10 perfumes to give as Christmas gifts From gourmet and spicy to warm citrusy, there is something for everyone's taste

Christmas is just around the corner, and the gift section can feel like a minefield: anonymous mugs, pre-packaged food baskets, things that risk becoming forgettable gifts. But don’t panic: go for a perfume. It’s a gamble, sure, but if you really know the person, it can become a personal and spot-on gift, showing that you truly thought about it.

Perfumes to Gift for Christmas 2025

Forbidden Words Bombay Gourmand by Śasva

Forbidden Words Bombay Gourmand by Śasva is an oriental gourmand that blends sweetness and sensuality. The top notes are orange and almond blossom, reminiscent of typical Indian sweets, while the heart features oud, salted caramel, and rose. The base is warm and enveloping with vanilla, patchouli, labdanum, and cedar, creating the perfect balance between sweetness and woody depth.

Constricteur by Les Folies Du Parfum

Constricteur by Les Folies Du Parfum is a fragrance inspired by Luisa Casati Stampa, the first female dandy and icon of dark, extravagant style, influencing rock stars and contemporary icons like Siouxsie, Madonna, and Pete Burns. It celebrates boldness and theatricality. The top notes are fresh and marine with grapefruit, petitgrain, rhubarb, marine notes, and elemi. The heart is floral and sunny with monoi, orange blossom, orchid, carnation, and patchouli. Finally, the base is warm and enveloping with musk, sandalwood, tonka bean, amberwood, and oakmoss. Perfect for the cool friend who loves to stand out and leave a mark.

V 4 Peace by Map Of The Heart

V.4 Peace by Map Of The Heart is a unisex fragrance celebrating generosity and inner peace, inspired by the idea of the Golden Age of Virgil. It opens with spicy notes of cardamom, cinnamon, and pink pepper, followed by a warm, enveloping heart of milk, saffron, rose oil, and peach. The base features Australian sandalwood, cedar, and musk.

Miutine by Miu Miu

Miutine by Miu Miu is a lively and mischievous feminine fragrance, designed for the unconventional it-girl. It opens with top notes of wild strawberry, followed by a floral heart of gardenia, and closes with a gourmand base of cane sugar, vanilla, and patchouli oil.

Discovery Kit by Le Labo

If you’re forever indecisive when it comes to perfumes, discovery kits are a godsend. This Classic Collection set by Le Labo includes six of their most beloved fragrances in 5ml samples: Another 13, Eucalyptus 20, Rose 31, Santal 33, Thé Matcha 26, and Thé Noir 29. Perfect to carry in your bag, test, and compare, offering the recipient the chance to finally discover their signature scent.

Muse Inspiring Ink by YSL

Muse by Le Vestiaire des Parfums for Yves Saint Laurent is an enigmatic and seductive unisex fragrance inspired by the Maison’s muses. The top notes are woody and smoky accords, the heart features concrete iris and chypre tones, and the base opens to a sweet Bourbon vanilla.

Sì Parfum by Giorgio Armani

Sì Parfum is the most intense and sensual version of the iconic Sì by Giorgio Armani. It opens with blackcurrant and saffron, followed by a heart of Damask rose and vanilla, while the base features leather and patchouli, adding a warm, enveloping touch.

Cuir Élysées by Balmain

Cuir Élysées Eau de Parfum by Balmain is an extremely sophisticated and opulent fragrance. The opening is sparkling with raspberry and pink pepper, the heart reveals soft, suede leather accompanied by petalia and green jasmine. The finish is warm and enveloping with sandalwood, leaving a lasting trail.

Cologne Collection Fragrant Festivities by Jo Malone

For the holidays, Jo Malone thought of everything, you just need to snag this set before it sells out. Five fragrances in 9ml sizes, featuring wintery and festive notes, perfect for a perfume-obsessed friend: Orange Bitters, Ginger Biscuit, the newly launched Sandalwood & Spiced Apricot, Midnight Musk & Amber, and Fir & Artemisia.

Eau du Bonheur by Fragonard

This Fragonard gift set is perfect for giving the recipient a pampering moment. Inspired by Nordic landscapes, it pairs the eau de parfum with a coordinating body lotion. The opening is citrusy with bergamot, mandarin, lime, and basil, the heart is floral with jasmine, magnolia, and neroli, while the base is warm with cedar, sandalwood, and vanilla.