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Perfume gifting has always been a tricky terrain to navigate and if you’re not quite sure how to go about shopping for something intrinsically personal for the fragrance lover in your life, consider making an introduction with these perfume sets that open doors to a whole new olfactory world.

These specially curated perfume gift sets, from brands such as Le Labo, Jo Malone London and Maison Francis Kurkdjian, are filled with miniature sizes of its bestsellers, making it the perfect opportunity for one to discover new scents. Plus, they come in the perfect size to pop in any bag when you are out and about. The best part? You can shop them all at Takashimaya Shopping Centre, making it your one-stop mall for fuss-free shopping.

01 – For starters, Byredo (B1-34) has the La Sélection Nomade EDP (SGD186) that will whisk you away on an olfactory journey with three 12 ml minis of its emblematic perfumes. The curation, which comes in a sleek white box, includes the amber woody Bal d’Afrique, floral aldehyde Blanche and woody aromatic Gypsy Water for the ultimate Byredo experience.

02 – If you would like to skip wrapping altogether, Jo Malone London (B1-43) has a Cologne Collection (SGD165) that comes beautifully packaged in a star-spangled box finished with a ribbon. The sparkling selection includes five of its favourites in 9 ml sizes, which comprise the mellow English Pear & Freesia, luscious Fig & Lotus Flower, zesty Lime Basil & Mandarin, mesmerising Wild Blue Bell and windswept Wood Sage & Sea Salt, all of which can be worn solo or layered to create a unique scent pairing.

03 – Le Labo (B1-31) fragrances are always a crowd-pleaser, and its holiday exclusive Discovery Set (SGD90) with three 5 ml miniatures of its bestselling scents will make spirits bright. The curation contains the hypnotising Another 13, distinctive woody aromatic Santal 33 and unforgettable The Noir 29. And they come packaged in the brand’s classic kraft box with a personalised label for a nice touch.

04 – Up for trying something completely new? Consider Maison de L’Asie (B1-02A), a luxury niche fragrance house which fuses French perfumery traditions with Asian influences, that’s based in Singapore. Its Chapter 1 Collector Box (SGD275) is the perfect way to explore the brand with scents that evoke nostalgia in Singapore. Each set comes with three 15 ml bottles, including its genderless tea fragrance Nanyang, rose and sandalwood blend Lost Lovers, and ginger and white musk cocktail Mother x Love.

05 – Lastly, there’s Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s (B1-35) Fragrance Wardrobe For Him (SGD320), the gift that keeps on giving. A fine selection of sleek men’s fragrances, each receiver will be presented with eight 11 ml refills, from fresh clean EDTs to vibrant EDPs, which will allow them to discover the different facets of the brand’s creations. Expect favourites including Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte, L’Homme À la Rose and Baccarat Rouge 540, which are sure to jazz up any fragrance collection.

For more information, do visit the brands’ respective sites

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