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What is the sexiest fragrance to waft under your conk this Christmas? Let's face it it's certainly not the giblet gravy burning. Believe it or not it's the new debut perfume by actress Isabella Rossellini. In a blind sniff test male testers were asked to choose the sexiest fragrance from a panel of scents. The winner by 30% was Manifesto which was described as 'distinctive yet not too strong'.

It contains pepper, basil and roses and all good stuff, that the actress says, grows in her own garden.

Find your own sexual genie in a bottle at leading department stores. Prices start from pounds 19.50 for the eau de toilette spray.

Rudell the jewellers, Harborne, have just the thing for the geek with chic. How about this silver computer mouse which is encased in hallmarked sterling silver and costs a mere pounds 235. Why not engrave it too and make it personal for your silver surfer?

For globetrotters there is a range of jewelled globes ideal for the person who wants to buy the world for their loved one. With more than 40 different semi-precious stones inlaid in each piece prices range from pounds 37.50 to pounds 1595.

Theo Fennell, Elton John's favourite jeweller, presents a silver Marmite jar top at pounds 90 or a silver sleeve for your bottle of HP sauce at pounds 995. Personally I'm hoping Santa brings me a set of black diamonds and Rudell is the only jewellers in the West Midlands to stock this daring range which includes pendants, rings and earrings. Prices start at pounds 1550. Pleeeeeassee?? Telephone 0121 427 1904 for more details.

For someone who is or has a pain in the neck, Marks & Spencer have a Massaging Bath Pillow (pounds 45) complete with relaxing oils, perfect for loosening tired necks, shoulders and upper back. For pampered pooches M&S also provide the pre-requisite decadence with a gold dog basket pounds 35 and paw print snug rug pounds 15. Peel me a Bonio someone!

Sick of friends bragging about the bargains they've secured but don't have the time or energy to traipse the shops? Then log on to Toobo.co.uk where you can compare high street prices on top name electrical goods such as Playstations, Kodak cameras and disc and CD players. Why wait for the sales?

If life is one bit party for you then take gander at the new Swatch World Party watch. A sexy, sparkly black PVC number and decorated with gold charms it's this season's party piece at pounds 50.

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Publication:	The Birmingham Post (England)
Date:	Dec 20, 2000
Words:	426
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