Fantasy Advent Calendar: December 13

Behind door number thirteen is a scent the Three Kings would have approved of...

Renowned perfume critic Luca Turin describes Portrait Of A Lady, from Frédéric Malle's line of curated perfumes, as a "biblically rich oriental", which makes it perfect for Christmas. The no-nonsense oriental rose is based on an accord of benzoin, cinnamon, sandalwood and, above all patchouli, musk and frankincense. Delicious.

Portrait of a Lady from the Frederic Malle collection, £195 for 100ml, Liberty

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