The most desirable fragrances to give as Valentine’s Day gifts

The gift of perfume remains one of the most intimate of Valentine’s Day gifts. This year, we’re creating a veritable gallery of olfactory feelings: from passionate romance to powdery flowers, from assertive gourmandise to regressive juices. So many bottles designed to say “I love you” on February 14th, but also to accompany everyday life long after the bouquet of roses.

État Libre d’Orange – Yes I Do

At État Libre d’Orange, Yes I Do plays with innocence that’s troubled. At first, a very “young girl” bouquet: orange blossom, lily of the valley, fresh, luminous, almost candid notes. Then the base notes become more suggestive, with patchouli, musks and discreet cocoa. The fragrance retains an obvious sweetness, but hints at a warmth that emerges, like a promising “yes”.

Juliette Has a Gun – Powder Love

Juliette Has a Gun, with Powder Love, offers a more tender interlude. Cotton candy, marshmallow, sugared almonds, delicate orange blossom and powdery musk create a cuddly scent. It’s a gourmand yet modern veil, evoking a soft, comforting femininity that’s never excessive.

Baïja – Eaux de parfum

Baïja eaux de parfum offer a sunnier, more immediate vision of the Valentine’s Day fragrance gift. Depending on the collection, we travel to Mediterranean gardens, distant beaches or tropical landscapes. Colorful, luminous juices that appeal to those who dream of escape as much as romance.

L’Artisan Parfumeur – The Lover

With L’Amant, L’Artisan Parfumeur tells the story of a nocturnal romance. Pepper, spices, patchouli, burning woods… the fragrance sketches a dazzling, almost irresolute passion. On the skin, the trail remains taut, carnal, never easy. Perfect as a gift for someone who prefers deep emotions to over-sophisticated compositions.

Penhaligon’s – Liquid Love

Penhaligon’s has signed Liquid Love, a “beating heart” version of Valentine’s Day. Pink pepper, ginger, turmeric, then a rose with a hint of pimento, melt into a base of cashmere, sandalwood and musk. The sensation is of a warm, enveloping embrace that lasts into the night.

Rabanne – Fame in Love

With Fame in Love, Rabanne imagines the most gourmand version of his it-girl. An ultra-juicy strawberry opens the ball, supported by powdery iris and sensual vanilla. The result: a magnetic, luminous signature that sees love in red, mischievous and delicious. A juice for those who love fragrances that make you smile from the very first spritz.

Oriza L. Legrand – Marions-Nous

Marions-Nous byOriza L. Legrand summons the spirit of the 20s. Rose, jasmine and hyacinth open the dance, joined by a heart of red carnation, powdery iris, ylang-ylang and aldehydes with retro charm. The denser base blends tonkin musk, tonka bean, civet and sandalwood. We’re reminded of a French romantic comedy, with its mix of propriety, petty arrangements and sincere impulses. And why not take advantage of the opportunity to propose, with “Marions-Nous” slipped in as a thinly veiled sign?

T. Leclerc – Le Poudré

The three T. LeClerc transpose the house’s powdery universe into a juice version. We find that sensation of fine loose powder on the skin, delicate flowers, slightly retro accords that evoke a Parisian dressing table, a tube of rouge, a compact. Perfect fragrances for those who love discreet, elegant, almost intimate signatures, to be offered as a shared secret.