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December 12, 2023If you’re stuck for a gift to buy a loved one, you can’t go wrong with a fragrance gift set. Whether you play it safe with their signature scent or opt for something a bit more left field, a cologne or eau de toilette/parfum gift set is a winner every time.
Naturally, there are thousands out there to choose from, and the bundles vary. Some sets come with a 100ml bottle and a smaller travel option, whereas others feature a full grooming kit, complete with deodorant, soap and shower gel as well as a bottle of perfume.
For fragrance lovers, sets are often more exciting than a single bottle. They allow you to try out a smaller-sized cologne at a discount, while ‘fragrance wardrobe’ sets come with multiple different smells in small, travel-friendly sizes. These offer an insight into a brand’s full fragrance roster, enabling the recipient to pick and choose before committing to a more expensive full-size bottle.
So, whether you’re scrambling for a last-minute gift, or simply want to treat yourself to something new, these are the best (smelling) fragrance gift sets for men this year.
Laboratory Perfumes
Designed to evoke the coconut-infused scent of the gorse flower found in Provence, this Laboratory set is perfect for those after a light, summery fragrance.
It comes with a 100ml eau de toilette, a candle, skin cream and a bar of soap, all blended with the spicy citrus hit of the brand’s best-selling scent.
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Aqua di Parma
Colonia is Aqua di Parma’s classic scent and one that every man will love. Easy to wear every day, it’s fresh and fruity, with Sicilian citrus combining with lavender and woody vetiver and patchouli.
Presented in a winter-themed box, this set comes with an eau de cologne as well as a matching shower gel and deodorant spray.
Jo Malone
Jo Malone might be better known for its women’s range, but the men’s edit is just as good. Coming in a handy travel bag, this set is made up of the brand’s Silver Birch & Lavender cologne, as well as an exfoliating shower gel, a woody hand wash and a grapefruit body and hand lotion.
Ralph Lauren
Any seasoned traveller will appreciate this Ralph Lauren twin set, which comes with both a large 100ml bottle as well as a wash bag-friendly 40ml of Polo Blue.
A clean, classic scent with notes of melon, basil and musk, Polo Blue is an easy daily wearer that works year-round.
Penhaligon’s
First established in London in 1870, Penhaligon’s is one of the UK’s oldest perfumers and even holds a Royal Warrant by appointment to King Charles, back when he was The Prince of Wales.
Offering a range of scents, this set gives a great idea of what the house is all about, with 5ml bottles of Blenheim Bouquet, Endymion Concentré, Halfeti, Juniper Sling and Quercus.
Tom Ford
Tom Ford’s Ombré Leather fragrance is one of the brand’s best-loved and most evocative scents.
Deep and dark with notes of black leather, patchouli, vetiver and jasmine, this set features Ombré Leather in both a 100ml eau de parfum and an all-over body spray, making it perfect for lovers of this Tom Ford classic.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
For indecisive noses, or those who want an expansive introduction into the world of Maison Francis Kurkdjian, the Fragrance Wardrobe Discovery Collection is an excellent choice.
It boasts a total of eight different fragrances, ranging from the sweet vanilla and amber of Grand Soir to the dark, woody notes of Baccarat Rouge 540.
Chanel
With Timothee Chalamet as its new ambassador, Bleu de Chanel is making something of a comeback. The French house’s signature male fragrance, it’s a refreshing, aromatic scent with sandalwood and cedar, alongside a series of subtle citrus notes.
This set features a 50ml eau de parfum, as well as an after-shave lotion and lip balm.
Barbour
Barbour’s outerwear is one of the UK’s greatest style exports, but the British company’s grooming range has long been a winner, too.
This gift set comes with the brand’s signature scent in both eau de parfum and shower gel form. It’s warm and woody, with notes of cedar, vetiver and amber, and a subtle citrus finish.
Montblanc
Montblanc doesn’t apply its signature star emblem to anything that isn’t of the highest quality, whether it’s pens, watches or, indeed, its ever-popular fragrances.
The brand’s Explorer scent combines bergamot with vetiver and patchouli and can be found in this set featuring a bottle of eau de parfum and an all-over shower gel.
Dior
Dior’s Sauvage is one of the more instantly recognisable fragrances out there, thanks in part to its bold advertising but also its fresh, powerful scent. Made up of a combination of ambroxan, musky wood and bergamot, it takes on a slightly sweet, fruity yet peppery smell as the day goes on.
It’s available here in an eau de parfum as well as a 10ml travel spray, which can be filled up using the larger 100ml bottle.
Geo. F. Trumper
For fans of deep, musky notes of sandalwood, this Geo. F. Trumper set will be well received. It makes use of the historic Mayfair and St James perfumer’s aptly-named Sandalwood scent, and comes with a cologne, shower gel, shampoo, shaving cream and deodorant, ensuring recipients get the full, head-to-toe experience.
