From warm and spicy to sugary sweet, the ultimate Valentine’s Day perfumes make for a top-tier gift for any beauty lover in your life.
Fragrance gifts—especially when neatly packaged up in a luxe little bottle—are the perfect way to say ‚I love you‘ a little differently, but beyond the grand gesture itself, presenting your valentine with a thoughtfully chosen perfume invites a deeper level of intimacy into your relationship. After all, scents and memories are closely linked, and now, each and every spritz of your chosen perfume promises your other half a wave of happy memories associated with Valentine’s Day.
Without further ado, explore all of the best editor-approved fragrances to give the special someone in your life.
Rich vanilla, spicy ginger, and indulgent almond mingle together in this sophisticated fragrance. Meanwhile, deeper notes like warm leather linger under the surface, adding plenty of sensual complexity to the mix. Whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect thoughtful gift to make future date nights that much sweeter, or simply looking for a grand gesture to complement your partner’s perfume collection, rest assured—any perfume aficionado, whether casual or obsessive, will surely rave over this luxe fragrance.
Louis Vuitton Fantasmagory, $595, Louis Vuitton
Defined by notes like white violet, white tea, and cedarwood, this complex fragrance isn’t just a delicate concoction of sophisticated scents—it also holds deep symbolic meaning. Following the traditions of floriography, violets symbolize passion, innocence, and strength, so this perfume isn’t just a luxe gift—it’s also a thoughtful statement to your special someone.
Le Labo Violette 30, $240, Le Labo

Since Kylie Jenner Cosmic released, the perfume has quickly become a cult favorite among the perfume obsessed, but now, back and better than ever with a new intense formula, the scent is even more alluring.
This amber-forward fragrance boasts a warm, creamy scent base, thanks to heightened vanilla notes. Jasmine, blood orange, and musk accord mingle together, resulting in a scent that’s as sultry as it is sophisticated. Plus, the chic, sculptural bottle makes for the perfect addition to any perfume collection.
Kylie Cosmetics Kylie Jenner Cosmic Intense, $66, Kylie Cosmetics
Warm, floral, and feminine, Kilian’s latest perfume creation is truly a breath of fresh air. White peach, rose, rum, papyrus, and cedarwood come together in this unique and utterly alluring fragrance. If your Valentine tends towards complex scents that draw on fruit and floral notes, she’s sure to love this one.
Kilian Paris Her Majesty Perfume, $295, Kilian

Soft, sweet, and luminous, this musky floral scent by Parfums de Marly is the ultimate way to say ‚I love you‘ this season. Top notes like bergamot, lychee, and rhubarb settle atop Damascena rose, nutmeg, cashmere, and vetiver, making for an olfactory experience that offers a complex, delicate experience unique to each and every wearer.
Parfums de Marly Delina, $410, Parfums de Marly

Dries Van Noten’s unique Soie Malaquais fragrance falls into the category of skin scent, meaning that on each lucky wearer, the perfume will dry down into an addictive, delicate aroma that enhances the wearer’s own natural scent. Ruled by notes like bergamot, blackcurrant, rose, silk, chestnut, and cocoa, this perfume is refined and silky, perfect for the Valentine who is all about natural magnetism.
Dries Van Noten Eau De Parfum Soie Malaquais, $400, Dries Van Noten

Vanilla, peony, rosewater, and ylang ylang come together in this warm floral fragrance, leaving behind an aura that radiates romance and unforgettable allure. Whether your loved one is a true fan of Carolina Herrera fragrances or simply appreciates solid aesthetics, the limited-edition bottle is also a draw, to be sure.
Carolina Herrera Good Girl Blush, $184, Ulta

Fresh, invigorating, and imbued with an array of luxe florals, Bond No. 9’s Nolita fragrance makes for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. Freesia, lily, rose, jasmine, and musk mingle in this feminine fragrance, while tangerine offers an invigorating hint of pure pleasure.
Bond No. 9 Nolita, $470, Bond No. 9

If you’re seeking a new signature scent for your special someone, opt for Rabanne’s latest creation: Fame in Love. Sweet, juicy strawberry enters into conversation with woody, floral notes, making for a perfume that proves equal parts playful and polished—aka, true It girl energy.
Rabanne Fame in Love Eau de Parfum, $128, Rabanne

For the Valentine who seeks sophisticated gender-neutral scents, reach for Cartier’s Déclaration Haute Fraîcheur Eau de Toilette. This woody perfume begins its sensory experience with a spicy flair, before opening up as a fresher, more tender scent.
Cartier Déclaration Haute Fraîcheur Eau de Toilette, $120, Cartier

Powerful, radiant, and iconic, Baccarat Rouge 540 is the ultimate heartfelt gesture. Long-lasting, unique, and refined, this perfume combines sensual woody musk notes with delicate, airy gourmands in a truly masterful balancing act. Jasmine flower and bitter almond mingle amid the musks and woods, leaving behind a truly lovely, sensual scent that feels at home in the luxe red crystalline bottle.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum, $498, Maison Francis Kurkdjian

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