Let’s face it, giving fragrances as a gift can be a little tricky. So we’ve picked the latest and greatest narrowing it down for you. Whether you’re shopping for a girly girl, sporty guy, or your trendy teen you’re sure to find the perfect holiday gift.
WOMEN’S FRAGRANCES:
For the Young and in Love
ETERNITY NOW Calvin Klein
ETERNITY NOW Calvin Klein captures the thrill and raw emotion of new love, when two people realize that it is the beginning of forever. The luminous, lush and sensuous fragrance is a beautiful fruity floral that that translate the attraction and power of a beautiful love story about to unfold.
Top: Juicy Nectarine, Lychee, Quince Sorbet
Mid: Peony, Peach Blossom, Neroli Petals
Dry: Cashmere Veil, Ambrox, Sensual Musk
PRICING & AVAILABILITY: The eau de parfum spray is available for $82 (3.4oz), $64 (1.7oz) and $46 (1.0oz) at Macy’s
For the Fashionista
Miu Miu Eau de Parfum
With Miu Miu nothing is ever exactly what it seems because the codes of real and artificial, fantasy and reality, classic and modern, are always twisted and reworked. There is a coy, mischievous quality to everything in the brand; it flirts with, and upsets, expectations. A new classic with a modern edge, Miu Miu’s signature eau de parfum is a floral fragrance based on lily of the valley & rose, with Akigalawood to give a Miu Miu twist.
Top: Star Anise, Ginger, Green Lily of the Valley
Mid: Blooming Lily of the Valley, Jasmine Petal, Rose
Dry: Akigalawood, Sandal Wood, Nirvanolide
PRICING & AVAILABILITY: The eau de parfum spray is available for $116 (3.4oz), $86 (1.7oz) and $66 (1.0oz) at Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman
For the Chic Sophisticate
Bottega Veneta The Knot Eau Florale
Bottega Veneta Creative Director Tomas Maier’s inspiration for Knot was a vision of an escape from reality that leads to a villa on the Italian Riviera. The house sits in the hills overlooking the sparkling sea, its interior illuminated by sunlight, its open windows ushering in the saltwater breeze and the scent of peonies from the garden combined with the redolence of clementine trees in the distance. Knot Eau Florale conjures the next chapter of the Mediterranean interlude, this time set in the villa’s flower garden with amplified notes of rose and peony.
Top: Mandarin, Peony, Muguet
Mid: Rose, Peony
Dry: Roasted Tonka, Sylkolide, Cedarwood
PRICING & AVAILABILITY: The eau de parfum spray is available for $160(2.5oz) and $125(1.7oz) at Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom
For the Indulgent Diva
Marc Jacobs Decadence
Marc Jacobs Decadence is an invitation to indulge. It makes a statement with bold styling, luxurious craftsmanship and a revolutionary fragrance design inspired by one of Marc’s iconic handbags. Decadence elevates the irreverent spirit of Marc Jacobs fragrances to a new level of luxury with a sensual woody scent with notes of succulent Italian plum and sexy liquid amber.
Top: Italian Plum, Iris, Saffron
Mid: Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine Sambac, Orris
Dry: Liquid Amber, Vetiver, Papyrus Woods
PRICING & AVAILABILITY: The eau de parfum spray is available for $120 (3.4oz), $95 (1.7oz) and $70 (1.0oz) at Sephora and Bloomingdales
For the Luxury Lover
Bottega Veneta Deluxe Collection
This new edition of the annual Deluxe Collection highlights the craftsmanship of Bottega Veneta with a range composed of highly giftable and collectable products. The Signature Eau de Parfum from Bottega Veneta is decorated with the iconic softly frosted intrecciato on its sides, and the butterfly symbol. The candles are another way to experience the sophisticated scents at Bottega Veneta. The large 240g format allows close to 50 hours of burning to delicately perfume your room with either the Signature or new Knot scent.
PRICING & AVAILABILITY: Available for $75 per candle and $120 for the 1.7oz fragrance at Nordstrom
For the Free-Spirited Teen
Vera Wang Hippie Princess
From bright colors to bohemian-inspired prints, Hippie Princess is the newest fragrance in Vera Wang’s iconic Princess line. Hippie Princess effortlessly shines with a captivating palette of exotic fruits and gentle florals.
Top: Red Mango, White Freesia, and Apple Blossom
Mid: Lotus Flower, Apricot Nectar, and Jasmine Petals
Dry: Blonde Woods, Pink Musk, and Vanilla
PRICING & AVAILABILITY: Available for $60 (1.7 oz) and $45 (1.0 oz) at Kohl’s
MEN’S FRAGRNACES:
For Mr. Right
ETERNITY NOW for men Calvin Klein
ETERNITY Now for men is a juicy oriental fougere fragrance that explores freshness with an undeniable masculine appeal. Perfectly capturing the anticipation and excitement of finding your forever, the fragrance is exhilarating and exotic with notes that awaken the senses.
Top: Spicy Ginger, Coconut Water, Star Anise
Mid: Star Fruit, Cedar Leaf, Patchouli
Dry: Moroccan Cedar Wood, Tonka Bean, Madagascar Vanilla
PRICING & AVAILABILITY: The eau de parfum spray is available for $76 (3.4oz), $60 (1.7oz) and $40 (1.0oz) at Macy’s
For the Refined Gentleman
Bottega Veneta Pour Homme Extreme
Composed by master perfumers Antoine Maisondieu and Daniela Andrier, Bottega Veneta Pour Homme Extreme eau de toilette is a combination of rare and unique ingredients woven together to create a fragrance full of contrasts, while preserving its essential nature. Magnetic, compelling and deeply intriguing, the result is a refined yet lasting eau de toilette – an unforgettable expression of masculinity.
Top: Pimento Essence, Fir Balsam Absolute
Mid: Bergamot Essence
Dry: Patchouli Essence, Labdanum Absolute Leather Accord
PRICING & AVAILABILITY: Available for $85 (1.7oz) and $115 (3.0oz) at Nordstrom
GIFT SETS:
For the Girly Girl
Marc Jacobs Daisy Large Container Gift Set
Bright and fresh. Comfortable and feminine. This Daisy Marc Jacobs gift set includes a 3.4 oz eau de toilette spray, 2.5 oz body lotion and a .33 oz rollerball housed in a deluxe container.
PRICING & AVAILABILITY: Available at Macy’s for $100 (a $143 value)
For the Bold Beauty
Marc Jacobs Mod Noir Set
Mod Noir is bold, modern, unique – a sophisticated eau de parfum featuring notes of dewy greens, gardenias, and musks. This gift set includes a 1.7 oz eau de parfum spray and a .33 oz rollerball.
PRICING & AVAILABILITY: Available exclusively at Sephora for $95
For the Effortlessly Chic
Chloé Signature Gift Set
Chloe Eau de Parfum is a fresh and feminine fragrance with an utterly innate sense of chic. This gift set includes a 1.0 oz eau de parfum spray, a 3.4 oz body lotion and a deluxe miniature.
PRICING & AVAILABILITY: Available at Sephora for $80 (a $112 value)
For the Hopeless Romantic
Vera Wang Embrace Gift Sets
The Vera Wang Embrace gift sets come in three captivating scents, including Rosebuds & Vanilla (a romantic floral oriental fragrance), Periwinkle & Iris (a floral gourmand fragrance) and Green Tea & Pear Blossom (a modern fresh floral fragrance). Each gift set includes a 1.0 oz eau de parfum spray, the 2.5 oz body lotion and the 2.5 oz shower gel which can be used to amplify the fragrance for a scent that lingers.
PRICING & AVAILABILITY: Available for $29.99 each at Walgreens, Walmart and Target
For Your Lifetime Love
ETERNITY Calvin Klein Gift Set
Exhilarating. Distinctive. Classic. This ETERNITY for men Calvin Klein gift set includes a 3.4 oz. eau de toilette spray and a 3.4 oz after shave splash.
Top: Mandarin, Lavender, Green Botanics
Mid: Basil, Geranium, Sage
Dry: Sandalwood, Rosewood, Amber
PRICING & AVAILABILITY: Available at Macy’s for $82 (an $126 value)
For the Polished Professional
Bottega Veneta Pour Homme Gift Set
Bottega Veneta Pour Homme is a woody, aromatic leathery scent that takes us on an inspiring journey in time and place. This gift set includes a 3.0 oz eau de toilette spray, and a 3.4 oz after shave balm.
Top: Bergamot, Pine, Juniper Berry.
Mid: Pimento, Clary Sage, Fir Balsam.
Dry: Leather, Patchouli, Cistus Labdanum.
PRICING & AVAILABILITY: Available at Nordstrom for $120 (a $150 value)
STOCKING STUFFERS:
ck one color neutrals revealed eye shadow palette
This new ck one color eye palette includes 10 shades specifically designed to blend together to create your perfect neutral look. The range of shades are neutrals as you’ve never known them before and can create endless possibilities.
PRICING & AVAILABILITY: Available exclusively at Ulta for $38
Chloé Rollerball Duo Set
This rollerball duo set includes a signature eau de parfum rollerball and the latest Chloé Love Story rollerball (each .33oz).
PRICING & AVAILABILITY: Available exclusively at Sephora for $42
Marc Jacobs Daisy Rollerball Trio
Try all three Marc Jacobs fragrances with this rollerball trio of the iconic Daisy, bubbly Daisy Eau So Fresh and the newest eau de toilette Daisy Dream (all .33oz).
PRICING & AVAILABILITY: Available at Macy’s for $45
Vera Wang Embrace Rollerball Trio
The Vera Wang Embrace Rollerball Trio contains .33oz rollerballs of all three Embrace scents, including Rosebuds & Vanilla, Periwinkle & Iris and Green Tea & Pear Blossom.
PRICING & AVAILABILITY: Available at Walgreens and Target for $29.99
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You can purchase all reviewed and mentioned items on BeautyStat.com.
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