Discovery sets and gift boxes: the perfect present for someone you don’t know very well

A discovery set is a box with several miniature fragrances, usually 2 ml spray vials. It allows you to try out different scents over several days and choose the full-size bottle only after. This makes it the ideal gift for anyone who loves perfume but whose tastes you don’t know very well.

We offer two types of sets: those from perfume houses, which showcase a collection, and the kits we put together around a particular raw material.

Why a set is sometimes better than a bottle

Perfume smells very differently on everyone, and the first spray tells you very little. With the vials, you can wear a fragrance all day, see how it develops, and discover whether it suits you. The recipient of the set can choose for themselves, and the person giving it doesn’t risk getting it wrong.

Natali’s kits

Every now and then, we feature a raw material in our “Raw Materials in Focus” section and then create a kit so you can try it. If you find the right fragrance in the kit, you’ll receive a discount on the full-size bottle.

• Oud Obsession: five interpretations of oud, from Alexandre.J’s Rose Oud to BORNTOSTANDOUT’s Oud Candy and Amouage’s Silver Oud. Includes a €40 discount on the full-size bottle.
• Zero Calories: cacao and chocolate in several interpretations, from the bitterness of Cacao Aztèque to the indulgence of Dolce Passione. Includes a €25 discount on the full-size bottle.

These are limited-edition sets, available while stocks last.

House sets

• Nishane X Capsule: six vials from the X collection, including Hacivat X and Ani X. For those who already know Nishane or want to start with its most famous fragrances.
• Nishane Time Capsule: five vials, from Papilefiko to Deziro.
• Perris Monte Carlo Black Collection: ten vials, each dedicated to a raw material, from Taif rose to Javanese vetiver.
• Fugazzi Bestseller: six fragrances from the house, including extracts and eaux de parfum.
• Maison Tahité: fourteen vials featuring vanilla, cacao and coffee, for lovers of gourmand fragrances.
• Escentric Molecules, Escentric: the five Escentric fragrances in 8.5 ml bottles, larger than standard vials.

Sets with larger sizes

If you want a more substantial gift, some sets contain 10 ml or 20 ml bottles, which will last for weeks. The Montale Tracce nel Tempo set contains 20 ml bottles of Black Aoud, Dark Vanilla and Infinity. Clive Christian’s Masculine Traveller Set contains three 10 ml fragrances from the Original Collection.

Who to give it to

• Anyone new to niche perfume who wants to discover what they like.
• Anyone who already loves a particular house and wants to explore its entire range.
• Anyone who travels: the vials fit in any bag.
• Anyone who already has a signature fragrance but is curious to try others.

If you prefer a gift to choose together, you can also book an olfactory journey in-store. Other ideas can be found in scented Christmas gifts, and the best way to try a sample is explained in samples.

Frequently asked questions

What is a perfume discovery set?

A box containing several miniature fragrances, usually 2 ml spray vials. It allows you to try different fragrances for several days before buying a full-size bottle.

How many sprays are in a 2 ml vial?

It depends on the sprayer, but there are usually enough for several days of testing. That is enough time to discover whether a fragrance works on your skin.

Is a discovery set a good gift?

Yes, especially for anyone who loves discovering new things. It shows you have put thought into the gift and gives the recipient the freedom to find their own fragrance. For a more substantial gift, there are sets with 10 ml or 20 ml sizes.

How does the discount on Natali’s kits work?

The Oud Obsession and Zero Calories kits include a discount on the full-size bottle of one of the fragrances in the kit: €40 for Oud Obsession and €25 for Zero Calories. You can find the details on each kit’s product page.