Fragrances make for the perfect gift, especially around the holiday season. Given the diversity of scents on the market, there is something for everybody, it just takes a little research to find the ideal one. Depending on who you’re buying one for, you can pick from options that range from floral and fruity, and citrusy and refreshing to musky and deep, or spicy and sweet. If you’re having trouble deciding what to get for whom, our gift guide will help.
1. The 4 AM friend
We all have this friend, and we all don’t know what we would do without them. One call, and they’re there to listen to all your late-night thoughts and rants. If you’re looking for the perfect way to express your appreciation for them in the new year, try it with a fragrance that is long lasting and uplifting. Here’s a scent they’ll love: Ralph Lauren Ralph Reno Eau De Toilette. This fragrance starts on a fruity note and then blends into refreshing floral accords. The combination of ingredients makes the scent long lasting and leaves the wearer feel fresh all day long.
2. The mom friend
Loves taking care of everyone in the group, always in charge of planning the get-togethers and birthdays—every friend circle has a mom friend who deserves a little pampering for being the rock of the group. Surprise them with a fragrance that’ll make them feel special and loved, just like do for everyone else. Carolina Herrera Good Girl Blush Eau De Parfum is a sensual fragrance they’ll cherish. Inspired by a powdery blush, it is an oriental scent laced with notes of Italian bergamot, rose oil and tonka beans.
3. The Rachel to your Monica
There’s always that one friend in the group that’s obsessed with the drama. They love fashion, they’ll always style your hair and their closet is always open to the group. Gift them the Narciso Rodriguez Narciso Poudrée EDP. It is enhanced with top notes of white Bulgarian rose, jasmine petals and musk and middle notes of musk, vetiver and cedar.
4. The quirky friend
You are always amused by their sense of humour and antics. They never fail to cheer everyone up and are a master at cracking jokes (usually at all the wrong times). For the friend who always brings a smile to your face, here’s a fragrance they’ll adore - Jaguar Classic Black Eau de Toilette. A refreshing fragrance crafted with notes of green apple, cardamom, sandalwood and orange, this one has that has an uplifting effect that lasts all day.
5. The busy bee
All about the hustle, this is for the friend with the jam-packed schedule. The Coach Eau De Parfum is a unique scent that will stay through the many events of the day. Made with fragrance notes of nine refreshing aromas, it is crafted with raspberry leaves, pear, sandalwood, Turkish rose and five other notes. This fan-favourite fragrance has a following for a reason and is a must-have in every collection.
6. The old soul
We all have a friend who loves everything vintage and is an old soul at heart. For them, we have a fragrance that carries heritage, has a story and traditionally revered ingredients. Chopard Aigle Imperial Eau De Parfum is an innovative fragrance from Chopard's Haute Perfumerie collection. It is made with treasured natural ingredients, celebrating magnificent jade-green forests and far eastern gardens making it an ideal present for the old soul in your life.
