Best new perfume gift sets for Christmas 2022
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Yes, the perfume gift sets have hit the shelves, and there are some excellent deals to be had. There have been some gorgeous new perfume launches in the last few months, so I’ll be covering the best of those.
The best fragrance gift sets give you a lot more bang for your buck, working out the same price (or even less than) a single bottle of perfume on its own. In other words, a bigger gift for the same money. Or occasionally they’re a couple of pounds more than the solo bottle, with some luxury extras thrown in to make it a real treat. The main trend this year is companies adding a small bottle of perfume in with the big bottle, bringing down the cost per ml.
‘Tis also the season for sales, offers and discounts on perfumes, with discounts often most generous on the gift sets, so I’ve hunted down some of those for you too for maximum savings.
Let’s sniff the best deals out!
Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum 50ml gift set
Easily the highest profile new perfume launch of 2022, it’s a sweet yet clean white floral that’s very popular, and projects well while also being office safe. This would be a safe blind buy for most women who like department store/designer perfumes, and it’s currently flying off the shelves.
About the juice:
- Perfume type: Amber floral
- Top notes: Pear, tangerine and bergamot
- Middle notes: Orange blossom, jasmine sambac, neroli
- Base notes: Bourbon vanilla, white musk, amber and benzoin
- Who’d love this: Someone modern and optimistic
Set contains: 50ml EdP spray + 10ml EdP spray.
RRP: £85.00 (the 50ml bottle alone is £83.00)
BEST PRICE: £76.50 at FragranceDirect (free P&P), allbeauty (free P&P), or Debenhams
Thierry Mugler Alien Goddess Intense Eau de Parfum 30ml gift set
The new Intense version of Mugler’s Alien Goddess has notes of jasmine flower and jasmine tea added to it, bringing back some of the original Alien DNA from the classic purple bottle. Stronger than the original Alien Goddess and more suited to autumn and winter months, yet still keeping the tropical touch.
About the juice:
- Perfume type: Amber floral, also solar and woody.
- Top notes: Coconut and bergamot
- Middle notes: Jasmine and jasmine tea
- Base notes: Vanilla, benzoin and cashmere wood
- Who’d love this: Feminine fans of sweet, rich scents who like to be noticed
Set contains: 30ml EdP spray + 10ml EdP
RRP: £65.00 (the 30ml spray alone is £63.00)
BEST PRICE: £52.00 at allbeauty
[By the way, if you prefer the original Mugler Alien in the purple bottle, there’s a nice offer coming up later so keep reading]
Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir Rose Eau de Parfum 50ml gift set
Sexy without being in-your-face, this is a wear-anywhere fragrance that will take you from day to night. Romantic, floral and plummy with an updated vintage feel.
About the juice:
- Perfume type: Amber floral musk
- Top notes: Plum, pink pepper and bergamot
- Middle notes: Musk, rose and tuberose
- Base notes: Vanilla
- Who’d love this: Someone grown up, sophisticated and sensual
Set contains: 50ml EdP + 50ml shower gel + 50ml body lotion
RRP: £82.00 (the 50ml spray alone is £82.00)
BEST PRICE: £65.60 at Debenhams or John Lewis
Jimmy Choo I Want Choo Forever Eau de Parfum 60ml gift set
This 2022 flanker is sweeter and much stronger than the original I Want Choo, making it more suitable for evenings in the winter months. Will appeal to fans of fragrances like Very Good Girl by Carolina Herrera or La Petite Robe Noire EdP by Guerlain.
About the juice:
- Perfume type: Floral fruity gourmand
- Top notes: Citrus, rose, bitter almond
- Middle notes: Cherry liqueur, jasmine, vetiver
- Base notes: Oakmoss, vanilla, tonka bean, amber
- Who’d love this: Sexy, confident party-goers
Set contains: 60ml EdP + 100ml body lotion
RRP: £68.00 (single 60ml bottle is £68.00)
BEST PRICE: £54.40 at John Lewis
Jennifer Lopez ONE Eau de Parfum 50ml gift set
This is one of those rare celebrity fragrances that pleases the critics and avoids falling into generic sickly-sweet fruity-floral territory. It’s a sandalwood-forward perfume that leans unisex, smells a lot more expensive than it really is, and works for daytime, weekends, or relaxed evening events.
About the juice:
- Perfume type: Woody and a little creamy
- Top notes: Freesia, peach blossom and pink pepper
- Middle notes: Clearwood (a soft woody, earthy note), cedar and jasmine
- Base notes: Sandalwood, suede and oakmoss
- Who’d love this: Skint fans of Santal 33 by Le Labo or Santal Blush by Tom Ford
Set contains: 50ml EdP + 10ml EdP + 75ml body lotion + keepsake tin
RRP: £35.00 (a single 50ml bottle is £35.00)
BEST PRICE: £31.25 at Justmylook
Paco Rabanne Fame Eau de Parfum 50ml gift set
A new release this year, Fame represents a more sustainable type of perfume making, with over 90% natural ingredients and vegan credentials. This sweet, playful tropical fragrance is heavy on the mango and vanilla, and hugely popular with teens and twentysomethings.
About the juice:
- Perfume type: Woody floral
- Top notes: Natural mango and bergamot
- Middle notes: Jasmine and olibanum (type of incense)
- Base notes: Vanilla and sandalwood
- Who’d love this: Young, extroverted party people
Set contains: 50ml EdP + 75ml body lotion + keepsake tin
RRP: £86.00 (a 50ml spray alone is £86.00)
BEST PRICE: £86.00 << currently no offers with established/reputable retailers, so wait it out. Try allbeauty or Sephora UK on Black Friday weekend.
Gucci Flora Gorgeous Jasmine Eau de Parfum 50ml gift set
A light, sophisticated, delicate white floral, new in 2022. Feminine, clean, jasmine-heavy and best for daytime wear.
About the juice:
- Perfume type: Floral
- Top notes: Mandarin, bergamot, black pepper
- Middle notes: Jasmine, jasmine sambac, magnolia and damask rose
- Base notes: Benzoin, Australian sandalwood and patchouli
- Who’d love this: Someone who likes things understated, relaxed and feminine
Set contains: 50ml EdP spray + 10ml EdP pen
RRP: £91.00 (a single 50ml bottle is £84.00)
BEST PRICE: £72.80 at John Lewis
Top 5 bestselling gift sets of older perfumes
There are plenty of new gift sets and offers for old favourite fragrances this year too, so here are the bestsellers and crowd-pleasers.
YSL Libre 50ml gift set
- Contains: 50ml EdP, Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Mini 2g, Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick 83 Fiery Red Mini 2.2g
- RRP: £85.00
- Best price: £63.75 >> Buy at Debenhams
Mugler Alien refillable 60ml gift set
- Contains: 60ml EdP, Alien Body Lotion 50ml, Alien Eau de Parfum Travel Bottle 10ml
- RRP: £85.00
- Best price: £68.00 >> Buy at John Lewis
Tom Ford Black Orchid 50ml gift set
- Contains: 50ml EdP, 10ml EdP travel spray
- RRP: £100.00
- Best price: £80.00 >> Buy at John Lewis
YSL Black Opium 50ml gift set
- Contains: 50ml EdP, Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Mini 2g, Rouge Pure Couture Lipstick #1 Le Rouge Mini 2.2g
- RRP: £85.00
- Best price: £68.00 >> Buy at allbeauty or Buy at John Lewis
Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb 50ml gift set
- Contains: 50ml EdP, 10 ml EdP travel spray
- RRP: £85.00
- Best price: £68.00 >> Buy at allbeauty or Buy at Debenhams
Prices correct at time of publication, but are subject to change at short notice.
