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.
Back in 2017, it was revealed in a poll that 55% of British women preferred wearing woody, spicy scents, and that unisex fragrance will continue to be popular with women.
We've picked out 14 perfume gift sets that would make incredible gifts for the woman in your life this year...
Dior J'adore gift set
Dior J'adore, £84, Dior
Celebrate the holiday season with the gift of a J'adore fragrance set, featuring the iconic Eau de Parfum paired with a J'adore 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. Eau de Parfum gift set, £80, Harvey Nichols
Tiffany & Co. Eau de Parfum is a modern scent that opens with vibrant top notes of vert de mandarine. This set also includes a Tiffany & Co. card so that you can add a personalised message to make the gift truly unique.
Gabrielle CHANEL Essence with a gift box
Gabrielle CHANEL Essence with gift box, £106.20, John Lewis
Inspired by Gabrielle Chanel, this is the fragrance of a woman who is attentive to her needs and speaks her mind. The essence is made up of a floral concentrate composed around four flowers: exotic and intense jasmine, radiant and fruity ylang-ylang, fresh and sparkling orange blossom, and creamy, highly feminine Grasse tuberose.
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Penhaligon's Halfeti gift set
Penhaligon's Halfeti gift set, £184, Penhaligon's
If you know someone who's a fan of dark sexy scents, this Penhaligon's Halfetti double act is for them. This is a bestseller for a reason.
Atelier Cologne Clementine California set
Atelier Cologne Clementine California set, £70, CultBeauty
Clementine California from Atelier Cologne is described as a 'walk on the beach under the California sun', and is a fresh, bold scent of citrus, vetiver and juniper berries. This beautiful gift set includes a 30ml fragrance and hand cream.
Valentino Voce Viva gift set
Valentino Voce Viva gift, £110, ThePerfumeShop
Valentino Beauty called on the perfumers Honorine Blanc and Amandine Clerc Marie to design a floral woody scent. Composed in three phases around Valentino's Colour, Cool, Couture codes, Voce Viva lets each woman radiate with the energy of fulfilment, radiance and confidence. Lady Gaga is the face of the fragrance - her Italian roots and values are in line with the house of Valentino, and she has always spoken up for celebrating differences, and creating a world where everyone has a voice.
Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum gift set
Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum Premium Gift Set, £69.70, AllBeauty
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.
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Dolce & Gabbana The Only One Eau de Parfum gift set
Dolce & Gabbana The Only One Eau de Parfum gift set, £96, LookFantastic
This Dolce &. Gabbana Only One Eau de Parfum gift set is uber-sophisticated. Enticing and radiant, with a surprising melange of opposites, the enchanting floral perfume unleashes notes of Violet, combined with subtle touches of zingy Bergamot to create a lively and juicy bouquet with a magnetic pull that beckons the senses. At the heart, seductive notes of rich coffee are blended with charming Iris. The warm base of Vanilla and Patchouli lends a tactile, comforting quality, enveloping the senses in an opulent embrace.
Judith Leiber More is More For Her Eau de Parfum
More is More by Judith Leiber, £95, Judith Leiber
Fashion designer Judith Leiber has created her first fragrance - and it's a powerhouse. It may look pretty standard but it's actually a one-of-a-kind bottle that allows you to switch between fragrances and mix on the spot. Go from 1 to 7 fragrances in one click. It's your fragrance, your way.
Tom Ford Rose Prick Collection
Tom Ford Rose Prick Collection, £244, LookFantastic
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 a creamy 'Casablanca' lipstick in a limited-edition case.
Frederic Malle Discovery Set
Frederic Malle Discovery Set, £195, Net-a-Porter
This set was launched to celebrate the brand's 20th anniversary. It includes three of the label's most beloved fragrances housed in scaled-down, travel-friendly bottles, plus a case so you can bring one with you everywhere.
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YSL Libre Gift Set
Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau De Parfum Gift Set For Her, £78, ThePerfumeShop
The latest intense version of the floral bestseller, with top notes of Mandarin, Blackcurrant and Petitgrain, a Jasmine, Lavender and Orange Blosom heart and base of Vanilla, Cedar, Ambergris and Musk. A stunning scent for anyone who loves to go out-out.
Prada Candy Gloss Set
Prada Candy Gloss Gift Set, £68.99, Perfume Direct
The fifth fragrance in the Prada Candy collection, the Gloss fragrance embodies sophistication and femininity, from its showstopping pink and gold bottle to its juicy and floral scent. The top notes of Sour Cherry and Cassis are complemented with Peach, Rose and Orange Blossom. This gift set features an 80ml bottle as well as a more travel-friendly 30ml size.
Jo Malone London
Jo Malone London Cologne Collection, £75, Jo Malone London
If you really don't know what fragrance they'd like, well, give them a taster of five! This Cologne Collection features five signature scents presented in miniature Colognes. Includes English Pear & Freesia, Wild Bluebell, Honeysuckle & Davana, Wood Sage & Sea Salt and Pomegranate Noir. Theirs to wear solo or paired together.
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