Leanne Bayley
The absolute best perfume sets to gift this Christmas. From traditional fragrances, to special luxury editions. From Jo Malone to Valentino, Penhaligon's and Chanel
While buying someone a fragrance for Christmas might not be everyone's choice of gift ("Oh, it's far too personal!"), there are plenty of gorgeous gift sets to choose from that would put a smile on anyone's face. Granted, some people might have a 'signature' scent - or a certain perfume brand that they wear on repeat - but there are lots of women who just appreciate a lovely new bottle of perfume to spritz before they leave for work. If you're buying a fragrance for someone and you're not sure of their scent preferences, it's probably best to stick to florals, or you could opt for vanilla as that's apparently the most universally liked scent.
We've picked out perfume gift sets that would make incredible gifts for the woman in your life this year...
Dior J'adore gift set
Dior J'adore, £96, Dior Beauty
Celebrate the holiday season with the gift of a J'adore fragrance set, featuring the iconic Eau de Parfum paired with a luxurious body milk. It's a magical duo! The J'adore fragrance includes the emblematic olfactory notes of Ylang-Ylang, Damascus Rose, Jasmine Grandiflorum from Grasse and Indian Jasmine Sambac.
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Tiffany & Co. fragrance gift set
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Love For Her Eau de Parfum gift set, £73.60 (WAS £92), John Lewis
Tiffany & Love Eau de Parfum for Her is a floral, woody scent. The fragrance opens with a burst of bright and sparkling top notes, beginning with blue basil – a botanical ingredient developed exclusively for Tiffany – paired with grapefruit for an aromatic crispness. The sweet floral bouquet of neroli is at the heart of this perfume for women, with a woody blend of blue sequoia, vetiver and cedarwood at the base, creating a faceted and feminine scent.
Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal gift set
Scandal by Jean Paul Gaultier fragrance gift set, £72, Argos
Scandal by Jean Paul Gaultier is a floral fragrance for women and is a real classic. Top notes are blood orange and mandarin orange; middle notes are honey, gardenia, orange Blossom, jasmine and peach; base notes are beeswax, caramel, patchouli and licorice.
Cartier fragrance gift set
Cartier La Panthére eau de parfum gift set, £120, The Perfume Shop
This gift set features a fragrance, purse spray and hand cream that Jeanette Toussaint – La Panthére, herself – would be proud of.
Clarins Eau Des Jardins Gift Set
Eau Des Jardines gift set, £40, Clarins
The zingy Clarins scent is one of its bestsellers, applauded for its uplifting, refreshing fragrance - one smell and you'll be hooked. The new gift set includes a 100ml bottle of fragrance and three Clarins products.
CHANEL Coco Mademoiselle Gift Set
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle gift set, £181, Chanel
Every fashionista would agree her outfit isn't complete without Chanel Coco Mademoiselle. The warm, soft and feminine amber accord—an intoxicating blend of tonka bean and vanilla from Madagascar—wraps the scent in sensuality. The Moisturizing Body Lotion features vibrant notes of orange, which complement the transparency of May rose and the elegance of patchouli.
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Lancome gift set
La Vie Est Belle Eau De Parfum 50ml Holiday Gift Set For Her, £85, Lancome
Make like Julia Roberts with this gift set from Lancome, containing a 50ml La Vie Est Belle EDP (of which Julia has been the face since 2012), 50ml body lotion and 10ml purse spray to slot into your handbag for party season. Wiith an elegant floral fruity scent, La Vie Est Belle pairs blackcurrant and pear with iris, jasmine and orange blossom and base notes of vanilla and tonka bean. Layer over the matching body lotion for extra longevity.
Penhaligon's gift set
Penhaligon's Halfetti's Showstopper set, £195, Penhaligon's
If you know someone who's a fan of luxury scents, Penhaligon's Halfetti collection is for them. The spicey, rosy fragrance is instantly recognisable and this set includes Halfeti eau de parfum in 100ml and Halfeti Body & Hand Wash in 300ml.
Valentino Voce Viva Intensa gift set
Valentino Voce Viva gift, £116, Look Fantastic
Give the gift of Valentino this Christmas! Think bold orange blossom and opulent jasmin absolute paired with luminous Bergamot and Mandarin accord. This harmony is made unexpectedly addictive through an unexpected note of Crystal Moss, intensified by a double dose of sensual Vanilla Bourbon. This gift set contains Voce Viva Eau de Parfum 100ml, Voce Viva Eau de Parfum Travel Size 15ml and Voce Viva Body Lotion 100ml.
Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum gift set
Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum Premium Gift Set, £75 (WAS £85), Look Fantastic
Discover a floral explosion with Viktor&Rolf’s iconic Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum which blends addictive floral notes with warm woody undertones for a sensory explosion. Transport a loved one to an enticing floral haven with the Viktor and Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum gift set. Featuring one full-size and one travel-size perfume, this will be the perfect gift for the woman in your life this Christmas.
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Dolce & Gabbana The Only One Eau de Parfum gift set
Dolce & Gabbana The Only One Eau de Parfum gift set, £84, Harrods
Dolce&Gabbana The One Eau de Parfum is the essence of Dolce&Gabbana woman. This oriental floral fragrance combines contemporary fruit ingredients with the perfumer’s classic palette of white flowers.
Tom Ford Rose Prick Collection
Tom Ford Rose Prick Collection, £285, Harvey Nichols
Rose Prick is inspired by the designer's Los Angeles garden, and the scent opens with three exotic varieties of the flower and is enhanced by Sichuan Pepper, Turmeric and Patchouli. This gift set includes an Atomizer for taking out with you while on-the-go.
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Yves Saint Laurens Black Opium gift set
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Gift Set For Her, £85, Selfridges
The intense Black Opium is a hit with anyone who loves a sexy after-dark fragrance. This is a stunning scent for anyone who loves to go out-out.
Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir Eau de Parfum Gift Set
Narciso Rodriguez For Her Eau de Parfum 100ml Fragrance Gift Set, £102, Look Fantastic
Narciso Rodriguez takes his design philosophy to the bottle. Stripped of anything unessential, the lacquered bottle is modern and discreet in its subdued nature. The soft pink lacquer is sophisticated and charming in its simplicity, emphasising the inner femininity in its wearer.
Jo Malone London fragrance gift set
Jo Malone London Cologne Collection, £85, Jo Malone London
If you really don't know what fragrance they'd like, well, give them five classic fragrances in 9ml bottles, wrapped and ready to delight in a seasonal design.The Collection Includes English Pear & Freesia Cologne 9ml, Wild Bluebell Cologne 9ml, Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne 9ml, Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne 9ml, Blackberry & Bay Cologne 9ml.
Elizabeth Arden Fifth Avenue Eau de Parfum Set
Elizabeth Arden Fifth Avenue Eau de Parfum gift set, £52, Elizabeth Arden
Who isn't a fan of Elizabeth Arden? This gift set comprises a 125ml eau de parfum and a matching 100ml body lotion, making it a truly luxurious treat. Think a rich floral scent with white tuberose, as well as cedary notes and musk nuances.
Serge Lutens The Emblematic Eau de Parfum Set
Serge Lutens The Emblematic Eau de Parfum Set, £70, Escentual
Discover luxurious perfumery at its finest with The Emblematic Eau de Parfum Set, featuring three opulent Serge Lutens fragrances, housed in a sleek gift box. Part of the brand’s Collection Noire, the perfume trio blended using premium-grade, raw, natural-origin materials and come bottled in angular glass flacons with Lutens’ signature minimalist design.
Kilian exclusive gift set
Good Girls Gone Bad Set, £240, Kilian
Follow the tempting path of apricot-tinged osmanthus absolute, orange blossom and rose of May that opens the fragrance, followed by an explosion of the three sirens of flowers – tuberose, jasmine and narcissus. In this exclusive fragrance gift set complete with travel spray, you never have to be without the temptation.
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