Timeless perfumes to give as Christmas gifts and not to fail

Perfume has become a much-loved fashion accessory and is one of the most popular Christmas gifts. At this time of year, we can find beautiful boxes that include a fragrance along with bath or shaving accessories, in the case of men, to enjoy the fragrance in our daily personal care routine. If you are thinking of buying perfumes to give as gifts for the Christmas holidays, follow the tips below and don't miss our selection of modern classic fragrances that will conquer any perfume connoisseur.

Personality


Do you know the person you are going to give the perfume to? Surely their lifestyle and their way of dressing will give you clues to decide on a classic or more daring fragrance.


2.- Luxury brands


Luxury brands in perfumery offer high quality at very reasonable prices, so you can be sure that it will be a valued gift.


3.- New or classic?


There are so many new perfumes launched every year that perhaps a good option is to opt for a more classic one. Perhaps it will be a discovery for the person who receives it or perhaps it will connect them with special moments in their life.

Notes of lemon, green galbanum and jasmine have made Aire by Loewe one of the most desirable fragrances in the brand's catalogue since 1985. What is its secret to winning over women of different generations? A soft and elegant olfactory score inspired by fresh and pure air, signed by Olivier Cresp. Lemon, Italian mandarin, ylang ylang, green galbanum and petit grain make up a citrus palette with different nuances, wrapped in white flowers.

Powdery and floral, Chance is as easy to wear as a little black dress, the perfect outfit for any occasion. Its name refers to the luck that, according to Jacques Polge, former perfumer of the maison, he knew how to take advantage of when he had it in front of him, true to Coco's own way of thinking. Although there are different versions of this perfume, on this occasion we choose the original, the most floral and ultra-feminine of all.

If there is one fragrance that has conquered women for more than 50 years, it is Eau de Rochas, a citrus scent with a mineral nuance. Fresh and youthful, romantic and sensual, this perfume was a revolution in an era of dense fragrances, proving that a citrus fragrance can be elegant and special.


This legendary scent has sold 55 million bottles since its launch and has remained in the top 10 of the world's best-selling fragrances for four decades.

Water takes centre stage in another successful fragrance that expresses the purity of a drop of dew on the skin. Perfumer Jacques Cavallier worked with Issey Miyake to create an aquatic score that revolves around a profusion of calone, a molecule that conveys the sensations of water.


"Nature is the best perfumer there is. All we have to do is draw inspiration from it", said the Japanese designer. Rose petals and lotus enhance the fresh, aquatic facet of the fragrance, which culminates in precious woods that create a long-lasting trail.

The female figure stars in the corseted bust of Classique, a fragrance that still retains its rebellious and transgressive spirit after 30 years. The olfactory score, by Jacques Cavallier, awakens desire through orange blossom, rice powder, ginger and vanilla.

Citrus and floral, the Eau Sauvage eau de toilette is synonymous with Dior elegance, sophisticated and fresh. In 1966, Edmond Roudnitska created a perfume in which he masterfully combined notes of Calabrian bergamot, oakmoss, vetiver and hedione. It is precisely this last note that propelled the perfume into the lists of the favourites of the 1960s and the following decades. Hedione is the name given to the synthetic ingredient that evokes jasmine with a subtle hint of lemon for an ethereal, light sensation.

The sporty lifestyle was sealed forever in the DNA of Ralph Lauren with this male perfume, an icon of the firm that combines leather, wood and tobacco.


Perfumer Carlos Benaim inaugurated the Polo saga of the brand in 1978 with a fragrance that has become a classic of men's perfumery, but without losing its elegant and relaxed youthful style. A curious fact: it was the first men's perfume not to include floral notes in its composition.

Sailor stripes represent freedom, independence and adventure for Jean Paul Gaultier, who has included them in his fashion collections in every possible combination. And also in the world of perfumery, when in 1985 he launched the bust of the sailor in Le Male, a fragrance for which he collaborated with Francis Kurkdjian, a young man who, at the time, was 25 years old and had all the daring of youth.


Lavender, an ingredient very present in men's fragrances, takes on a new dimension in this perfume, evoking the sensuality of a naked body on a beach in the sun. Artemisia, bergamot, cardamom, orange blossom, cinnamon and cumin mingle with woods, vanilla and musk in a warm, carnal scent with a refreshing hint of mint.

It seems like yesterday when Boss Bottled successfully broke into the male perfumery, but it's been 25 years since its launch and, since then, the fragrance has become one of the icons of the brand, which sells a bottle every four seconds around the world.


There are many variations of Boss Bottled. Without going any further, the Elixir version, presented in 2023 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the perfume, is a more intense and powerful option of the original essence. But today we propose you to rediscover the classic, a perfectly balanced olfactory composition, created by Annick Menardo, which combines apple, plum, lemon, oakmoss, sandalwood, cedar and vetiver. Simple, comfortable to wear, but with character. That is the secret of its success.

Inspired by Montblanc's most famous fountain pen, the Meisterstück 149, this eau de toilette bears the signature of Olivier Pescheux, who has created an irresistible formula with an unusual combination of lavender, Calabrian bergamot, verbena, evernyl, geranium, coumarin and a touch of sandalwood.


"Evernyl is a molecule that is reminiscent of oakmoss and displays sensuality and depth. I wanted it to be the soul of the formula, so I used it in large doses", says the perfumer.