The £34 autumn aftershave men say 'gets lots of compliments'
Fragrances are just one of those Christmas gifts that most of us are more than happy to unwrap every single year without fail.
They're often a bit of an investment, and not necessarily something you can justify treating yourself to on a whim.
Finding a luxurious designer scent under the tree, however? Well, that's another story.
Everything falls into place when you've found the fragrance that you wear on repeat, and if you've ever managed to gift a fragrance that becomes someone's signature scent, you know that you've absolutely smashed Christmas.
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If an aftershave or perfume are top of the gifting agenda this year, you'll be pleased to know that we've rounded up some of the most popular scents of all time, for men and for women.
Whether you're shopping for a partner, friend or family member, there's something on the list for everyone. From rich, woody aromas to something fresh and vibrant, these bestselling scents have earned their classic status for a reason
Featuring brands such as Dior to Boss and more, we've selected the best fragrance gifts that are guaranteed to impress them this festive season. Better yet? Most of them are currently on sale.
Palo Santo Eau De Toilette 100ml, WAS £34.95 NOW £34, on Amazon
Consisting of an aromatic blend of bright cardamom, dry papyrus and Palo Santo, this budget fragrance has a woody, warm and sensual scent profile.
Despite the fact that it's so affordable, shoppers say it smells far more expensive than it is, with many comparing it to 'designer' at only a fraction of the cost.
Cremo's Palo Santo Eau De Toilette has become a signature scent for many, who reveal they can't stop getting compliments whenever they wear it.
This would be a fantastic new fragrance for someone to find under the tree this Christmas.
Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette, WAS £79 NOW £63.20, on Sephora
As the top bestselling men's fragrance for five consecutive years, it seems as though you truly can't go wrong with Dior Sauvage.
A crowd-pleasing aroma, loads of delighted customers claim 'it's the number one bestseller for a reason.'
The versatile fragrance combines fresh, citrus and spicy scents, and can commonly be worn all year round, for day or for night.
Top notes include Calabrian bergamot and pepper, heart notes such as lavender and patchouli, and base notes like cedarwood and labdanum.
Rabanne One Million Eau de Toilette 30ml, WAS £47 NOW £37.50, on Boots
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Rabanne's One Million is defined as warm, spicy and leathery with its ingredients of cinnamon and amber.
However, it also opens with a fresh burst of blood mandarin, grapefruit and mint for a complex, layered scent.
Reviewers state the EDT is surprisingly sweet, but not overly so, and that it actually lasts all day long.
Many call it a luxurious, 'attention-grabbing scent' with a few customers claiming it was their partner's favourite fragrance on them.
BOSS Bottled Eau de Toilette for Men 50ml, WAS £66 NOW £52.80 on Boots
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With fresh, vibrant and clean aromas, reviewers have dubbed this fragrance as a 'reliable buy' due to its mild, easy-going scent.
That means it'll go down a treat, even if you snap it up as a last minute Christmas gift.
Its opening is distinctly fruity, with ingredients such as apple, lemon and bergamot.
hen, the middle notes open into cinnamon and mahogany for added spice, while its base notes combine vanilla, sandalwood and cedar.
Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum 50ml, WAS £176 NOW £158.40 on Liberty
Reportedly Le Sabo's bestselling fragrance, the Santal 33 Eau de Parfum fuses a rich and smoky sweetness to create a truly unisex scent.
Shoppers call it 'unique' and 'expensive-smelling', as its scent profile combines sandalwood, leather, amber, violet and iris.
Often described as the most distinctive fragrances around, Santal 33 stands out from the crowd.
Whether they're wanting to delve into new scents or return to an old favourite, this EDP would definitely impress.
Lancôme La Vie est Belle Eau de Parfum 30ml, WAS £69 NOW £51.75 on Lookfantastic
A longstanding bestseller, the La Vie Est Belle from Lancôme has earned cult status among beauty lovers.
It's become a signature perfume for many, as it combines a rich, elegant fragrance that's distinctly feminine.
Featuring notes such as iris, patchouli and sweet gourmand, its overriding scent is sweet, warm and slightly fruity.
Pulling in thousands of reviews, it reigns as a top global favourite with shoppers branding it 'the best.'
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum Spray 100ml, WAS £152 NOW £129.20 on Boots
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum Spray
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The Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum by Chanel has an elegant, sophisticated and expensive-smelling scent.
Delighted customers hail it as an 'absolute classic' and claim they always get compliments when wearing the perfume.
Combining bright citrus notes with floral jasmine and warm patchouli, it's a distinctive fragrance with impressive longevity.
It's one of the most popular when it comes to women's fragrances, and remains a repeated bestseller.
Samantha Price