Perfume Gift Guide: Eid, National Day and Festive Gifts
Perfume is personal, so a discovery set often makes a better gift than a full bottle. Our guide to Note by Note sets for Eid, National Day, birthdays and everyday gifting in the UAE.
The short answer
Not sure what they wear? Give a discovery set: three 5 ml travel sprays, so they can find a favourite instead of being stuck with a full bottle they may not love. Know their taste? A travel spray of a scent they already like is the more personal pick.
Perfume is one of the most personal gifts you can give, which is exactly what makes it tricky. A full bottle is a big guess. A discovery set lets them explore, and a travel spray of a fragrance they already love shows you were paying attention.
Why a discovery set makes a better gift
Every Note by Note set contains three 5 ml travel sprays, about 70 sprays each, and costs less than buying the three separately. That is enough to wear each scent several times and actually decide.
To choose, think about how they live. Office routine? Go for an Office set. Loves dinners and nights out? Date Night or Night Out. Big occasions, weddings and events, like National Day celebrations or Eid gatherings? The Special Occasion Set.
Sets for him
Best Sellers Set for Him: Creed Aventus, Dior Sauvage and Bleu de Chanel. Three of the most popular men's fragrances around, the safest bet if you don't know his taste.
Date Night Set for Him: Creed Aventus, Dior Sauvage and Versace Eros.
Night Out Set for Him: Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb, Paco Rabanne 1 Million and Versace Eros Flame. Bolder and sweeter.
Office Set for Him: Prada L'Homme, YSL L'Homme and Versace Pour Homme. Clean and easy to wear at work.
Discovery Set
Best Sellers Set for Him
Dhs. 265
Discovery Set
Date Night Set for Him
Dhs. 210
Discovery Set
Night Out Set for Him
Dhs. 135
Discovery Set
Office Set for Him
Dhs. 145
Sets for her
Best Sellers Set for Her: Baccarat Rouge 540, Le Labo Santal 33 and Burberry Her. Our most popular set.
Date Night Set for Her: Baccarat Rouge 540, Chanel Coco Mademoiselle and YSL Libre Intense.
Night Out Set for Her: Carolina Herrera Good Girl, YSL Black Opium and Maison Margiela By the Fireplace. Sweet and warm.
Office Set for Her: Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, Creed Aventus for Her and Burberry Her.
Daytime Set for Her: Giorgio Armani My Way, Gucci Bloom and Chanel Chance Eau Tendre. Light and floral.
Discovery Set
Best Sellers Set for Her
Dhs. 265
Discovery Set
Date Night Set for Her
Dhs. 265
Discovery Set
Night Out Set for Her
Dhs. 200
Discovery Set
Office Set for Her
Dhs. 270
Discovery Set
Daytime Set for Her
Dhs. 190
For anyone: the Special Occasion Set
Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait, Parfums de Marly Layton and Tom Ford F****** Fabulous. Three statement scents for weddings, celebrations and big nights.
Know their taste? Give one they will love
If you know the style they wear, a single travel spray can feel more thoughtful than a set. Two that work for almost anyone:
Tom Ford Oud Wood: smooth sandalwood and rosewood with cardamom, vanilla and amber. Refined and easy to love.
Le Labo Santal 33: sandalwood, cedar, leather and cardamom. Unisex and instantly recognisable.
Tom Ford
Oud Wood
9 reviews
From Dhs. 56
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Le Labo
Santal 33
10 reviews
From Dhs. 51
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Gifting tips
- Check what they already wear (a quick look at their shelf helps) and pick something in a similar style.
- Not sure of their taste at all? Best Sellers sets are the safest bet.
- Order early ahead of busy dates like National Day and Eid. We deliver with Aramex across all seven Emirates.
New to decants? Read what a perfume decant is. Or go straight to all discovery sets.
