There’s something intimate about choosing a signature scent. Fragrance can say a lot about someone’s personality, be it the perfume itself or the bottle’s design. With the holiday season on the horizon, show your loved ones how well you know them by gifting a bottle of their new favourite scent. These brands are ideal for exploring a range of options, from classic and reliable to edgy and unique. Whether you’re buying for your mom who never treats herself or for your eclectic best friend who changes her scent with every season, there’s something for everyone on your list. We’ve rounded up some of the best fragrance offerings, from Jean Paul Gaultier to Rabanne, for your favourite fragrance aficionados
Gaultier Divine Eau de Parfum Collector Edition
Looking for a fragrance that makes a statement? The collector’s edition of the Divine perfume is wrapped in a bottle that’s sexy, fashionable, and eye-catching. The curvaceous figure is adorned in a festive and sparkling tartan corset, with a unique scent to make any wearer the star of the holiday party. Top notes of salt and ocean give way to sweet lilies and meringue—a delicious blend to match the complexity of the woman who wears it. It’s the perfect fragrance to transition from winter to spring.
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Carolina Herrera Good Girl Bowtastic Eau de Parfum
Whether on the naughty or nice list, this perfume can suit the sweetest and spiciest of personalities. For this collector’s edition, the iconic stiletto-style bottle is wrapped in a coquettish black bow with a sparkling saphire at the knot, hinting at the contrasting elements in the fragrance. Top notes of almond blend seamlessly into the floral heart, with light, feminine jasmine and tuberose. Base notes of tonka bean and cocoa add a lingering warmth.
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Rabanne FAME Féline Eau de Parfum
This one’s for the wild child in your life—the same signature fragrance as FAME Eau de Parfum has a fierce new outfit. Dressed in leopard fur, the classic bottle takes on the popular mob wife aesthetic, matching the complex and fruity blend of pure jasmine, juicy mango, and sensual incense. This collector’s edition is a fun, youthful take on the beloved perfume—it’s sure to be the standout of any top-shelf lineup.
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Rabanne Million Gold For Her Parfum
This chic classic is suited for the sophisticated fashionista in your life. The sleek and sophisticated, multi-faceted bottle takes on a subtle smoky glaze reflecting the Parfum’s new intensity and is affixed with the brand’s signature XL Link, giving it the appearance of an objet d‘art. The crystal design is refillable, making it a gift to last a lifetime. Top notes of solar Ylang-Ylang and fresh-squeezed mandarin entice as the floral heart of freshly picked jasmine offers a feminine lightness. The rich base note of creamy sandalwood leaves a captivating lingering scent that will have people thinking of the wearer long after they’ve walked away.
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Gaultier Le Male Eau de Toilette with Mint & Vanilla
Gaultier’s iconic Le Male has been a popular choice for fragrance wearers for 30 years now, thanks to its unconventional take on masculinity. The strong torso-style bottle is adorned in a striped sailor shirt, one of the brand’s most emblematic garments. Refreshing mint and lavender captures the senses while vanilla and amber add a lingering warmth. The combination is crisp, sexy, and unforgettable—it’s classic for a reason.
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Gaultier Le Male Elixir Parfum Collector Edition
This collector’s edition of Le Male Elixir swaps the bottle’s usual sailor attire for a perfectly tailor-cut tartan. The scent matches the bottle’s effortless style—the wearer will be the talk of any holiday party he attends. Sultry lavender will draw people in, while the rich benzoin base notes and tonka bean heart notes add a hearty, caramelized depth. It’s a bold, one-of-a-kind fragrance, perfect for the big personalities in your life.
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Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Cobalt Eau de Parfum
This one’s for your favourite guy, good or bad. The Bad Boy Cobalt Eau de Parfum is a celebration of masculinity and the power of friendship. The lightning bolt design of the bottle captures the electric, energizing effect of the fragrance’s refreshing scent. Pink pepper and lavender create the spicy top notes, blending into sweet geranium and plum. A base of truffle accord and sensuous vetiver will linger behind, spurring warm memories of the wearer long after he’s left.
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Rabanne Million Gold Elixir with Vanilla
This is the everyman fragrance—its unisex scent is bottled in a glamorous gold-bar design, affixed with an amber-toned jewel, making every spritz feel luxurious. Like taking a walk through wintery woods, this parfum intense offers the brightness of cedarwood and mandarin with a heady mix of vanilla, patchouli, and sandalwood. The result is a warm, woody scent fit for cuddling by a fire or out exploring a winter wonderland.
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