Fragrances make a great gift, but why spend too much when you can grab a great perfume at a great price? For a fraction of the prices you’ll find in the shops, fragrances can be found here that are guaranteed to delight any recipient – and what’s more, it’s fun to shop online (no crowds, no queues, just you and your computer! What could be easier?)

You can find gifts for any person, from your parents to your partner for life. For your mum, what about Anais Anais, a timeless classic that any female would love? Together with some lush shower gel just for her, mum can feel great any day of the week, not just special occasions.

For your dad, you can’t go past Davidoff Adventure. Teamed with Clarins Shaving Gel and a great razor, any bloke is sure to love a gift they wouldn’t normally buy themselves.

But what about your partner? A gift basket with their favourite fragrances and some chocolate body paint, a selection of lubes and massage oils and some shower gel (for you both!) – turn off the television and take the phone off the hook!

Unlike polyester, linen is a timeless fabric with a history to match. Although the term has come to apply to a variety of materials, true linen comes from flax. No matter the type of material, it seems the same problems apply. Ironing, ironing, ironing. It is not the only problem but other than its reputation, why choose it at all? Here are ten reasons why you should buy a fine (flax) linen.

1. Durability: Flax is stronger than cotton and harder to tear/shred. Depending on the quality, it can be twice as strong. There is no pilling either, which makes it great for table linen as well as clothes.
2. Good heat conductor: The fibers are a good heat conductor so cool to the touch. This is especially great for summer bed linen and clothing.
3. Absorbent: Wicks perspiration away from the body.
4. Lightweight: Did I mention summer?
5. Soft: A good quality weave feels like silk without the fragility.
6. Repels dirt: Who doesn’t want that?
7. Easy to alter: If you visit a tailor or are a DIYer, it is easy to stay crisp at a good price.
8. Hand washable: Since this fabric holds dyes well, it is usually hand or machine washable.
9. No static: enough said
10. Classic: A fine linen will never go out of style.

Not many people think of what’s under the clothes. Okay, so maybe some do, but I’m sure they don’t think of their underwear as fashion accessories, or indeed fashionable.

Mens underwear is one area many people – particularly men – don’t pay attention to. Well, not until they are faced with how tragic their choice of undergarment is. But boxer shorts are one item of underclothing that can’t be passed up. Always fashionable and available in a range of patterns, fabrics and cuts, now your underclothes can be as up-to-date as your outer clothes.

Speaking of outer clothes, if you’re a guy and sick of having your other half pick your t-shirts, why not surprise her and opt for a few polo shirts? Again, coming in a range of colours and materials, these ever-versatile garments can be worn dressed up with trousers for a decent restaurant dinner, or dressed down with jeans or cargo pants for a night at the movies and mini golf.

With these handy hints, it’s a sure bet you’ll surprise her with your wise fashion choices, and save her a trip to the men’s store.