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Metro Gift Guide 2023: Luxury Fragrance Gifts

Make this your best-smelling festive season yet!

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Kate Paras-Santiago

<p>Still on the hunt for the perfect holiday present? A fragrance is always a great idea. A special scent, a memorable fragrance, or a standout aroma that brings in the festive feelings is always a welcome present for loved ones or yourself. This holiday season, we round-up five of our favorite finds, so you can start the journey to discovering your new scent for the new year!</p><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>Burberry Goddess EDP</strong></div><p>The gourmand aromatic fragrance embodies confidence, and in the campaign, British-French actress Emma Mackey channels the strength of the pride of lions, igniting the power within to discover her inner confidence and ascend the peak ahead of her. Top notes include Vanilla Infusion and Lavender, heart note is Vanilla Caviar, and base note is Vanilla Absolute. <em>Available in select Rustan&#x27;s, SM, Landmark, and Robinsons Dept. Stores. </em></p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/8fcc0e37-dfe0-48c0-8aaf-a8d2562e6cc5_byf_god_edp_23_digital_pr_cps_ingredient_3_1x1.jpeg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Burberry Goddess</span></span></span></div><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>Gucci Flora Gorgeous Magnolia EDP</strong></div><p>Adding dimension to the #FloraFantasy universe of Gucci, the Gorgeous Magnolia Eau de Parfum celebrates inner strength, its powerful spirit once again embodied by multi-platinum selling artist Miley Cyrus. Taking inspiration from free-spirited women, the scent is built around Magnolia Alba, an ancient and rare plant that requires a specific harvest and careful distillation process. Its fruity, floral sweetness is balanced by a clary sage-like edge, to reflect an intuitive nature. The resulting Magnolia Essence exudes cheerfulness and a luminous, noble spirit. <em>Available at leading department stores—Rustan&#x27;s, SM, Robinsons, Landmark, and coming soon to <a href="https://www.rustans.com" target="_blank">Rustans.com</a></em></p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/dca7d4a1-d578-4cc8-873c-aeeeacc79072_guf_flo_magno_23_ecom_cps_ingredient_multi_2500x2500.jpeg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Gucci Flora Gorgeous Magnolia</span></span></span></div><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>KIKO Milano Holiday Première L&#x27;Étoile White EDP</strong></div><p>The holiday season could not be more fun without Kiko Milano&#x27;s coveted holiday collection, which features two scents, one of which is this White Eau De Parfum! This woody fragrance is intense and explosive, the fragrance opens with a delicate sweet Orange, Coconut and Mirabelle Plum Accord. Heart notes are Arabian Jasmine, Damask rose and Sweet Almond, base notes are Vanilla, Cedar, Creamy Sandalwood and Musk. <em>Available at KIKO Milano boutiques at SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM Grand Central, SM San Lazaro, SM North EDSA, SM City Clark, SM Department Store Cebu, SM Department Store Davao, SM Department Store Megamall and online on Lazada, Shopee, and Zalora</em><font face="Georgia-Italic">.</font></p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/77a0f440-840a-4359-9846-015bfd0ed996_l_etoile eau de parfum 01 - model photo.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">KIKO Milano Holiday Première L&#x27;Etoile</span></span></span></div><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>Jo Malone Orange Bitters Cologne</strong></div><p>Whenever the festive season rolls around, we get uber excited about what Jo Malone has to offer. This holiday season 2023, we were enamored by their Orange Bitters cologne, a limited-edition scent that&#x27;s a delectable blend of Juicy Orange and Fresh Mandarin with Rich Sandalwood and Amber. <em>The scent is available at Jo Malone boutiques and counters, and online at <a href="https://rustans.com/products/jo-malone-london-orange-bitters-cologne-1?_pos=1&amp;_psq=Jo+Malone+Orange+Bitters&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" target="_blank">Rustan&#x27;s </a>or <a href="https://www.lazada.com.ph/products/limited-edition-jo-malone-london-orange-bitters-cologne-100ml-perfume-i4147266466-s23090138021.html?c=&amp;channelLpJumpArgs=&amp;clickTrackInfo=query%253AOrange%253Bnid%253A4147266466%253Bsrc%253AlazadaInShopSrp%253Brn%253A54bf6e704e088408bfb14c35870b19c8%253Bregion%253Aph%253Bsku%253A4147266466_PH%253Bprice%253A9750%253Bclient%253Adesktop%253Bsupplier_id%253A500176572179%253Bbiz_source%253Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.lazada.com.ph%252F%253Bslot%253A0%253Butlog_bucket_id%253A470687%253Basc_category_id%253A24119%253Bitem_id%253A4147266466%253Bsku_id%253A23090138021%253Bshop_id%253A2249068&amp;fastshipping=0&amp;freeshipping=1&amp;fs_ab=2&amp;fuse_fs=&amp;lang=en&amp;location=Laguna&amp;price=9.75E%203&amp;priceCompare=skuId%3A23090138021%3Bsource%3Alazada-search-voucher-in-shop%3Bsn%3A54bf6e704e088408bfb14c35870b19c8%3BunionTrace%3A21010b1d17028715258875689e5876%3BoriginPrice%3A975000%3BvoucherPrice%3A975000%3BdisplayPrice%3A975000%3BsinglePromotionId%3A900000020327182%3BsingleToolCode%3ApromPrice%3BvoucherPricePlugin%3A1%3BbuyerId%3A0%3Btimestamp%3A1702871526174&amp;ratingscore=5.0&amp;request_id=54bf6e704e088408bfb14c35870b19c8&amp;review=1&amp;sale=6&amp;search=1&amp;spm=a2o4l.store_product.list.i1.2ab7342bOOovXH&amp;stock=1" target="_blank">Lazada</a>.</em></p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/bb1f2fa5-28bf-41f6-9438-ba6a4b1d9d29_404968204_258828427206864_4370818981876512092_n.jpeg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Jo Malone Orange Bitters Cologne</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Oud Yuzu EDP</strong></div><p>This powerful oud fragrance is illuminated by a sparkling, refreshing yuzu, making for a special holiday scent that&#x27;s the perfect gift for themes of celebration. Oud is one of the rarest and most precious raw materials in perfumery. The process to obtain it extends over dozens of years. Accompanied by yuzu’s powerfully tangy scent, it reveals the majestic complexity of its nuances–woody, amber and animal in turn. A powerful symbol of Guerlain&#x27;s commitment to the planet, the Aqua Allegoria Forte fragrances contain more than 90% natural origin. <em>Available at Guerlain counters and online at <a href="https://rustans.com/products/guerlain-aqua-allegoria-oud-yuzu-forte-eau-de-parfum" target="_blank">Rustan&#x27;s</a>.</em></p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/3903d99a-9f72-4587-8a54-963cc7760699_screen shot 2023-12-18 at 11.13.59 am.png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Oud Yuzu</span></span></span></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/beauty/body/metro-beauty-haul-dec-13-2023/37099" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Metro Beauty Haul: 12 Days of Beauty Gifts</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/beauty/body/metro-gift-guide-2023-beauty-advent-calendars/36702" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Metro Gift Guide 2023: Beauty Advent Calendars</a></div>