Best Perfume and Fragrance Gifts For 2019
Get a Whiff of the Year's Best Perfume Gifts to Buy This Holiday Season
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Perhaps they love harnessing confidence through what they wear. Maybe they like evoking a reaction in others. Or maybe they can't resist a good vanity situation. If any or all of these ring true for your loved one, a fragrance is the ultimate gift for them this holiday season. Perfumes are highly intimate and can be intimidating to purchase, but when you land on the right one, the payoff is enormous. It's something they'll wear every day, and each whiff will bring back the memory of the time you presented it to them.
Whether you're planning to let the notes lead the way or want to lean into more of a general vibe rather than a specific scent, we've got plenty of perfume gift options for you ahead. These are thoughtful and personal and will help them feel (and smell) like their best self for years to come.
1 PHLUR Hanami Eau de Parfum
If "minimalistic" and "effortless" are words you'd use to describe the person you're gifting, the bestselling PHLUR Hanami Eau de Parfum ($96) is the perfect fragrance to complement their style. It's a fresh and calming scent with notes of white florals, fig, and sandalwood.
2 Elizabeth and James Nirvana White Eau de Parfum
Even though the Elizabeth and James Nirvana White Eau de Parfum ($68) contains floral notes of peony and muguet, it's more soft and simple than overly feminine or powdery. In other words, the perfect option for a light everyday scent.
3 OUAI EDP Fragrance
Whether they want to commemorate a recent trip or dream of someday travelling the world, one waft of the OUAI EDP Fragrance ($56) and they'll be whisked to a specific corner of the world. While both are floral in nature, North Bondi is infused with Italian lemon, jasmine, and bergamot to evoke the beaches down under while Melrose Place features key notes of Champagne, bergamot, and rose reminiscent of Summer sunsets in LA.
4 Gucci Bloom Eau De Parfum
For a white floral fragrance that feels modern, the Gucci Bloom Eau De Parfum ($105) is a no-fail option. It's created to smell like a verdant garden in full bloom with notes of rangoon creeper, tuberose, and jasmine bud.
5 Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt Perfume Oil
With key notes of sandalwood, vetiver, and amber wood, the Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt Perfume Oil ($57) is earthy, rich, and warm — not to mention it has serious staying power due to the oil format.
6 DedCool Fragrance 01 Taunt
For a clean, gender-neutral scent, look no further than the DedCool Fragrance 01 Taunt ($85). The blend of bergamot, amber, vanilla, and fresh dew is subtle, with a sweet and sensual effect. It's the ultimate pick for the cool person on your list.
7 Narciso Rodriguez For Her Eau de Parfum
With notes of pink florals, orange blossom, amber, soft musk, and vanilla, the Narciso Rodriguez For Her Eau de Parfum ($98) is complex and intoxicating. It's the ideal signature scent for someone who's glamorous and elegant.
8 Jo Malone London™ Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne
Just like the name implies, one whiff of the Jo Malone London™ Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne ($70) will take you straight to a woody, seaside escape, with the smell of fresh, salty air intermingling with the woody earthiness of sage.
9 BYREDO Gypsy Water Eau de Parfum
For a light scent that isn't floral-based, the BYREDO Gypsy Water Eau de Parfum ($175) is woody and smoky — and the ultimate luxe pick. Featuring key notes of bergamot, lemon, pepper, incense, and pine needles, it easily conjures up fresh soil, deep forests, and campfires. In other words, it's a perfect match for someone who's free-spirited or outdoorsy — but still enjoys the finer things in life.
10 Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum
For a true unisex fragrance that's rich and bold, the Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum ($82) is smoky and spicy thanks to the notes of cardamom, leather, and sandalwood. It's a fan favourite!
11 Chanel Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Toilette Fragrance
Part fruity, part floral, the Chanel Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Toilette Fragrance ($85) is a true classic. The notes of citron, jasmine, and teakwood combine to create a scent that's bright, while still remaining soft and subtle.
