Manuel Canovas Fleur de Coton

Manuel Canovas' candles are to die for - the gorgeous mediterranean-feel packaging, the fresh and refined scents - and this one, Fleur de Coton, is no exception. As expected from the French fabric house, this one would be gorgeous as a linen spray - I've already got my eye on the room freshener in the same range.

It's a clean and crisp scent, straightforward, not overpoweringly floral but breezy and light. I know candles are a niche thing, and scents are extremely personal - I'd never force a perfume onto anyone in the same way - but this works perfectly on a desk or in a kitchen or anywhere you'd appreciate an airy and spring-smelling scent. Beautiful.

Available from www.canovasfragrance.com