Find The Perfect Niche Perfume For Your Valentine: Soft, Fresh, Warm, or Intense

For a tender, intimate and skin-close feel, Soft & Romantic is the perfect gift for her. Think soft florals through to soft ambers — magnetic scents that draw you close, and linger long after. Impadia by Parisian indie house BDK became an instant cult favourite in Australia last year. This sumptuous floral amber unfolds with a basket of fruits — mandarin, pear, bergamot — and a blend of Turkish and Bulgarian roses, creating a plush, skin-close romance.

For something a little warmer, Guidance by Amouage dials things up a notch. A luminous bouquet of florals led by fruit-forward osmanthus, softened by gourmand notes of hazelnut and vanilla — a gentle, romantic scent that wears beautifully close to the skin.

If you’re in need of some sparkle, Fresh & Radiant is where to find it. Bright and uplifting, the perfect perfume gift for him never misses with leafy-green notes, fresh citrus, and aquatic accords. Creed’s Silver Mountain Water ticks all the boxes. It’s as refreshing as the snow-capped Swiss Alps on which it’s based — a classical yet modern rich-water fragrance that purrs with cool refinement.

Or Elysium by Roja — while not strictly a citrus fragrance, it overflows with dewy freshness and easy-going brightness. Effortlessly polished and endlessly wearable, it’s a radiant composition that feels clean, confident, and quietly charismatic.

Vanilla may be enjoying a modern resurgence, but when it comes to scents that feel both cosy and flirtatious, it has long been a mainstay. For a Warm & Sensual feel, Althaïr by Parfums de Marly is a confident, luxurious expression of the note, built around rich bourbon vanilla — deeper, warmer, and more complex than other varieties — and worn with effortless self-assurance.

For a contrasting take, Vanilla Powder by Matière Première explores vanilla in a cooler, more refined register. Here, dark, polished vanilla meets airy white powders, lifted by a deliciously moreish touch of coconut.