Valentino Garavani, better known simply as Valentino, is a retired Italian fashion designer who learned the trade at various houses in Paris and Rome, before breaking through as a popular designer after a well-received show in Florence in 1962. He became something of a socialite, designing for many of his celebrity friends, including both Hollywood and European royalty, and frequenting the New York social scene throughout the 1970s.

It was in 1978 that Valentino’s first foray into the perfume world took place with the release of Valentino Classique. A range of scents for men and women followed in the late 90s and 2000s. The most popular here at Fragrance Mad are the ladies’ Eau de Parfum, Rock n’ Dreams, which is a soft yet captivating blend of oriental and woody scents. Top notes of peach and cinnamon blend into a heart of myrrhone, and the perfume finishes with base notes of wood and vanilla, creating a heady concoction perfect for a night out. Pick up a 50ml bottle from us for £27.99, a magnificent 27% off the recommended retail price. Very Valentino for Men, meanwhile, is a sensuous and modern fragrance, with top notes of sage, coriander, nutmeg, and anise; heart notes of thyme, lavender, rosewood, and carnation; and a base of cedarwood, amber, sandal, and musk. A 100ml EDT is available at Fragrance Mad for just £32.99, saving 15% off the retail price.

Man, woman, or beast, Valentino has the perfect scent to mingle with the mulled wine this festive season.