Five Star Gift Ideas

Choosing a thoughtful and personal gift for your boyfriend who is a perfume enthusiast can be both exciting and challenging! Here's a guide to help you find the perfect present:

1. Personalized Perfume Experience:

• Consider gifting him a workshop or a session with a perfumer where he can create his own signature scent. This is a memorable experience that allows him to express his personal tastes and preferences.

2. Rare or Niche Perfume:

• Explore niche perfume houses that he might not have experienced yet. Brands like Creed, Amouage, or Serge Lutens offer unique and luxurious scents. You may need to subtly find out what he already has in his collection or what he's mentioned wanting to try.

3. Perfume Subscription Box:

• A subscription to a perfume sampling service can allow him to explore and try new scents monthly. This gift provides the excitement of discovery and variety.

4. Bespoke Perfume Books:

• Consider a beautifully bound book about perfume history, famous perfumeries, or guides on understanding and appreciating scents. "Perfumes: The A-Z Guide" by Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez is a highly regarded choice.

5. Perfume Storage or Travel Case:

• A stylish storage solution can be a thoughtful gift. Look for a leather travel case or a sleek organizer for his collection if he enjoys traveling with them or displaying them elegantly at home.

6. Online Course on Perfumery:

• If he has an interest in the art of perfume making, an online course about perfumery could be a great gift. It combines his passion with learning and exploration.

7. Limited Edition or Collector’s Edition Fragrances:

• Look for limited edition fragrances from his favorite brands. These often come in special packaging and can be a prized addition to his collection.

8. Vintage Perfume Bottles:

• If he appreciates vintage aesthetics, consider finding a beautiful vintage perfume bottle. These can be used as décor or possibly be refilled.

9. Fragrance Discovery Set:

• Gift a discovery set from a brand that matches his preferences, allowing him to experience their range. For instance, if he likes woody scents, find a set that highlights those notes.

10. DIY Scent Projects:

• Put together a DIY kit for him to mix his own scents at home. This could include essential oils, carrier oils, and small, attractive bottles for experimentation.

When selecting the gift, consider including a handwritten note explaining why you chose that particular item — perhaps relating it to a meaningful memory or idea. Personal touches like this can make the gift even more meaningful and cherished.

Or you can get him a star map with the date when he was born.

Staci Genelle Foland says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I ordered a print for my boyfriend for his upcoming birthday 7 days ago and received it today. I ordered the anatomical heart one reflecting back on our first date. We love it! It is beautifully done and looks great in the living room!!!”