Top fragrance gifts under £50

 

Perfume gift sets are a safe bet for any occasion, but especially around the holidays. Perfume has the unrivaled ability to lift our spirits and elevate our daily lewks. Nothing, not even jewelry.

You can't go wrong with a fragrance gift set as a gift for teenage girls, a gift for mum, a gift for best friends, or a gift for sisters. You could use their birthday/Christmas/new job to introduce them to a new scent... You know, something new that has all the characteristics of a perfume they already love (musky/fruity/floral).

Some friends and family members are notoriously difficult to buy for, but a chic perfume gift always wins over even the most difficult-to-buy-for friend. And this year's offering is certainly chic: gone are the days when flimsy plastic boxes encased a classic fragrance bottle, flanked by a shower gel and body cream they'll almost certainly never use. The best perfume gift sets are now opulent enough to impress even the most discriminating recipient, with gilded packaging, trophy-worthy travel cases, and a plethora of desirable extras.

1. I WANT CHOO BY JIMMY CHOO

With Jimmy Choo's dazzling scent, I Want Choo, give a special someone a gift that will make them feel fabulous from head to toe. This sultry amber scent, with notes of peach, jasmine, and vanilla, embodies the spirit of fun that will elevate any Christmas social event, whether it's a festive movie marathon with your bestie or a romantic date night under the mistletoe with your other half.

2. GOD IS A WOMAN BY ARIANA GRANDE

Move over, Britney, there's a new celebrity scent on the market. Ariana Grande's hit fragrance God is a Woman is sure to be one of the most requested gifts from Arianators and sweet-scent lovers alike. The fresh notes of pear, Turkish rose, and vanilla will appeal to them. You'll appreciate the fact that it costs less than £50.

3. DOT BY MARC JACOBS

Dot by Marc Jacobs is a playful, fresh, and endlessly versatile piece that has topped our bestsellers list this time of year. This is the go-to perfume for Christmas that won't let you down, whether it's for those difficult-to-read giftees or as a Secret Santa surprise. The wow factor is covered, from the stunning butterfly-adorned bottle to the uplifting fruity notes of red berries, dragon fruit, and coconut water.

4. SUPER GORGEOUS! BY MICHAEL KORS

Looking for a scent that will make your recipient feel great with every spritz? Say hello to Michael Kors' Super Gorgeous. For a fearlessly bold and uplifting scent, the brand's signature white floral bouquet (think jasmine, tuberose) meets a sultry tobacco accord and rich amber dry down. We adore the hidden 'Hello Gorgeous' affirmation beneath the lid - the ideal way to put a spring in their step every day from Christmas onwards.

5. Eau de Parfum Discovery Set by Le Labo

The most fashionable recipients will understand how desirable Le Labo's perfumes are. From the much-lauded Santal 33 to the lovely floral Rose 31, this limited-edition discovery set contains five of the brand's greatest hits in miniature form.

6. Allegra Gift Set by Bulgari

The Bvlgari Allegra kit wins on packaging alone, as it includes five of the brand's best-selling scents as well as an elegant illustrated pouch. This set is all about expressing bright emotions, inspired by Italian nature and the excitement it brings. When you're spritzing the gloom away with Bulgari, forget about blue Monday in January.

7. Scents Of Joy Eau de Parfum by Sana Jardin

Sana Jardin, who prefers business over charity, works to empower women through a variety of socially conscious business practices.

Moroccan flower harvesters, for example, are given by-products of the distillation process (think petals and floral water) to upcycle into body products and candles to sell through their own businesses. It's an important safeguard against the seasonal nature of flower harvesting for these women. But that's not all: each of these one-of-a-kind, exotic scents is also an intoxicating treat.

This year's specially illustrated set (created by London-based illustrator Love From Lexi) includes three highlights from the line: Tiger By Her Side (powerful, confidence-inducing, and slightly masculine), Sandalwood Temple (powerful, confidence-inducing, and slightly masculine) (warm, comforting and perfectly balanced).