Sinterklaas gifts: perfume under €20, €30 and €50
The best perfume gifts for Sinterklaas and your Secret Santa draw, per budget: travel sizes from €14.95, sets with three or five scents and free gift packaging.
In this article
Perfume is one of the nicest Sinterklaas gifts to give, and one of the hardest. What if you do not know their taste? And what fits the budget of your Secret Santa draw? In this guide we list the best choices per budget, straight from our atelier in Leiden.
In short
- Up to €20: one travel size scent with a twist capsule, €19.90 in total
- Up to €30: a set with three scents, €29.95
- Up to €40: a set with five scents, €37
- Up to €50: the autumn set with five warm scents, €44.95
- Not sure about their taste? Choose a set, so they can discover a favourite themselves
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 perfume gift per budget
| Budget | Gift | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Up to €20 | One travel size scent with a twist capsule, €19.90 | Small, personal and right within the Secret Santa budget |
| 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 €20: one scent for your Secret Santa
The Secret Santa budget is often around €20. For that you give one 10 ml travel size (€14.95) with a twist capsule (€4.95), €19.90 in total. The capsule turns it into a small, luxurious gift that fits in any bag. Four scents that always work:
- 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.
- Fresh Galore: fresh and clean, with citrus, ambroxan and wood. For those who prefer smelling fresh.
- Golden Dust: powdery vanilla with coconut and heliotrope. New this autumn and lovely in winter.
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.
Prefer to choose yourself? Two scents of your choice cost €29.90 together. From two bottles you get a free twist capsule and gift packaging.
Up to €40: five scents in a gift set
- 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.
Up to €50: the autumn set or a large bottle
- 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.
- Large 60 ml bottle (€34.95): know exactly which scent they love? Give their favourite in the large size.
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.
Make it a real surprise
From two perfumes your order comes in gift packaging, with a free twist capsule. A single bottle fits easily into a surprise. And if you are not a poet, feel free to use this poem:
Saint Nick sat thinking for quite a while,
he wanted a gift that would make you smile.
No socks this year and no new tie,
a scent for every day, that's why.
When should you order?
We make our perfumes ourselves in our atelier in Leiden and ship from the Netherlands. In the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany shipping is free and you usually receive your order within 1 to 2 working days. For Sinterklaas evening on 5 December, order no later than Wednesday 2 December to be sure it arrives on time.
Frequently asked questions
Is perfume a good Sinterklaas gift if you do not know their taste?
Yes, if you choose a set with three or five scents. They discover for themselves what suits them. Torn between two directions? Take our perfume quiz.
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.
What if they do not like the scent?
With the Test & Decide guarantee you send it back and get your money back. Returns are free from the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.
Do I get gift packaging?
From two perfumes your order comes in gift packaging, with a free twist capsule.
Are the perfumes vegan?
Yes. All our perfumes are vegan and cruelty free, and we make them ourselves in our atelier in Leiden.
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Written by Thomas van Oosterom, founder of Sentir Parfum.
