Perfume gift sets are a surefire way to impress any friends or family looking to expand their scent palette. Similar to opening a gift on Christmas morning, unboxing a new bottle of perfume is a glorious feeling that isn’t reserved for a particular season. Mending a broken heart? How about a sultry, smokey vanilla scent to push you back on the dating scene? Maybe you’re heading on a girl’s trip and looking for a sexy, tropical fragrance and lotion pairing to keep the good vibes going. Whether your (or the recipient’s) scent palette varies, from vanilla perfumes to bright florals to even spicier, warm notes—buying fragrances is a decisive yet personal process that requires some thought (but not too much, with our help).
That being said, the fragrance market can be intimidating. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of fragrances to choose from. From extreme luxury to indie scents to reimagined classics, how does one choose? That’s where we come in. Here at ELLE.com, we’re fragrance experts that have tested a hefty chunk of the market. We already compiled a list of the best fragrances of 2023, so we know a thing or two about the best fragrance sets to gift. Whether you are looking for something woodsy and warm or something bright and floral to gift, we’ve got you covered with 20 different options from brands like Dior, Bond No. 9 New York, and Byredo.
A scent as versatile and heavenly as Libre deserves to be a mainstay in your collection. Good thing this set offers a full-sized and travel-sized version of the fragrance to ensure you won't run out for a long time. The musky base sets a strong foundation for the floral and citrus medley that unearths as it dries down.
Size: 3 oz. eau de parfum, 0.33 oz. eau de parfum spray
Includes: YSL Libre full size and travel size, carrying pouch
Smokey and spicy, Uomo Born in Roma is deeply seductive and alluring, thanks to a tinge of ginger and smoked vetvier. It softens with sage but remains a bold, powerful scent that feels like a walk down a bustling NYC street at night.
Size: 3 oz eau de toilette, 0.5 oz spray, 2.5 oz shower gel
Includes: Eau de toilette, travel spray, body gel
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Best Fruit Floral
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co. Eau de Parfum Set at Nordstrom
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Best Fruit Floral
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co. Eau de Parfum Set at Nordstrom
Breakfast at Tiffany’s is her comfort movie, so why not make her feel like the main character in her own rom-com? The powder blue packaging is sure to make her eyes light up, but it’s the fruity floral notes that'll keep this set a mainstay in her scent rotation.
Size: 2.5 oz eau de parfum, 0.16 oz eau de parfum spray, 3.4 oz body lotion
Includes: Eau de parfum, travel spray, body lotion
Perfect for the nocturnal wanderer, Hope Fragrance’s Night collection is for the person who wants a perfume as alluring and intense as they want romance. With warm, swoon-worthy notes like amber, vanilla, and gardenia, this set invites people in and makes them never want to stay away from you. The set has a full-size version and a travel spray for smelling fresh on the go.
A spritz of this classic Dior fragrance will leave you feeling like the main character of a movie. The full-size bottle is accompanied by a mini travel version and body milk to ensure you smell luxurious from head to toe.
Size: 3.4 oz eau de parfum, 2.5 oz body milk, 0.17 oz mini eau de parfum
Includes: Eau de Parfum, body milk, mini eau de parfum
Bond No. 9 Fragrances celebrate the neighborhoods of New York. Their bottles are works of art for your dresser, and this set is complete with their best-selling scents: Nolita, Greenwich Village, and Tribeca.
Size: 1.7 fl oz EDP/ each
Includes: Nolita, Greenwich Village, Tribeca eau de parfums
Henry Rose makes clean, non-toxic fragrances in a more sustainable way than mass-marketed brands. Each cocktail of scents feels deeply rich, layered, and unique yet subtle. The spray bottle and travel-size set are a minimalist’s dream.
Give the ultimate fragrance gift with this keepsake set from Byredo. The reusable suede-lined wooden box is packed with five full-size bottles of Byredo’s most iconic scents, like Casablanca Lily and Tobacco Mandarin. With five full-size fragrances, this really is the gift that keeps on giving.
Snif takes a unique approach to online fragrances because unless you're well-versed in the combination of notes, it’s not easy to predict how something will smell. This gift set comes with fragrance samples for you or your recipient to wear and try. Then, you can keep one and send back the other two for just $65. If you fall in love with all three, however (which is usually what ends up happening, you get quite the deal).
Size: 10 ml/each
Includes: Three mini eau de parfums sprays
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Best Casual Set
Maison Margiela REPLICA Lazy Sunday Morning on-the-go set
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Best Casual Set
Maison Margiela REPLICA Lazy Sunday Morning on-the-go set
If you’re a huge fan of Diptyque’s beloved candles, wait until you get a whiff of its perfumes. This five-piece set from Diptyque takes you on an olfactory ride with fresh, sultry, dark, and floral notes to match whatever mood you’re in.
Enter the iconic world of Tom Ford fragrances with this trio gift. Whether you’re looking for something leathery, rosy, or a sweet cherry scent, this set will be perfect for your day-to-day.
Size: 12 ml/each
Includes: Three mini eau de parfums
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Best Floral Range
Viktor&Rolf Viktor&Rolf Mini Flowerbomb Perfume Set
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Best Floral Range
Viktor&Rolf Viktor&Rolf Mini Flowerbomb Perfume Set
Dip your toes into the cult classic world of Flowerbomb with two versions of the scent: classic and ruby orchid. These floral fragrances are mixed with musk to create a lingering scent that is feminine and sensual.
Size: 0.23 oz/each
Includes: Two mini eau de parfums
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Best For Layering
Maison Louis Marie No. 04 Bois de Balincourt Luxury Perfume Gift Set
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Best For Layering
Maison Louis Marie No. 04 Bois de Balincourt Luxury Perfume Gift Set
For a lifestyle filled with curated scents, opt for this kit, which includes a candle, an eau de parfum, and perfume oil. The earthy and woodsy scent is great for at home and on the go. We love the hair mist because it helps the scent linger even longer.
Size: 0.50 fl oz oil, 1.7 fl oz eau de parfum
Includes: Eau de parfum, perfume oil, votive candle
Are you feeling indecisive? Or maybe you like to switch up your fragrances every day? Then look no further. This keepsake set from Dior comes with 10 scents, ranging from warm and musky to bright and floral. Change it up day to day and night to night. Plus, after testing every single one out, you can buy a full size of your fave…or faves.
It’s all in the name. This scent is perfect for the happy-go-lucky person in your life or even someone who could use an instant mood boost. With a full size and travel size, you can spritz and go.
Size: 1.7 fl oz spray, 0.34 fl oz mini spray
Includes: Perfume spray, mini spray
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Best Rose Scent
Parfums de Marly Delina Eau de Parfum 4-Piece Travel Set
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Best Rose Scent
Parfums de Marly Delina Eau de Parfum 4-Piece Travel Set
Grace your vanity with this pretty pink packaging. This delicious fragrance is packed with notes of Turkish rose, lily, and peony for the perfect floral scent. Each person you pass by will think, “is there a garden nearby?”, to which you can say, “nope, it’s just me.”
Size: 0.33 fl oz/ each
Includes: Three mini eau de parfum
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Best Sweet and Spicy Notes
Ellis Brooklyn Ellis Brooklyn Booklet Fragrance Discovery Set in Beauty: NA.
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Best Sweet and Spicy Notes
Ellis Brooklyn Ellis Brooklyn Booklet Fragrance Discovery Set in Beauty: NA.
Travel with ease by throwing these five rollerballs into your suitcase. With a variety of scents ranging from bright and sweet to warm and musky, you’ll always have something to fit your mood.
Each Maya Nije fragrance is inspired by a photograph from the founder’s family album. With this discovery kit, you have the opportunity to test out six of the brand’s most iconic fragrances, as well as learn about the inspiration behind each scent. After finding a fragrance you love, you can purchase a full size for 10 percent off.
Size: 2 ml/each
Includes: Five mini eau de parfum sprays
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Best Sexy Scent
Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique Eau de Parfum Travel Set
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Best Sexy Scent
Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique Eau de Parfum Travel Set
Ex Nihilo calls this scent their “interpretation of the new Rive Droite woman, sophisticated and sexy” and if that doesn’t draw you in I don’t know what will. This set comes with five travel sprays to pop in all of your bags.
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