Sweet smell of excess-for just ￡ 47.874 a bottle
The marketing says it is the “ ultimate symbol of indulgence and truly
impeccable taste”. A new scent, named V1, has (0) launched for
Christmas-retailing at just ￡47.874 . The makers are proudly promoting it (31)
,the “ world’s most expensive perfume” and are confident of selling the limited
edition of 173 bottles-(32) it should be exactly 173 bottles is not made clear
in the publicity for the product.
Although carefully priced at just under the ￡50.000 mark, this perfume is
clearly (33) something for anyone who considers ￡30 too much to pay for a bottle
of eau-de-toilette. Those (34) are potential customers will certainly be
reassured to learn that a case covered in rubies and diamonds is included free
(35) charge. Purchasers are assured of further savings, with unlimited scent
refills guaranteed indefinitely- at no extra cost.
The fragrance is the idea of Arfaq Hussain, a 27-year-old clothes designer
who first made a name (36) himself with an air-conditioned jacket he was asked
to make by the singer Michael Jackson (37) far, Mr Jackson is the only person to
(38) placed an order- he wants two, according to Mr Hussain.
Mr Hussain is unconcerned at having no previous experience of perfumery . “
It’s so (39) more than a perfume ---- it’s a piece of jewellery, too. “ “
explained Mr Hussain. He attempted to describe the ￡47.874 sensation . “ it is
delicate , fragrant and quite unique. When you open the lid, it takes you
totally away . It’s just (40) being surrounded by thousands of wild flowers and
roses.
31- 35 AS WHY NOT/ HARDLY WHO/ THAT OF
36-40 FOR SO/ THUS HAVE MUCH LIKE
