Valentine’s Day: perfumes, make-up and gift sets, our selection of gift ideas

Delicate perfumes, couture reds and pleasure boxes: a selection of beauty gifts for Valentine’s Day to keep long after February 14, like real everyday objects of desire.

Every year, Valentine’s Day inspires beauty houses to create new beauty gifts for Valentine’s Day: limited editions, precious packaging, scents conceived as statements. This season, we’ve spotted creations that go far beyond the simple present on the dinner table. Objects that we want to keep, collect and, above all, use long after Valentine’s Day.

Fragrances that tell a story

Giving the gift of perfume remains one of the most intimate of gestures. For this year’s edition, several fragrance houses are betting on emotion rather than excess: scents that whisper more than they declare, and that leave more of a memory on the skin than a signature. The result is a fragrant Valentine’s Day gift that’s both personal and subtle.

Guerlain – The Little Black Dress in a heart-shaped bottle

The detail that makes all the difference? Its heart-shaped bottle, designed in a nomadic, refillable format: it slips into a bag and can be drawn at any time, from the morning to the last drink. La Petite Robe Noire, a hymn to free-spirited allure and joie de vivre, reaffirms its DNA here: a rose with a strong character, elegant, a little impertinent, never mawkish.

L’Artisan Parfumeur – The Lover

Here, we change registers: more nocturnal, more literary. L’Amant is written like a scene from a novel: chili pepper, spices, patchouli, burning woods… a carnal, tense fragrance that speaks of a dazzling, slightly irresolute passion .
This is a fragrance for those who like scents with depth, and who prefer intensity to the easy way out.

Penhaligon’s – Liquid Love

A “beating heart” version of Valentine’s Day. Liquid Love plays the card of spicy, enveloping warmth: pink pepper, ginger, turmeric, then a rose with a hint of spice, before melting into softer notes (cashmere, sandalwood, musk).
It’s the scent of an embrace: sensuality assumed, but impeccably held. Very Penhaligon’s: romantic, controlled, infinitely desirable.

Juliette Has a Gun – Powder Love

Finally, a more tender, almost regressive interlude. Powder Love blends cotton candy, marshmallow and sugared almonds with delicate orange blossom and powdery musk. The result is a soft, addictive, cuddly fragrance that evokes a sweet yet modern femininity – a gourmand veil that doesn’t go overboard.

Make-up collections to give as gifts

For the evening of February 14th – or simply to treat yourself – some brands are creating collections that are as pretty as they are effective: collector’s packaging, easy-to-wear textures, and that little extra allure that makes all the difference.

KIKO Milano – Flirt Alert

A collection designed to enhance the complexion and, above all, the lips, with luminous, “Paris by night” finishes. We love the ultra-chic cherry-red universe, the object-of-desirelacquered packaging, and the multi-use products perfect for an express but impeccable look. A special mention goes to the mini gloss set, which can be slipped into a bag, and to the shimmering shades that give an instant “evening out” look.

Lancôme – L’Absolu Rouge Drama Matte

The lipstick of the big night, but without compromise: matte, comfortable, long-lasting, and dressed for the occasion in a velvet case with a love symbol. The shades are conceived as declarations: romantic, assertive, and perfect when you want simple make-up… with a real period.

Benefit – Benetint

The right gift when you want to hit the mark: the cult Benetint, which tints lips and cheeks a natural pink in two seconds. This limited-edition version is even more practical (and cute) with its pouch + mirror case: a mini accessory to take everywhere, for a healthy-glow touch-up on the subway or before dinner. A Valentine’s Day beauty gift that works every time.

Guerlain – Rouge G

Guerlain‘s Rouge G ticks all the boxes when it comes to lipstick gifts: a veritable jewel of a bag, customizable from shade to case. First you choose the color, luminous satin or velvet matte, then the case, equipped with a discreet double mirror. The red can then be refilled ad infinitum, according to your mood or the season. For the Blooming Denim collection, Rouge G is dressed in upcycled denim sheaths designed with Nona Source. Three poetic cases, to collect or give as gifts, transform this Valentine’s Day gift into a true object of desire, designed to last.

Beauty sets that hit the spot

When you’re hesitating, a gift box is still a safe bet: it’s easy to give, pretty to unwrap, and you immediately get the impression of a “thoughtful” gift. This year, we’ve spotted some options that stand out from the run-of-the-mill box – between ultra-fun K-beauty, cocooning rituals and hyper-desirable mini-sets.

MiiN Korean Cosmetics – Rouge Makeup Pack

For a red lips era Valentine’s Day, this Rouge Makeup Pack by MiiN is the perfect gift. Slipped into a puffy MiiN case (to be adopted immediately as a daily make-up kit), we find Laka’s Forever 6 Eye Palette 01 Beginning for intense looks, Braye’s Lipsleek 01 Ardor for lips and cheeks colored with a modulable red, Berrisom’s Lip Tattoo Tint Pack Red Core for a mouth that stays colored for hours, and Blessed Moon’s Fluffy Lip Tint 04 Amelie, a deep red with a light texture and moisturized lips. A set designed for those who embrace red as a signature, perfect for giving… or keeping for yourself.

Rituals – Gift Set

The gift that always works, especially in February: a Rituals gift set (size S to XL depending on budget), perfect for those who like to transform the bathroom into a spa. The perfect gift for those who like to transform their bathroom into a spa, with a focus on relaxation, comforting fragrances and a moment to yourself.

Gisou – Honey Gloss Hydration Trio

A best-selling trio that ticks all the boxes: care, shine, fragrance, with a highly pleasurable twist. Honey-infused hair oil, hair perfume and tinted lip oil: this is the ultimate “I want to try everything” set. Ideal for a “beauty lover” Valentine’s Day, and for those who love beautiful, sensorial and effective products.

Summer Fridays – Essential Lip Kit

The ideal lip set when you want to offer a real “combo” without making a mistake: stain + pencil + balm for a sculpted, natural and ultra-flattering result. Choose shades to suit your mood (from fresh pink to deeper brown), and you get a defined, glossy, but never overdone mouth – just what we love for a chic Valentine’s Day. A lip kit that’s one of the easiest Valentine’s Day beauty gift ideas to adopt.