Perfumes to gift

How to choose a perfume to gift without getting it wrong

Start with the person, not the perfume

Look at their tastes: do they love sweet or fresh scents? Do they dress classically or eccentrically? What perfume do they already wear? Every clue brings you closer to the right olfactory family: gourmand for those with a sweet tooth, citrus for the sporty, woody for the elegant. Debaser in bloom D.S& durga, a fragrance that brings together creamy sensuality and analogue nostalgia, can be an excellent suggestion.

The "safe" fragrances everyone likes

If you do not know their tastes well, go for universal notes: white musks, delicate vanilla, elegant citrus and luminous flowers please almost everyone and never feel intrusive. Our choice is Berrylicious Private Mood

The perfect wild card: the discovery kit

The gift that never misses is the discovery kit: whoever receives it tries several niche fragrances on their own skin and picks their favourite. An olfactory experience, more than a simple gift. “Chi ben comincia” is the right discovery kit to introduce someone to the world of niche perfumes.

Perfumes to gift for every occasion and budget

For a birthday or Valentine's Day, a full size from the olfactory family they love; for Christmas, a gift set or a themed discovery kit; for a graduation or an elegant token, a niche minisize. Remember: a niche perfume is perceived as a precious gift at every price point, because it speaks of research and care.

Gifting a perfume with Maison de Parfum

Since 2006 we have been helping those who step into our Bologna boutique (and those who write to us online) find the perfect gift: tell us who the person is, what they love and which occasion you are celebrating, and we will suggest the right fragrance, with gift wrapping finished down to the last detail.

Frequently asked questions about perfumes to gift

Which perfume is the safest to give as a gift?

The safest choices are fragrances with universal notes: white musks, delicate vanilla, citrus and luminous flowers. Alternatively, a discovery kit removes every risk: the person will choose their favourite fragrance themselves. A safe and anything but obvious choice is Pamsavai Coqui Coqui

How much do you spend on a niche perfume to give as a gift?

Roughly 30-60 euros for discovery kits and minisize formats, and up to 100-200 euros for a full size of niche perfumery. Every budget matches a gift with real impact.

Is it in bad taste to give perfume as a gift?

On the contrary: perfume is among the most personal and moving gifts, as long as it is chosen with care. A niche perfume, in particular, conveys research and uniqueness: the very opposite of an obvious gift.

And what if they do not like the perfume I give?

With a discovery kit the problem does not exist: you try, then you choose. If you prefer to give a full size, ask us for advice: we will guide you towards fragrances with the most universal appeal, tested on thousands of customers over almost twenty years.