Perfume is one of the most personal gifts. When you get it right, the person thinks of you every time they wear it. When you get it wrong, the bottle stays in the cupboard. Here is how to improve your chances.
First, find out what the person wears
Look at what perfumes they have at home, or simply ask casually which scent they like. If you know even one favourite perfume, you already know a lot: whether they prefer fresh, sweet, woody or floral fragrances.
Think about style and occasion
- For every day and the office: fresh, clean scents that do not feel heavy.
- For evenings and special occasions: denser, warmer and more memorable scents.
- For someone who loves to stand out: a niche fragrance that is rarely found.
Fragrances almost everyone likes
- Parfums de Marly Delina La Rosée: fresh and gentle, with lychee, pear and rose. A great gift for a woman.
- Parfums de Marly Greenley: green apple, bergamot and cedar. Clean and elegant, it suits everyone.
- Kilian Angels' Share: cognac, cinnamon and vanilla. Warm and cosy, loved by both men and women.
- Boss Bottled Elixir: woody and spicy, a safe choice for a man who loves rich scents.
- Zadig & Voltaire This is Her!: pink pepper, vanilla and chestnut. A sweet, soft women's fragrance.
Why decants make a smart gift
If you are not sure about one fragrance, give several 5 ml decants. That way the person can try several perfumes and find their favourite themselves, and you do not risk an expensive full bottle. The small atomisers are also handy for travel, which makes them a nice surprise.
And if you want a real surprise
Our ?box mystery boxes are made exactly for this. Inside are carefully selected original decants, and sometimes a full bottle, with a total value that matches or exceeds the price of the box. Every box is different, so even you will not know exactly what is inside.
Browse all decants and choose your gift.
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