B2 - The Oakville Beaver, W e d n e sd a y F e b ru a ry 6, 2002 HAMPTON'S Restaurant &Pub For men only: match her personality with the right fragrance (M PS) -- So, yo u 've decided to give her perfum e. Now com es the real dilem m a: With so m any scents on the m arket, which one is right for your special som eone? Since fragrances have personalities all their ow n, the solution to your predicam ent lies in determ ining what your sw eetheart is really like, so you can give her a scent th at's truly in sync with her own individual style. Is she the rom antic type? Is classic fashion her passion? Does she adore the outdoors -- or is an evening out "on the tow n" her cup o f tea? The follow ing easy quiz will help you m ake the perfect fragrance match. C ircle either the letter "A ," "B " or "C " to com plete each o f the follow ing statem ents: 1. If em barking on a road trip, she would choose: (A) a leisurely tour o f New England in a vintage roadster. (B) a trip down the C alifornia coast in a zippy convertible. (C) a ride in a horse-draw n carriage on a starry night. 2. In a restaurant, she would order: (A) filet mignon. (B) grilled chicken caesar salad. (C) anything -- as long as it's by can dlelight. 3. Her idea o f the perfect date is: (A) an elegant evening on the town. (B) a gourm et picnic at a scenic, serene spot. (C) dinner for two with a view o f the sunset. 4. Her favorite piece o f jew elry m ight be: (A) a string o f pearls. Jaclyn S m ith's C alifornia -- a vanilla(B) a silver ring. based, floral, woody scent that sparkles with (C) a locket with your picture. 5. W hen you give her flow ers, sh e 'd the sophistication o f the state, and the woman, that inspired it. love: Were your answers m ostly C 's? In that (A) white lilies. case, romance is the nam e o f the game. (B) a bouquet o f w ildflowers. (C) long-stem red roses with baby's S he's sentimental, loving and very fem i nine. She'll adore the intriguing, alluring breath. If you selected a greater num ber o f A's, and provocative Incognito; the highly your beloved is a woman o f classic taste and rom antic, floral Le Jardin; and Toujours Moi, a memorably feminine floral fragrance style. S h e'll love NaVy by C over G irl, the clean, classic, floral-oriental fragrance that in the French style. A word to the wise: One scent may not be brilliantly m atches her confident, sm art and enough. Many women prefer to have a vari oh so stylish personality. If the B 's won out, she has a radiant, ety o f scents to suit their different moods. rom antic spirit and a sophisticated, yet Fortunately, m any scents com e in c o l lectible mini sizes, so she can try them all. casu al, attitude. H er frag ran ce m atch? 1 alentin A PPETIZER ^ [AIN ENTREE: MAIN (choice o fone. all served with vegetables and potato) Steak & Lobster $29.95 Succulent lobster tail paired with a delicious top sirloin. 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T he girls believed they'd m arry the boy w hose nam e was attached to the first onion to sprout. Hand jive: In the old days o f France and E ngland, a man would ask for a w om an's hand in m arriage by giving her gloves on Valentine's Day. Jail bird or love bird?: The oldest know n Valentine was written in 1415 by a Frenchm an who was in prison after being captured by the British. Serious sentim ents: In 18th century Europe, people wrote Valentine m essages on sm all cards called "visiting cards". Love letters: W ith the exception o f C h ristm a s, C an ad ian s exchange m ore cards on V alentine's Day than any other tim e o f year. Harlequin's steamy tips for a 'blazing' night Gloomy winter weather is notori ously hard on the psyche. Perhaps that's why St.Valentine chose the month o f February to remind the world that it's time for a little romance. This year, the weather outside may be frightful, but you can make your love delightful with a little advice from the authors o f the new Harlequin Blaze novels. Here are their top nine tips* for women who want to keep the love light burning bright on February 14. 2. Want a great Valentine's Day present for him? Rent his dream car for the day, be it a Jag or a Humvee. Then enjoy the ride together. 3. Send him flowers. 4. Spending all your vacations at Disneyworld with the kids? Book yourselves a long Valentine's Day weekend at a couples - only resort in the Caribbean. 5. For a low-cost "getaway", crawl into a tent. 1. Take him shopping - for your lin Even if it's pitched in the backyard, gerie! once you zip up the flap, you can be in Alternative: give him a tour of the a world of your own. 6. Plot a seduction. lingerie you already own and let him choose what he'd like you to wear. When he comes home from work. get in character and re-enact a scene from your favourite romance novel. 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