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Introduction
Some would say that giving someone a perfume gift set is not such a good idea. It could be, if that someone is hypersensitive and allergic to certain scents. Also, it could be tricky as choosing a scent is quite personal. However, if you know how to find the perfect perfume for someone, then it might just be the best gift they have ever received.
Aside from giving them something that could boost their confidence, perfume bottles can be used in tons of things. An empty perfume bottle can be used for other purposes, such as holiday decor, storage for arts and crafts, etc.
So, how do you make sure that you get someone the right perfume? Here are some awesome tips that will help you find a great (and safe) perfume gift set for your friend, colleague, or special someone. Take a look at the 15 top mens perfumes of 2023 to get a sense of the popular scents and what people are gravitating towards:
1. Choose Soft Florals, Vanilla, or Musk.
These scents are referred to as the “safe notes” that don’t give off strong odors. They are safe and comfortable to use that don’t cause discomfort to people nearby. For most people, vanilla and musk are among their favorite scents. Also, while there are floral scents that might be overwhelming, there are soft floral scents that are pleasant and not overpowering to our noses. Some examples of perfumes that have safe notes are:
- Lavanila The Healthy Fragrance Pure Vanilla
- Victoria’s Secret Dream Angels Heavenly Eau de Parfum
- Maison Margiela Replica Filter Blur Fragrance Primer
- Elizabeth and James Nirvana White Pure Perfume Oil
2. Base Your Perfume Selection to the Person’s Lifestyle.
When choosing a fragrance, it’s always best to connect it to the lifestyle of the person using it. Find out what they love and the things that interest them. Do they love spicy food? Do they love to travel? Are they into reading books? If someone loves to travel, then get them a perfume with a green and woody smell. If they love to read books, scents that are musky would really be great for them. If they enjoy spicy food, then spicy notes are an excellent choice. Here are some examples:
- Spicy Notes
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- Sonia Rykiel Belle en Rykiel
- Estee Lauder Youth Dew
- Yves Saint LaurantOpium
- Woody Notes
- Lancome Hypnose
- Bvlgari Eau Parfumee au The Rouge
- Thierry Mugler Alien
3. Stay Away From Woody Accords and Heavy Florals.
If you are not sure about the personal preference of someone’s perfume, then it’s best to stay on the safe side. It’s risky to give someone a perfume with overpowering or heavy scents, which could cause them discomfort. Scents, such as rose, gardenia, and turbose, are notes that give off a strong presence. For some, these scents may be pleasant, but for others, it might be too heavy for them, causing them dizziness, confusion, and other negative effects.
4. Explore New Scents if You’re Giving it to Someone Young.
If you’re looking for a perfume for someone younger, then it’s recommended that you explore new and trendy fragrances. Younger people are more adventurous and are more willing to use a new fragrance even if they haven’t smelled it before. For older people, they tend to stick to the scents they are comfortable or used to so it’s better to give them scents they are used to or those they already know.
5. If You Don’t Really Know the Person, Get a Candle Instead.
If you really don’t know the person or you still don’t know who you’re giving the gift to, then it’s better to stay off perfumes. You can get them candles instead. Most people have completely different preferences for the scents of their perfumes and candles.
In fact, people don’t like their homes smelling like the perfumes they usually use. They prefer an ambiance around a mood, season, or moment. For example, to really feel the Christmas season, people use fir balsam candles in their homes.
6. Use Resources When Looking for the Best Perfume.
One important to note when shopping for perfumes: never judge perfumes by their bottles! So, when searching what perfume to buy, it would make a huge difference if you do some research. Find out if the perfume is as good as its bottle . Also, the perfume’s notes are not found on their packaging. If you have an idea what notes the person likes, you can search them on note directories online to make sure that you get the right perfume.
7. If Not Sure, Go With the Most Popular With Best Reviews.
In-demand perfumes are safe choices as they are popular for a good reason. If you’re not sure what the person wants, then it’s also good that you go with perfumes that many people like. You can search for them on the internet and find the bestsellers and check for reviews.
Popular scents are also good since people are already familiar with them, making them more comfortable to wear. They’re more accessible so you don’t have to spend too much time finding the perfect perfume. Here are some of the bestsellers that you might want to consider:
- Viktor and Rolf Flowerbomb
- Glossier You
- Victoria’s Secret Bombshell
- Chanel Coco Mademoiselle
