Time sure flies fast. One moment you’re taking down your year-end holiday decor, and in what feels like just a few weeks, it will be time to bring them out again. Aside from decking out your home to get into the holiday spirit, another thing that you must do soon is to start listing down and buying gifts for your family, friends, and other loved ones.

Choosing gifts for the people who matter to you is no small undertaking. Naturally, you want the gifts to be things that they would not only appreciate, but also get much use out of. And some of the most sensible options for holiday gifts are fragrances and aromatic items. 

Colognes and perfumes make fantastic gifts because everybody uses fragrances when they need to present the best version of themselves. Additionally, many folks enjoy aromatic products such as aroma diffusers and scented candles to create a cozy and welcoming atmosphere wherever they are. Indeed, it’s hard to go wrong with gifts that can make anyone or any place smell lovely.

However, picking out the right scent for someone can be a tad tricky due to different tastes or preferences. To make this task significantly more manageable, here is a guide that you can follow.

For the Feminine and Romantic Women in Your Life

For Mom, Grandma, and your best friend forever who are traditional and classy, you can’t go wrong with flowery, girly scents such as the new Miss Dior by Christian Dior, Irresistible by Givenchy, and Floris Cherry Blossom. Such scents are unabashedly girly, featuring a classic mingling of flowers, fruits, and even herbs.

Other excellent options are much older favorite scents such as Shiseido Zen, Celine Dion’s Sensational by Coty, and Coach Legacy. These three have been found to be scents from the previous decade that a lot of romantic women would love to get again as a holiday gift. You have the best chance to find all these classic and new branded perfumes online, where they may be offered at better prices.

For the Young and Active Females

Younger gals typically gravitate toward light and bright fragrances that are fresh and also a little reminiscent of food. For your younger sister, niece, and goddaughter, ideal options are Jo Malone Sweet Lime and Cedar, Carolina Herrera’s Good Girl Fantastic Pink, and DKNY Be Delicious. 

These three fragrances boast fruity scents with delightful tones of herbs, spices, and flowers. They are perfect for everyday use because they are comfortable to wear and super refreshing.

For the Sexy Ladies

For the women in your life who have intoxicating energy about them and can easily command a room with their presence, warm and seductive scents are the way to go. Therefore, opt for something musky, spicy, and subtly sweet, such as Roberto Cavalli Deep Desire, Amarige de Givenchy, and Ralph Lauren Notorious. Women who command attention may also be drawn to Gucci perfumes such as Envy Me, with its sensual fruity-floral blend of pink pepper, jasmine and peony.

Such scents are said to be reminiscent of vintage Hollywood — something that strong female characters might have worn.

For the Outdoorsy Males

For your grandfather and uncle who spend their weekends camping in the mountains or fishing at the lake, smoky, leathery, and woodsy fragrances will not disappoint. Affinessence Patchouli – Agar Wood, Roberto Cavalli Deep Desire Uomo, and Dolce & Gabbana The One Intense For Men are wonderful scents to consider.

These are incredibly manly fragrances for men that can last through a grueling day of physically demanding outdoor activities.

For Your Hardworking Father and Husband

Professional scents are attractive, long-lasting, and never overwhelming to the senses of other people. Think about this when selecting fragrances for your dad or partner in life who are still very much a part of the corporate world. Examples of such scents are Trussardi Riflesso, Paco Rabanne Invictus, and Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb, which are said to smell like victory.

These fragrances are quite masculine but soft as well, making them perfect for the five-day workweek.

For the Athletic Young Ones

If you have a brother or male friend whose idea of winding down is playing a pick-up ball game at the park, then they’re the perfect recipients of classic, refreshing scents for men such as Calvin Klein CK One, Cool Water by Davidoff, and Clinique Happy for Men. These are scents that have this fresh, just-out-of-the-shower appeal, and women love them, too.

Tips for Choosing the Right Fragrance

1 . Go with a brand you know the recipients love

For the people you love and pay attention to closely, it should be easy enough to find the brands that they typically gravitate to. Another advantage of doing this is that you can quickly find other complementary products for the main fragrance to help you create a gift bundle.

2. Don’t be afraid to seek out other scents the recipients enjoy

For example, if your dad has hobbies such as sailing or playing golf, he may love the ocean’s scent or the smell of freshly cut grass, which are common scents for men’s perfumes and body splashes. Likewise, don’t just settle for perfumes and body splashes; you should also consider buying a car freshener, or even linen spray, in the scents they like.

3. Take the recipients perfume-shopping with you

If you truly want to play it safe, the best thing to do is to bring the recipients perfume-shopping with you. Make it a date and have them pick out scents that you will buy for them. Of course, this will take away the surprise element of gift-giving, but you can be entirely sure that you will be giving them a present that they like and will enjoy. Plus, the shopping date may turn out to be quite enjoyable for all of you.

There’s your holiday fragrance gift guide for the people close to you. If you want to go all out on making sure that the recipients lead a life immersed in wonderful scents, add a scented candle, reed aroma diffuser, and other luxurious bath and body products into their holiday gift package. It’s typical for beauty and fragrance stores online to carry an extensive range of these products. Most of them even offer gift bundles, which means you can have an easier time choosing the perfect presents for your loved ones.

AUTHOR BIO

Mohammed Ali is the Owner and Managing Director at France Gallery Co., a well-established retail supplier of high-end gift items and accessories in Kuwait. Its multi-product range runs from original French perfumes, bags, and fashion accessories to original leather purses and wallets for both men and women — all quality products and international labels at the most affordable prices.