The Harrods Guide to the Best Fragrance Gifts
Words by Tanya Small
If you want to show someone how much you know them, why not buy them a new fragrance? There are niche, coveted and bestselling fragrances in this gift guide, but there’s no right or wrong answer to which one they’ll love the most. Each scent has its own story and becomes something new for every wearer. The only question is, where will their story begin?
Strangelove afirewithin Eau de Parfum
The right perfume should make you feel like the best version of yourself, and this empowering scent from Strangelove is crafted to do just that. A single spritz will cloak them in comforting vanilla, swirling embers of incense and authentic Indian oud, rousing a fire within that liberates them to go forth and show the world their very best self.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Reflets d’Ambre Eau de Parfum
Clean, minimalist personalities will love the subtlety of Reflets d’Ambre. It opens with powdery jasmine, reminiscent of the ’90s, and elegant pink pepper. Once it’s settled on the skin, warm vanilla and labdanum rise to the surface, adding just the right amount of complexity.
Jeroboam Your Oudhness Extrait de Parfum
Exclusive
Think of this scent as the trendsetter in your friendship group. Its hero ingredient is likely one they’ve never heard of before: Gaharu Buaya, a type of crocodile wood that’s native to Indonesia. This is the secret to its tropically warm, woody scent, which will instantly transport them to a magnificent rainforest.
Byredo Black Saffron
The most trailblazing person you know will no doubt feel a strong connection to Black Saffron. It’s inspired by the rich colour of the same name, which in India, is considered the most auspicious of them all. Black Saffron opens with honeyed saffron and unfolds slowly, revealing juniper berries, raspberry and comforting blonde woods – and its scent is just as memorable as they are.
Floraïku Paris Rise and Fall Eau de Parfum
Rise and Fall captures the gentle transition from summer to autumn, as vibrant colours and shifting winds signal nature’s quiet transformation. It opens with a green, earthy note of ginger, evoking stirring leaves. A warm heart of immortelle reflects golden, sunlit foliage, while a mineral hint suggests the first drops of autumn rain. Finally, a base of sweet, spicy vanilla brings warmth and softness, like the comforting embrace of a new season.
The Harmonist Oud Nebula
They don’t have to be space lovers to appreciate this modern scent, but they’ll love it if they like oud. It’s a harmonious blend of amber and oud and is named after the cosmic clouds in space, which drift among…
Widian Harrods London Extrait de Parfum
Exclusive
Widian’s Harrods London is a tribute to our Knightsbridge store. Not only is the flacon rendered in Harrods green and gold, but the scent is an aromatic fusion of pink pepper, patchouli and incense, representing the myriad discoveries you’ll find inside Harrods. Complex and mysterious, this is a scent for those who always keep their cards close to their chest.
Diptyque Orphéon Eau de Parfum
Limited Edition
Picture a jazz band, draping velvet curtains and the dimly lit corner of a sophisticated bar in Paris. Enriched with tonka bean, juniper berry and cedar, Orphéon is a tribute to the founders of Diptyque: three friends who loved to gather in legendary bars amidst tobacco smoke and rich wood, sipping on decadent cocktails.
Memo Paris Indian Leather Eau de Parfum
World travellers will find themselves drawn to Indian Leather, a scent that captures the spirit and richness of India. The bottle honours the majestic elephant, a symbol of peace, resilience, and strength, while the fragrance itself unfurls around a heart of Indian cypriol. This earthy, smoky note is steeped in Indian tradition, historically used to scent saris, and known to bring warmth and depth. Accents of oud, rose, and jasmine complete the journey, evoking India’s vibrant colours, intricate textures, and timeless allure, from bustling cities to serene landscapes.
Parfums de Marly Delina Collection Coffret
From its pink bottle to its light, floral scent Delina is the pinnacle of grace and femininity. It marries damascena rose, lily of the valley and peony in a beautiful olfactory bouquet that’s tied with a ribbon of white musk and vanilla – perfect for the most sophisticated woman you know.
PARTNERSHIP Strangelove, The Harmonist, Jerobaum, Byredo, Widian, Floraiku, Memo Paris
