The Best New Perfumes & Holiday Collections To Gift This Christmas For Every Budget

Thinking about your loved one, and don't have a concrete answer for "what do they want for Christmas"? You can't go wrong with a perfume. They feel like such grand gifts (even the affordable ones), and deeply personal at the same time.

Whatever your budget is, you'll find some gifting inspiration from our round-up of fresh new perfume launches that your friends and family may not have in their collection yet, plus value-for-money holiday sets presented in beautiful boxes.

To Splurge on your Ride-or-Die:

Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild Eau De Parfum

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A free-spirited take on the iconic Marc Jacobs Daisy, this new fragrance is for the unapologetically feminine and bold girlies. It's floral, sweet and nutty, with an unexpected banana twist. The perfume bottle is fashioned like a vase of wildflowers, with mismatching daisies on the cap and their "stems" peeking through.

Top notes: Banana Blossom Accord
Heart notes: Jasmine, Macadamia Accord
Base notes: Sandalwood, Vetiver Des Sables

For the holiday season, it's dressed in a limited edition Daisy Wild Eau De Parfum Duo Gift Set at $180. It comes with a 50ml Daisy Wild Eau De Parfum, which retails at $180 on its own, plus a a handy 10ml perfume spray to spritz on the go.

Get it at Sephora for $180.

Byredo Le Nécessaire de Voyage Gypsy Water Eau de Parfum

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Gypsy Water is a cult-favourite that every fragrance connoisseur covets but may not necessarily acquire for themselves. That's where you come in. Gift them the Le Nécessaire de Voyage Set, which comes with a 100ml Gypsy Water Eau de Parfum and a 12ml size of the same fragrance, housed in a limited edition purple-pink leather travel case.

The two fragrances are nestled in a limited-edition gift box covered in vibrant patterns inspired by cosy gatherings in a snow-covered cabin.

Top Notes: Bergamot, Juniper Berries, Lemon, Pepper
Heart Notes: Incense, Orris, Pine Needle
Base Notes: Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla

Get it at byredo.com for $510.

Dolce&Gabbana My Devotion Eau de Parfum Intense

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This is one of those perfumes that you'll crush on for the bottle but fall in love with for its scent. It's encased in a gorgeous pink bottle in a glossy lacquered finish, adorned with a golden Sacred Heart - the stuff of fairytales!

The fragrance itself is just as dreamy, featuring a harmonious contrast of radiant notes and enveloping accents that are alluring and comforting at the same time.

Top notes: Pear Blossom, Cassis
Heart notes: Orange Blossom, Peony
Base notes: Madagascar Vanilla, Ambrox

Get it at Sephora for $280 (100ml).

chloé eau de parfum intense

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A sensual, ignited version of the classic Chloé Eau de Parfum, this fragrance has the same crisp rose notes enhanced by juicy raspberry notes and warm ambery woods. It's opulent, sophisticated, and brimming with feminine energy.

Chloé’s emblematic pleated bottle also gets a romantic makeover with a sleek black and ecru label, finished with a maroon ribbon.

Top notes: Raspberry
Heart notes: Rose
Base notes: Ambrox, Cashmeran, Cedar

Get it at Sephora for $205 (50ml) and $290 (50ml).

Luxe Perfumes That Impress Under $150:

Rare Beauty Rare Eau De Parfum

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If you're looking for a perfume that feels like a warm hug, this is the one to go for. It's familiar and comforting, yet has plenty of character.

The bottle is also something special. Unlike traditional perfume bottles, Rare has an ergonomic design with a flat, rounded dispenser. This rotund silhouette not only looks cute but also makes it comfortable and effortless to use, even for those with dexterity issues.

Feeling generous? Add on one of the Rare Fragrance Layering Balms ($32). These scented balms can be used on their own for a subtle scent or layered with Rare EDP for a different olfactory experience.

Top notes: Caramel, Pistachio, Pink Pepper
Heart notes: Vanilla, Ginger, Cocoa Beans
Base notes: Sandalwood, Tonka Beans, Skin Musks

Get it at Sephora for $125 (50ml).

Ferragamo Signorina Unica Eau De Parfum

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Ferragamo extends its Signorina fragrance family with a fabulous new addition. A serene Italian summer in a bottle, Signorina Unica is a soft, sweet and juicy floral gourmand that feels exquisite. It's the kind of fragrance you'll reach for to get into a holiday mood - perfect for the friends who don't have time for a getaway but desperately need one!

It comes in the prettiest bottle in a bold orange with the signature Vara Bow.

Top notes: Italian Bergamot, Italian Riviera Marine Accord, Pink Sugar, Mandarin
Heart notes: White Azalea, Violet, Cashmere Woods, Blackcurrant
Base notes: Vanilla Bean Absolute, Tonka Bean Absolute, Patchouli, Amroxan, Tiramisu Creme

Get it at Sephora for $119 (30ml), $150 (50ml) and $195 (100ml) or at TANGS for $195 (3PC Gift Set).

Lancôme Idôle Power L'Eau De Parfum Intense

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Looking for a fragrance like Lancôme's Idôle line but bolder? Idôle Power is your answer. True to its name, this is a powerful fragrance, especially in its initial stages. At its core is a rose and sandalwood duo, and it's enhanced with creamy musks and sweet floral and fruity facets. It's also the most long lasting out of the Idôle collection.

The bottle has a sleek, super-thin shape, while the juice is a dark pink.

Top notes: Pomarose
Heart notes: Rose Damascena, Jasmine
Base notes: Sandalwood, Musk, Vanilla, Ambrofix

Get it at Sephora for $110 (25ml), $180 (50ml) and $250 (100ml).

Victoria's Secret Bare Magnolia Eau De Parfum

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They say don't judge a book by its cover, and the same goes for a perfume by its bottle.

Housed in an unassuming, minimalist bottle, Bare Magnolia is a decadent and surprisingly unique vanilla fragrance. That's thanks to a blend of seven proprietary musks that mix with the wearer's body chemistry for a personal, long-lasting scent. Balancing it out are clean woods and fresh floral notes.

Top notes: Upcycled Orange Flower
Heart notes: Magnolia Wood
Base notes: Vanilla Musk

Get it at Victoria's Secret for $109 (50ml) and $149 (100ml).

Perfumes Under $100:

DKNY 24/7 Eau De Parfum

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DKNY may be best known for their Be Delicious fragrances, but their new 24/7 EDP makes for an even more impressive gift. Its bottle comes in a futuristic hourglass shape with silver chrome finishing, and it's packaged in a silver cylindrical case.

The fragrance is just as intriguing, yet versatile and easy to reach for. It's something a cool city girl would wear - a timeless floral and woody combo with a modern and youthful twist.

Top notes: Pink Pepper, Rhubarb
Heart notes: Rose, Jasmine, Quince
Base notes: Cedarwood, Musk, Ambrox

Get it at TANGS for $85 (30ml) and $150 (100ml).

Anna Sui Sundae Neon Twist Eau De Toilette

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If you're after a fun, whimsical fragrance in cute packaging, go for the new Sundae Neon Twist. It's a sweet, joyful scent that'll bring you back to childhood days with its ice cream-inspired notes.

The unboxing experience is just as playful! The box looks just like a gelato tub, and inside is a sundae-shaped bottle in a bold neon complete with sprinkles and cherry.

Top notes: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Coral Hibiscus
Heart notes: Neroli, Guava Ice Cream, Jasmine
Base notes: Amber, Musk and White Woods

Get it at Sephora for $94 (50ml).

Sol de Janeiro Sundays in Rio Perfume Mist

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Sol de Janeiro just dropped their most delicious-smelling creation yet! Sundays in Rio has a lot of depth for a body mist, and almost has the sillage and long-lasting wear of an EDT. The scent is alluring and luxe, with a sweet and warm vanilla blending in with amber musk, and brightened by a subtle peppery kick.

The bad news is, it's a limited-edition release, but the good news is, you get to surprise someone with a collectible treat!

Top notes: Pink Pepper, Pear, Ambrette Absolute
Heart notes: Warm Vanilla, Orris Concrete, Champaca Pure Jungle Essence
Base notes: Amber Musk, Upcycled Orcanox

Get it at Sephora for $42 (90ml).

Need more Christmas gift ideas? Check out our picks of the best hair perfume mists. And for budget-friendly options under $50, head to Aurel in Bedok.