The 10 Best Fragrances to Gift or Wear This Valentine’s Day

Giving someone a fragrance is a personal, intimate gesture, which is why Valentine’s Day is the perfect holiday to gift one. Whether you’re looking for a thoughtful present for your significant other or a luxe Galentine’s Day gift for your bestie, you can’t go wrong with a gorgeous perfume or cologne. Here, we’re sharing our favorite scents to gift from Lancôme, Giorgio Armani, Viktor & Rolf and more. 

YSL Black Opium Eau de Parfum

This cult-classic is sexy and bold, and the notes of coffee, white flower and vanilla  were basically made for date night.

Lancôme Idôle Nectar Eau de Parfum

This floral gourmand is lightweight yet 100% head-turning. With notes of rose essence, warm caramel popcorn and irresistible bourbon vanilla, it’s sophisticated and bold, yet still sweet and inviting. Gift it to any boss babe in your life.

Ralph Lauren Romance Eau de Parfum

If your partner or best friend’s scent preference leans toward something clean and fresh, this fragrance is the perfect choice, with notes of mandarin, violet leaves, jasmine, woody oakmoss and white musk.

Giorgio Armani Beauty My Way Eau de Parfum

This delicate scent combines bright floral notes of tuberose, jasmine and orange blossom with a hint of vanilla that’s sweet without being overpowering. The chic bottle is also the perfect addition to your special someone’s shelfie.

Viktor and Rolf Spicebomb Eau de Toilette

Give the main man in your life a scent he’ll love with this woodsy pick. The powerful citrus, tobacco and aromatic spices combine to make a spicy and irresistible fragrance for V-Day.

Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum

Refreshing and multi-dimensional, this pick features notes of neroli, amber and musk. The fragrance’s refillable bottle will also be a cool addition to any bathroom counter. 

Maison Margiela REPLICA Jazz Club

Inspired by the warm and inviting nature of a downtown jazz club, spray this eau de toilette and smell the lemon, pink pepper, rum accord, vanilla and smoky tobacco layered in the fragrance. 

Imaginary Authors In Love With Everything

This aptly named and genderless scent features notes of raspberry, citrus, coconut palm sugar and sandalwood.  

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

You’ve likely seen this sophisticated fragrance on your social media feeds, and the jasmine, radiant saffron and freshly-cut cedar notes make the timeless fragrance the perfect gift.  

D.S. & Durga Notorious Oud

Oud fragrances can range from woody and smoky to spicy and floral, and this pick contains notes of saffron, camphor, Indonesian oud, papyrus and bulgar rose. Give this one to someone that loves bold, unique scents.

Design: Juliana Campisi