Christmas gifts with perfume: the best picks from €15 to €50
The best perfume gifts for Christmas, per budget: from one travel size scent to a set with five warm scents. With tips for her, for him and if you do not know their taste.
In this article
Perfume is one of the nicest Christmas gifts: personal, luxurious and used every day. In this guide we list the best choices per budget, from one travel size scent to a set with five warm scents, straight from our atelier in Leiden.
In short
- Up to €15: one scent in travel size, €14.95
- Up to €30: a set with three scents, €29.95
- Up to €40: a set with five scents, €37, or a favourite in 60 ml, €34.95
- Up to €50: the autumn set with five warm scents, €44.95
- Not sure about their taste? Choose a set or a gift card
All our perfumes are extrait de parfum with up to 30% fragrance oil, vegan and cruelty free. A 10 ml bottle lasts about a month.
The best Christmas gift per budget
| Budget | Gift | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Up to €15 | One travel size scent, €14.95 | Small, personal and just right for under the tree |
| Up to €30 | Iconic Femininity Set or Iconic Men Scents Set, €29.95 | Three scents, so there is almost always one that fits |
| Up to €40 | Ladies Prestige Set, Gentlemen Prestige Set or Exclusive Fragrance Set, €37 | Five scents for daytime and evening |
| Up to €50 | Women's Autumn Set or Men's Autumn Set, €44.95 | Five warm scents for the colder months |
Up to €15: one scent in travel size
A 10 ml bottle costs €14.95 and is extrait de parfum, so it lasts about a month. A lovely small gift, or an extra with a bigger present. Four scents that work well at Christmas:
- Cabin Heritage: warm and woody, with cardamom, sandalwood and a touch of vanilla. Unisex and our bestseller.
- Cloud of Happiness: praline, vanilla, white flowers and pear. Soft and warm, for those who love cosy.
- Mysterious Man: iris, amber and a touch of leather. Warm and confident, one of our best-selling scents for men.
- Golden Dust: powdery vanilla with coconut and heliotrope. New this autumn and lovely in winter.
In doubt between two? From two perfumes you pay €11.96 each, and your order comes in gift packaging with a free twist capsule.
Two scents as a gift: the second bottle sits inside the Twistcapsule.
Up to €30: three scents to discover
With a set of three scents you give a choice. They try all three and keep a favourite.
- Iconic Femininity Set (€29.95): fresh citrus with rose, creamy vanilla with coffee, and iris with praline.
- Iconic Men Scents Set (€29.95): bergamot with wood, cognac with cinnamon, and amber with vanilla.
Up to €40: five scents or a large bottle
- Ladies Prestige Set (€37): five scents with florals, gourmand notes and warm accents, for daytime and evening.
- Gentlemen Prestige Set (€37): five powerful scents with smoky wood, warm amber and cognac.
- Exclusive Fragrance Set (€37): five outspoken scents, from dark cherry and cognac to smoky wood. Unisex, for those looking for something special.
- Large 60 ml bottle (€34.95): know exactly which scent they love? Give their favourite in the large size.
Up to €50: the autumn set or the Travel Pouch
- Women's Autumn Set (€44.95): five warm scents, from powdery vanilla and soft musk to candied pear.
- Men's Autumn Set (€44.95): five warm scents, from smoky wood and spiced amber to vanilla.
- Travel Pouch (€39.95): holds three bottles with their twist capsules, in vegan leather. Together with three favourite scents, a complete gift.
- Gift card (€10 to €50): they choose themselves. We email it on the day you choose, with your personal message.
For her, for him or for everyone
Looking for something specific? Our guides Christmas gift for her and Christmas gift for him list the scents and sets that always work, per budget. Many of our scents are unisex, like Cabin Heritage, Royal Garden and Golden Dust.
Not sure which scent they like?
That is the question we get most in December. Three tips:
- Choose a set. With three or five scents there is almost always one that fits.
- Think about what they wear now. Do they smell fresh and clean, or warm and soft? Our perfume quiz helps you on your way in a minute.
- No risk. If a scent does not suit them, send it back and get your money back. That is our Test & Decide guarantee.
Beautifully wrapped
From two perfumes your order comes in gift packaging, with a free twist capsule. Giving a gift card? We email it on the day you choose, with your personal message.
On time for Christmas
We make our perfumes ourselves in our atelier in Leiden. In the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany shipping is free from €10 and you usually receive your order within 1 to 2 working days. Order no later than Sunday 20 December to have it in time for Christmas.
Frequently asked questions
Is perfume a good Christmas gift?
Yes. Perfume is personal and luxurious, and it gets used every day. If you do not know their taste, a set with three or five scents is the safest choice.
What is a good Christmas gift with perfume under €30?
A set with three scents for €29.95, two scents of your choice for €23.92 together, or one travel size scent for €14.95.
How long does a 10 ml bottle last?
About a month, at five sprays a day. Because it is extrait de parfum with up to 30% fragrance oil, you need very little.
Can the recipient exchange the perfume?
Exchanging is not possible, but returning is. A scent can go back within 30 days, and the recipient can then order the scent that suits them best.
When should I order for Christmas?
Order no later than Sunday 20 December. Shipping in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany usually takes 1 to 2 working days.
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Written by Thomas van Oosterom, founder of Sentir Parfum.
