“Make It a Season of Smelling Sweet with 13 Fabulous Fragrance Gifts” by Julie Keller Callaghan
Originally appeared on welldefined.com on November 29, 2021 Issue
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The gift that keeps on giving, an enticing fragrance is a lovely, personal present that allows the recipient to smell divine and think of you every time they wear it. From custom blends to discovery sets to sublime samplers that let the wearer change up their scent to match their moods, fragrance is a thoughtful, fun, and aromatic option this holiday. Take a whiff of these 13 exciting, unforgettable options that will allow the enchanting essence of your gift to linger all year long.
Aman Fine Fragrance Discovery Set ($260)
Ideal for globetrotters with a penchant for perfume, this enticing collection features fragrances inspired by the unique locations of Aman hotel and resort destinations. The set includes seven travel-friendly 7.5 ml vials of eau de parfums: Atla, Vayu, Umbr, Zuac, Ayom, Haru, and Sei, each of which offers another way to transport oneself to an Aman destination.
Marianella Create your Own Essential Oil Blend ($48)
Give the fragrance lover in your life the gift of customization by allowing them to create their own blend or by creating a scent that reminds you of them. Every Marianella Essential Oil Blend comes with the list of oils used to create each unique mix. The easy step-by-step process allows you to choose your favorite Top Notes, Base Note, and Heart Notes for a well-rounded blend. And don’t worry if you don’t know much about making scents—each essential oil comes with a description and details about its benefits.
Sophie & Benge Gulab Rose Perfume ($100)
Everything is coming up roses in this enticing perfume made from a beautiful blend of Damascena rose oil and sandalwood oil (Gulab means “soul of the rose” in the Urdu language). The rose oil comes from Northern India, where the producers distill 4,000 kg of pink petals from the Damascena rose into just 800 g of distillate or pure rose oil, making it an amazing option for floral fanatics.
Blooming Light Because I Can’t Have Wine For Breakfast Survival Kit ($42)
Look no further than this fun and fragrant survival kit for your silly, sarcastic friends and loved ones. This seven roll-on essential oil set includes B*tch Please, a spicy, fun, and uplifting essential oil blend to help you through those moments where it’s best not to say what you are really thinking; Calm the F Down, a soothing essential oil blend to help uplift your mood; Get Sh*t Done, an invigorating and motivating essential oil blend to help get you through that impossibly long to-do list; Go Smudge Yourself, a relaxing, purifying essential oil blend to help you let go of that negative attitude so you can welcome in a more positive one; Hot Mess Express, a calming, soothing essential oil blend to help clear the mind and get you through those times when everything just seems too much; I’d Rather Be Sleeping, a tranquil essential oil blend to help you relax at the end of a very long day; and I’m Not Listening, a calming, balancing essential oil blend to help you get though those moments that require the patience you just can’t seem to find.
Robert Piguet Parfums Discovery Set ($60)
The iconic French fragrance house has created a discovery set that features five of its most enticing scents presented in 2.5 ml samplers. Housed in a chic pull-out coffret, the set includes Fracas, Casbah, V (formerly Visa), Oud Délice, and Notes.
MCM Eau de Parfum Necklace ($35)
A cool marriage of fashion and fragrance, the necklace is an homage to MCM’s iconic backpack, a cult classic beloved by global travelers. Complemented by a luxe leather and gold chain, the miniature accessory is wrapped in the brand’s unmistakable Cognac Visetos logo pattern. It features a unisex floral and woody aroma with notes of raspberry, apricot, white peony, jasmine absolute, violet leaf, white moss, vanilla, and sandalwood.