Confused what to get the special guy in your life for the festive season this year? We took the guesswork out of the equation and rounded up the best fragrance gifts for him. From luxury scents to zen-like candles, we have it all.
Best fragrance gifts for him this holiday season
Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo
Price: From Dhs280 at Bloomingdale’s
Why he’ll ❤️it: The fragrance of all Italian-stallions, Blu Mediterraneo by Acqua di Parma is a staple scent for your man. Arancia di Capri captures the essence of Capri’s rich history, culture and nature in a bottle. Think notes of lemon, mandarin and orange elevated by a hint of soft caramel and musk. It won’t disappoint!
Diptyque Temple des Mousses Premium Scented Candle
Price: Dhs1,199, Diptyque Boutique, The Dubai Mall
Why he’ll ❤️it: For those who love a zen moment, Diptyque’s Temple des Mousses brings the green scents of the southern foothills of Mount Arashiyama, Kyoto to your guy’s home. This premium candle contains notes of tree moss, cedarwoord, and matcha, making this one of the best nature-inspired fragrance gifts for him.
Penhaligon’s The Omniscient Mr. Thompson Eau De Parfum
Price: Dhs1,120, Penhaligon’s boutique, The Dubai Mall
Why he’ll ❤️it: Part of Penhaligon’s iconic Portrait Collection, Mr. Thompson’s fragrance captures the secret knowledge of the butler. With notes of vanilla, sesame seed, oakwood, and orris, the scent represents discretion and trust.
Thameen Bravi Cologne Elixir
Price: Dhs1,060, Bloomingdales
Why he’ll ❤️it: Thameen’s Bravi is a warm spicy scent with notes of ginger, bitter orange, walnut milk, tobacco, and vanilla. It’s one of the best fragrance gifts for your guy friend as the cologne is inspired by loyalty and friendship.
Parfums De Marly Althair
Price: Dhs1,300, Galeries Lafayette, The Dubai Mall
Why he’ll ❤️it: For the man in your life who is full of surprises, we totes recommend gifting him Parfums De Marly’s newest fresh and warm drop, Althair. This sweet and musky scent contains notes of cinnamon, cardamom, orange blossom, and bourbon vanilla. It’s unexpected, distinctive, and opulent.
Paco Rabanne 1 Million Golden Oud Parfum Intense
Price: Dhs515, sephora.ae
Why he’ll ❤️it: For the refined gentleman, this woody scent contains notes of nutmeg, black pepper, leather, and oud. The intensity of the fragrance matches the brilliance of the gold bottle, with its mangnificent emerald jewel reminiscent of royalty.