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Mother’s Day 2010 falls on 14 March, so there’s still time to get your mother a gift she will love. But if you’re stuck for gift ideas, why not go the tried and tested route? Every woman loves a great fragrance. If you’re not sure how to choose the right perfume for your mother, though, this guide will help you pick a scent that matches your mother’s style and personality. Of all women’s perfume, Chanel No. 5 is possibly the best selling, and definitely the most timeless, but there are many other great options as well.

The timeless classic

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Chanel claims that a bottle of Chanel No. 5 sells somewhere in the world every 55 seconds, so this is very likely to be a good gift for almost any mum come Mother’s Day 2010. Chanel No. 5 has a simple, long-lasting floral scent, perfect for the mum with style.

Ageless appeal

Two thousand women in the UK surveyed in 2008 named CK1 as the second top iconic fragrance of all time, after Chanel No. 5. CK1 is one of the few perfumes that are ageless – women of all generations who like a cool, citrus scent, will love wearing CK1. A Mother’s Day 2010 gift you can’t go wrong with.

Oriental magic

Dior’s Poison was launched in 1985, and its popularity has hardly wavered since then. It is a seductive scent, with spices, fruits and deep woody notes. It’s not for the conservative, but is a great scent for the mum who is confident in herself and young at heart.

Delicate and feminine

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Anais Anais, by Cacharel, is an ultra-feminine floral scent. If your mum spends all day in the garden in wellies, this is not the perfume for her. Anais Anais will be a Mother’s Day 2010 hit with any mum who loves all things girlie, though.

Make Mother’s Day 2010 special by celebrating your mum with a gift she will love. You can’t go wrong with one of these popular fragrances.