Perfume gift guide
Perfume is a lovely gift and an easy one to get wrong. A decant takes the pressure off: they get the real perfume, and time to fall for it before anyone buys a full bottle.
In this guide
How to choose for someone else
- Look at what they wear now. The notes on that bottle are your best clue.
- Match their life, not yours. Fresh for the gym-and-office crowd, warmer for the candle-and-knitwear kind.
- When in doubt, give two or three 3ml decants instead of one bigger guess.
- Choose a 10ml for a scent you are confident about: weeks of wear, pocket-sized.
For the classics lover
Scents that have earned their place. More in our hall of fame.
Picks follow the order of our bestseller list and refresh when it changes. Prices are in euros and include VAT.
For the one who has tried everything
Smaller houses with a stronger point of view. More in niche perfumes.
Parfums de Marly
Notes: Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Akigalawood
3ml €14.31 · 10ml €39.51 · 30ml €94.50
Picks follow the order of our bestseller list and refresh when it changes. Prices are in euros and include VAT.
For date night
Warmer, closer, made for evenings. See all of date night.
Amouage
Notes: Bitter Almond, Jasmine Sambac, Akigalawood
3ml €20.61 · 10ml €59.31 · 30ml €142.20
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Notes: Orange, Lavender, Amber
3ml €16.11 · 10ml €42.21 · 30ml €100.80
Picks follow the order of our bestseller list and refresh when it changes. Prices are in euros and include VAT.
For sunny days and travel
Light, bright and easy to wear. See all of summer days.
Louis Vuitton
Notes: Calabrian bergamot, Ceylon Cinnamon, Ambroxan
3ml €18.81 · 10ml €47.61 · 30ml €113.40
Picks follow the order of our bestseller list and refresh when it changes. Prices are in euros and include VAT.
More ideas in summer perfumes.
For the one who wants something different
Less obvious picks from under the radar.
Byredo
Notes: African Marigold, Cyclamen, Black Amber
3ml €15.21 · 10ml €38.61 · 30ml €91.80
Maison Crivelli
Notes: Passion Fruit, Benzoin, Akigalawood
3ml €20.61 · 10ml €56.61 · 30ml €143.10
Tom Ford
Notes: Bitter Almond, Jasmine Sambac, Benzoin
3ml €22.41 · 10ml €68.31 · 30ml €163.80
Picks follow the order of our bestseller list and refresh when it changes. Prices are in euros and include VAT.
The practical bit
Every price is in euros with VAT included, and delivery is free on orders over €75. If a scent is not right, our refund policy explains the 30-day money-back guarantee.
Questions people ask
Is a perfume decant a good gift?
Yes, especially when you are not sure of their taste. They get the original perfume in a size they can wear for weeks, and can buy the full bottle later if they love it.
Which size makes the best gift?
A 10ml for a scent you are sure about. Two or three 3ml decants when you want them to choose their own favourite.
How do I pick a perfume for someone else?
Start from what they wear now and where they will wear it. Choose a scent from the same family, or give a few 3ml decants so they can decide.
Do the picks on this page change?
Yes. Each list follows our bestseller order within its collection and updates as the catalogue changes.
10ML is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the perfume houses whose fragrances we sell.
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