I receive a lot of perfume as gifts, but Gucci's Envy is the only one for quite some time that I have bought for myself. While some might think the fragrance too heavy for daytime use, I find that it fades comfortably into the background without the overwhelming quality of some of the more expensive fragrances. The slight lemony scent acts as a pick-me-up for those mornings when you might be a little slow to get going.

The price in most shops is neither very low nor very high - but it might be high enough to put some shoppers off trying out the fragrance. As always, perfume is a very personal thing and I would recommend asking to try it - and spend some time with it on your skin - before returning to make the purchase.

All in all Envy provides a feeling of quality without the need to spend the large sums you would need to purchase some other perfumes. I have also always found that the spray is set so that you can actually use the last bit of perfume in your bottle - this might sound obvious, but too many manufacturers fall short there!