From YSL and Carolina Herrera to Prada and BOSS - our senior beauty writer has shared her top fragrance picks for 2025

A bottle of luxury perfume, a faithful fragrance or designer aftershave are among the most commonly gifted items at Christmas. And as someone who owns more than 50 bottles of perfume and worked behind Boots fragrance counter for four years, Im very much my friends and familys go-to person when it comes to recommending what to buy.

Theres something about the buzz of Christmas at Boots that never quite leaves you, from wrapping bottles in gift boxes to inhaling more tester strips than I care to admit. So when I revisited my local store over the weekend to scout out my top picks of the year, I couldnt help but smile as couples pondered over perfumes and shoppers spritzed away at dozens of scents.

But when youve got an entire wall of different brands, each with a variety of offerings available, knowing where to start can be a real challenge. To help take the stress out of shopping scents this festive season, Ive picked out my top three perfumes for her, aftershaves for him, and some gorgeous gift sets that look seriously impressive.

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At the moment, Boots has got some Black Friday deals on fragrance, with up to 20% off gift sets and 25% off selected bottles. Meanwhile, LookFantastics Fragrance sale features as much as 70% off some bottles, with S ephora promoting up to 40% off scents in their sale.

But as an ex-Boots worker, these are my top fragrance picks for Christmas 2025:

Ive recently finished up a bottle of YSL Libre Intense , so this one is firmly on my Christmas wish list. Launched in 2020, its a bolder, more sensual version of the original Libre fragrance.

It features top notes of tangerine, neroli and lavender, followed by jasmine sambac and orange blossom, with a creamy vanilla and white musk finish. Its deep, cosy and sophisticated, lending itself beautifully to the colder months and date nights.

More than 4,300 shoppers have reviewed the scent on Boots.com, with shoppers saying it always gets them compliments. One said: Such a beautiful, long lasting, rich scent. I always get complimented on this perfume when I wear it. This has definitely become my new fave. Perfect for date night or the evening.

This perfume is absolutely stunning, a phenomenal formula, said another. I get many complements on it, its long lasting and a very strong perfume with a beautiful scent. Its by far my favourite fragrance, its perfect for both day and night wear. Definitely worth every penny, I couldnt recommend it more.

However, some have found the Intense version of the fragrance to be a little too strong, commenting: Too overpowering for me. It feels very warm and more gourmand with richer white florals. It emphasizes the creamy amber with a floral base. This is super long lasting like 12+ hours so it is very strong and you dont smell everything right away. It is very layered.

There are few fragrances Ive found to be as unique and recognisable as Lanc00mes La Vie Est Belle, which I loved from the moment I first smelled it in 2019 while on a trip to Paris. Every time I smell it, it immediately transports me to that moment, so its a great memory maker fragrance for special occasions, like weddings or holidays.

Fruity, floral, and sweet its a feel-good fragrance with notes of juicy pear and blackberry, floral notes of iris, orange blossom and jasmine, with a hint of patchouli in the base, making it ideal for anyone who loves something feminine and comforting.

The scent has a 4.8 star rating based on more than 15,000 reviews , with many, like myself, being immediately compelled to buy it. One said: Someone was wearing this perfume on Christmas Day and me and my sister just had to ask her what perfume it was - now we both have it. People ask me what perfume I am wearing and the smell lasts all day. I do not even wear it everyday as I do not want to finish it too quickly and the funny thing is - my jacket still smells of the spray I put on it 2 weeks ago.

Some have found the sent too intense, leaving three star reviews which read: This perfume smells good but too sweet and strong for me, and This perfume was lovely but unfortunately way to strong for me.

Though a fourth said: I smelled this on my friend and asked her what it was and she told me. I sprayed it on myself and fell in love with it. Ordered it right away. Sprayed it on and everyone says they can smell it on me before I even get close to them. Everyone says it smells absolutely amazing and that I smell great. I absolutely recommend and love this perfume,

A new entry thats already making waves is Carlonia Herreras La Bomba , which launched earlier this year, and quickly became a new favourite for me. The long-lasting floral oriental scent has earned me endless compliments already, and is expected to be a popular choice for recipients of all ages this festive season

It opens up with top notes of exotic dragon fruit, which makes way for a sophisticated blend of cherry peony and red frangipani, bringing a sweet, almond flavour to the fragrance, rounding off with a warm base of solar vanilla. If I had to describe it in three words, Id say its opulent, playful and bold.

The scent benefits from the reliability and trustworthiness of the Carolina Herrera brand , a mid-range price point, and gorgeous butterfly shaped bottle. The fact its a brand-new release means the recipient is unlikely to already own it, and it also means that few people they know will be wearing it, making it feel extra special.

For those who love a fruity fragrance, a worthy alternative could be Angel Nova by Theirry Mugler . Fruity, floral and woody it opens with raspberry combined with notes of lychee and rose.

Prada Paradigme first launched in summer 2025, and for similar reasons outlined above with the Carolina Herrera scent (newness, strong brand name, incredible scent), this could be the number one fragrance for men of 2025. Its actually the one I have bought for my fiance for Christmas.

Effortless but strong and masculine , its a distinct scent with notes of bergamot, bourbon geranium and ambery woods. This has all the hallmarks of a classic and iconic fragrance, and will no doubt find itself as memorable as the likes of Creed or Diors Sauvage.

One shopper at Boots wrote: I bought this for my husband without even trying it out. I use Prada Paradox Intense and I just trusted in the brand. He received it , tried it and loved it.

Bought as a gift for my Fianc. He absolutely loves it and said it will be his new favourite winter scent, another said. However, some have found it too strong, commenting: Whew, this may be for others but this is entirely too strong of a scent for me,. personally. The scent definitely lasts all day so that's a positive for those that like perfumes on the stronger side.

For something a little sweeter, Jean Paul Gaultiers Le Male Elixir is a fresh take on the OG Le Male fragrance. The honey-tobacco blend gives this version an indulgent twist, while vanilla softens the edges - it also boasts notes of mint and lavender.

When I sprayed it in store, I found it to have almost a biscuity quality, making for a really comforting scent, though one that is still undeniably masculine.

One buyer wrote: I got this Le Male Elixir Parfum by Jean Paul Gaultier for my husband for his birthday and he loves it. Im glad I got this for him. He smells so good. It is very aromatic and has lavender fragrance and all of this is very sensual. The bottle looks amazing and very masculine. He gets lots of compliments when he wears it.

For gourmand aftershaves with edible notes, other popular options include Tom Ford Vanilla Sex , known for its rich vanilla, or Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Extreme for a spicy, warm scent.

My final aftershave pick is BOSS The Scent, which currently is down to 0571.25 for a 100ml bottle. It's described as an oriental-spicy fragrance, with notes of ginger and leather, layered with bergamot and lavender.

As an alternative, The One for Men Dolce & Gabbana is now 0538 at Debenhams, down from 0572. It features a charismatic blend of basil notes, lavender, and sandalwood accords.

What I love about gift sets is that it always feels like youre getting more for your money. A 30ml bottle of Deep Night is usually 0524 at Superdrug , but for an extra 053.20, shoppers receive a votive candle that will make the room smell like the velvety scent, too. This is the perfect stocking filler for those who already love the fragrance

Launched in 2019 and crafted by renowned perfumer Alberto Morillas, Marc Jacobs Daisy Love is a fruity and floral scent said to 'capture the joy of living in the moment'. It begins with white raspberries and bergamot, followed by a heart of daisy tree petals and jasmine milk, before finishing with a warm base of sugar musk and white iris woods.

A 50ml bottle is usually 0575 alone, but this set, priced at 0563.75 , also contains a Marc Jacobs Daisy Love Eau de Toilette Travel Spray 10ml, perfect for keeping in a handbag for on-the-go.

Last but by no means least, Cosmic by Kylie Jenner is an unexpected hit. While some might shy away from affordable, celebrity fragrance, Cosmic actually became one of my go-to scents this year, and earns me a surprising amount of compliments.

Star jasmine and blood orange are paired with amber and cedarwood. The bonus mini Kylash mascara is a fun touch, great value and perfect for teens or trend-lovers. And, at under 0540, its quite a bargain, in my opinion.

从圣罗兰（YSL）、卡罗琳娜·埃莱拉（Carolina Herrera）到普拉达（Prada）和波士（BOSS）——我们的资深美容撰稿人分享了2025年她最推荐的香水精选。

一瓶奢华香水、经典香氛或设计师须后水是圣诞节最常见的礼品之选。作为一名拥有50多瓶香水并在Boots香氛柜台工作过四年的人，我自然成为亲朋好友选购礼物时首选的推荐专家。

Boots药妆店圣诞季的喧嚣氛围总让人难以忘怀——从将瓶瓶罐罐装入礼盒，到忍不住试闻各种香水试纸（尽管我不愿承认自己闻了太多）。上周末当我再度造访附近的店铺，挑选年度心仪好物时，看到情侣们认真挑选香水、顾客们尽情试喷数十种香氛的场景，不禁会心一笑。

但当你面对一整面墙的不同品牌香水，每个品牌又提供多种选择时，如何挑选确实令人头疼。为了让这个节日季的香氛购物不再焦虑，我精选了三款女士香水、男士须后水以及几套看起来非常精美的礼盒套装推荐给大家。

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目前，博姿（Boots）推出了黑色星期五香水促销活动，礼盒套装最高可享8折优惠，部分精选瓶装香水低至75折。与此同时，LookFantastic平台香水专场部分商品折扣高达7折，丝芙兰（Sephora）同期促销的香氛产品优惠力度也达到6折。

但作为一名曾在博姿（Boots）工作过的员工，以下是我为2025年圣诞节精选的香水推荐：

我最近刚用完一瓶圣罗兰（YSL）自由之水浓香版，因此它稳稳占据了我的圣诞心愿单。这款香水于2020年推出，是原版自由之水更浓郁、更富魅惑力的升级版本。

这款香水以柑橘、橙花和薰衣草为前调，继而是茉莉与橙花的芬芳，最后以奶油香草和白麝香收尾。其香气深邃、温暖而精致，非常适合寒冷的月份与浪漫的约会之夜。

超过4300名顾客在Boots.com上点评了这款香水，他们表示这款香水总能收获赞美。一位顾客写道：“这款香水芬芳馥郁，留香持久。每次使用都会有人称赞。它无疑已成为我的新宠，无论是约会之夜还是晚间活动都再合适不过。”

另一位用户赞叹道：“这款香水令人惊艳，配方堪称非凡。我收到无数赞美，它留香持久，香气浓郁而迷人。这是我迄今为止最钟爱的香氛，日夜皆宜。绝对物超所值，我强烈推荐。”

然而，部分使用者认为这款香水的浓烈版过于强烈，并评论道：'对我来说太冲了。它给人一种非常温暖的感觉，白花调更浓郁，美食调也更突出。它以花香为基底，着重突出了奶油般的琥珀香。留香时间超长，可达12小时以上，因此香气非常浓烈，并非所有气味都能立刻被感知。它的层次感极为丰富。'

在我所体验过的香氛中，很少有像兰蔻「美丽人生」这般独特且令人过鼻难忘的。2019年巴黎之旅初遇它的瞬间，我便为之倾心。每当香气萦绕，时光仿佛倒流回那个美好时刻，这让它成为婚礼、假日等特殊场合绝佳的「记忆缔造者」。

这款香水散发着果香、花香与甜美的气息，是一款令人愉悦的香氛。前调是多汁的梨子与黑莓的清新果香，中调融合了鸢尾花、橙花和茉莉的馥郁花香，尾调则带有一丝广藿香的深邃底蕴。对于钟爱柔美舒适香调的人而言，它无疑是理想之选。

这款香水在超过15,000条评论中获得了4.8星的高分评价，包括我在内的许多人都被它瞬间吸引而购买。一位用户分享道：'圣诞节那天有人用了这款香水，我和妹妹忍不住上前询问品牌——现在我们俩都拥有了它。总有人问我喷的是什么香水，它的香气能持续一整天。我甚至舍不得每天使用，生怕太快用完。有趣的是，两周前喷在外套上的香水，至今仍留有余香。'

部分消费者认为香氛过于浓烈，因此给出三星评价，留言包括："这款香水气味不错，但对我来说太甜太冲"，以及"香水本身很迷人，可惜对我来说实在太浓了"。

不过第四位顾客表示：'我在朋友身上闻到了这款香水，便问她是什么牌子。她告诉我后，我喷了些在自己身上，立刻爱上了它，并马上下了单。每次喷上它，大家甚至在我还没走近时就能闻到香气。所有人都说这香味令人惊艳，夸我闻起来棒极了。我真心推荐并深爱这款香水。'

卡罗琳娜·埃莱拉（Carlonia Herrera）旗下新品**La Bomba**香水今年初甫一推出便引发热潮，迅速成为我的新宠。这款持久的花香调东方香型已为我赢得无数赞誉，预计将成为这个节日季全年龄段馈赠佳礼的热门之选。

这款香水以异域风情的火龙果香调开启，随后过渡到牡丹与红色鸡蛋花精妙融合的中调，为整体香气增添一抹甜美的杏仁风味，最终以温暖的阳光香草基调收尾。若要用三个词来形容，我会说它奢华、俏皮且大胆。

这款香水得益于卡罗琳娜·埃莱拉（Carolina Herrera）品牌一贯的可靠与值得信赖，加之适中的价格区间和精美的蝴蝶造型瓶身。作为全新推出的产品，收礼者不太可能已经拥有它，同时也意味着他们认识的人中鲜少有人使用，更显独特珍贵。

对于钟爱果香调的人而言，蒂埃里·穆格勒（Theirry Mugler）的**Angel Nova**香水堪称理想之选。这款香水融合了果香、花香与木质调，初调以树莓为主，交织着荔枝与玫瑰的芬芳。

普拉达（Prada）Paradigme香水于2025年夏季首次推出。与上文提到的卡罗琳娜·埃莱拉（Carolina Herrera）香水的优势相似——新颖性、强大的品牌影响力以及令人惊艳的香调——这款香水有望成为2025年男士香水的销量冠军。事实上，我已经为我的未婚夫购买了这款香水作为圣诞礼物。

这款香水既轻盈自然又充满阳刚力量，以佛手柑、波旁天竺葵和琥珀木香调勾勒出独特气息。它兼具经典与标志性香氛的所有特质，无疑将成为如**Creed**或**Dior Sauvage**般令人难忘的传世之作。

一位在博姿（Boots）购物的顾客写道："我买这款香水时甚至没试闻就送给了丈夫。我自己用的是**普拉达悖论浓情版**（Prada Paradox Intense），纯粹出于对品牌的信任。他收到后试用了，非常喜欢。"

一位顾客表示：'这是买给我未婚夫的礼物，他非常喜欢，说这会成为他冬季最爱的香水。'但也有人认为香味过于浓烈，评论道：'哇，这款香水或许适合别人，但对我来说实在太浓了。不过它的留香时间确实持久，对于喜欢浓香型的人来说是个优点。'

若想尝试更甜美的香调，让-保罗·高缇耶（Jean Paul Gaultier）的**Le Male Elixir**香水为经典款**Le Male**注入了全新诠释。蜂蜜与烟草的融合赋予这款香水奢华的转折，香草则柔化了整体基调——其中还点缀着薄荷与薰衣草的芬芳。

当我在店内试喷时，发现这款香水几乎带有一丝饼干般的香甜特质，营造出令人倍感舒适的香气，同时又保留了无可否认的阳刚气息。

一位买家写道：“我为丈夫生日选购了让·保罗·高缇耶（Jean Paul Gaultier）的‘ Le Male Elixir’香水，他非常喜欢。这份礼物让我倍感欣慰——他闻起来迷人极了。香调浓郁芬芳，薰衣草的气息交织其中，整体充满感性魅力。瓶身设计惊艳且极具阳刚气质，每次他喷洒这款香水都会收获无数赞美。”

在带有美食调性的须后水中，其他热门选择包括以浓郁香草气息闻名的**汤姆·福特 香草情欲**（Tom Ford Vanilla Sex），或是散发辛香温暖气息的**维果罗夫 激情炸弹极致版**（Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Extreme）。

我最后推荐的须后水是**BOSS The Scent**，目前100毫升装售价降至71.25英镑。这款香水被描述为东方辛辣调，融合了生姜与皮革的香气，并叠加佛手柑和薰衣草的层次。

作为替代选择，杜嘉班纳（Dolce & Gabbana）的「The One」男士香水目前在德本汉姆（Debenhams）的售价从原价0572降至0538。这款香水融合了罗勒、薰衣草和檀香的香气，呈现出一种「魅力十足的调和」。

我钟爱礼盒套装的原因在于，它们总让人感觉物超所值。以Superdrug药店为例，一瓶30毫升的"Deep Night"香水通常售价24英镑，但只需额外支付3.2英镑，消费者还能获得一个香薰蜡烛，让整个房间都弥漫着这款香水天鹅绒般的芬芳。对于早已钟情于此香氛的人而言，这无疑是完美的圣诞袜小礼物。

由著名调香师阿尔贝托·莫里拉斯（Alberto Morillas）调制、于2019年推出的**Marc Jacobs Daisy Love**是一款果香与花香交织的香水，据称能'捕捉活在当下的欢愉'。其香调以白树莓和佛手柑开启，中调融合雏菊花瓣与茉莉奶香，最后以糖麝香与白鸢尾木的温暖基调收尾。

一瓶50毫升的香水通常单独售价为75英镑，而这款套装仅售63.75英镑，还额外包含一支10毫升的马克·雅可布（Marc Jacobs）雏菊之爱淡香水旅行装，非常适合放在手提包中随身携带。

最后但同样重要的是，凯莉·詹娜（Kylie Jenner）推出的**Cosmic**香水意外走红。尽管有些人可能对平价名人香水敬而远之，但这款香水却成为了我今年最常用的香氛之一，并为我赢得了出乎意料的大量赞誉。

星茉莉与血橙的香气交织着琥珀与雪松木的芬芳。附赠的迷你凯拉什睫毛膏别具趣味，性价比极高，堪称青少年与潮流爱好者的理想之选。在我看来，不到540元的价格着实划算。