With a world of fragrance treasures at your fingertips, where do you begin? Explore our curated fragrance guide to discover the perfect scent to gift this Christmas.
There’s no better way to demonstrate you truly know someone this festive season than considered perfume gifts. Between perfume gifts for her (or him), niche fragrances, bestselling scents and recent releases, this curated guide presents the best bottles to suit your loved one’s olfactory preference. The question is: can you resist gifting one to yourself?
For the Perfume Connoisseur
Henry Jacques Un-Sous Bois perfume oil
To own a Henry Jacques perfume is to be an olfactory collector of the highest order. Un Sous-Bois harnesses some of the most exquisite raw materials in the world, with an immaculate blend of fresh florals, earthy woods and spicy amber that works in any fragrance rotation, no matter the season.
For the Sophisticate
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Memo Paris Omnia Omnibus Ubique eau de parfum
Memo Paris’s latest creation Omnia Omnibus Ubique is a tribute to the fragrance lover. A decadent blend of iris butter, floral oud and creamy musk evokes the same feeling of delight and refinement.
For the Romantic
Dries van Noten Soie Malaquais eau de parfum
A scent which errs on the sensual side of romance, Soie Malaquais wraps juicy cassis and nutty cocoa around a silky rose accord. It’s alluring and utterly addictive – just like a date night that you never want to end.
For the Ray of Sunshine
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Nishane Oudous Lux Solis extrait de parfum
A radiant take on oud, Oudous Lux Solis wraps the note in zingy Italian citrus, nectar-like honey and fresh marine notes. To spritz it is to be transported to an idyllic tropical island with not a care in the world.
For the Dreamer
The Harmonist Moon Glory parfum
Imagine being completely mesmerised by the moon on a clear, starry night. Centred around Queen of the Night, a rare nocturnal cactus flower, Moon Glory conjures up the feeling of staring dreamily into the moonlight with soft jasmine, ylang ylang and ambery woods.
For the Leather Lover
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Byredo Suede Osmanthus extrait de parfum
The feeling of unwrapping brand-new leather goods and breathing in their fresh, earthy scent is, in our opinion, almost unmatched. Suede Osmanthus emulates this impeccably, with luminous florals, plush peach and smooth oud in a composition as expertly woven as the finest leather you own.
For the Explorer
Penhaligon’s Halfeti eau de parfum
Forming part of Penhaligon’s Trade Routes collection, Halfeti takes us on a journey in search of the opulent goods of the Persian Gulf. Expect aromatic spices, tart citrus, deep woods and a mysterious, almost evasive black rose.
For the Antiquarian
Santa Maria Novella Incenso eau de parfum
A rich history – it was founded in 1221 by 12 Dominican friars in Florence – underpins Santa Maria Novella’s exceptional modern-day craftsmanship. Inspired by the resins used in medieval Florentine churches, Incenso nods to the house’s roots through a fusion of incense, woods and spice.
For the Fragrance Magpie
Thameen Royal Sapphire extrait de parfum
For those drawn to all things gleaming and bright, Royal Sapphire takes inspiration from the St Edward’s Sapphire – the oldest stone in the British Crown Jewels – using sparkling notes of bergamot, mandarin and orange blossom to emulate its famed brilliance.
