Buying loved ones their favourite perfume or aftershave, or maybe even a swanky new one, is pretty much a guaranteed sure-fire hit for presents. Well, if you get it right anyway! So, to avoid any birthday or Christmas tantrums, or if you're just looking to treat yourself to a new scent, follow adflyer's well-informed advice to finding the perfect fragrance.

Firstly, make sure you narrow down your search by aftershaves for men or perfume for women. After all, your Dad won't be too impressed when he opens up the bottle of the latest Calvin Klein fragrance you've treated him to, only to find it's the newest scent for women! Also, fragrance listings should include whether the product is eau de parfum or eau de toilette. Apart from sounding quite posh, these fancy words also indicate the strength of the fragrance: eau de parfum has a perfume concentration of seven to fifteen per cent which gives it a longer-lasting fragrance, whilst eau de toilette is a lighter scent which tends to be a fair bit cheaper too.

Of course, it's also vital to consider the price of the fragrance. How does it compare to the price you'd pay for it elsewhere? Do you get any added extras with it? Remember to include postage costs in the price as well, as you might want any last-minute presents to be sent special delivery.

With over sixty different brands of aftershaves and perfumes to choose from including everything from Burberry to Yves Saint-Laurent, as well as our easy-to-use listings which give every seller to include a free photo for each product, adflyer make finding a great deal on your favourite fragrance as easy as possible. Don't miss out!