Perfume is one of the few Christmas gifts that gets used every single day, long after the wrapping paper has gone. The hard part is choosing a scent for someone else. This guide keeps it simple: pick a budget, pick the person, and we point you to the bottles our customers buy again and again.
Every fragrance below ships from our UK warehouse. Orders placed before 3pm are dispatched the same working day, delivery is free on orders over £35, and unopened bottles can be returned within 30 days if the scent isn’t quite right.
Christmas perfume gifts under £20
Our Designer Inspired collection is the easiest place to start. Each 50 ml eau de parfum is £18 and is our own interpretation of a much-loved fragrance profile, so you can give the scent someone already loves without the department-store price tag.
For her
- Inspired by Lost Cherry – sour cherry, bitter almond and liqueur over warm tonka and vanilla. One of our best-selling women’s scents.
- Inspired by Baccarat Rouge 540 – airy saffron and jasmine over amberwood. A safe choice for anyone who loves a “signature” scent.
- Inspired by Good Girl – almond, coffee and tuberose over tonka and cocoa. Sweet, confident and perfect for evenings out.
- Inspired by La Vie Est Belle – iris and praline. If she likes gourmand scents, this is the one.
For him
- Inspired by Aventus – pineapple, birch and musk. Fresh, smoky and one of our most popular men’s fragrances.
- Inspired by Stronger With You – cardamom, chestnut and vanilla. A cosy winter favourite.
- Inspired by Sauvage – bergamot and pepper. Clean, versatile and easy to wear every day.
- Inspired by Invictus – marine and grapefruit, for the man who prefers something sporty and fresh.
Buying for more than one person? Mix and match any three Designer Inspired bottles for £36, or choose four from our selected range with the Any 4 for £23.99 offer – that’s £6 a bottle for stocking fillers, Secret Santa or a little something for everyone in the family.
Gifts under £50: niche perfume worth unwrapping
Our Niche Collection is where Royal Platinum’s own compositions live. Most are named after the places that inspired them, and they are deeper, richer and longer-lasting than everyday fragrances – ideal when you want the gift to feel special.
- Brown Mountain – fruity and gourmand, warm without being heavy. £49.99 for 100 ml, or £21.99 for 50 ml.
- Marlon – warm spice over smooth woods and amber. £49.99 / £21.99.
- Anatolian – cognac, cinnamon and praline, drawing on ingredients long traded across Anatolia. £49.99 / £21.99.
- Montenegro – bright florals and fruit for someone who prefers lighter scents. £49.99 / £21.99.
Not sure which one they’ll like? A Discovery Set is the answer. Discovery Set No 01 brings five 10 ml niche fragrances together in one travel case for £49.99, so they can find their favourite themselves.
Luxury gifts under £75
For the person who already has everything, a full 100 ml bottle from our niche range makes a statement.
- Lykia – clean citrus over smooth woods and amber, named after the ancient Lycian coast. Our best-selling niche fragrance. £70 for 100 ml.
- Signature – soft oud lifted by red fruits, resting on warm musk. £74.99 for 100 ml.
- Troy – saffron, amber and vanilla – warm and resinous, made for cold December nights. £59.99.
Gifts for the home
Fragrance doesn’t have to be worn. A reed diffuser or room spray is a thoughtful gift for hosts, new homeowners and anyone who loves a cosy house at Christmas. Try the Ginger & Cinnamon Reed Diffuser for a festive feel, or the Powder Room Spray for something soft and clean – both £14.99.
Our body mists (£17.99) are another easy win: light, playful scents like Vanilla and Pear Vanilla that slip neatly into a stocking.
How to choose a perfume for someone else
- Start with what they already wear. If you know their current perfume, choose the Designer Inspired version of the same profile – it’s the lowest-risk gift there is.
- Think about the season. Winter is the time for warm, sweet and spicy scents (gourmand and oriental families). Fresh, citrus scents suit people who dislike anything heavy.
- When in doubt, choose a set. Several smaller bottles let them discover what they like without the pressure of a single choice.
- Use our Scent Finder. Answer a few quick questions about their taste and we’ll suggest a match.
Christmas delivery
We send every order with Royal Mail Tracked, with Express available at checkout. Christmas is the busiest time of year for Royal Mail, so order early to make sure your gifts arrive in time – and remember that delivery is free on orders over £35.
Happy gifting, and merry Christmas from all of us at Royal Platinum.
