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The SOTD Fragrance Gift Guide: 15 Perfumes for Every Person on Your List

The SOTD Fragrance Gift Guide: 15 Perfumes for Every Person on Your List

Scent of the Dunes (SOTD) has matched fifteen fragrances across Bujairami, Maison Asrar, Surrati and Riiffs to four gift personalities — the easy-to-please minimalist, the sweet-toothed gourmand fan, the bold statement-maker, and the oud-and-leather devotee — so you can buy with confidence even if you've never smelled the bottle. Prices run £14.99 to £59.99, and every UK order ships free.
Quick Take by Budget: Under £30 — Seasons Rise, White Oud  |  £39.99 — Regent, Drip No.7, Tonka Skin, Red Eclipse  |  £49.99 — Hectic, Non Stop, Chubby, Bossman, Too Damn Good, First Class, Dirty Money, Cartel  |  £59.99 Splurge — Ya Habibi
Fragrance Scent Family Best Gift For Price
Maison Asrar Regent Citrus Amber The Everyday Minimalist £39.99 Shop
Bujairami Hectic Citrus Woody The Everyday Minimalist £49.99 Shop
Bujairami Non Stop Fruity Citrus The Everyday Minimalist £49.99 Shop
Bujairami Drip No.7 Citrus Marine The Everyday Minimalist £39.99 Shop
Bujairami Chubby Citrus Woody Aromatic The Everyday Minimalist £49.99 Shop
Bujairami Too Damn Good Amber Praline The Sweet Tooth £49.99 Shop
Bujairami Tonka Skin Oriental Gourmand The Sweet Tooth £39.99 Shop
Riiffs Seasons Rise Spicy Gourmand The Sweet Tooth £29.99 Shop
Bujairami Red Eclipse Fruity Floral The Sweet Tooth £39.99 Shop
Bujairami Bossman Fruity Woody Chypre The Bold & Confident £49.99 Shop
Bujairami First Class Amber Floral The Bold & Confident £49.99 Shop
Bujairami Ya Habibi Amber Oriental The Bold & Confident £59.99 Shop
Bujairami Dirty Money Leather Amber The Oud & Leather Devotee £49.99 Shop
Bujairami Cartel Fruity Oud The Oud & Leather Devotee £49.99 Shop
Surrati White Oud Woody Oriental The Oud & Leather Devotee £14.99 Shop

For the Everyday Minimalist

This is the safest gifting category on the list — fresh, versatile, easy to wear from the first spray. Good for someone whose taste you don't know well yet, or anyone who reaches for the same reliable scent every morning and would appreciate an equally low-maintenance upgrade.

Maison Asrar Regent Citrus Amber unisex EDP 100ml bottle
Maison Asrar

Regent

Citrus Amber

Give this to someone who wears the same three fragrances on rotation and never strays. Regent's bergamot-and-mandarin opening is instantly likeable, and the ambergris-sandalwood base means it doesn't smell "new" or unfamiliar the way a bolder gift might — it just quietly upgrades their daily rotation. It's polished enough to suit a colleague, a parent, or a partner without overthinking the occasion. Browse more from Maison Asrar if this direction feels right.

TopBergamot, Mandarin, Grapefruit, Ginger
HeartJasmine, Orange Blossom, Orris
BaseAmbergris, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Musk, Tonka
Shop Regent →
Bujairami Hectic Citrus Woody unisex Extrait de Parfum 100ml bottle
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Hectic

Citrus Woody

This is the one to reach for when you genuinely don't know what someone likes. It's unisex, it's in the scent direction of Louis Vuitton Imagination without leaning too heavily on that, and the black-tea-and-Ambroxan base gives it just enough depth that it doesn't read as "generic fresh." Six to eight hours of wear means it won't disappear before their evening plans, either. See more of the Bujairami range, where SOTD is the official UK distributor.

TopCitron, Calabrian Bergamot
HeartTunisian Neroli, Nigerian Ginger
BaseChinese Black Tea, Ambroxan, Guaiac Wood
Shop Hectic →
Bujairami Non Stop Fruity Citrus unisex Extrait de Parfum 100ml bottle
Bujairami

Non Stop

Fruity Citrus

A good pick for a birthday in spring or summer, or for anyone heading on holiday. The mint-and-blackcurrant opening feels immediately celebratory in a way that suits a gift moment, and the dates-fig base keeps it from smelling like a beach-holiday impulse buy once the excitement wears off. It's playful without being juvenile. Pair it with something from our New In collection for a fuller-feeling gift.

TopOrange, Green Lemon, Mint, Black Currant
HeartApricot, Basil, Aqueous Accord, May Rose
BaseDates, Fig, Moss, Ambergris
Shop Non Stop →
Bujairami Drip No.7 Citrus Marine unisex EDP 100ml bottle
Bujairami

Drip No.7

Citrus Marine

As the newest release in the whole SOTD line-up, this one carries a bit of "just landed" novelty that works well for a gift — it's not something the recipient has already smelled on five other people. The grapefruit-and-marine opening is easy to like immediately, which matters when someone's unwrapping a scent they've never tried. Only six bottles are currently in stock, so it's worth confirming availability before you commit to it as the centrepiece gift. More new arrivals live in our New In collection.

Currently limited stock — 6 units remaining.

TopGrapefruit, Red Currant, Ginger, Pink Pepper
HeartMango, Fig, Marine Notes, Ambroxan, Elemi
BaseMoss, Cedarwood, Musk, Amber
Shop Drip No.7 →
Bujairami Chubby Citrus Woody Aromatic unisex Extrait de Parfum 100ml bottle
Bujairami

Chubby

Citrus Woody Aromatic

A nice option if you want to gift something that feels slightly more considered than a straight citrus without straying into bold territory. The green-apple-into-sandalwood drydown gives it a bit more personality than most "safe" gifts, so it works well for someone who likes to think they have interesting taste but doesn't want anything too loud. Only four bottles remain, so it's worth grabbing sooner rather than closer to the occasion. See the rest of the Bujairami range.

Currently limited stock — 4 units remaining.

TopLemon, Bergamot, Pink Pepper
HeartGreen Apple, Black Currant, Ginger, Lavender
BaseSandalwood, Vanilla, Cedar, Patchouli
Shop Chubby →

For the Sweet Tooth

For the person who orders dessert before the main course. These four lean gourmand — praline, tonka, toffee and ripe fruit over warm bases — and they're a genuinely good gift for anyone who's already told you they love a "vanilla-y" or "warm" fragrance.

Bujairami Too Damn Good Amber Praline unisex Extrait de Parfum 100ml bottle
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Too Damn Good

Amber Praline

The name alone makes it an easy, cheeky gift line for a card, but the fragrance backs it up — the praline note reads closer to burnt sugar than sickly sweet, so it works for someone who likes gourmand scents but doesn't want to smell like a bakery. It's built for autumn-winter, which makes it a strong choice for a Christmas or birthday gift landing in the colder months. Discover more amber-forward scents in the Bujairami collection.

TopBlackcurrant, Bergamot, Lemon
HeartPraline, Musk, Violet
BaseBlack Amber, Cedarwood, Vetiver
Shop Too Damn Good →
Bujairami Tonka Skin Oriental Gourmand women's Eau de Parfum 100ml bottle
Bujairami

Tonka Skin

Oriental Gourmand

A thoughtful gift for someone who's mentioned loving Guerlain's tonka fragrances but hasn't treated themselves to one — Tonka Skin sits in that scent direction at a fraction of the price, which makes it feel generous without the price tag to match. The almond-and-tobacco opening is distinctive enough to feel like a "chosen for you" gift rather than a safe default. Not sure it's right? Our Scent Finder can help narrow down gourmand options further.

TopAlmond, Warm Spices
HeartTonka Bean, Tobacco
BaseVanilla, Cacao
Shop Tonka Skin →
Riiffs Seasons Rise Spicy Gourmand unisex Eau de Parfum 100ml bottle
Riiffs

Seasons Rise

Spicy Gourmand

At £29.99, this is the gift for a Secret Santa, a "just because" gesture, or anyone testing the waters with someone new — it's low-stakes enough not to feel like an overcommitment, but the toffee-cashmeran base means it doesn't smell cheap in the process. It's the most overtly dessert-like fragrance on this list, which makes it a safe crowd-pleaser for a gourmand fan you're not shopping for regularly. Browse more of the Riiffs range as an authentic UK retailer.

TopNutmeg, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom, Orris
HeartToffee, Caramel, Cinnamon, Clary Sage
BaseCashmeran, Vanilla Bean, Praline, Amber, Ambroxan
Shop Seasons Rise →
Bujairami Red Eclipse Fruity Floral unisex EDP 100ml bottle
Bujairami

Red Eclipse

Fruity Floral

A good middle ground if the person you're buying for likes sweet fragrances but leans floral over dessert-like — the raspberry stays genuinely fruity rather than candied, and the Akigalawood base gives it a bit more backbone than a typical fruity floral gift. It sits comfortably between daytime and evening, so it doesn't box the recipient into one occasion. It just came back in stock after selling through its first run. See what else just landed in our New In collection.

TopRaspberry, Mandarin Orange
HeartFreesia, Jasmine, Orange Blossom
BaseAkigalawood, Amber, Vanilla
Shop Red Eclipse →

For the Bold & Confident

Buy these for the person who already owns a signature scent and isn't afraid of being noticed. All three have real projection, so they suit someone who wants a fragrance gift to feel like an event, not a top-up.

Bujairami Bossman Fruity Woody Chypre unisex Extrait de Parfum 100ml bottle
Bujairami

Bossman

Fruity Woody Chypre

A strong pick for a promotion gift, a graduation, or anyone stepping into a new leadership role — it's in the scent direction of Absolu Aventus by Creed, without the price tag attached to that name. The pineapple-cardamom opening reads confident rather than aggressive, and the patchouli-vetiver base has genuine staying power for long days. Only three bottles remain, so this is one to act on rather than bookmark. See how it compares in our Best Sellers collection.

Very limited stock — only 3 units remaining.

TopPineapple, Bergamot
HeartCardamom, Cinnamon
BasePatchouli, Vetiver
Shop Bossman →
Bujairami First Class Amber Floral unisex Extrait de Parfum 100ml bottle
Bujairami Gift Pick

First Class

Amber Floral

If the person you're buying for already owns Baccarat Rouge 540 and loves it, this is the gift that says you actually paid attention — it sits in that scent direction and has real projection, so it doesn't read as an afterthought purchase. Worth a quick note in the card that a little goes a long way; two sprays is genuinely plenty. Stock currently sits at five bottles. Compare it against our other amber florals in the Bujairami collection.

Limited stock — 5 units remaining.

TopSaffron, Jasmine
HeartAmberwood, Ambergris
BaseCedar, Fir Resin
Shop First Class →
Bujairami Ya Habibi Amber Oriental unisex Extrait de Parfum 100ml bottle
Bujairami

Ya Habibi

Amber Oriental

This is the guide's luxury splurge, and it's worth positioning as one — at £59.99 it's the most expensive bottle here, and the oud-amber base is genuinely richer than anything else on this list. Save it for an anniversary, a milestone birthday, or anyone who'd appreciate knowing you went a little further than usual. Six bottles remain. See how it compares in the full Bujairami range.

TopSaffron, Bergamot
HeartRose, Jasmine
BaseAmber, Oud
Shop Ya Habibi →

For the Oud & Leather Devotee

The trickiest category to buy for, because this person likely already has strong opinions. These three are all genuinely distinctive within the oud-and-leather space, so even a devoted collector is unlikely to already own the exact one you're giving them.

Bujairami Dirty Money Leather Amber unisex Eau de Parfum 100ml bottle
Bujairami

Dirty Money

Leather Amber

For someone who wants a fragrance gift to feel dangerous in the best way — this is the darkest, most smouldering scent in the whole guide, with strong sillage that announces itself. It's a genuine collector's pick rather than a starter gift, so it suits someone who already knows and loves the leather-amber family. Stock is down to a single bottle, so treat this as a now-or-restock decision. Explore more evening-leaning scents via the Bujairami collection.

Very limited stock — only 1 unit remaining.

TopCardamom
HeartLeather, Jasmine Sambac
BaseAmber, Patchouli
Shop Dirty Money →
Bujairami Cartel Fruity Oud unisex Extrait de Parfum 100ml bottle
Bujairami

Cartel

Fruity Oud

A distinctive gift for someone who already owns a few standard ouds and wants something less predictable — the passionfruit-and-hookah opening is unusual enough that it's unlikely to overlap with what's already in their collection. It's back in stock after a previous sellout, which is worth mentioning if you're buying for someone who missed it the first time round. Browse the rest of the oud-forward Bujairami range.

TopPassionfruit, Tobacco Leaf, Hookah
HeartSaffron, Rose
BaseLabdanum, Oud
Shop Cartel →
Surrati White Oud Woody Oriental unisex Parfum 100ml bottle
Surrati Gift Pick

White Oud

Woody Oriental

At £14.99, this is the easiest add-on gift on the entire list — a stocking filler, a "just because," or a bundled extra alongside a bigger present. It doesn't smell like a budget afterthought either; the green tea keeps the oud from turning heavy, which makes it a genuinely respectable pick even for someone who already loves the category. Explore the wider Surrati collection, where SOTD is an authentic UK retailer.

TopGreen Tea, Leather
HeartOud, Saffron
BaseTobacco, Grasses
Shop White Oud →

Still Not Sure What They'd Like?

Gift Tip: If you genuinely can't decide, our Scent Finder takes 60 seconds and filters by notes, occasion and gender — it's a better bet than guessing, especially for a gift that needs to land the first time.

Buying fragrance for someone else is genuinely hard to get right blind. Our Scent Finder can help you narrow the whole gift guide down to the two or three bottles most likely to suit the person you have in mind.

Try the Scent Finder →

Gifting Across Four Brands at Scent of the Dunes

Scent of the Dunes (SOTD) is the first and only official UK stockist and official UK distributor of Bujairami, an Australian-origin perfume house, sourcing directly from the brand. SOTD is also an authenticated UK stockist of Maison Asrar, and an authentic UK retailer of Surrati and Riiffs. Every gift in this guide ships free within the UK, whichever brand you choose.

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Common Questions

Fragrance Gift Guide FAQs

What's a safe fragrance gift for someone whose taste I don't know well?
Bujairami Hectic or Maison Asrar Regent are the safest bets — both are unisex, versatile citrus-led fragrances that suit almost anyone without needing to know their specific preferences.

What's a good fragrance gift under £30?
Riiffs Seasons Rise (£29.99) and Surrati White Oud (£14.99) are the two most affordable options in this guide, and neither reads as a budget compromise.

What's the most impressive luxury fragrance gift in this guide?
Bujairami Ya Habibi at £59.99 is the guide's splurge pick, built on a rich amber-oud base that reads noticeably more special-occasion than the rest of the line-up.

Do gourmand fragrances make good gifts?
Yes, particularly for someone who's already mentioned liking warm or vanilla-led scents — Bujairami Too Damn Good, Tonka Skin and Riiffs Seasons Rise are all strong gourmand gift picks.

Are these fragrances suitable to gift to both men and women?
Almost all fifteen are formulated and marketed as unisex. Bujairami Tonka Skin is designated for women on its product listing, though fragrance preference is ultimately personal and not determined by gender.

Does Scent of the Dunes offer free UK shipping on gift orders?
Yes. All UK orders ship free regardless of which brand or how many bottles you're buying.

Can I buy gifts from Bujairami, Maison Asrar, Surrati and Riiffs in one order?
Yes. Scent of the Dunes stocks all four brands together, so you can mix brands in a single order with one free UK shipping charge.