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Perfume Gift Sets, Designer Fragrances & Colognes Worth Gifting

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Fragrance is one of my favorite gifts to give and receive, and I have learned which scents get complimented again and again. These are the designer perfumes, colognes, and discovery sets I recommend for the holidays, including some classics that neve...
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Women's Perfume Favorites

Designer perfumes that make a memorable, luxurious gift.

 
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CHANEL Coco Mademoiselle has been my signature scent for years, and I still get compliments every time I wear it. The fresh citrus opening settles into a warm, elegant base that lasts all day on me. It feels polished for work and special for evenings...
CHANEL Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Spray
 
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YSL Libre blends lavender and orange blossom into a scent that feels both fresh and warm. I wear it on days when I want to feel confident, and my friends always ask what I have on. The gold bottle looks gorgeous on my dresser, and it lasts well from ...
Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum
 
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YSL Black Opium is my go to scent for cold nights and holiday parties. The coffee and vanilla notes feel cozy and a little bit mysterious, and a couple of sprays last all evening. My sister borrowed mine once and bought her own the next day, which te...
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum
 
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Miss Dior is a romantic rose scent that feels feminine without being too sweet. I wore it on our wedding day, so it holds a special place in my heart. The bow on the bottle makes it feel like a gift before it is even wrapped, and it is my favorite bo...
Miss Dior Eau de Parfum
 
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Valentino Donna Born in Roma has a warm vanilla and jasmine blend that feels modern and a little glamorous. The studded bottle is stunning on my vanity, and the scent lasts for hours. I wear it on date nights with my partner, and it always makes me f...
Valentino Donna Born in Roma Eau de Parfum
 
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Carolina Herrera Good Girl comes in that iconic stiletto bottle, which makes it such a fun gift for us to open. The scent is rich and sultry with tuberose and a hint of cocoa. I bought it for my niece's birthday, and she says it is her favorite scent...
Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau de Parfum
 
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This CHANEL eau de parfum is the timeless classic my mom wore when I was growing up, and I gave her a fresh bottle last Christmas. The powdery floral scent feels so elegant and instantly recognizable. It is the perfect gift for someone who appreciate...
CHANEL No 5 Eau de Parfum Spray
 
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Lancome La Vie Est Belle is a sweet, gourmand scent with iris and praline that my best friend has worn for years. It lasts all day, and I can always tell when she has walked into a room. When I am stuck on a gift for her, a fresh bottle of this is my...
Lancome La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum
 
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Lancome Idole Now is a bright, modern floral with rose and musk that feels fresh enough for every day. I love its tall, sleek bottle on my dresser. I gave it to my sister for her birthday, and she tells me it is now the scent she reaches for before e...
Lancome Idole Now Eau de Parfum Spray

Men's Cologne Favorites

Colognes that the men in my life actually wear every day.

 
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Dior Sauvage is the cologne my partner wears most, and I love it on him. The fresh bergamot and peppery notes feel clean and confident without being overpowering. It lasts all day, and I have noticed it is the scent that gets the most compliments fro...
Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette
 
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Bleu de CHANEL Parfum is a sophisticated woody scent that my dad has worn for special occasions for years. It feels refined and timeless, perfect for work or a nice dinner with our family. I gave him the parfum version for his birthday, and he says i...
Bleu de CHANEL Parfum Spray
 
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Versace Eros is bold and sweet with mint and vanilla, and it is perfect for nights out. My younger cousin wears it, and he says it is his confidence scent. The bright blue bottle looks striking on a dresser, and I think it is a fun, crowd pleasing pi...
Versace Eros Eau de Parfum
 
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Prada Luna Rossa Carbon has a clean, fresh lavender scent that feels modern and polished. My partner wears it to the office because we both find it noticeable without being too strong. The sleek dark bottle feels premium, and I think it is a great ev...
Prada Luna Rossa Carbon Eau de Toilette
 
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Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Intense is a warm vanilla and lavender scent that is perfect for winter. I bought it for my partner last holiday season, and it quickly became his favorite for date nights. It lasts for hours, and the rich scent feels cozy...
Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Intense Eau de Parfum
 
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Armani Acqua di Gio Parfum takes the classic fresh marine scent and gives it more depth and staying power. My partner wears it on warm days and vacations, and it reminds me of our beach trips. It is fresh without being sharp, and it is an easy gift f...
Armani Acqua di Gio Parfum
 
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Azzaro The Most Wanted Parfum is a warm, spicy fragrance with toffee and amber notes that lasts all evening. I love how bold and cozy it smells in winter. My partner wears it for our date nights, and I always notice the scent lingering on his scarf t...
Azzaro The Most Wanted Parfum
 
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Versace Dylan Blue is a fresh, aquatic fragrance with citrus and warm woods in a striking deep blue bottle. I love how clean and confident it smells. I gave it to my brother for Christmas, and he tells me coworkers compliment him on it nearly every t...
Versace Dylan Blue Pour Homme Eau de Toilette

Body Mists, Sampler Sets & Easygoing Everyday Scents

Mists, sampler sets, and easy to love scents that are perfect for stocking stuffers or finding a new favorite.

 
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Bath and Body Works Into the Night is a moody, romantic body mist that I love for evenings out. It is affordable and smells more expensive than it is. I keep a bottle in my bag for a quick refresh, and it makes a sweet, budget friendly gift for frien...
Bath and Body Works Into the Night Fine Fragrance Body Mist
 
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Glossier You is a soft skin scent that smells like a warmer, better version of yourself. It is subtle enough for the office and cozy enough for weekends, and I get asked about it often. My daughter wears it too, and I love that it smells a little dif...
Glossier You Eau de Parfum
 
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Maison Margiela Replica scents are designed to capture a memory, and Under the Stars feels like a cozy night outdoors. I love spraying it on chilly evenings when I want something warm and comforting. The Replica line makes a thoughtful gift, and my f...
Maison Margiela Replica Under the Stars Eau de Toilette
 
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Marc Jacobs Daisy is a light, cheerful floral that I first wore in college and still reach for today. The flower topped bottle is so charming on a vanity. It is an easy gift for teens and young women, and I gave one to my niece for her graduation, wh...
Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette Spray
 
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Burberry Her is a juicy berry scent that feels playful and fresh, with a soft, warm finish. I wear it on weekends when I want something fun, and it lasts through a full day of errands. The pretty bottle and the approachable scent make it one of my ea...
Burberry Her Eau de Parfum
 
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This Paco Rabanne cologne comes in the iconic gold bar bottle and has a warm, spicy scent with notes of cinnamon and leather. I love how bold it smells. I gave it to my brother in law for the holidays, and he gets compliments every time he wears it o...
Paco Rabanne 1 Million Eau de Toilette for Men
 
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Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male is a classic fragrance with lavender, mint, and vanilla in a fun sailor torso bottle. I love that it feels both clean and warm. My father in law has worn it for years, and every Christmas our family wraps a new bottle for h...
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Eau de Toilette