4 d. ago Zara McDermott’s £24 perfume has ‘vanilla autumn feels’ and ‘smells so good’

Zara McDermott has shared her new favourite autumn perfume, with the £24 fragrance giving her ‘all the vanilla autumn feels’ whilst shoppers have given it a 5 star rating

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8 d. ago ‘Like it had been put on Earth specially for me’: readers’ favourite European city breaks

From the later summer glow of Marseille to polar nights in Tromsø, our tipsters choose their favourite cities • Tell us about a great trip you’ve had since hitting 60 – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherSibiu, the former capital of Transylvania, proved a wonderful place to visit. The city’s old town is on a hill, with every other building in the three main squares and the sidestreets seemingly a historic monument, dominated by the medieval Lutheran cathedral of Saint Mary. The characteristic design of attic windows makes it clear why Sibiu is called “the town of a thousand eyes”, and the Teutsch Haus provides a brilliant history of the region and the Transylvanian Saxons. The old town is crammed full of restaurants and cafes, and down by the river there is a local market with giant aubergines, tomatoes and peppers. For an evening glass, Wine Not has a vast selection of Romanian (and Moldovan) wines, and a black cat to talk to.Barbara Forbes Continue reading...

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2 w. ago 11 best cosy vanilla perfumes that smell like autumn says fragrance expert – from £25

Gourmand fragrances – and vanilla scents in particular – are still a huge trend in autumn 2025. Here's our beauty editor's pick, from brands such as Tom Ford and Sol de Janeiro

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2 w. ago Yankee Candle's new autumn range includes my favourite cosy scented candle

Yankee Candle is already getting us ready for the cosiest season of the year thanks to its new autumn candle scents, and one fragrance in particular has just become my new favourite

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3 w. ago These are the best autumn fragrances for men and tips on how to choose the right blend

When the seasons change, so should your fragrance. These are the best warm blends to buy now

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3 w. ago ‘I’m a fragrance expert and these are the best autumn candles for creating a cosy home’

Beauty editor Laura Mulley loves scented candles, especially at this time of year: cosy season. Here's her tried-and-tested pick of the best ones to buy...

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4 w. ago Practical tips for choosing the right tiles to suit your space

This room-by-room guide will inspire you, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

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