16 Perfumes At Sephora That Match Every Mood For The Holidays

At the heart of this fragrance is madeleine accord — the delicately sweet treat you’d find at an afternoon high tea. Surrounded by layers of woody sandalwood and rich Madagascar vanilla, it’ll feel like wrapping up in a blanket of cashmere, a moment to themselves each time they spritz it on.

Vanilla can smell, well, vanilla, but this is certainly not your average: It blends Vanilla Tincture India (created specifically for this fragrance) with sandalwood, soft florals, and bitter almond essence for a mysterious, glamorous edge.

While this sugary fragrance is technically a gourmand scent with a star of saccharine marshmallow, it is mellowed by earthy green tea matcha and finishes with a spicy kick of ginger. Together, they make for a scent that’s certainly sweet, but not over the top.

Evocative of languid days and embracing the stillness of just being, this fragrance is a rich, sophisticated decadence of vanilla bourbon absolute, orange bitters, and rich brown sugar. Base notes of night-blooming jasmine and soft musk create an aroma that no one will be able to quite put their finger on.

A confection for the senses, Kayali’s fragrance was inspired by — what else? — a scoop of sweet and nutty pistachio gelato. A delectable combination of pistachio and hazelnut, the heady warmth of rum, and a fluffy dollop of whipped cream to top it all off, they won’t be able to resist this indulgence.

Featuring exotic floral notes of ylang-ylang and fresh-picked peony, this scent is undoubtedly feminine and floral. Yet, juicy mandarin adds a light, citrusy zest, and sensual vanilla creates an ethereal warmth reminiscent of flowers beneath the warmth of the sun.

This modern floral captures the essence of freshness with a unique extraction process that seals in the fresh scent of neroli bud. Grounded by the warmth of white amber and a veil of clean and comforting white musk, they’ll get a classic, vibrant floral that’ll subtly linger all day.

Inspired by summertime, this fragrance is technically a floral scent, but picture florals, in paradise –— the aroma of vacation in the morning on your walk down to the beach. It’s a chorus of summer-blooming white florals, radiant neroli oil, sunny ylang-ylang, and upbeat petitgrain oil, tempered by aquatic coconut water accord, warm jasmine, and velvety musk, for a sun-soaked floral that feels like the magic of a getaway.

If they love being home for the holidays almost as much as a 40-hour work week, they probably have a soft side and will adore this nutty, spicy gourmand. A heart of ginger swirls with nutmeg, cinnamon, buttery hazelnuts and tonka bean for a fragrance that’s equally as spicy as it is warm and sweet.

They’re no stranger to a strong cup of coffee in the morning, and this blend will take them by surprise: Robust coffee accord makes way for floral notes and juicy cherry for a luscious, sensual treat.

We can rattle off the scent notes in this one (more on that in a sec) but the bottom line is that this fragrance was designed to smell like the familiar aroma of their skin, but even better: It’s the creamy, salty, musky smell of them, enhanced by a cocktail of woody ambrette seeds and powdery white florals.

With succulent blackcurrant, heady jasmine, and toasty bourbon vanilla, this scent checks all the boxes for an irresistible, addictive scent: fruit, florals, and warmth.

Centered around the gardenia flower — a floral that has been said to be used in elixirs and magic potions — this fragrance was designed to enchant. Add syrupy brown sugar, fresh pear blossom accord and solar jasmine and you get a fragrance that’s as intimate and charming as them.

Get them a bright, berry-centric scent that’s as complex and magnetic as they are. Anchored by smooth amber and musk and a whisper of violet and jasmine, this blend is bright, comforting, and sweet all at once.

A study in contrasts, they’ll cast an enchanting spell with velvety, mesmerizing notes of sparkling Italian bergamot, jasmine petals, velvety tonka, and sumptuous cashmere woods. Unexpected hints of cotton candy and woods is the ideal fit for the unexpected giftee.

This set runs the gamut when it comes to fragrance profiles — it’s got everything from fresh and floral to warm and citrusy and everything in between. It’s perfect for someone with an ever-shifting mood, style, or aesthetic.