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Valentine's Day perfume gifts

Perfume is one of the most popular Valentine's Day gifts, but getting the scent right is not easy. Below are low-risk picks that stand out in community votes.

If you know their style or a perfume they love, take the quiz and we pick 12 safe and 3 bolder ideas.

No account needed, nothing is stored. We do not ask about budget: picks are based on scent and community votes.

Find a gift in 6 questions

All optional. Skip what you do not know.

Who is it for?
What kind of perfume?
How old are they?
What is their style?

Pick up to two.

Is there a perfume they already love?

Optional. If you know one, we put similar perfumes first.

Which season will they wear it most?

For her: romantic picks

The lowest-risk choices by community votes.

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  1. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Le Parfum perfume bottle

    Black Opium Le Parfum

    8.4

    Yves Saint Laurent · 2022

    Floral and powdery · 92% positive votes

  2. Dior Hypnotic Poison (Eau de Toilette) perfume bottle

    Hypnotic Poison (Eau de Toilette)

    8.0

    Dior · 1998

    Sweet and fruity · 83% positive votes

  3. Givenchy L'Interdit (Eau de Parfum Rouge) perfume bottle

    L'Interdit (Eau de Parfum Rouge)

    8.3

    Givenchy · 2021

    Floral and fruity · 89% positive votes

  4. Parfums de Marly Delina Exclusif perfume bottle

    Delina Exclusif

    8.3

    Parfums de Marly · 2017

    Sweet and creamy · 86% positive votes

  5. Lancôme La Nuit Trésor à la Folie perfume bottle

    La Nuit Trésor à la Folie

    8.2

    Lancôme · 2018

    Fruity and floral · 89% positive votes

  6. Lancôme La Nuit Trésor Le Parfum perfume bottle

    La Nuit Trésor Le Parfum

    8.1

    Lancôme · 2024

    Floral and creamy · 91% positive votes

For him: bold picks

The lowest-risk choices by community votes.

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  1. Louis Vuitton Nouveau Monde perfume bottle

    Nouveau Monde

    8.1

    Louis Vuitton · 2018

    Animal and spicy · 87% positive votes

  2. Amouage Overture Man perfume bottle

    Overture Man

    8.1

    Amouage · 2019

    Resinous and oriental · 85% positive votes

  3. Nasomatto Duro (Extrait de Parfum) perfume bottle

    Duro (Extrait de Parfum)

    8.1

    Nasomatto · 2007

    Oriental and smoky · 87% positive votes

  4. Amouage Interlude 53 perfume bottle

    Interlude 53

    8.4

    Amouage · 2020

    Smoky and oriental · 90% positive votes

  5. Lattafa Safwaan L'Autre Ôud / صفوان العود الآخر perfume bottle

    Safwaan L'Autre Ôud / صفوان العود الآخر

    8.2

    Lattafa

    Animal and smoky · 92% positive votes

  6. Calvin Klein Amber Gold Euphoria Men perfume bottle

    Amber Gold Euphoria Men

    8.4

    Calvin Klein · 2018

    Resinous and animal · 91% positive votes

Perfume gifts for special days

Frequently asked questions

Which perfume should I buy my partner for Valentine's Day?
It depends on their style: floral and sweet scents suit a romantic, spicy and woody scents a bolder one. Our safest picks for her right now: Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Le Parfum, Dior Hypnotic Poison (Eau de Toilette) and Givenchy L'Interdit (Eau de Parfum Rouge).
What is the safest perfume to give as a gift?
One most voters love, with votes that are not split, from a well-known house and still in production. Right now our list starts with Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Le Parfum, Dior Hypnotic Poison (Eau de Toilette) and Givenchy L'Interdit (Eau de Parfum Rouge).
Is it risky to buy perfume for someone else?
A little, because scent is personal. If you know a perfume they love, add it in the quiz and we put perfumes with shared notes first. If not, picks with clear votes are the safest bet.
Can you suggest perfumes by budget?
No, we have no price data. Picks are based on scent and community votes only.
How are the picks chosen?
We match your answers with accords, notes and the community season and occasion votes. First come 12 safe picks with mostly positive votes from well-known houses, then 3 bolder picks that are less known but much loved.