NYLON x Plaza Singapura Christmas 2023 Gift Guide: Scent-sational Surprises

If there’s any time to be indulgent, it’s the festive season, so how about a galore of glorious scents to start your loved ones on their own enchanting olfactory journey? Indulge their senses with floral, fruity, spicy, warm, musky, sensual notes and more, as we present some of the best fragrance gift sets in town, perfect whether you’re seeking the perfect gift for a friend, or looking to treat yourself to a signature scent. We’ve got everything worthy of a seasoned fragrance connoisseur, and those new to scents, who, no doubt, still want to smell amazing all the time.

JO MALONE LONDON ENGLISH PEAR & FREESIA COLLECTION TRIO SET

This year, Jo Malone London invites us into a whimsical Gingerbread Land, with a comforting Ginger Biscuit holiday scent, as well as this holiday set of their beloved English Pear & Freesia scent, in a cologne (30ml), body and hand wash, and mood-boosting candle. The wonderfully luscious scent sees fruity pear notes combined with that of bright white freesias in a sunlit orchard, presented in a gingerbread-style gift box that’s right on theme.

$237, AVAILABLE AT SEPHORA, PLAZA SINGAPURA #01-56/57.

DIOR J’ADORE EAU DE PARFUM SET

Any Dior girlie would be thrilled to receive this limited edition set, with a box adorned in this year’s festive theme of gold and white. As for the J’adore Eau de Parfum itself, this iconic women’s fragrance is distinguished by its notes of Ylang-Ylang, Damascus Rose and Jasmine, where floral notes blend together effortless to exude grace and feminine charm. The set further contains a fragrance mini that takes after the original’s sensual bottle, and a 10ml travel spray with subtle Dior accents.

$324, AVAILABLE AT THE DIOR BEAUTY BOUTIQUE AT PLAZA SINGAPURA LEVEL 1.

GIVENCHY BEAUTY L’INTERDIT EAU DE PARFUM GIFT SET [GIVEAWAY]

A set that combines the best of Givenchy Beauty’s makeup and fragrance? Sign us up! The limited edition holiday set stars the L’Interdit, the brand’s ode to bold femininity that’s composed of white florals laced with dark notes and a mysterious aura. To complete one’s beauty routine, there’s also a mini Volume Disturbia Mascara for dramatic volume and curl, and the signature Le Rouge Interdit Intense Silk Lipstick in #333 L’interdit to turn up the glam.

$192, AVAILABLE AT SEPHORA, PLAZA SINGAPURA #01-56/57.

CHLOÉ SIGNATURE EAU DE PARFUM DUO

This Chloé Eau de Parfum fragrance, with fluted panels on its glass bottle topped off with a bow, is a classic feminine scent, perfect if you know a loved one who appreciates its fresh take on a modern rose, made to be airy and free-spirited. The duo set arrives with a matching travel-friendly pen spray, in packaging inspired by the enchanting night sky.

$205, AVAILABLE AT SEPHORA, PLAZA SINGAPURA #01-56/57.

ANNA SUI COMPACT EAU DE TOILETTE MINI KIT

No one does whimsy quite like Anna Sui, and here’s a stunning array of their most delectable creations, inspired by prancing unicorns, hot-air balloon rides through the sky, and ice-cream sundaes — just look at each of their bottles! The series of fragrance minis helps us find our favourite among, say, the woody-floral notes of Fantasia, the citrusy-fruity Sundae in Pretty Pink, and the floral-fruity scent of Sky.

$79, AVAILABLE AT SEPHORA, PLAZA SINGAPURA #01-56/57.

PENHALIGON’S TIDDLY WHIFFS SCENT LIBRARY SET

The exquisite British perfume house presents a limited edition holiday gift set of 10 scents, called the ‘Tiddly Whiffs Scent Library’, meant for us to find one’s signature fragrance among their numerous creations. Top of the list include the Luna EDT, as well as some with quirky names such as The Coveted Duchess Rose EDP, The Tragedy Of Lord George EDP, and more. Get this, and split it up among your scent-loving friends!

$50, AVAILABLE AT SEPHORA, PLAZA SINGAPURA #01-56/57.

FLOWER BY KENZO POPPY BOUQUET EAU DE PARFUM GIFT KIT [GIVEAWAY]

Judging on how many people are travelling to Japan this year, maybe you know someone who’d like a scent from their favourite holiday destination. This year’s Kenzo gift sets are inspired by the Japanese festival of Otsukimi, a contemplation of the moonlit sky. The Flower by Kenzo Poppy Bouquet seen here, an iconic scent to them, is all powdery-floral goodness, of juicy nashi pear, damascena rose, bright jasmine and sensual gardenia, and a creamy base.

$227, AVAILABLE AT SEPHORA, PLAZA SINGAPURA #01-56/57.

GUCCI BEAUTY FLORA GORGEOUS MAGNOLIA EAU DE PARFUM SET

Launched earlier this year, the Gucci Flora Gorgeous Magnolia Eau de Parfum is indeed a gorgeous scent for gorgeous girls, housed in a retro-style purple bottle. The new interpretation is a radiant floral fragrance with sensual notes of Magnolia Essence, Dewberries Accord and Patchouli Essence, and here, we get a cute miniature bottle as well as a matching travel-sized pen spray that celebrates the ambery scent.

$290, AVAILABLE AT SEPHORA, PLAZA SINGAPURA #01-56/57.

SOL DE JANEIRO CHEIROSA TRAVEL PERFUME SET

For the person who loves sun, sand and sea, we can’t think of a more tropical series of scents than this from Brazilian beauty brand Sol de Janeiro. The perfume mist sampler set features four of their signature scents: the Cheirosa 62, Cheirosa 40, Cheirosa 68 and Rio Radiance. These take us from delicious notes of pistachio, salted caramel, and vanilla in Cheirosa 62, to warm florals, vibrant Brazilian Jasmine, and the beachy notes of leite de coco and solar tuberose in Rio Radiance.

$54, AVAILABLE AT SEPHORA, PLAZA SINGAPURA #01-56/57.

MALIN + GOETZ THAT’S THE SPIRIT SET

Cute name aside, this Malin + Goetz set definitely puts us in the mood for Christmas, a cosy one spent indoors surrounded by your closest friends. It’s composed of a Dark Rum candle and perfume, of ripe plum and crisp bergamot, notes of leather, rum and creamy milk, for a refreshingly modern dark and spicy aroma we’ll want to carry well into the night.

$190, AVAILABLE AT SEPHORA, PLAZA SINGAPURA #01-56/57.

MARC JACOBS FRAGRANCE DAISY DROPS

These cute and sunny Daisy Drops are Marc Jacobs Fragrances‘ latest on-the-go concept, a new innovation of sustainable, single-dose fragrance capsules designed to fit in our bags or pockets, so we’re free to take our Daisy wherever we go. Each little round aluminium tin, adorned with daisy motifs, holds 30 capsules of your favourite Daisy fragrance, while using them is as simple as twisting, squeezing, and applying the scent onto your skin.

$40, AVAILABLE AT SEPHORA, PLAZA SINGAPURA #01-56/57.

THE BODY SHOP FLORALS & FROST WHITE MUSK TREATS

The Body Shop’s White Musk series features one of the earliest clean scents we’ve come to know about, with notes of lily of the valley, comforting jasmine and their cruelty-free musk. The sensual floral fragrance is present in a luxurious shower gel, with a bottle of 100% recycled plastic, while you can intensify the scent when worn with a few spritzes of their fragrance mist.

$39, AVAILABLE AT THE BODY SHOP, PLAZA SINGAPURA #01-02.

BVLGARI OMNIA CRYSTALLINE EAU DE TOILETTE SET

The Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline sees an updated luminous flacon inspired by crystals, so of course we’d want two of the luminous floral woody EDT at once, seen in a set that has a 100ml scent and a 15ml mini. The fragrance itself is composed of lotus flowers, the fruity-freshness of nashi and creamy balsa wood.

$252, AVAILABLE AT SEPHORA, PLAZA SINGAPURA #01-56/57.

PHILOSOPHY AMAZING GRACE EAU DE TOILETTE TRIO

You can enjoy Philosophy’s beloved Amazing Grace scent from head to toe, thanks to this holiday gift set that pairs the Eau De Toilette with a bottle of their Scented Shower Gel, Shampoo & Bubble Bath, and the Firming Body Emulsion. For those obsessed with smelling good, this entire bath and post-bath routine is going to be a godsend.

$75, AVAILABLE AT SEPHORA, PLAZA SINGAPURA #01-56/57.

NARCISO RODRIQUEZ FOR HER EAU DE PARFUM TRIO

For Her is one of those timeless scents that never go out of style, as Narciso Rodriguez imbues rose and peach notes with velvety notes alongside sweet amber and wood, all of which give off sensual sophistication. In an unassuming pastel pink bottle, you’ll never guess how alluring it actually smells, while the set is accompanied by a matching body lotion and purse spray.

$214, AVAILABLE AT SEPHORA, PLAZA SINGAPURA #01-56/57.

YSL LIBRE EAU DE PARFUM DELUXE MINI BAUBLE

Want a little treat that goes a long way in having your friend feel pampered? This mini bauble looks festive and feels luxe, as it contains the recent-fave Libre Eau de Parfum, full of boldness thanks to its notes of orange blossom and lavender, as well as a mini version of YSL Beauty’s Rouge Pur Couture lipstick.

$55, AVAILABLE AT SEPHORA, PLAZA SINGAPURA #01-56/57.

YSL Y EAU DE PARFUM DUO SET

Here’s making sure the men don’t get left out too. Treat them to Y, a modern, sophisticated, and underrated scent in a stunning black-and-blue bottle that’s woody and aromatic, with notes of bergamot, sage, geranium, lavender, sensual wood, smokey vetiver and more. The luxurious gift set sees a marbled metallic effect on the box, and has a 60ml Y Eau de Parfum alongside a 10ml travel-sized version.

$152, AVAILABLE AT SEPHORA, PLAZA SINGAPURA #01-56/57.

TOM FORD BEAUTY OMBRÉ LEATHER EAU DE PARFUM DUO

We’ve talked about gifts for the dapper gent, and this Tom Ford scent, has to be up their alley. The Ombré Leather fragrance is all adventure and romance, with floral and spicy notes inspired by the American west’s desert, and notes of patchouli, vetiver and jasmine sambac. The matte black packaging across the Eau de Parfum and 10ml Travel Spray is worthy to be placed beside their sophisticated wardrobe too.

$350, AVAILABLE AT SEPHORA, PLAZA SINGAPURA #01-56/57.

HOOGA REED DIFFUSER HERB SERIES

Truth be told, we don’t need the most expensive scents to spruce up our home, and this fragrance reed diffuser from HOOGA proves that point. Looking charming, the Scandi-inspired series consists of scents such as Olive Eucalyptus, Ambery Cedarwood, Citrus Basil, Green Leaves Chamomile and more to transform anyone’s space into a far more inviting one.

$24.90, AVAILABLE AT HOOGA, PLAZA SINGAPURA #04-04/05.

 


All products, available at Plaza Singapura (subject to availability in store).

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