Choosing the right perfume as a gift

What gift should I give to my loved one for the New Year?
Many people think about this during the New Year holidays. Among all the desired gifts, there is one that every girl would like to receive, but it is rarely given. This is a perfume scent. Why is it rarely included in gifts? To give a fragrance and at the same time please, you need to know the person you want to please well.

When purchasing a fragrance, the sales assistant can tell you in detail about each perfume, advise which one is suitable for an adult woman or a young girl, which one will sound better in the summer and which one in the winter, etc. And yet, the person to whom your gift is intended may have his own specific taste and desires. And if you don’t know about them, then you can only guess.

Let's try to guess what scent to give for the New Year. You can get some information about the tastes of your chosen one or chosen one in advance. But this is good, you will learn more about your loved one.

Each designer chooses certain images, and perhaps a muse, that inspires him. And if this designer has a perfume line, you can focus on his scents and the one that became his advertisement. What's your girlfriend's favorite designer?

For example, Giorgio Armani. His muse for many years has been Cate Blanchett, a brave, independent woman who can say “Si.” Therefore, we will name the fragrance with such a meaningful name among the first.

1. Giorgio Armani "Si"

“Si is my tribute to modern femininity, an irresistible combination of grace, strength and independence.” The woman whose image is embodied in the Si fragrance is mysterious and free. The basis of the Giorgio Armani Si perfume is: black currant, woody notes, May rose, emphasized by freesia, notes of patchouli, vanilla and ambroxan.

Another example from Giorgio Armani could be new fragrances, which, despite their novelty, have already earned the admiration of perfume fans.
This is Armani Code Absolu Femme
- a women's fragrance of 2020 and a men's fragrance
Armani Code Absolu
.

The feminine scent belongs to the oriental floral group. Its composition contains ginger, neroli, mandarin, fragrant flowers of jasmine, orange blossom and tuberose. The scent trail contains tonka bean, vanilla, and sandalwood.

The masculine fragrance belongs to the oriental spicy group, the composition of which includes green tangerine, apple, orange blossom, nutmeg, and carrot seeds. The composition finishes with suede, tonka bean, vanilla and woody notes.

How to choose perfume as a gift

If your friend or girlfriend likes the scent you use, then your choice for a gift is obvious - you can give the same one, but only for men or women.
When buying a fragrance as a gift, you will have to think about the age and character of the lady. For example, sensual and rich scents are more suitable for mature and confident women. And for young and carefree girls, fragrances that are as mischievous as they are, containing fresh green or citrus notes, would be appropriate.

A young girl will be interested in experimenting with unusual new products. Any age will enjoy sea notes and soft powdery compositions. Women of elegant age will be pleased to receive as a gift fragrances from those that are called legendary today, proven over the years.

You can try to find out what perfumes your boyfriend or girlfriend dreams of, or at least what groups of scents to pay attention to - oriental, sweet, sea, powdery, spicy, chypre, etc.

Light, cheerful aromas that reveal the blossoming of gardens, give you the opportunity to feel extraordinary energy, envelop you in a sweet haze, warm sun rays and sea spray - that's all about the
Sun Light Cosmogony
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Gifts for the New Year: the best men's and women's fragrances

What scent should I give for the New Year? Many people suffer from this question. Some say that according to sociological surveys, perfumes are the most often given as gifts. Others bring it to the top of the anti-rating of the best gifts. And all because perfumery is a delicate thing. What seems ambrosia and nectar to one may cause headaches and hostility to another. That is why, having settled on perfume as a New Year's gift, it is better to first carefully examine the perfume shelves of the recipient or carefully ask him what perfume he prefers to use. But if you don’t have such an opportunity, we suggest considering something universal as a gift, which is very popular. The chances that you will hit the bull's eye are much greater this way. We offer you ideas for fragrant gifts for the New Year, based on the ratings of users of the popular Russian-language resource about perfumes fragrantica.ru. Five men's and five women's fragrances, each of which is included in the top ten favorites on the mentioned site.

Hermes Terre D'hermes

Of course, this is very conditional, but all vetiver lovers can be divided into two camps. Some people like Encre Noire Lalique, others Terre d'Hermes. “Terra” is a sweet and sour citrus vetiver with a distinct note of orange, hot pepper and a pinch of pine needles. The concept is based on the harmony of the elements of earth and air. At the first breath, the earth appears in the imagination, red-orange, scorched under the scorching sun. Such as Margaret Mitchell described in the novel “Gone with the Wind” the red earth of Tara - dry in appearance, but generous for those who treat it with love. Oily gasoline notes appear behind it, and closer to the base the aroma smoothes out, becoming softly citrusy, without obvious fougere. Calm, respectable, noble and almost universal for all ages and personalities.

Chanel Bleu De Chanel (edt)

It begins with citrus notes with a minty freshness, which mistakenly gives the impression of the aroma as light, fresh, lemony. As it opens, it becomes more fresh - notes of ginger and something juniper appear in it, with incense smoke. Closer to the base, the aroma finally calms down, becoming soft, as if rounded, no notes stand out clearly. To summarize, Bleu de Chanel in the eau de toilette version is a good masculine scent for those men who don’t like to smell too bright, but habits and a certain etiquette oblige them to put on a little perfume when leaving the house. On the other hand, it can be called an almost unmistakable gift option - the theme of purity and freshness will never lose its relevance.

Lalique Encre Noire

An introverted, cool, brooding forest scent. Perhaps this is precisely what became the key to his success, because he noticeably stands out from the background of most popular compositions that radiate cheerfulness, love of life, and a positive attitude. Perhaps the fact is that the brain projects the impression of the name onto the sense of smell, but the sound of the aroma really does have something of the smell of ballpoint pen ink.

The pyramid is short and laconic: vetiver, cypress, cashmeran and musk. Simplicity often hides the main secret of success. The main, solo note, vetiver, deserves special attention - here it is hard, sharp, detached. Natalie Lorson created a truly ingenious scent: wet tree trunks, knotted rhizomes intertwined, rotting foliage, evil spirits frolicking in the thicket of the forest. The aroma is complex, quarrelsome, but absolutely brilliant.

Paco Rabanne 1 Million

Despite the fact that only 10 years have passed since the release of this fragrance, today it sounds like a guest from the past. 1 Million appeared on the wave of popularity of the golden youth, hung with chains of American rappers and became a kind of quintessence of club fashion. But this does not mean that the scent is outdated. He's young. And those who wear it should be young. Give it to the young! On respectable men, it can sound strange and even ridiculous, like sneakers with luminous soles on a pensioner. Need to try it on. But for a young guy, the option is almost a win-win. Warm aroma of cinnamon and amber, with pronounced notes of hot spices, roses and leather. Definitely inspired by the East.

Thierry Mugler A Men

This fragrance was once released as a pair to the classic Angel. Another perfumer worked on it - Jacques Euclier. In A Men, the central theme of chocolate and caramel contrasts with the freshness of bergamot and mint, the effect of which is emphasized by aldehydes. Opens with bergamot, coriander, fruit, green accord, mint and lavender combined with heart notes of jasmine, patchouli, cedar, honey, caramel, lily of the valley and milk. The base of the fragrance consists of patchouli, sandalwood, vanilla, musk, tonka bean, amber, benzoin and coffee. Unlike the “forever young” Millionaire, A Men sounds respectable and even a little predatory. Don’t put your finger in his mouth - he’ll snatch it away with the kindest smile.

Christian Dior Jadore(edt)

Year after year, this fragrance confidently ranks among the top five most popular in the world. Despite the fact that next year it will celebrate its twentieth anniversary. Their formula was signed by the most popular perfumer Calice Becker. Kalis says that everything came together perfectly in this fragrance - the contents, the nice ergonomic bottle and the noticeable advertising campaign. One way or another, for many years many women have declared their love for him. In today's selection we offer an eau de toilette version from 2011 - a white floral scent with noticeable citrus notes. Why exactly this and not the classics? Just because of the citrus fruits. In winter, it’s very cool to surround yourself with their smells, as part of lifting your mood and fighting vitamin deficiency.

Lolita Lempicka Women

Perhaps this aroma can safely be called one of the most magical, fabulous, witchcraft. The apple that Snow White once tasted in the Enchanted Forest. Only not red, but lilac, decorated with elegant painting. When creating this fragrance in 1998, perfumer Annick Menardot did her best, following Mugler, creating the second pillar of gourmand perfumery, from which to this day all those who create perfumes around the notes of cherry, sweet cherry, anise and licorice draw inspiration. Actually, it is these components that sound most distinctly in the aroma. In general, the pyramid is distinguished by its richness and roundness - despite the many notes, nothing sticks out or irritates. Lolita Lempicka opens with violet, star anise and ivy, combined with heart notes of iris, amaryllis, licorice, cherry and orris root. The base of the aroma consists of vanilla, musk, tonka bean, vetiver and praline.

Narciso Rodriguez For Her (edt)

The legendary Narciso Rodriguez for Her, created by equally legendary perfumers Christine Nagel and Francis Kurkdjian, was released in 2003. B already in 2004 won the first award - Fragrance Foundation Awards in the Women's Prestige category, repeating the success in 2006. To achieve a musky sound, which today is considered almost a standard, perfumers rejected the usual scheme in which this note is placed in the base, and allowed her to play the solo part in the heart. Due to this, the musk does not leave you from the start until the moment when the perfume wears off or you wash it off. The main note is complemented by a fruity-floral accord of osmanthus, rose, orange blossom and peach, as well as vetiver, amber and vanilla. However, it is quite difficult to distinguish all these notes individually, with the exception, perhaps, of osmanthus and peach; they all harmoniously merge together, creating a delicate, elegant and, as if, trembling aroma. However, it is worth noting that choosing this scent as a gift should be done with extreme caution - most people either love it or hate it, and there is no third option.

Armand Basi In Red(edt)

Like all the heroes mentioned today, Armand Basi continues to set sales records for 15 years. When it first came out, in 2003, all fans of fresh fragrances were immediately divided into two camps - some liked Light Blue from D&G, while others preferred Armand Basi. Although, to tell the truth, it is difficult to compare them. Light Blue is a completely summer story, fresh citruses and delicate flowers skillfully hide a masculine steroid base that smells something like wet wood. Armand Basi in Red is primarily dedicated to the note of ginger. It is thanks to her that he plays with the contrasts of fire and ice, and will become an excellent companion not only in the summer heat, but also in the winter cold, turning its owner into the Snow Queen. Top notes are represented by the aromas of bergamot, mandarin, cardamom and ginger, the heart is represented by the sound of jasmine, rose, violet leaves and lily of the valley. The base of Armand Basi In Red consists of sandalwood, musk, oakmoss and cedar.

Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Toilette Chanel

Surprisingly, it is true that Coco Mademoiselle takes first place in a variety of perfume popularity ratings year after year. Both very young girls and adult women adore him, which makes him, most likely, a win-win option for a gift. We suggest considering the eau de toilette version. We said about Blue de Chanel that it will suit almost any man. Likewise, Coco will appeal to most women. If the EDP version carefully, but pretends to be a chypre, then in the case of eau de toilette we have a fruity-floral composition that decided to flirt a little with oriental themes. As the aroma unfolds, you will feel notes of bergamot, grapefruit and orange, smoothly transitioning to a heart of jasmine, lychee and rose. The base of Coco Mademoiselle EDT is composed of notes of patchouli, vanilla, musk and vetiver.

Which scent to choose as a gift for a man?

Here the first guideline will also be age. For men under 30, it is better to choose a sporty perfume. You won't go wrong if you make your choice by turning to the Lacoste
.

The brand was founded by Rene Lacoste, who himself was a successful athlete, and later a businessman, designer and inventor. The peculiarity of the fragrances of this brand is that they all belong to the noble type of sports perfumery.

For example, Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Eau Fraiche

, which combines aquatic notes with lemon, green notes with limoncello, and white cedar with patchouli and musk. The 2018 fragrance belongs to the group of aromatic aquatic aromas, with juicy greenery and a pleasant, fresh scent. They want to breathe and enjoy, and the aroma is incredibly lasting.

By the way, what does L.12.12 mean? In 1933, a new famous model appeared - a lightweight shirt made of a new “breathable” fabric with the same crocodile pattern, where L is Lacoste, 1 is the cotton from which the shirts were made, 2 is the sleeve length, 12 is the model. “Life is a beautiful sport” - Rene Lacoste.

Lacoste Style In Play

– refined and noble. In it you will feel luxurious and festive. Lacoste Style In Play is a fragrance for purposeful men, for whom life is a thirst for movement, enjoyment of the game, and even if there is defeat somewhere, it is only temporary, because there is always the desire and desire to win again and again.

Lacoste Style In Play is a fragrance for men to whom all heights are within reach. The fragrance was released in 2004, belongs to the group of floral, musky, woody. The composition of the fragrance consists of noble components, including thuja, apple, jasmine, cedar, pine, vetiver, musk, patchouli.

Typically, young men choose light compositions, while adults choose more solid scents. But it also happens the other way around. In such cases, fragrances with a unisex composition can help out; they contain both masculine shades and delicate notes.

And here is the scent of Givenchy Gentleman

suitable for many men. The image of a gallant man fits into this magnificent fragrance. Givenchy Gentleman allows you to stand out from the crowd. The unexpected combination of components creates a bold and elegant look with its own unique take on elegance. The aroma is woody, floral, aromatic. A classic men's fragrance that can be called noble and intelligent, as, indeed, a gentleman should be.

Perfume for your significant other

Knowing the character and tastes of your other half, you can easily choose the right perfume for your birthday or other holiday. For example, for a young girl it could be a light, sophisticated scent; for a middle-aged woman - a classic scent; You can give a real fashionista something from the latest new products of the season - she will be delighted in any case. The latest trends are Molecule perfume; they have practically no pronounced aroma, but carry some piquant notes. Among the latest new products for women, we can note Valentino Valentina - a slightly sweet, but delicate fragrance, perfect as a gift for women of any age; the interesting bottle of this perfume, decorated with flowers, is especially attractive.

Also, if you know what kind of perfume your significant other likes, you can use the search in our online store, find the desired perfume and look at “similar scents”, and we also have an individual selection of perfumes according to your parameters.