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Chanel Bleu de Chanel Eau De Parfum Refillable Travel Spray
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Chanel Bleu de Chanel Eau De Parfum Refillable Travel Spray
Credit: BootsIf you’re really unsure, go for Bleu. Chanel’s universally loved fragrance might be a safe bet, but that doesn’t make it a forgettable choice – the piercing citrus top notes, which illuminate the woody base, make sure of that.
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LE LABO Eau de Parfum Discovery Set
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LE LABO Eau de Parfum Discovery Set
Credit: Net a porterGetting your hands on Le Labo's constantly sold-out Discovery Set is an achievement not to be sniffed at. Containing 5 mini samples of the brand's most cult unisex scents (yes, including Santal 33), it's the gift set to beat them all.
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Harvey Nichols Gentleman Grooming Gift Set
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Harvey Nichols Gentleman Grooming Gift Set
Credit: Harvey NicholsHarvey Nichols' curated gift boxes are genuinely good, and this year's grooming selection is a strong option for people you really like. Creed's Aventus Cologne sits alongside skincare from Kiehl's and an (inexplicable but welcome) bottle of Roku gin.
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Penhaligon's Portraits Scent Library
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Penhaligon's Portraits Scent Library
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Credit: Penhaligon'sIf selecting a scent for someone else brings you out in a sweat, opt for a discovery set. This one serves as a weighty introduction to the prestige Penhaligon's Portraits family: all ten of them, in fact. The fancy packaging makes it feel significantly more special, too.
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Hermès Cologne Collection
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Hermès Cologne Collection
Credit: John LewisSkip the wrapping paper and present this one in its iconic tangerine box. Inside, there's a travel-friendly glass bottle of four acclaimed Hermès colognes, including the aromatic new Eau de Basilic Pourpre.
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Dior The Original Trilogy - Limited Edition Fragrance Set
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Dior The Original Trilogy - Limited Edition Fragrance Set
Credit: DiorPreviously installed as Dior's in-house 'nose' back in 2004, Francis Kurkdjian is now returning to the storied brand. In celebration (and anticipation of his first new offering), Dior has re-issued three of his original cult blends, all of which are neatly packaged in this collector's case.
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Frédéric Malle Fragrance Set For Him
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Frédéric Malle Fragrance Set For Him
Credit: SelfridgesA stocking stuffer for those who take their fragrance seriously. From the invigorating Bigarade Concentrée to the punchy Vétiver Extraordinaire, six of Frédéric Malle's collaborative triumphs can be found here.
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Escentric Molecules Fragrance Discovery Set
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Escentric Molecules Fragrance Discovery Set
Credit: Space NKEnfant terrible Geza Schön creates each of his scents using a single fragrance molecule. Each one is curious and hard to define, yet undeniably intriguing.
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Acqua di Parma Colonia Gift Set
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Acqua di Parma Colonia Gift Set
Credit: EscentualAcqua di Parma's iconic citrus scent, Colonia, is absolutely the most fail-safe fragrance you can gift: nobody dislikes this timeless ode to the Amalfi coastline. This limited-edition set contains all five iterations of the original, including the brand-new Colonia C.L.U.B.
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Fragrance Wardrobe For Him
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Fragrance Wardrobe For Him
Credit: SelfridgesNow at the helm of Dior's prestige perfumery, Francis Kurkdjian knows exactly how to create an acclaimed fragrance. From Gentle Fluidity to Baccarat Rouge 540 (the ultimate Fragrance Head aroma), all his hits feature in this discovery set.
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LOEWE Paseo Por Madrid Travel Set
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LOEWE Paseo Por Madrid Travel Set
Credit: SelfridgesThere is a lot to like about Loewe's hometown Madrid – so much so, the brand has created eight olfactory odes to it. This chic set contains a 10ml vial of each unisex blend, from the woody Descubriendo Colón to the amber-floral Mayrit.
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Tom Daxon Fragrance Collection
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Tom Daxon Fragrance Collection
Credit: Liberty LondonTom Daxon knows exactly how to create the kind of scent that people will comment on (for the right reasons). Each one of these niche but crowd-pleasing blends is a winner: start with every fragrance head's favourite, the cashmere-soft Iridium.
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D.S. & Durga Greatest Hits Vol. 1 Discovery Set
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D.S. & Durga Greatest Hits Vol. 1 Discovery Set
Credit: LibertyIf anyone can breathe new life into the discovery set, it's Brooklyn-based niche perfumery duo, D.S & Durga. The six miniature vials include Debaser – an inexplicable coconut-steeped ode to the Pixies – and Cowboy Grass, which masterfully combines herbaceous greenery with rose otto.
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Murdock London Cologne Collection
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Murdock London Cologne Collection
Credit: Fortnum & MasonFrom Black Tea to Vetiver, Murdock's masculine colognes are easily likeable, making them ideal for gifting. This pleasingly priced gift set contains all four in pocket-sized sprays.
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Jo Malone London Men's Cologne Collection
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Jo Malone London Men's Cologne Collection
Credit: Jo Malone LondonIf in doubt, go with Jo Malone. But don't spend your precious time scrolling the brand's endless curation of colognes: instead, head straight for this kit of the five most loved. They're all designed to work well alone, or be layered together to create a unique signature.
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MALIN + GOETZ Fragrance Discovery Kit
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MALIN + GOETZ Fragrance Discovery Kit
Credit: Cult BeautyMalin + Goetz's unisex fragrances are interesting yet wearable, and this concise kit makes the ideal introduction.
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Molton Brown Woody & Aromatic Fragrance Discovery Set
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Molton Brown Woody & Aromatic Fragrance Discovery Set
Credit: FeeluniqueA winning choice for the traditionalist, the Royally warranted Molton Brown crafts scents steeped in sophistication. This set contains three classics, including the masterful aquatic Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel, which is spot-on for summer.
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Hermès Terre D'Hermès Refillable Fragrance Set
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Hermès Terre D'Hermès Refillable Fragrance Set
Credit: HarrodsA truly thoughtful move, Hermès' timeless peppery citrus scent now comes alongside a large refill that can be decanted into the bottle – which is itself encased in shockproof rubber to prevent breakage in your bag.
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Creed Aventus Cologne Gift Set
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Creed Aventus Cologne Gift Set
Credit: Harvey NicholsWhat does an olfactory ode to Napoleon Bonaparte smell like? Turns out, it's a really quite classic blend of smooth woods, sweetened by an unexpected twist of vanilla.
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Czech & Speake Traveller Cologne Collection
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Czech & Speake Traveller Cologne Collection
Credit: Mr PorterOne for the traditionalist, this travel set contains four bag-sized vials of Czech & Speake's Brit-born colognes. From the heady floral Neroli to the tobacco-tinged Cuba, each one is steeped in heritage.
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