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FRAGRANCES TO CHEER & CHARM
The best fragrances to buy this Christmas.
THE GIFT OF SCENT
Fragrance is a festive gifting staple, but choosing something so personal for someone else can be tricky – especially when there are so many eye-catching bottles vying for your attention. You can play it safe and replace their signature scent, or go off-piste and find them something new to love.
To make the decision-making process a little easier we’ve rounded up some surefire winners – each and every one a guaranteed, fail-safe, perfect gift.
Best for Nature Lovers: Jo Malone London Limited-edition White Moss & Snowdrop Cologne
This smooth unisex scent instantly transports you to crisp winter days. Notes include a warm touch of golden amber, topped with a luminous burst of cardamom. Jo Malone London is known for its expert presentation, so this will make for a lovely gift. €118
Best for Bold Personalities: Frederic Malle’s Portrait Of A Lady
Named after Henry James' 1881 novel “Portrait of a Lady”, Frederic Malle’s perfume is magnetic, intense and opulent. A dominant Turkish rose essence and patchouli heart atop a sensual base of benzoin, cinnamon, sandalwood, musk and frankincense, making this a modern classic. €265
Best for Festive Fans: Jo Malone London Pine & Eucalyptus Home Candle
Described as “fantastically festive”, Jo Malone London's candle captures the scent of the season. Made from a unique blend of scented waxes, it fills any room with luscious pine and eucalyptus – ideal for kicking off the holiday celebrations in style. €56
Best for Bohemians: BYREDO Gypsy Water Eau de Parfum
This vibrant and subtly woody fragrance fuses fresh lemon, pepper and juniper berry extracts with smoky incense and warm amber. Enchantingly individual without being overpowering, it's perfect if you like light fragrances that aren't floral. €183.95
Best for Adventurers: Acqua Di Parma Colonia Futura Eau de Cologne 100ml Fragrance Gift Set
A festive gift set of Colonia, which includes a 100ml Eau de Cologne, a 75ml refreshing Hair & Shower Gel and a 50ml Deodorant Spray is presented in a gift box decorated with elegant illustrations by Chinese artist Oamul. The fragrance throughout blends the citrus breezes of Colonia with rich woody notes to create a wild and luscious scent. €116
Best for Individualists: Le Labo SANTAL 33 eau de parfum
New to Brown Thomas and a cult classic, Santal 33 is known for its intoxicating aroma of spicy, leathery, musky notes that give this unisex fragrance its signature addictive allure. Inspired by the American West, it has crackling notes of cardamom, iris, violet and ambrox alongside the classic warm depths of leather and musks. €237
Best for Night Owls: Killian The Liquors
Founder Killian Hennessy pays tribute to his Cognac roots with two new perfumes Angels’ Share and Roses on Ice. Angels’ Share is the most mysterious dimension: “la part des anges” or “angels’ share”— an evaporation of liquor in oak barrels that lifts, while ageing, like a silent offering to the gods. Meanwhile, Roses on Ice is the result of a first-time collaboration with perfumer Franck Voelkl. Hennessy wanted to recreate the tasting of “gin on the rocks” with a splash of lime—his wife’s favourite drink.
Best for Spirited Souls: Giorgio Armani Prive Rouge Malachite EDP 100ml
This is a fragrance that pulses with energy. Pulsing at the heart of the fragrance, tuberose revels in opulence and voluptuousness and is underpinned with cashmeran wood and benzoin resinoid resulting in a complex fragrance of fire and ice. €290.19
Best for Free Spirits: Tom Ford Ombre Leather Set
Tom Ford's Ombré Leather captivates the senses with an evocative title note that brings to mind the era of cowboys. Leather and spice are joined by floral notes, balancing yin and yang for a heady unisex fragrance, presented here in a full-size bottle and travel-size variation, perfect for gifting. €138
Best for Trend Setters: MEMO Paris Irish Leather Edp 75ml
Like a nod to the Irish origins of Memo Paris’ co-founder, this fragrance blends his leather accord with the wintry freshness of juniper berries and green maté absolute, resulting in a comforting and vibrantly beautiful fragrance. Ideal for a discerning fragrance collector. €206.58
Best for Hopeless Romantics: Sisley Eau Du Soir Sky Limited Edition 100ml
A refined, elegant and timeless eau de parfum with a rich, complex olfactory composition gradually revealing its subtle harmonies. It's a perfect balance of contrasts between the freshness of citrus, the sensuality of florals and the warmth of chypre notes, topped off with intensity from amber and musk. €261
Best for Fashion Lovers: YSL Jumpsuit Eau de Parfum
JUMPSUIT Eau de Parfum translates the brands confidence and unique sense of style, through a blend of magnolia, zesty bergamot and jasmine. The citrusy brightness of bergamot is enhanced by vibrant magnolia flowers, a nod to the house's colourful jumpsuits.
The last word in luxury, the architectural bottle is a true keepsake for your dressing table, made of sheer, square-cut glass, topped off by a textured, black cap that mirrors the signature tuxedo fabric designed by Monsieur Saint Laurent - the ultimate Christmas gift for those who make their own style rules in fashion, architecture and beyond.
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