The Best Fragrance Gifts for 2025
Words by Giovanna Gama
With a world of fragrance treasures at your fingertips, where do you begin? Explore our curated guide to uncover the perfect scent-filled gift.
There’s no better way to demonstrate you truly know someone than gifting them a new perfume. Between niche fragrances, bestselling scents and recent releases, this curated guide presents a wide range of scents to suit your loved one’s olfactory preference – the question is, how could you resist gifting one for yourself?
Best Extravagant Perfume
Creed Aventus Cologne
Making a statement not only with its packaging but also with its scent, Millesime Imperial Eau de Parfum – created by British perfume expert Creed – instantly captures your senses with its opening notes of blackcurrant, bergamot and violet leaves. Soon after, a woody and musky blend unravels, adding richness and complexity to its sparkling top notes.
Best City-Inspired Fragrance
Ex Nihilo The Irreverents Eau de Parfum
A captivating scent developed exclusively for Harrods, The Irreverents eau de parfum by Ex Nihilo merges the old with the new to pay homage to England’s capital city. Sweet and powdery notes of vanilla and jasmine nod to the vanguard that inspires today’s Londoners, while pink pepper, saffron and caramel add an unexpected edge that encapsulates the twists and turns of modern-day life, resulting in a well-balanced scent.
Best Sweet Fragrance
Miu Miu Miutine Eau de Parfum
If there’s an aroma made for those with a sweet tooth and penchant for vanilla fragrances, it’s Miu Miu’s Miutine eau de parfum. Encapsulating an assured sense of femininity with its captivating aroma, it combines the freshness of wild strawberries with brown sugar and patchouli oil to greet the wearer and those around them with confidence and unforgettable allure.
Best for Daytime Wear
Ex Nihilo Brompton Immortals Extrait de Parfum
One spritz of Brompton Immortals and we promise, the recipient of this gift will be instantly taken with it. Perhaps it’s the spicy, floral blend of Bulgarian rose, pink pepper and saffron, or how it transforms into a musky, sweet vanilla sensation as it dries down. Created by master perfumer Jordi Fernandez, this olfactory tribute to Harrods will sit pride of place in its new home.
Best for Perfume Collectors
Widian x Harrods Extrait de Parfum
A love letter to Harrods and the city, the London extrait de parfum by Widian is perfect for those who enjoy rich and intense scents heavy in woody notes with hints of fruits and florals. Its verdant green bottle depicts some of the capital’s most iconic monuments in a golden hue, serving as a clear indicator of its luxury status and making the perfect addition to a collector’s repertoire.
Best Oud Perfume
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum
One of Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s signature scents, Oud Satin Mood is made for those who want more than just oud in their fragrances. While the coveted note sits at the base, along with vanilla and amber accord, its middle and top notes incorporate a blend of roses, geranium and violet with hints of cinnamon, mimicking the delicate fluidity and opulence of satin.
Best Fashion Fragrance
Gucci The Alchemist’s Garden Rosa Incandescente Eau de Parfum
Unique, intriguing and alluring, Rosa Incandescente from Gucci’s The Alchemist’s Garden collection instantly awakens the senses with its floral marine scent – a celebration of fire and the ocean. Its deep-hued bottle, which deserves to be displayed on your vanity, holds a blend of salty, red seaweed with sweet Damascena rose for a fragrance that makes a statement and leaves a memorable trail behind.
Best for Niche Fragrance Lovers
Nishane Oudous Lux Solis Extrait de Parfum
Those who enjoy niche perfumes might have already heard of Nishane, but if not, this scent is bound to make a good impression. Developed exclusively for Harrods, the Oudous Lux Solis extrait de parfum combines a vibrant and fresh blend that includes tropical fruits, Italian mandarin, pomelo and honey with a grounding concoction of oud, patchouli and akigalawood.
Best Travel-Friendly Bottle
Amouage Reasons Essence de Parfum
The sleek, minimalist bottle of Amouage’s Reasons holds the pinnacle of olfactory artisanship, allowing every note to shine with each spritz. Spicy, warm and woody, the fragrance greets you with cardamom, hazelnut and cinnamon before swiftly moving to a fusion of patchouli, pine and white amber. Its final layer comes via a base of sandalwood, cedarwood, white musks and Palo Santo, creating a complex harmony that blends beautifully with your skin.
Best for Captivating Packaging
Fragrance du Bois Sirène Privée Parfum
Glamorous packaging is a given with Fragrance du Bois’ scents – take one look at the Sirène Privée parfum to understand what we mean. Its bright, sparkling exterior is the perfect indicator of what awaits inside: a radiant blend of blood orange and pink pepper that evolves into spiced cherry and geranium. Grounded by earthy vetiver and oakwood, the perfume balances vibrancy and mystery for a modern staple that will be appreciated from the very first spritz.