Perfume is not just a gift… it's a message.
Sometimes a small bottle leaves a big impression, expressing your taste and care, and making the person feel that you chose the gift carefully, not just as a "quick choice." But how do you choose the right perfume and ensure that the person you are giving it to will like it?
In this article, we will give you a practical guide to help you choose a perfume as a gift with complete confidence:
1. Find out the person's taste, or try to find out their taste.
The first step is to ask yourself: What does he like?
You don't need to be a perfume expert, but try to remember:
- Does he use heavy, oriental, and prominent perfumes?
- Or does he prefer light floral or fresh scents?
- Is he/she the type who likes oud, musk, vanilla, or citrus?
If you have no idea, ask tactfully or look at the perfumes they're currently using; many people like to repeat the same fragrance family.
2. Age and social status make a difference
in general:
- Young people: They often like light, fresh, and modern scents.
- Older people: They may prefer heavy or classic scents.
- Businessmen: They like perfumes that give presence and prestige (like leather or woody perfumes).
- Teenagers: They prefer fun, sweet, or sometimes fruity fragrances.
Be smart in matching a person's style with the fragrance that suits them.
3. The occasion determines the type of perfume.
Every occasion deserves a fragrance to suit it; consider:
- Birthday? Choose a fragrance that reflects the person's personality.
- Upgrade or achievement? A luxurious and heavy fragrance.
- Wedding or engagement? Luxurious perfumes in elegant bottles.
- A simple occasion? A stylish and light everyday fragrance.
If it's a "no occasion" gift, mild and moderately strong perfumes are often a safe choice.
4. Play it right with packaging and presentation.
Even if the perfume is excellent, the packaging plays a big role. Don't give perfume in a plastic bag from the grocery store (calm us down 😅).
Invest in:
- luxurious box
- A simple gift card with personal words
- Elegant packaging in a color that suits the occasion or the person's taste
These details make a big difference in the impression of the gift.
5. Bonus idea: Offer a fragrance set
Instead of gifting just one perfume, consider gifting a fragrance set that includes:
- perfume
- lotion or cream with the same scent
- Scented shampoo or shower gel
- Elegant box
This gives the gift a luxurious and complete character and makes the experience more beautiful. Of course, this is available in Basel in a luxurious package and is suitable for gifting, like the Leighton Luxe Box and the Valaya Valley Box.
finally
Choosing a perfume as a gift can be a challenge, but if you focus on the person's taste and the occasion and choose carefully, the result will be an unforgettable gift. And what's more important than the perfume itself? That you're giving it from the heart ❤️