Here at The Perfume Society, we’re all about celebrating Galentines – it’s a word we first saw popping up a couple of years ago, but since then has gathered traction to become an actual ‘thing’ – a realisation that, for all sorts of reasons, some people struggle at this time of year, and so it’s good to celebrate the love we have outside of romantic relationships.
Let’s face it, January seemed about five hundred and seventy three days long, everyone we know has had (or is still recovering from) ‘flu and just about all of our gal-pals have been having a really difficult time of it, lately. Feel the same?
We thought it was about time to to show our best friends how much they mean to us (at what can be a very difficult time of year for those struggling with depression or just trying their best to keep on top of things!) So forget V-Day for a while and celebrate ‘Galentines’ with us.
Why not have a look through these top picks and see if there’s a sweet treat you could surprise someone special with, or give yourself something to look forward to? Showing someone you care, adding a simple note saying ‘hey there, thinking of you’ can mean a lot, and we think these would make great gift ideas or pick-me-up presents for any time of year…
The Floral Street Discovery Set £14 is definitely going to put a smile on the face of your dearest friend – their fragrances are as far from traditional (what some see as ‘old fashioned’) florals as it’s possible to get – each created by the star perfumer Jérôme Épinette, who is known for his mastery of natural ingredients. As Floral Street put it: ‘These are bunches – not bouquets. Ingredients, not notes. And it’s about ease, modernity and joy.’
We pretty much guarantee your friend will fall for several (or if they’re anything like us all EIGHT) of their fabulously modern fragrances, so perhaps treat yourself and a friend to a set each – then later on, have a day out in Covent Garden visiting their stunning store, and getting to learn all about the nuanced notes and sustainable, eco-friendly ethos behind each scent…
The Fragrance #FROW Discovery Box £19 RRP / £15 for VIP Club Members is themed around what’s new, what’s stylish, what’s trend-setting in the perfume world. We’re curated THIRTEEN of our favourites from the recently released and must-try scents your nose needs to know, from the chic and uplifting Banana Republic Neroli Woods to dazzling Oscar de la Renta Extraordinary Pétale via creations by the hot new niche brands Mihan Aromatics and Les Eaux Primordiales – there’s a fragrance for every look, with Michael Kors, Ermanno Scervino, Kenzo – and so many more...
We think this box makes the perfect gift as it also includes a FULL SIZE INC.redible Semi Matte Lip Click (worth £10 alone) and an invitation to wind down with the shimmering decadence of Molton Brown Muddled Plum Bath & Shower Gel.
The Globetrotter Discovery Box £19 / £15 for VIP Club Members is all about holidays and exploration – whether you’re flying to exotic lands or simply need some scented pampering at home. Take an exotic voyage with ELEVEN fragrances, including decadence with The Merchant of Venice Red Potion, New York chic with KIERIN NYC 10am Flirt, and fragrant frolics in the gardens of England with Floral Street Electric Rhubarb.
We also included the miracle-working BENAMÔR Alantìone Hand Cream (30ml) for soothing in-flight (or work-commuting) hands, alongside YARDLEY English Bluebell Deodorising Body Spray, a cooling and refreshing burst of English countryside. So dive in to explore, and remember: you can also pack these perfectly sized samples for your flight, or keep them in your bag for go-to escapism.
The gift that keeps on giving for a full YEAR of fragrant treats is the V.I.P. Club Membership. For only £25, your perfume-loving pal will receive a raft of benefits – including six downloadable editions of our award-winning magazine The Scented Letter per annum. As a joining gift, they will also receive a Discovery Box of samples (choose from the drop-down menu), and they will also receive discounts on our other Perfume Society Discovery Boxes, and discounts on other perfume house Discovery Boxes on offer – and there’s much, much more excitement.
• Six issues a year of our online/downloadable digital magazine The Scented Letter – (virtually) the only publication in the world devoted to all things fragrant…
• Exclusive competitions with fab fragrant prizes – including bottles signed by perfumers.
• Early access to tickets for all our events – meet with leading ‘noses’ and key figures from the perfume world, attend in-store events, workshops, etc. (Our VIPs are first to hear about these.)
• A special member’s discount on our Perfume Society Discovery Boxes (normally £19 – but only £15 to our VIPs)
• Plus choose a FREE Discovery Box when you sign up
You can buy this for yourself, too, of course, but if buying as a gift, simply tick the box on the purchasing page. And hey-presto! 365 days of fragrant fun!
