Scents to Fall in Love with
Make their Valentine's Day all the more special with a perfume that shows just how well you know them
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Scents to Fall in Love with
Make their Valentine's Day all the more special with a perfume that shows just how well you know them
By: Shannon PeterThe best perfume, the kind worthy of a meaningful Valentine’s Day gift, is one that speaks to the recipient. A fragrance that manages to capture facets of their personality, serving as proof that you know them better than anyone else. But seeking the perfect match for your perfect match isn’t so straightforward. You could lean on Liberty’s Fragrance Lounge – home to our signature scent experience – and give the gift of a private fragrance profiling consultation with one of our experts, who will guide them in discovering a scent for themselves. But should you prefer to do the picking, might we suggest finding a perfume to match their energy?
For the Modernist
L’Artisan Parfumeur Mémoire de Roses Eau de Parfum 100ml, £170
Forget what you thought you knew about floral perfume: L’Artisan Parfumeur’s take on the traditional set of notes is far from old fashioned. It anchors the plush scent of rose petals with notes of zesty mandarin and skin-like musk. It feels bright and optimistic, like a fragrance scent from the future.
Shop NowFor the Old Romantic
Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady Limited Edition 100ml, £290
There’s something rather magnetic about Frederic Malle’s old faithful. Imagine the scent of rose muddled with earthy, spicy patchouli and fleeting wafts of amber-heavy incense. It feels comfortingly nostalgic, a where-have-I-smelt-that-before scent that’ll leave a trail of turned heads in its wake.
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For the Happy-Go-Lucky
Liberty LBTY. Fragrance Liberty Maze Eau de Parfum, £225
An easy, breezy fragrance for everyday wear, Liberty Maze is bottled positivity. Inspired by a springtime stroll, it feels light, yet still full of substance thanks to notes of primrose, jasmine, and honeysuckle. There’s just something inherently buoyant about it, the kind of scent that'll make their perma-smile that little bit bigger.
Shop NowFor the Rule-Breaker
Creed Aventus 100ml, £295
It may be pegged as a masculine fragrance, but your beloved isn’t one for restrictive fragrance roles; in their world, anything goes. Particularly Creed Aventus. A strong, bracing scent, it’s built on a base of musk, moss and vanilla, topped with surprising notes of bergamot, apple and vanilla. They’ve never smelled anything quite like it.
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For the Pleasure-Seeker
Veronique Gabai Le Point G 85ml, £229
Inherently sexy, Le Point G is designed to incite pleasure in all who wear it. It’s intense and heady, but never overbearing, expertly blending spicy pepper, creamy vanilla and clean white musks. It’s the kind of scent that seems to smell better and better the longer you wear it.
Shop NowFor the Explorer
Mattiere Premiere Crystal Saffron 100ml, £220
Gift them a little olfactory escape courtesy of Mattiere Premiere’s Crystal Saffron. Notes of Greek saffron oil, strapping habanolide musk and warm ambroxan will whisk them away to a Cycladic island, complete with azure waters, sun-soaked skin and decadent feasts. Exotic, idyllic and rather addictive: who wouldn’t want to wear that?
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For the Dreamer
Liberty LBTY. Fragrance Vine Thief 100ml, £225
Those with a personality that’s larger-than-life deserve a scent that’s larger-than-life too, so consider gifting them Byredo’s Bal D’Afrique. There’s something rather euphoric about it. Uniquely indulgent it blends dense notes of rich black amber and musk with powdery violet and jasmine petals, as well as crisp, energising lemon. It’s vibrant and a little chaotic, in the best of ways. Sound like someone?
Shop NowFor the Homebody
Byredo Blanche 50ml, £150
Few scents are quite as cosy and cosseting as this. They’ll first experience the big, billowing floral notes of rose centifolia and peony, but these airier notes are grounded by powdery violets, musks and sandalwood. Soapy, but not clinical, it’s like the smell of just-washed sheets in the summer – incredibly clean and incredibly comforting.
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For the Minimalist
DS and Durga I Don't Know What Eau de Parfum 100ml, £229
DS and Durga’s I Don’t Know What isn’t strictly a perfume, but rather a fragrance enhancer, designed to be spritzed atop their current signature, transforming it into something even more delicious. It’s light and airy, utilising uplifting notes of bergamot, vetiver and ambrox, alongside iso e super, that well-loved skin-scent ingredient. It’ll add a sexy edge to whatever they pair it with, but works well as a light, barely-there scent should they choose to wear it alone.
Shop NowFor the Eccentric
Infiniment Coty Paris Après L'Amour Parfum 75ml, £195
Those with a larger-than-life personality deserve a larger-than-life scent, so consider gifting them Infiniment Coty Paris’ Après L'Amour Parfum. There’s something rather euphoric about it, blending softly smoky tobacco notes with nose-tingling ginger and warming amber. It’s vibrant and a little chaotic, in the best of ways. Sound like someone?
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For the Indecisive
Liberty LBTY. Fragrance Discovery Set, £45
Some of us feel safest locked into a long term relationship with a signature scent. Others are less fond of the commitment. If your beloved prefers to switch up their scent on the daily, try Liberty LBTY. Fragrance’s nifty discovery set. A chance to try out five of our hero perfumes, it’s a gift they’ll never get tire of.
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