Picking a perfume is a difficult task—one that often takes lots of trial and error. And choosing a scent for someone on your list this holiday season can prove even more difficult than finding one for yourself. Everyone has their own go-to scent, after all. That’s why perfume gift sets are the way to go. Offering up a variety of options in one pretty box, your giftee is sure to find something they’ll love.
And, perfumes make for a fabulous gift for a beauty lover on your list. Deciding what to smell like is a weird, hard thing to do, especially when it plays a big role in first impressions and how you’re remembered. Not to mention, the same fragrance can smell slightly different on everyone because it mixes with the pH balance of an individual’s skin (in other words, their body odor) to create its own unique aroma. So if you liked that perfume on your co-worker, there’s a chance you may not like it on yourself.
That being said, if you’re struggling to pinpoint a fragrance vibe—be it musky, floral, sweet, spicy, or one of the many other ultra-specific categories—grabbing a varietal perfume set may be the way to go. Sure, most of them contain tiny bottles, but they allow you to try on different fragrances for the price of one, which is a great way to solve a signature scent crisis. Not to mention, many Sephora sets come with a scent certificate that’s good for a full-sized bottle at no additional cost once they find a favorite.
From intricate samplers to full-sized bottle sets, we’ve corralled some of the best perfume gift sets available.