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17 of the best perfume gift sets for every person on your Christmas list
Because who wants socks??
Christmas is stressful enough without having to worry about gift-giving. And, yes, while the beauty team might be a lil' biased, we don't think you can ever go wrong with the gift of scent. And by that, we mean a stunning new signature scent for all your loved ones. While yes, fragrance can be a super personal thing, isn't that what makes a perfume set extra special? It shows just how much you know your favourite peeps.
If you're still ummmhing and ahhing, to avoid any perfume faux pas, we’ve put together a definitive shopping list of the best new, classic and boujee scents for you to put under the Christmas tree this year. Be it for your bestie, sister, dad, or gran, we’ve got you covered.
Honestly, it wouldn’t be the festive season without a gift set (or five). Not only do they make you look more generous, but they also tend to be better value for money too, and we’re all about that right now. So, we’ve gone ahead and included the best fragrance gift sets into the mix as well.
Now, if only the family Christmas lunch convo could be quite so stress-free…
We’re not exaggerating when we say this fragrance broke the internet and for a good reason.
It’s been dubbed a 'skin scent' (meaning it's on the subtler side of the perfume spectrum) and is a cocktail of jasmine, musk, and blonde wood – it truly smells like a warm hug from your favourite.
When you think British perfume, you think Jo Malone and specifically the brand's English Pear and Freesia scent.
This set allows your loved one to scent layer the freshest notes from showertime to the final spritz, so the scent will one hundy p last all day.
MAISON MARGIELA MAISON MARGIELA Replica Discovery Eau de Toilette Set 3x10ml
What's this? Oh just a trio of the three best MAISON MARGIELA Replica scents IMO.
If you (or, you know, the person you're buying for...) likes a sexy, warm, cozy scent this trio is the full package. Jazz Club is warm and spicy, By the Fireplace is cozy and woody and Autumn Vibes is fresh and woody, like a walk in a frosty forest.
The reimagined Bottega scents are as chic as you'd suspect so this is a gift for your most fashion-obsessed pal.
The five scents go from spicy to fresh to powdery and once you know your new signature, the full-sized bottle will be your next purchase – the design alone will make you give it pride of place on your vanity.
I've never met a Le Labo scent that I haven't liked but we know they aren't cheap.
So, if you want to gift this luxe brand but aren't certain which scent to go for, this discovery set comes in very clutch.
This brand is a bit of an IYKYK brand for scent enthusiasts so if you have one in your life this will be the gift to impressive them.
Commodity works based on how expressive you want your scent to be. So, Personal (this set) is for those that want their scents to sit closely on their skin, a good place to start as your chosen recipient tries out the brand.
If the bottle in the shape of Prada’s iconic triangle wasn’t enough to pull you in, the fresh scent certainly will.
This set comes with a full-sized bottle (90ml), travel spray and a body lotion to keep the scent lingering all day.
A loved one that's indecisive can be a tricky one to buy for.
Not only is this unisex mini set packed with Tom Ford's most enviable and iconic fragrances, but the selection also means they can chop and change in between scents before they find their signature.
If Julia Roberts isn't enough to convince you this scent is utterly delightful, then how about the notes of orange blossom, patchouli and jasmine?
This gift is perfect those after a warm skin scent and comes with a travel size and a mini Hynôse Mascara which is a firm fave of the Cosmo Beauty team.
Whether it be for your bf, cousin or dad, this bergamot-woody-blend is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. This features the holy grail scent, plus a chic deo so that they aren't messing up the scent with a bog-standard underarm spray.
If I could play with fragrance all day I would head to the Liberty fragrance lounge - it's the most curated, IYKYK selection of fragrances in the city. So, of course when it came to creating their own scents, the brand knocked it out of the park.
This trio consists of something woody, floral and citrusy so your recipient is bound to fall for at least one of them.
Even if you aren't an I Want Choo wearer, I think we all know at least one in our lives, I mean, it's an iconic scent for a reason.
Plus, this perfume set is a winning combo at a great price point - you can't go wrong.
I'm completely in love with this fragrance and if you, or your loved one likes a scent that's warm and sweet, you need to add to basket.
You get a whooping 100ml full sized scent, a cute mini (5ml) and a body lotion.
I'm yet to meet a person that's smelled one of these scents from Glossier and hasn't fallen immediately in love.
Personally, I love to layer original Glossier You underneath either Reve or Doux, which is why this trio is perfect, but as the name suggests, it's also fab for discovering which of three is for You!
Perfume oils are so chic, this a set to gift the person that is the most 'quite luxury' in your life (yes, even if that is you, friend).
The five potent and sumptuous scents can be layered with each other or with a signature fragrance to add a new complexity to it.
Billie Eilish Eilish Fragrance Eau de Parfum Gift Set
You don't need to be a Billie Eilish fan to appreciate this scent but, I mean, who isn't a Billie fan?).
The sculptural bottle will look good in any shelfie but the mandarin-infused fragrance with warm vanilla notes and sleek wood is bound to be a hit no matter who you're shopping for.
Not only is Sunflower Pop a crowd-pleasing scent (think summery florals) this set is a dream for a pal that travels a lot as it comes with two mini travel candles.
I cannot tell you how perfect these are for work trips and getaways when you're slipping into a bath after a long day.
Keeks Reid is the Beauty Director at Cosmopolitan UK. While she loves all things beauty, Keeks is a hair fanatic through and through. She started her career in beauty journalism in 2013 as editorial assistant at Blackhair and Hair magazines working her way to Acting Editor of Blackhair magazine at 23 years old. She spent much of her career working in trade hairdressing media at Hairdressers Journal, Salon International and the British Hairdressing Awards. Which is why she is a regular contributor to Cosmo's Curl Up franchise. Now, alongside her Cosmo work, she presents, creates content on social media and works with a range of beauty companies; from magazines and websites to beauty brands and salons.
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