The best perfume gift is one matched to how the person lives: fresh scents for someone always on the move, warm scents for someone who loves evenings and weddings. If you do not know their taste, give a set of testers so they can choose. In Pakistan, perfume works for Eid, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and a simple thank you.
Think about the person, not the bottle. Do they wear something fresh and clean, or warm and sweet? Do they work in an office, study at university, or spend most evenings at family functions?
A perfume that fits their days will get worn. One that does not will sit on the shelf.
Prime Time (Rs 3,250) is an easy everyday signature, with pineapple and bergamot over oakmoss and ambergris. Black Mayhem (Rs 3,290) is the one for weddings and nights out, with ginger, amberwood and incense.
For a younger brother who runs hot, Tsunami Chill (Rs 3,800) is cold citrus and black pepper over vetiver. It makes a strong first perfume for university or a first job.
Très Belle (Rs 3,200) is warm and romantic, peony and iris over tonka bean and vanilla. Mademoiselle (Rs 3,950) is poised and floral, freesia and rose framed in sandalwood.
For a sister who likes something playful, Pretty Wild (Rs 3,690) pairs ginger and marigold with violet. First Glance (Rs 4,190) is bright mandarin and peony, lovely for daytime.
Parents usually prefer something graceful rather than loud. For a mother, In My Element (Rs 3,600) is soft peach, lilac and jasmine on amber and sandalwood, easy to wear every day.
For a father, Prodigy (Rs 4,100) brings lavender, clary sage and cedarwood, and Flying Spur (Rs 3,500) brings bergamot, rosemary and cypress. Both suit Jumma and family lunches.
The Two Bottle Box holds any two 50ml scents in one gift box, with 10 percent off the pair. Choose one for him and one for her. It makes a thoughtful wedding or walima gift, and a sweet anniversary present.
The Discovery Box takes the guessing out of it. They pick any five Houdini scents in 5ml, for Rs 1,200, and wear one a day until they find the one they love. It is also a good gift for friends, colleagues and students.
A quick guide for the dates that come round every year.
Every 50ml bottle arrives in its own printed box, finished with foil and emboss, so it is ready to give. At checkout, tick Add a letter to the new owner and write their first name. It is free.
Every 50ml order, including the Two Bottle Box, also comes with a free 5ml tester card, so they get a second scent to try.
Couriers across Pakistan slow down in the week before Eid and in the wedding season. Order at least four to five days ahead. Delivery is Rs 250 to any city in Pakistan, and free over Rs 5,000. Two bottles always ship free.
Prime Time for everyday wear or Black Mayhem for evenings and weddings. The Two Bottle Box lets you give both, 10 percent off the pair.
Très Belle for something warm and romantic, Mademoiselle for something floral and poised, or In My Element for something soft and calm.
The Discovery Box. They pick any five scents in 5ml for Rs 1,200 and find their own favourite.
Yes. Every 50ml bottle comes in its own printed box finished with foil and emboss, and you can add a free letter at checkout.
At least four to five days before Eid, as couriers across Pakistan are slower in the Eid rush.