
$20 gets you and your lucky gift recipient 10 x 2 ml vials of Batucada Eau de Toilette, Caligna Eau de Parfum, La Chasse Aux Papillonsr Eau de Toilette, L’Eau D’Ambre Extreme Eau de Parfum, Fou D’Absinthe Eau de Parfum, Mure Et Musc Extreme Eau de Parfum, Nuit De Tubereuse Eau de Parfum, Premier Figuier Eau de Toilette, Seville a L’Aube Eau de Parfum, and Timbuktu Eau de Parfum. L’Artisan always does excellent holiday sets, and this selection of 10 samples is terrific and well-priced. While I include a few suggestions on where to find them online, the list is far from exhaustive. Two exceptions aside, all sets are under $100. I include a few favorites that I found well done, but in all cases, I recommend sampling the body products at store. A big price tag won’t guarantee a quality lotion or a moisturizing cream or that they would even smell close to the original perfume. The only problem is that many luxury brands’ body products are a disappointment.

Clear, well-attached labels and a quality atomizer are a must, but the rest is easy–a colorful box, a few notes describing perfumes, and a ribbon. If you would rather go with commercial sets, below are a few ideas for both men and women.Īnother gift idea is a set of perfume and lotion, a good idea if you know a fragrance your gift recipient wears. One gift idea is to make your own decants and package them in spray atomizers. Giving perfume as gifts is tricky, but if you decide to introduce a friend to fragrance, a set of mini bottles or samples is perfect.

It’s only a collection of my favorite things, gifts I’ve given before to friends and family (and the ones they’ve enjoyed) and whatever I have seen and liked myself. And so December begins. The selection of holiday sets and packages at stores and online is downright overwhelming, and I don’t pretend to offer you a comprehensive guide.
