7 of the best Italian beauty souvenirs

Dolce & Gabbana perfumed candle, €95

Dolce & Gabbana is famous for high-octane fashion and this extends to the brand’s beauty lines. This spring Dolce & Gabbana has reproduced their well-known Sicilian patterns on perfumed candles. This candle, which features a Sicilian cart print also found on Dolce & Gabbana scarves, would make an original souvenir of Italy and a striking centrepiece for any dressing table.

Kiko Shade fusion trio blush, €8.90

Kiko Milano is a leading Italian make-up and skincare brand that offers effective, affordable products. The brand’s impressive, high-quality selection is perfect for updating your make-up bag – innovative products such as high-pigment wet and dry eyeshadows and soft-focus concealers mean there is much to covet.

Bottega Veneta Knot eau de parfum, €67.95

Bottega Veneta has immortalised its signature knot design with a special perfume dedicated to the scent of the Italian Riviera. Its rich, exotic notes of mandarin, neroli, orange and lavender transport the wearer to the Italian hillsides and make a perfect reminder and a lasting memory of your stay in Italy.

Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile perfume, 100ml, €120

Acqua di Parma symbolises Italian elegance and craft. A bottle of Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile is a masterpiece of Italian haute perfumerie and a perfect luxurious beauty souvenir from Italy. With notes of bergamot, lemon, jasmine and tuberose, it is a beautifully fresh and feminine fragrance.

Fornasetti Profumi scented candle, price on request

Milanese designer Piero Fornasetti was famous for his humorous, surreal art. Thanks to his son, who now runs the Fornasetti business, Fornasetti’s art can be appreciated every day with the brand’s elegant, sophisticated collection of home décor pieces, which range from ceramics to home fragrance vessels and candles.

Marvis toothpaste, 75ml, pack of three, €25

Marvis toothpaste was first sold in the 1950s; its elegant retro-style packaging and original, refreshing, long-lasting flavours have made it a cult favourite within the beauty industry.

Ortigia perfumes and lotions, prices on request

Ortigia’s traditional products with a modern twist are inspired by the sensual fragrances of Sicily. Traditional yet innovative, the scents are inspired by the timeless notes of southern Italy, while the brand’s stylish packaging reflects local heritage with illustrations taken from antique Sicilian frescoes.