Signature scents as gifts for the holiday season

Schenelle Dsouza
Getting and giving gifts are a big part of the end-of-year seasonal cheer. And what better gift than a signature scent for the season?
A perfume is probably one of the most elegant and versatile gifts to give someone and make sure you stay in their memories whenever they use it. Here are the top 10 spicy yet sensual fragrances that will make for one of the best Christmas gifts ever.
1. Byredo Mumbai Noise
Byredo
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One of the most talked about fragrances of the year, Byredo’s new Mumbai Noise was inspired by founder Ben Gorham’s childhood trips to his grandmother’s home in Chembur, Mumbai. Paying tribute to his Indian heritage, the perfume captures his memories of Mumbai in an intense mix of ambers and warm woods, spices, coffee, Tonka beans, sandalwood, incense with polished notes of Davana. . Buy Here
2. Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl Eau de Parfum
Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl Eau de Parfum
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A symbol of passion, sophistication and beauty, Very Good Girl is a bold new iteration of the iconic Good Girl scent presented in a feisty, red bottle. Made for the fabulous and the fearless, the scent starts with playfully mischievous notes of redcurrant and exotic lychee, leading to a seductive heart of rose with vetiver and vanilla. Buy Here
3. Coach Dreams Sunset Eau De Parfum Spray
COACH Dreams Sunset Eau De Parfum Spray
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Coach’s new Dreams Sunset is a fresh floral-and-woody fragrance inspired by the golden hours of dusk. The warm floral scent pays homage to a sparkling sunset with its ombré apothecary-inspired bottle. Opening with fruity notes of pear and bergamot, the fragrance transcends one to a whiff of jasmine flowers, finally drying down to a warm Tonka bean and vanilla base note. Buy Here
4. Giorgio Armani My Way Eau De Parfum
Giorgio Armani My Way Eau De Parfum
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A sparkling new floral fragrance, the new Armani My Way is fashion for the curious woman preparing to broaden her horizons. Made with consciously sourced ingredients, the scent captures a more vibrant take on the original Armani floral—with celebratory fragrance notes of bergamot from Calabria and Egyptian orange blossom blended with a bright floral bouquet of tuberose and jasmine culminating with a vibrant cedar wood, vanilla and white musk tones. Buy Here
5. Givenchy L’Interdit Eau De Parfum Rouge Spray
GIVENCHY L'Interdit Eau De Parfum Rouge Spray
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Spicy and sultry, Givenchy’s new L’Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge interlopes into a sensual obsession curating a sweet yet fiery fragrance. An opulent trio of hot-and-cold spice-pimento leaf, blood orange & piquant ginger blends into a suave sandalwood aroma that is long lasting and luxurious. Buy Here
6. Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau De Parfum Spray
Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau De Parfum Spray
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Inspired by the supposed mystical power of the Gardenia Flower, Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia is a sweet fragrance that resembles a fresh botanical garden. The fragrance blends fruity notes of a lively pear blossom, Italian mandarin and red berries, with floral white gardenia, jasmine absolute and frangipani flower with a touch of brown sugar that adds a delicate sweetness to the scent. Buy Here
7. HermèsTwilly Eau Ginger Eau De Parfum
Twilly d’Hermès Twilly Eau Ginger
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The latest addition to the Twilly d’Hermès family, HERMÈS Twilly Eau Ginger is a beautiful, paradoxical blend of scents inspired by the contagious joy of young Hermès women, reminiscent of laughter and cheer. Floral notes of vibrant peonies, melded with candied ginger, and earthy cedar, gives this fragrance the impertinence and freshness of joyful, sunshine-like energy, perfect to warm up your winters. Buy Here
8. Miss Dior Eau de Parfum
Miss Dior Eau de Parfum
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Inspired by the characteristic of the iconic 1947 Miss Dior, the new Miss Dior fragrance is built around an elegant, striking bouquet—like a “millefiori”. Acing the new era with optimism and cheer, Centifolia rose, lily of the valley, peony accord and iris delivers what feels like a rainbow bouquet in a bottle. At the base, slight notes of tender wood envelop the composition. Buy Here
9. Tiffany Rose Gold Eau De Parfum
Tiffany & Co.
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Inspired by the sparkling beauty of diamonds, the Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Eau de Parfum captures Tiffany’s optimistic spirit in a vibrant and captivating composition. A playful concoction of fruity and musky notes, the fragrance opens with sparkling notes of blackcurrant, pink pepper and lychee, melding into pungent notes of deep musk and iris to create a lingering scent that is playful yet warm. Buy Here
10. Versace Dylan Turquoise Eau de Toilette Natural Spray
VERSACE Dylan Turquoise Eau de Toilette Natural Spray
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Versace’s new Dylan Turquoise fragrance is a twist on brand heritage with a new elegant bottle that has curved lines reminiscent of a Greek amphora, in a refreshing crystalline turquoise tone. Sensual, young and fresh, the fragrance balances the citrusy tones of mandarin and lemon with complementary fruity and floral accents of blackcurrant, jasmine and freesia, topped off with rich aromatic hints of wood and musk. Buy Here
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