These Perfume Gift Sets Will Make Holiday Shopping a Breeze
The holidays are quickly approaching. If you are like us and don't want a repeat of last year, that means you are also staying ahead of the gift-giving game and getting started on your shopping early. It can be head-scratching trying to figure out what to get someone for the festivities, but allow us to throw a suggestion into the ring: perfume gift sets.
We know fragrance is widely subjective, but that's the beauty of a set. These gifts typically include more than one scent, so whoever you give them to will be able to select their favorite of the bunch and possibly buy the full-size version for themselves in the future. Is your recipient a fan of woody scents but not citrus ones? There's a set for that. Prefer more of a subtle aroma as opposed to one with next-level sillage? You have options. Fragrance gift sets take the pressure off finding the one perfect present, which can be tricky. They also tend to come in trial or travel sizes, allowing you to save a bit of money while still treating your loved one to something special — a win-win.
Some even allow you to purchase samples and give you a voucher that you can exchange for a full size of your favorite scent, like the Sephora Favorites Perfume Sampler Set. Others come with more substantial travel sizes that are perfect for a quick trip or to just keep in your work or gym bag to use on the go.
Whether you are shopping for someone special or just feel a good treat-yourself moment coming on, the editor-approved perfume gift sets ahead will make your holiday shopping (and gifting) a breeze.
Best Earthy Perfume Gift Set
Maison Louis Marie No. 04 Bois de Balincourt & Votive Set ($122)
With key notes of sandalwood, vetiver, and amber wood, this Maison Louis Marie set is earthy, rich, and warm. And you get it in three forms: a candle, perfume, and oil.
Best Fresh Perfume Gift Set
Chanel Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Toilette Travel Gift Set ($178)
Part fruity, part floral, this eau de toilette set is a true classic. The notes of citron, jasmine, and teakwood combine to create a scent that's bright and attention grabbing, while still remaining soft and subtle.
Most Cost-Effective Perfume Gift Set
Sephora Favorites Perfume Sampler Set ($85)
Not only does the Sephora Favorites perfume gift set have a variety of trial-size fragrances included in an adorable keepsake bag, but it also has a voucher for a full size of any of the samples offered — the majority of which cost more than the set itself.
Best Body Spray Perfume Gift Set
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa Travel Perfume Set ($34)
It doesn't matter what stage of life you're in, a good body spray should always be part of your fragrance collection. This set from Sol de Janeiro includes the iconic Cheirosa 62 scent, as well as three others that you can toss into a gym or work bag or split up for stocking stuffers.
Best Travel-Size Perfume Gift Set
Maison Margiela Replica Mini Coffret Set ($75)
This set from Maison Margiela includes some hero scents from the brand like By the Fireplace and Lazy Sunday Morning in smaller versions of their full-size bottles. It's safe to say these samples will last you quite a while.
Best Unisex Perfume Gift Set
The Maker Perfume Discovery Kit ($35)
If you need a perfume set that will satisfy just about anyone, opt for this one from The Maker. It features six unisex scents that you can gift without worrying if they lean too feminine or masculine.
Best Clean Perfume Gift Set
Henry Rose Discovery Set ($28)
Looking for a perfume gift for a fan of clean beauty? Look no further than this Henry Rose set. It features six unisex perfumes and has the Clean at Sephora stamp, which means it meets the retailer's standards for climate commitments, sustainable sourcing, responsible packaging, and environmental giving.
Best Floral Perfume Gift Set
Gucci Flora Gorgeous Eau de Parfum Perfume Set ($50)
Gifting a lover of floral perfumes? This Gucci gift set has three fragrances from the brand's Flora line, with an emphasis on a different note for each bottle.
Best Spicy Perfume Gift Set
Glossier You Two of You Eau de Parfum Gift Set ($78)
Glossier's You is famous for its spicy, androgynous qualities, and this year, the brand is coming out with a gift set that includes a full- and travel-size bottle.
Best Musky-Floral Perfume Gift Set
Dior Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet Set ($125)
Dior's Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet is a more musky version of the brand's Blooming perfumes. This set includes a full size of the scent, as well as a lip balm and hand cream.
Best Gourmand Perfume Gift Set
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Gift Set ($109)
YSL's famed Black Opium scent is bringing its signature musky-coffee scent to a gift set near you. This year's version also includes one of the brand's Slim Velvet Radical Matte lipsticks.
Best Woody Perfume Gift Set
DedCool 01 Taunt & Milk Travel Spray Perfume Set ($95)
Dedcool's Milk fragrance goes viral on what seems to be a daily basis on TikTok, but this gift set will highlight another favorite scent from the brand: Taunt. Notes of bergamot, vanilla, and amber make this one perfect for layering. As a bonus, this set also includes a travel-size version of Milk.
Best Fresh Perfume Gift Set
Commodity Discovery Set ($26)
Commodity is known for scents that either sit close to the skin, moderately project, or fill a whole room with their sillage. If you are shopping for someone but don't know their tastes in fragrance, this one features formulations that fall into all three categories with scents that all smell sweet, fresh, or clean on the skin.