Great Goth Gift Giving Guide~ Fragrance

Do you have a friend or relative who with an appreciation for the darker things? If your not clued up finding that perfect Christmas gift can be a total nightmare. So here i give some ideas and tips on finding the perfect gift for your alternative familiar. Girl's love to smell nice FACT! So why not give your friend the gift of fragrance this Christmas. You should bare in mind that top selling celebrity fragrances are probably not going to impress. Before purchasing a fragrance you need to know if your giftee likes floral, fruity or spicy scents. Age is also an important factor when buying a perfume for someone, overly sweet fragrances are more suited to teenagers while delicate florals are for the mature woman. Here are my top 5 fragrances, these are more suited to those aged between 20-40.

*Luna's Top Tips
1. Always check the prices of fragrance gift sets, they are often cheaper than the bottle of perfume alone.
2. Some stores offer free gifts with perfume purchases so it's worth shopping around
3. Debenhams have a variety of "try now fragrance guarantee" fragrances which come with a sample of the perfume, these are ideal as a gift if you are unsure of your Goth's fragrance preference.

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1. Paco Robanne~ Black XS

This is definitely a perfect perfume for a metal chick, the kind of girl who rocks out all night in the mosh pits and doesn't get home until the early hours of the morning. This is one of my all time favourites, it is a floral scent with a hint of earthy fruitiness. It has a real confident sexiness about it which makes it perfect for evening wear but the sweetness would make it a good gift for an older teenager. The bottle is eye catching and has that alternative look about it, i once purchased this in Debenhams and i got a gorgeous black skull candle as a free gift.

RRP: 30ml £25, 50ml £32, 80ml £45

Perfume Notes: Cranberry, Pink Pepper and Tamarind, Rose, Cocoa and Black Violet, Vanilla, Patchouli and Mossoia Wood

2. Calvin Klein~ Euphoria

I absolutely adore this fragrance, my mum wore it a lot when i was a teenager (i used to sneakily put it on because i couldn't afford my own). It really is a timeless sensual evening essence that seems to work for women of all ages, the only way to accurately describe it's scent is euphoric (sorry for the pun). The bottle isn't particularly eye catching or unusual but i am yet to find someone who doesn't fall in love with its woody oriental contents.

RRP: 30ml £30, 50ml £38, 100ml £65

Perfume Notes: Pomegranate and Persimmon, Lotus blossom, Champaca Flower and Black Orchid, Liquid Amber, Black Violet and Mahogany Wood

3. The Perfume Shop~Vivabox 

The Vivabox by The Perfume Shop is the perfect fragrance gift if you have no idea what kind of scent your alternative friend looks for. Vivabox contains a variety of seven popular fragrance samples which are changed slightly each season. The great thing about this gift is that it contains a voucher for a full sized bottle of perfume so you can try each one and choose your favourite. These boxes are available for both men and women. The women's box currently contains; Jimmy Choo~Flash, Carolina Herrera 212 VIP, Lacoste~Touch of Pink, Boss~ Orange, Ghost, Paco Robanne~Black XS and Paco Robanne~Lady Million

RRP £37.99 at The Perfume Shop

4. Guerlain La Petite Robe Noir

Another one of my favourite scents, this one i would say is targeted more at the under 30's as it is a sweet, fruity floral (at least on my skin). I would describe this scent as chic, and seductive but definitely youthful. One of the notes that can be easily detected it the black cherry, it gives a fruity sweetness with sensual and mysterious notes of licorice and black tea. The bottle is a beautiful light pink faded into a mysterious inky black. I would recommend this fragrance to fashion conscious 20 somethings. 

RRP: 30ml £35, 50ml £59

Fragrance Notes: Black Cherry, Almond and Red Berries, Rose Licorice, Smokey Black Tea

5. Giorgio Armani Code

This little beauty would be ideal for the girl who takes a lot of pride in her appearance, think glam goth or Morticia Addams. I have the tiniest amount of Armani Code left in the bottle but i just can't bring myself to use it, the bottle is too beautiful to throw out. Armani describe it as spellbinding and elegant, i have to agree, it has an air of mystery about it, the colours remind me of the night, . This fragrance is an oriental floral (not the yucky granny kind), very delicate and sensual so it would be perfect for anyone 20+. I really have never smelt anything similar to this, it's the most elegant fragrance i have ever smelt and i am in love with it.

RRP 30ml £35, 50ml £45, 75ml £65

Fragrance Notes: Jasmine and Orange, Orange Blossom, Honey and Vanilla