Whilst my thing may be perfume, the undeniable truth is that my wife's thing is shoes. She may shake her head and tut-tut at my growing collection of bottles, but in defiance, all I must do is roll back our wardrobe door. We all have our passions, right? Fortunately for us, shoe-design maestro Jimmy Choo has built a bridge to lessen the divide between us with the launch of a number of perfumes to supplement his eye-popping heels and handbags!

Jimmy Choo Flash is a 2013 release for women which marries opulent florals and lip-smacking fruits in a luminous, exuberant fashion. Pulpy strawberry, sharp tangerine and a scattering of pink peppercorns strut their stuff on the red carpet, whilst dense blossoms of jasmine, lily and tuberose flourish from beneath. Flash feels fun-loving and vivacious... it darts in and out of being reserved and contemplative, and wild and electrifying. Blonde woods and heliotrope provide the foundation upon which this perfume is built. There are even fleeting moments where I find a shared DNA with the likes of Dior's Hypnotic Poison and Hypnotic Poison Eau Sensuelle.

Flash is a perfume for young women who like a bit of razzle-dazzle in their daily lives. It is worn as one might wear Jimmy Choo pumps or a clutch... racing out the door to a party or casual engagement. Flash is a bonafide “good time gal”.