A bottle of perfume truly is one of those quintessential, timeless gifts. The only issue? Unless you know your recipient’s *exact* scent preferences, it can be incredibly hard to choose a fragrance that you know they are going to like. Enter the beauty of a perfume gift set. For starters, a set just feels more special and giftable than a single bottle. Not to mention that many come with several different fragrances, both upping the likelihood that your giftee will find one they like and allowing them to try several different ones. And if you do know what perfume they like to wear, you can pick up a gift set that features it, along with a few ancillary items. Dare we say that it really just makes sense.
Tory Burch Essence of Dreams Fragrance Discovery Set
This comes with mini versions of each of the five fragrances in the brand’s latest collection, all of which feature a variety of different notes, offering a little something for everyone. We also appreciate that they’re housed in mini bottles, rather than the classic rollerballs.
Price at time of publish: $65
What Our Testers Say
“The Essence of Dreams collection is a clean, concise curation of classic scents dreamt up in a new way. It truly offers something for everyone. Whether you wear them alone or layer them to create your bespoke fragrance, each helps to inspire optimism and dreams of a brighter future.”—Tynan Sinks, Product Tester
Marc Jacobs Perfect Eau de Parfum Gift Set
Different from a classic floral, this fragrance (the designer’s 100th!) balances out top notes of daffodil with fruity rhubarb and creamy almond milk and woodsy cedar. Here, you get a one ounce bottle and a mini spray bottle.
Price at time of publish: $85
What Our Testers Say
“Perfect is really lovely and not what I expected. It’s a bit more reserved than some of the other Marc offerings, but it’s alluring in a way that keeps you coming back to sniff it again and again, to make sure you really got it.”—Tynan Sinks, Product Tester
Memo Paris Eau de Parfum Discovery Set
This Parisian brand is all about creating scents based on memories of specific places. This set comes with minis of seven of these scents, including Marfa, a Byrdie favorite that features notes of orange blossom, mandarin orange, tuberose, vanilla, and sandalwood.
Price at time of publish: $33
Key Features
“A floral, woody, musk scent, Marfa by Memo was created in 2016. Marfa, TX is known for its near mythical status in certain circles—there's stargazing, art installations, and a dreamy desert landscape—and the perfume captures that magical essence.”—Amy Lawrenson, former Byrdie UK editorial director
Sephora Favorites Perfume Sampler Set
You really can’t talk about perfume gift sets without talking about this cult classic. Sephora releases a new one every year with different fragrances, but there’s always a wide array of options to choose from. (It also offers a great value: This year’s box comes with 13 sample-sizes, ringing in at a $117 value.) Plus, after trying out all of the choices, your recipient will be able to then get a full-size version of their fave; the set comes with a gift certificate for one bottle.
Price at time of publish: $72
HERMÈS Mini Jardin Fragrance Discovery Set
Believe it: You can give someone a gift from Hermes without totally blowing your budget. While this may not be a Birkin, it does have four, unisex eau de toilette options from the brand, all housed in that signature, covetable orange box.
Price at time of publish: $55
Jo Malone London Holiday Cologne Collection Set
Not only are there five of the brand’s classic colognes in this set, keep in mind that they’re also all meant to be mixed and matched and layered, making for even more options. Bonus points for the fact that the box is already beautifully wrapped and packaged.
Price at time of publish: $115
Discovery sets are a great choice: These typically include multiple different fragrances from one brand, a great way for someone to get to experiment with what he or she likes. Note that most discovery sets feature sample-sized travel sprays. These make for an affordable fragrance gift.
Moodeaux Worthy SuperCharged SkinScent
Sure, you do only get one fragrance here—but it’s a totally unique citrus-floral-woodsy combo, in a dry oil format that actually blends with your own pheromones. Point being, the end result smells a little different on everyone. It comes with a cute beauty bag, and the formula is also squeaky clean.
Price at time of publish: $65
Tocca Eau de Parfum Viaggio Travel Fragrance Set
Fun fact: Tocca means “friendship” in Italian, making this a choice pick for your BFF. The three bottles are just as lovely as the scents inside, three of the brand’s most popular: Stella, Florence, and Cleopatra.
Price at time of publish: $50
Elizabeth & James Nirvana Petit Mini Gift Set
An excellent, affordable option, this comes with mini versions of two of the brand’s scents. Nirvana Amethysts is a combo of tobacco, cedar, and honeysuckle; Nirvana French Grey combines lavender and neroli. (Both are big hits with team Byrdie.)
Price at time of publish: $25
Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Mini Perfume Trio Set
We like this pick because it offers three different takes on this classic designer scent. There’s Flowerbomb classic, as well as Flowerbomb Dew and Nectar, each slightly more intense versions. Plus, all of the bottles look exactly like the full-sized counterparts, just scaled down.
Price at time of publish: $50
Boy Smells Fragrance Discovery Set
This brand makes some of our favorite candles; happily, those scents are also available as personal fragrance. Here, you get five of their top, genderless scents. (Our favorite: Hinoki Fantome, a combo of frankincense, jasmine, and oakmoss.)
Price at time of publish: $25
Savoir Faire Ultimate Collection
If you’re looking for a splurge-worthy gift set, this is it. There are no minis or travel-sizes here, just full-size bottles of all five of this BIPOC-owned brand’s fragrances, all rich, earthy, and spicy.
Price at time of publish: $555
Ulta Beauty Fragrance Faves
This set comes with 11 samples of some of the most popular fragrances out there, think Clinique Happy and Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue. It also comes with a $15 gift card that can be used toward a full-size bottle of fragrance from any of the brands included.
Price at time of publish: $30
Prada Beauty Candy 3-Pc. Eau de Parfum Set
This aptly-named scent is sweet and playful, combining notes of sweet caramel with iris and whit musk. There’s a full-size bottle of it included here, along with a travel spray and a scented body lotion.
Price at time of publish: $130
Kimberly New York Kings Collection
With four, .5mL bottles of this brand’s best-selling fragrances for men, this is the perfect choice for cologne aficionados. They also offer a nice variety, ranging from options that combine rich leather and mahogany to lighter Jamaican ginger and oakmoss.
Price at time of publish: $129
Price really doesn’t matter: While fragrances can (often) be very expensive, gift sets generally really can be pretty affordable. There are many great choices out there for less than $100.
Dior Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet Lifestyle Gift Set
We love when a perfume gift set includes things besides just perfume. Exhibit A: This comes with a full-size bottle of the feminine, floral Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet EDT, a Miss Dior hand cream, and a Dior Addict Lip Glow lip balm in an apropos sheer pink. Plus, how gorgeous is the box?
Price at time of publish: $110
Carthusia A’mmare Roller Ball Perfume Oil Set
This sunny and bright fragrance comes in an oil format, instantly absorbing into the skin for a long-lasting effect; the rollerball applicator makes it easy to swipe onto areas like your arms and legs. This beautiful box comes with three vials.
Price at time of publish: $125
Tom Ford Private Blend Sampler Set
Few designers connote luxury quite in the same way as Tom Ford. The epitome of chic, this coffret set comes with ten unique, genderless fragrances, ranging from exotic and woodsy to spicy and citrusy to lusciously gourmand.
Price at time of publish: $110
Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Set
Sweet and floral, the Flora Gorgeous Gardenia EDP combines red berries and frangipani flower, alongside an unexpected touch of patchouli and brown sugar. It comes in a rollerball here, along with a full-size Gucci mascara.
Price at time of publish: $50
Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum Gift Set
Lavender, orange blossom, and musk make this classic scent a bold floral that’s ideal for nighttime. There’s both a one ounce bottle and travel size spray in this set, which comes in a stunning black and gold box that requires no wrapping paper.
Price at time of publish: $90
Byredo Discovery Set
Byredo makes some of Byrdie staffers favorite scents, both when it comes to personal fragrance and candles. Even just one bottle is a definite investment, making this set of six tiny vials of some of their most iconic sets a great way to experience the brand. Not to mention that once you purchase it, you’ll get a voucher code to use the value ($50) on the website towards a full-size bottle if you buy it in the next four weeks.
Price at time of publish: $50
Dossier For Everyone Set
This brand creates scents inspired by big name, designer ones—for a fraction of the price. This set of three unisex options features a woody sandalwood blend, a fruity honey one, and a woody tobacco. Also nice: Everything is returnable, just in case it’s not a fit for any reason.
Price at time of publish: $105
The Harmonist Discovery Set
All ten fragrances from this brand’s Element collection can be found in this gift set. They’re gorgeous when worn solo, but are meant to be layered and mixed and matched, making for a truly endless amount of possible end results.
Price at time of publish: $78
Arquiste Indigo Smoke Gift Set
Fans of woody, smokey scents will appreciate this pick. It comes with a travel-size spray of the brand’s Indigo Smoke fragrance (which features notes of black tea, bergamot, and pine tar), a candle with a leather-y, incense-inspired scent, and a hand sanitizer, too.
Price at time of publish: $120
More and more brands are creating genderless scents: You will definitely still find traditional “female” and “male” fragrances out there, but more and more brands are offering unisex, genderless choices and eschewing that more old-school mentality.
Kirk Eliott Bespoke Fragrance Creation
Not your standard perfume gift set, this really takes the cake when it comes to a special gift. You get to work with the brand to create a totally bespoke scent, starting with a discussion about fragrance, three different samples, and finally one bottle of the finished product.
Price at time of publish: $500
Pacifica Beauty Wanderlust Perfume Set
The five fragrances found here are clean, cruelty-free, and vegan—not to mention that the set costs just $15. Top tip: They all work equally well sprayed on both body and hair.
Price at time of publish: $15
PHLUR Perfume Sampler Set
Here, you get six travel-size versions of the brand’s top scents, all of which can be worn alone or layered. That includes Missing Person, a floral musk that recently went viral on TikTok.
Price at time of publish: $25
Issey Miyake A Drop D’Issey Eau de Parfum Gift Set
There are both full- and travel-size versions of the creamy, musky fragrance included here, as well as a scented hand cream. And we’d be remiss not to mention the festive, white and silver gift box.
Price at time of publish: $114
Lush Classics Gift Set
Take your pick from any of five, classic Lush fragrances, including the spicy, citrusy “Karma” and lemony-rose “Rose Jam,” just to name a few. Also nice: The entire exterior box is made from 100% recycled paper.
Price at time of publish: $95
Jafra Navigo Moon Trio
Grapefruit, black lavender, and leather notes make for a unique and out-of-the-box men’s fragrance, which comes in a full-size and mini EDT. There’s also an after-shave lotion in the same scent included, too.
Price at time of publish: $39
Chris Collins Eau de Parfum Discovery Set
This chic artisanal brand creates layerable genderless scents. Profiles range from fresh, floral, warm and spicy, to woody and earthy. They all come together in a sleek black pouch. This is ideal for a stocking stuffer or small gift, as these are sample-sized vials ideal for discovering a brand.
Price at time of publish: $25
Fenty Eau de Parfum Holiday Gift Set
Rihanna's signature Fenty Eau de Parfum has sold out twice, so get your hands on it while you can . This gift set comes with a limited-edition brown Fenty scarf wrapped around each bottle for a supreme gifting experience. The scent itself is a blend of magnolia, musk, tangerine and Bulgarian rose and was created alongside world-renowned LVMH Master Perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud.
Price at time of publish: $140
Ellis Brooklyn Booklet Fragrance Discovery Set
This affordable pick comes with five of Ellis Brooklyn’s best-selling scents: Apres, Bee, Myth, Salt, and Sun Fruit. Fun fact: The bright and fruity Sun Fruit won Best Fragrance in this year’s Byrdie Eco Beauty Awards.
Price at time of publish: $21
Maison Louis Marie Perfume Oil Discovery Set
Perfume oils tend to last longer than traditional, alcohol-based sprays, not to mention also layer better. Here, you get five, all in travel-friendly, roll-on formats, in a mix of scents ranging from woodsy and spicy to green and herbaceous. Plus, all of the formulas are clean.
Price at time of publish: $49
Bloomingdale’s The Little Things The Discovery Edit Fragrance Sampler
There are not five, not 10, but 15 samples of top designer fragrances included in this set. We’re talking big names including Carolina Herrera, Cartier, Versace, and more, along with $25 off for a full-size version of any of the fragrances in the box.
Price at time of publish: $36
Maison Margiela Replica Mini Coffret Set
A wallet-friendly way to experience a little bit of everything from this Byrdie fan-favorite fragrance brand, this includes five best-sellers: Beach Walk, Jazz Club, Lazy Sunday Morning, By the Fireplace, and Bubble Bath. And yes, they all smell pretty much exactly like their name suggests.
Price at time of publish: $68
Narciso Rodriguez Narciso Poudre Eau de Parfum Set
As any fragrance expert will tell you, layering your fragrance is the best way to make it last. This makes it easy to do exactly that, with a shower gel, body lotion, and eau de parfum, all in the same fresh floral scent.
Price at time of publish: $105
Philosophy Amazing Grace Mini Gift Set
Along with the classic Amazing Grace fragrance, this also has new takes on the classic, including Amazing Grace Lavender Twist and the citrusy Amazing Grace Bergamot. Bonus points for the oh-so festive packaging.
Price at time of publish: $40
TokyoMilk Classic Discovery Set
For those who gravitate toward unique scent pairings, this brand offers incredible options. This set comes with six of their fragrances, with choices that include notes ranging from sugared violet to white orchid to citrus zest.
Price at time of publish: $47
Juliette Has a Gun Essential Wardrobe Eau de Parfum Set
Wear any fragrance from this brand and prepare for people to stop and ask you what perfume you’re wearing—they’re that unique and interesting. Our favorite: The simple, aptly-named, Not a Perfume, which you’ll find in this gift set, alongside five other options.
Price at time of publish: $50
Dedcool Discovery Set
These clean and small-batch scents made are made in small batches in Los Angeles, and are vegan, genderless, and layerable. The discovery set allows your giftee to sample the brand, which is reminiscent of Le Labo, before it became a cult-favorite.
Price at time of publish: $30
Viktor & Rolf Good Fortune Gift Set
This holiday debut from Viktor&Rolf features a luxurious jasmine fragrance infused with creamy and captivating bourbon vanilla. It includes a full sized eau de parfum and travel spray in a violet bottle that’s a collectable.
Price at time of publish: $170
Jimmy Choo I Want Choo Eau de Parfum Gift Set
This gift set includes two spray sizes of the sultry I Want Choo Eau de Parfum, an addictive vanilla and mandarin scent. This set is an exceptional value for fans of the woodsy, full-bodied fragrance from the luxury house.
Price at time of publish: $132
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum Travel Fragrance Set
Gift pure luxury with this set that features the scent beloved by celebs and TikTokers alike, Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum. It includes five travel sprays plus an atomizer. A perfect, albeit extravagant gift for the trendsetters and icons in your life.
Price at time of publish: $425
MAISON FRANCIS KURKDJIAN Paris Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum Refill Trio
This discovery set includes three travel sprays of Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum. The price point is a bit more affordable than the full travel set, but is still undeniably indulgent.
Price at time of publish: $195
BVLGARI Petit et Mamans Eau de Toilette Set
This Bulgari set comes with a vanilla-based eau de toilette and body lotion specially formulated to be safe for those over the age of three. Any mom who coordinates outfits with her mini will appreciate this.
Price at time of publish: $81
Le Labo Eau de Parfum Set
Gift two of the brands most iconic scents in travel sized sprays—Santal 33 Eau de Parfum and AnOther 13 Eau de Parfum, both unisex and utterly intoxicating. Both fragrances are clean and equally captivating for fans of the artisanal label that’s become a cult-favorite.
Price at time of publish: $113
Clinique Absolutely Happy Fragrance Set
Citrus and honeysuckle make Clinique's classic scent as reliable as an old, dear friend. This gift set includes a full sized body wash, body lotion, and perfume spray for those who adore floral notes.
Price at time of publish: $87
Juicy Couture OUI Juicy Couture Play Discovery Gift Set
It’s totally Y2K with this nostalgic discovery set of four travel sprays—all in the floral family. They’re light and delicate, and perfect for layering. Whether you’re gifting it as a stocking stuffer or something small, this set is a playful way to discover before a full commitment.
Price at time of publish: $19
Victoria's Secret Bare Luxe Fragrance Set
Victoria’s Secret’s newest scent, Bare, is a proprietary blend of musks with notes of Australian sandalwood, mandarin Madagascar, and Egyptian violet. Included in this gift-worthy set is a full sized eau de parfum, fragranced lotion, and scented candle. Have we found the next bombshell? It’s quite possible.
Price at time of publish: $85
Louis Vuitton Spell On You Fragrance and Travel Set
Master Perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud created this bestselling floral fragrance for Louis Vuitton with notes of rose and jasmine. This deluxe set makes a memorable gift, and features a full size, miniature bottle, and travel set that comes with four cartridges to clip instantly onto the atomizer. Tap into wanderlust with this exquisite luxury fragrance gift set.
Price at time of publish: $565
Henry Rose Mini-Coffret Gift Set
Brand new from the clean fragrance line created by Michelle Pfeiffer is a discovery set of award-winning scents. These genderless musks and florals are artful and alluring and ideal for those who value EWG-verified scents. We predict this limited-edition will sell out soon.
Price at time of publish: $235
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Byrdie contributor Melanie Rud has nearly 15 years of journalism experience covering the beauty and lifestyle space for some of the biggest magazines and websites out there. She’s written countless gift guides across a wide array of topics and categories.