. Piz Buin Self Tanning Lotion + Colour Dial ordinarily retails at £17.99 for 240ml, but at Fragrance Mad you’ll pay just £10.99, delivery included. No streaks, no patches, no unnatural smells, just a sexy, natural tan!

Prada is well-renowned as one of the world’s most highly-exclusive and prestigious brands, and they’ve now provided Fragrance Mad with our most expensive (and heavy) product. A 750ml bottle of Infusion D’Iris for ladies or Infusion D’Homme will set you back the small matter of £149.99, and comes with an empty 30ml bottle and a funnel to decant with. A bargain, I’m sure you’ll agree! Perhaps add a dash to some fine vintage whiskey and champagne to make an upper-class cocktail, although this is not strictly recommended.

The brand of Prada began as an Italian leather goods shop run by brothers Mario and Martino Prada, who started the company in 1913 as a seller of Italian leather and importer of English luggage cases. The business was passed down generations of the family, but it wasn’t until the early 80s that it gathered enough steam to open a second boutique in Milan. By 1984, the brand was becoming recognised around the world for its quality, and shops were now opened in Paris, New York, Madrid, and Florence, and Prada’s handbags were seen as a signature of the affluent working woman. Moving into the 90s, Prada set about confirming its position as one of the world’s leading and most exclusive brands by buying up shares in rival firms, constantly elevating their own position at the upper echelons of the fashion world.

As well as our huge bottles, we also stock a few more manageable items from the exquisite Prada perfume range. The above-mentioned Infusion D’Iris by Prada is an elegant, refreshing fragrance with top notes of galbanum, mandarin orange, orange blossom, and lentisk; a heart of iris, cedar, and vetiver; and base notes of benzoin and frankincense. If you’re not in the market for 750ml, we’ve got 50ml available for the princely sum of £36.99. Or if you want even smaller quantities of fragrance, Tendre and Prada Pour Homme are available in 3x10ml bottles to make them perfect for travel, and you can get these for £31.99 and £29.99, respectively. Of course, as ever these prices are what you pay at the checkout: no extravagant postage stealth charges tacked on as you’re about to pay. So there you go, any amount of perfume you require between 10 and 750ml, we’ve got it covered!

We now have a wide range of Nivea Gift Sets in stock at Fragrance Mad. Check out our bargain prices for soft, gorgeous skin, whether man, woman, or beast. Except beast. The perfect stocking filler for that difficult relative.