Few feelings come close to the one you experience when you open a new bottle of perfume. I’ll be the first to admit that I love treating myself in the name of self-care, especially when I know I’ll be unboxing a new scent to add to my ever-growing collection. My scent palette varies, from vanilla perfumes to bright florals to even spicier, warm notes—and I have fragrance gift sets to thank for opening my eyes to the many scent options on the market.
Fragrance is a perfect gift—especially for any friends or family looking to expand their palette. It’s a decisive yet personal gift that requires some thought (but not too much, with our help).
That being said, the fragrance market can be intimidating. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of fragrances to choose from. From celebrity names to extreme luxury, and new indie scents with killer marketing, how does one choose? That’s where we come in. We’re fragrance experts and have tested a hefty chunk of the market. While fragrances can be deeply personal, we’ve also studied the market to find the best, most crowd-pleasing options. Each one is unique from composition to packaging. Whether you are looking for something woodsy and warm or something bright and floral to gift, we’ve got you covered with 22 different options from brands like Dior, Jo Malone, and Givenchy.
Breakfast at Tiffany's is her comfort movie, so why not make her feel like the main character in her own rom-com? The powder blue packaging is sure to make her eyes light up, but it's the fruity floral notes that'll keep this set a mainstay in her scent rotation.
Perfect for the nocturnal wanderer, Hope Fragrance's Night collection is for the person who wants a perfume as alluring and intense as they want romance. With warm, swoon-worthy notes like amber, vanilla, and gardenia, this set invites people in and makes them never want to stay away from you. The set has a full-size version and a travel spray for smelling fresh on-the-go.
A spritz of this classic Dior fragrance will leave you feeling like the main character of a movie. The full-size bottle is accompanied by a mini travel version and purse spray to ensure you smell luxurious from head to toe.
Bond No. 9 Fragrances celebrate the neighborhoods of New York. Their bottles are works of art for your dresser, and this set is complete with their best-selling scents: Nolita, Greenwich Village, and Tribeca.
Henry Rose makes clean, nontoxic fragrances in a more sustainable way than mass-marketed brands. Each cocktail of scents feels deeply rich, layered, and unique yet subtle. The spray bottle and travel-size set are a minimalist's dream.
Give the ultimate fragrance gift with this keepsake set from Byredo. The reusable suede-lined wooden box is packed with five full-size bottles of Byredo’s most iconic scents, like Casablanca Lily and Tobacco Mandarin. With five full-size fragrances, this really is the gift that keeps on giving.
Sweet musk is elegant and classic. This set comes with a rollerball for travel, a lavish body lotion, and a box so pretty you'll want to keep it forever.
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Best Everyday Scent
Givenchy Irresistible Eau De Parfum 3-Piece Gift Set
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Best Everyday Scent
Givenchy Irresistible Eau De Parfum 3-Piece Gift Set
Givenchy's best-selling set is hard to find in stores. It sells out holiday after holiday. It's a universally-pleasing scent that's light, airy, and romantic. Once you hook them on the Irresistible Eau De Parfum, it will turn into their signature.
Snif takes a unique approach to online fragrances because unless you're well-versed in the combination of notes, it's not easy to predict how something will smell. This gift set comes with fragrance samples for you or your recipient to wear and try. Then, you can keep one and send back the other two for just $65. If you fall in love with all three, however (which is usually what ends up happening, you get quite the deal).
Chloe's Eau de Parfum just feels like a romantic classic. It's one of those fragrances that belongs on everyone's dresser. It's light and floral, and the perfect muted fragrance for intimate moments.
If you're a huge fan of Diptyque's beloved candles, wait until you get a whiff of its perfumes. This five-piece set from Diptyque takes you on an olfactory ride with fresh, sultry, dark, and florally notes to match whatever mood you're in.
Enter the iconic world of Tom Ford fragrances with this trio gift. Whether you’re looking for something leathery, rosy, or a sweet cherry scent, this set will be perfect for your day-to-day.
If you haven't heard of 19-69 perfumes yet, you're missing out. With a brand identity described as "bottling counterculture" there's never been a better time to dive into their perfumes. But which one to pick? Grab their discovery set before picking up a full-size bottle. But be warned: You'll definitely fall in love with more than one.
Dip your toes into the cult classic world of Flowerbomb with three versions of the scent: classic, dew, and nectar. These floral fragrances are mixed with musk to create a lingering scent that is feminine and sensual.
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Best For Layering
Maison Louis Marie No. 04 Bois de Balincourt Luxury Perfume Gift Set
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Best For Layering
Maison Louis Marie No. 04 Bois de Balincourt Luxury Perfume Gift Set
For a lifestyle filled with curated scents, opt for this kit, which includes a candle, an eau de parfum, and a hair oil. The earthy and woodsy scent is great for at home and on-the-go. We love the hair mist because it helps the scent linger even longer.
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Best For Scent Exploration
Dior La Collection Privée Christian Dior Fragrance Discovery Set
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Best For Scent Exploration
Dior La Collection Privée Christian Dior Fragrance Discovery Set
Are you feeling indecisive? Or maybe you like to switch up your fragrances everyday? Then look no further. This keepsake set from Dior comes with 10 scents, ranging from warm and musky to bright and floral. Change it up day to day and night to night. Plus, after testing every one out, you can buy a full size of your fave…or faves.
It’s all in the name. This scent is perfect for the happy-go-lucky person in your life or even someone who could use an instant mood boost. With a full size and travel size, you can spritz and go.
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Best Rose Scent
Parfums de Marly Parfums de Marly Delina Eau de Parfum Refill Set at Nordstrom
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Best Rose Scent
Parfums de Marly Parfums de Marly Delina Eau de Parfum Refill Set at Nordstrom
Grace your vanity with this pretty pink set. This delicious fragrance is packed with notes of Turkish rose, lily, and peony for the perfect floral scent. Each person you pass by will think, “is there a garden nearby?”, to which you can say, “nope, it’s just me.”
Travel with ease by throwing these five rollerballs into your suitcase. With a variety of scents ranging from bright and sweet to warm and musky, you’ll always have something to fit your mood.
Emily Burns is the assistant beauty editor at ELLE Magazine. When she’s not writing, she’s probably drinking an Aperol spritz and cuddling with her cat Wednesday….or scheming how to date Pete Davidson.
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