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Mothers are selfless creatures. You could theoretically give them a hanky and they'd be grateful. But, for long-service, a treat really is in order
1. Jo Malone Nectarine Blossom & Honey Scented Home Candle. $100
This is the fruity scent of "just-ripening nectarine and a taste of refreshing peach sorbet". There's also a hint of honey, blackcurrant and vetiver. Who wouldn't want a home that smells like that? These scented candles are an absolute treat and they burn for absolutely hours.
From Jo Malone.
2. Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Mother's Day Coffret. $132 for 50ml eau de toilette and 100ml body lotion
The corset-shaped bottle has been around 14 years now, which means it's one of those classic fragrances everyone knows. As a floral-oriental fragrance, the now-familiar combination of rose, orange flower and vanilla is enduringly feminine. The limited edition coffret is good value. You get the fragrance, body lotion and a reusable tin. Sure it would come in handy for something.
From selected department stores and pharmacies.
3. Yves Saint Laurent Young Sexy Lovely. $99 for 50ml
YSL doesn't just stand for Yves Saint Laurent, but Young Sexy Lovely. Give mum a bottle of this and she'll love you forever. And the fragrance isn't bad either - a "just-picked pear" with a hint of mandarin, cherry blossom, magnolia, amber and cedarwood. So easy it just about wears itself.
From selected department stores and pharmacies.
4. The Aromatherapy Company Sweet Little Cupcakes Scented Soap. $18.95 for 3 60g soaps
Awww. These are just the cutest soaps ever. Just as cupcakes are baking's answer to irresistible, so these soaps are impossible to pass without smiling. There's cookie mint, vanilla buttercream and strawberry shortcake. But these aren't just pretty to look at. They're triple-milled and blended with almond and goat's milk and have no parabens, sodium laurel sulphates or dyes - should you ever force yourself to use them.
From Smith & Caughey's, Living & Giving and Trelise Cooper Kids.
5. Estee Lauder Resilience Lift Extreme Ultra Firming Mask. $88 for 75ml
Trust me, mother won't be offended by the extreme ultra-firming reference when she sees what it's capable of. It's the face equivalent of sucking your stomach in with the added benefits of lots of lovely moisture. There's a special complex with a 3-D matrix that's credited with doing wonders.
From selected department stores and pharmacies.
