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The 21 Best Fragrance Gifts to Add to Your Holiday Shopping

Best Fragrance GiftsWith the holidays approaching, it's time to get your holiday shopping lists in order. One of the most underrated gifts to give and receive is fragrance gifts, especially for those who love and appreciate discovering a beautiful new perfume, indulging in a trendy candle, or unwinding at the end of the day with a luxurious room spray. That's why we curated this fragrance gift guide consisting of all our top picks, which will impress and excite everyone you are shopping for—even yourself!

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1. Juliette Has a Gun Not a Perfume Eau de Parfum

There's always that person you need to buy a present for but who has everything, so picking out the right gift for them is difficult. So, make life easy by giving them something they're sure to have a place for and need, like this minimalistic yet clean, hypoallergenic perfume composed of a single note known as cetalox. Plus, the fragrance easily satisfies the most discerning perfume wearers, especially those who prefer a more discrete scent over a complex one.

2. Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt Candle

Nothing conjures up the feeling of coziness quite like a romantic sandalwood scent. This one, which contains notes of cedarwood and spicy cinnamon nutmeg, is a sophisticated fragranced candle that's sure to set the tone for a stress-free, relaxing night in.

3. Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt Eau de Parfum

A pretty fragrance with a bit of complexity always makes for the perfect hostess gift. This beautiful one features notes of sandalwood, cedarwood, cinnamon, and vetiver for a romantic yet somewhat spicy scent that is anything but basic.

4. Glasshouse Lost in Amalfi Candle and Liquid Diffuser

This beautiful, fresh home diffuser features a perfect blend of sunny notes, including freesia, lemon, and lemon, to mentally transport you to a remote Italian seaside locale. The enduring, uplifting scent, which works well in large and small spaces, is the perfect fragrance gift to usher in any celebration.

5. kai Eau de Parfum

There's always that certain someone has everything, and picking out that just-right gift for them is difficult. So, give them a classic scent with a long-lasting floral body, like this one. It features notes of gardenia and white floral for a luxurious scent and is also formulated with vitamins C and E to protect the skin from free radical damage.

6. Glasshouse I'll Take Manhattan Candle and Liquid Diffuser

Reminiscent of the energy of Manhattan, this soft, white floral, and fresh citrus scent is a must for those who love to fill the room with a beautiful scent. Housed in a minimalistic glass bottle, the generous fragrance is alluring and bold, making you feel like you're in the heart of the Big Apple.

7. Aesop Aurner Eau de Parfum

A compilation of sumptuous woody notes ushers in a deep yet herbaceous scent beautifully captured with unexpected contrasts like green spice and magnolia leaf. Suitable for all genders, the perfume continues to develop its unique floral profile throughout the day, so you never have to worry about it doing a disappearing act.

8. Maison Louis Marie No.04 Eau de Parfum Gift Set

A full-size and travel-size version of their favorite scent is the perfect fragrance gift for the avid traveler. This best-selling perfume is romantic in emotion yet features notes of sandalwood, cedarwood, and a spicy cinnamon nutmeg complex for a bold yet beautiful scent that easily goes from day to night.

9. ARQUISTE Parfumeur Almond Suede Eau de Parfum

Perfect for men and women, this modern gourmand scent lends a sophisticated feeling whenever it is worn. We like that it features a playful balance of suede leather, almond marzipan, and sweets, giving way to a candy-like and nutty fragrance that's a must for gourmand lovers.

10. Liquides Imaginaires Blanche Bête Eau de Parfum

Transport yourself to an enchanted garden with this special scent featuring notes of white flowers and opaline light for pure magic. The unique scent represents the power of imagination and creativity to tap into the memory-sensory experience that fragrance is best known to evoke.

11. TRUDON Bougie Parfumee Serdar Candle Arosa

Gorgeous and opulent, this Christmas-inspired candle borrows inspiration from the ultra-lavish Versailles Palace and the famous balls and masquerades once held at the chateau. Featuring feminine rose notes and an amber scent, this truly woody bouquet is a unique mix that's somewhat sweet and rich but equally beautiful and a pleasant delight.

12. Caswell-Massey Sandalwood Eau de Toilette

Any sound fragrance library deserves to be outfitted with the perfect sandalwood perfume, and this one perfectly fits the bill. Inside its beautiful stamped bottle lives a clean, fresh, yet warm true sandalwood scent that is wearable by men and women, making it a fragrance gift anyone will be happy to receive.

13. Caswell-Massey Floral Trio Eau de Toilette Discovery Set

Fragrance is personal which is why this trio discovery set is a safe way to gift perfume. Each of the floral-based scents in this kit features notes of the rarest flowers at the New York Botanical Garden for a truly unique sensorial experience.

14. TRUDON Bougie Parfumee Serdar Candle Fir

This ultra-luxe single-wick candle is as good as it gets when it comes to the perfect fragrance gift. With hints of incense, myrrh, pine, and fir, think of this scent as Christmas wrapped up in a glass jar. Even the candle vessel is lavish, with royal décor outfitted with gold details.

15. kai Rose Reed Diffuser

If you're looking for an exotic scent that radiates through the home, this beautiful yet simple reed diffuser will do the job. Thanks to hints of exotic perfumes and natural essences, the reed diffuser makes any space instantly feel like a garden brimming with white gardenia and roses. This home fragrance gift is a no-brainer for those who love filling their space with a delectable scent every day of the year.

16. Glasshouse Fragrances Christmas Candle - White Christmas

For a fun, warm, and festive feeling, this beautifully ensconced fragrant candle is sure to do the job. Hints of cedar leaf, fruity clove, and eucalyptus make your space instantly feel like a welcoming wintery escape, no matter the weather outside or the time of year. This fragrance gift is a no-brainer for those who love the Christmas spirit every day of the year.

17. kai Room Linen Spray

A good, classic home fragrance is a must, and this one, which doubles as a linen-safe spray, is a welcome addition. Just a few sprays into the air or onto pillows and bed sheets instantly transform any space into a blend of white flowers and gardenia, sure to uplift the senses and spirits while evoking a sense of calm.

18. ARQUISTE Parfumeur St. Regis Votive Gift Set

This beautiful votive candle duo captures St. Regis Hotels & Resorts's luxurious spirit thanks to green notes blended with champagne, rose petals, amber, and spearmint. With up to 25 hours of burn time, we love the idea of this candle set for the avid scent collector, especially with home fragrances and scented candles.

19. Caswell-Massey Almond Eau de Toilette Discovery

Discovery fragrances encased in smaller bottles for more of a test-and-try approach are the perfect gift for stocking stuffers and younger noses inching their way into the world of scent. This tart, sweet, and slightly intoxicating almond gourmand fragrance is the perfect addition to any fragrance collection and makes smelling good on the go that much easier, thanks to its small, portable size.

20. Juliette Has a Gun Not A Perfume Body and Hair Mist

A unique take on a fragrance gift, this simple, environmentally-friendly mist can be used on its own on the skin and throughout the hair or to amplify the scents of your favorite perfume. The antioxidant-rich formula works to balance pH levels in hair and skin to reinstate shine to hair while bringing radiance to the skin.

21. Veronique Gabai Booster Eau Du Jour Eau de Parfum

This soft, woodsy scent is the perfect sunny, joyful perfume for the fragrance enthusiasts in your life. It has remarkable staying power. Plus, they can layer over any other fragrance to add a boost and make it smell fresher.

The Bottom Line

Fragrance gifts from the heart are a unique way to let someone on your holiday shopping list know what they mean to you. Whether it's perfume, a home scent, or a fragranced candle, these gifts can be a feel-good way to treat yourself to something nice this season. No matter who ends up receiving a treasured pick from our fragrance gift guide, making a meaningful scent part of a beauty routine is a tried-and-true way to evoke that feel-good feeling.

Elise Minton Tabin
Elise Minton Tabin Writer and expert

Elise Minton Tabin is an award-winning beauty journalist, editor, and beauty expert with more than 16 years of experience. She previously held the title of Executive Beauty Editor at NewBeauty magazine, where she reported on beauty, plastic surgery, anti-aging, health and wellness. She was also instrumental in the launch of the beauty supplement brand Hush & Hush. A self-professed beauty junkie and retinol and sunscreen pusher, Elise knows what’s new, what works and who’s the best to go for every procedure under the sun. Follow Elise on Facebook, Instagram, and on her beauty blog, elisetabin.com

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