That being said, if you know someone who loves Chanel and loves collecting fragrances the following gift sets would make a wonderful holiday gift!

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For someone who is just starting to get into Chanel fragrances, the Chanel Fragrance Wardrobe 2009 would be a perfect way to sample all of the popular scents with out committing to each bottle’s hefty price tag.  This set will run you $110 but you’ll receive the following scents:

Chanel N°5
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle
Chanel Coco
Chanel N°19
Chanel Allure

Each bottle is .12 oz and they’re all eau de parfum which lasts much longer than eau de toilette. Overall, a better value for your money! The bottles are presented in a simple gift box that’s worthy of displaying.

Another fabulous gift set to give is the Chanel No. 5 World Renowned Luxuries Gift Set.

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Priced at $135 it’s just a tad bit more than the fragrance wardrobe but if you know someone whose signature scent is the classic No. 5, this is a wonderful value. They’ll receive the Chanel No. 5 fragrance in eau de parfum form, a scented velvet body lotion and bath gel. Each bottle is 3.4oz so it’s a generous amount of the beloved Chanel No. 5 scent.

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Forever, “an opulent floral,” is meant to evoke a feling of “classic Hollywood allure.”  The bottle does look as if it came form the dressing table of some iconic beauty like Elizabeth Taylor or Lana Turner.

Top Notes: Radiant – Luxurious accords of Neroli, Lotus Blossom and Dewy Green Apple create a refreshing, distinctive blend capturing Mariah’s sensual appeal.

Mid Notes: Glamorous – A rich floral heart embodies Mariah’s warmth and sophistication through a symphony of Tuberose and Gardenia.

Base Notes: Mesmerizing – A unique, sultry combination of White Musk and exotic woods provide a depth like Mariah’s unforgettable voice.

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ANGEL Delicious Encounter Voyage Essentials
$85

Fly on a whim to a magical universe of stars with this collection of delicious and sensual luxuries. The exquisite textures of the Angel Les Parfums Corps body line are presented in an elegant Thierry Mugler box to ensure a heavenly and sophisticated journey. For the longest-lasting celestial fantasy, layer your pampered skin with the Angel Intimate Star Eau de Parfum Refillable Spray and savor the voyage.

Fragrance notes: Bergamot, Hedione, Helional, Honey, Dewberry, Red Berries, Vanilla, Caramel, Patchouli, Chocolate, Coumarin

The set includes a cute small-size refillable star spray Eau de Parfum and a refill for it, and Angle scented body products including body cream, exfoliant, hand cream, body lotion, and body oil.

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Thierry Mugler Angel Fragrance Set

Donna Karan Cosmetics will make a donation of $15,000 in connection with the sales of this limited edition spray to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Limited Edition BCA Eau de Parfum Spray
3.4 ounce $90

Fragrance notes: Moroccan Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Bergamot, Sandalwood, Amber, Musk

This purchase of Cashmere Mist would qualify you for the current Donna Karan Beauty gift with purchase offer. The offer consists of a clutch bag and two Donna Karan Cashmere Mist sample size products. Any Donna Karan fragrance purchase of $50 or more qualifies you for the purchase.

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Breast Cancer Awareness: Cashmere Mist

To support DKNY’s charitable donation, you can make a purchase of the 3.4 ounce size of the Fresh Blossom Eau de Parfum Spray.

Inspired by the beauty of the Apple Blossom, this new fragrance is lighthearted, intensely feminine, and radiant. A blend of sparkling grapefruit, cassis and sun-kissed apricot, blended with sheer muguet, petally rose and jasmine.

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I do this when I’m looking for gifts for family and friends. First, you should have a general idea of the type of scents they are drawn to. Once you know that you can shop for scents that are in the same family or range.

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10 Corso Como is the boutique of Carla Sozzani based in Milan. The 10 Corso Como Eau de Parfum ($85 – $115) was released in 1999 and it’s quite unique in the way it smells. Upon first spritz you’ll immediately notice a sharp kind of sweet, sort of sour scent but then follows the rose and geranium which tempers the sharpness. The dry down is warm with sandalwood, incense and a bit spicy with vetiver, musk and Malay oud-wood oil.

If you know someone who loves woodsy and spicy perfumes, this might just be the one to get for them. The design of the bottle is simple yet striking with the cool combo of red, black and white. You can purchase 10 Corso Como Eau de Parfum at Neiman Marcus stores and online.

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A Unique Scent 10 Corso Como

My girls and I all tried the perfume. It’s a floral with notes of Apple Blossom, Jasmine, Lilac, and Rose. I think it’s well-suited to someone young or anyone who likes a light, flowery scent.

Sarah, my youngest, has taken possession of the bottle and we had a big conversation about how to use it, when to use it, and how to not over-use it. The florals are clear and fresh, making this a good choice for a first scent for a girl.

Sullivan Entertainment describes the Anne Shirley Avonlea Perfume …..

Enjoy the delights of strolling through gardens filled with sun-kissed flowers. Anne Shirley captures all of the subtle bouquet of simpler times in Avonlea, Prince Edward Island. A clean, blossom-filled fragrance that contains all the glory of Anne’s ‘White Way of Delight’!  Retail price: $29.99

The Anne of Green Gables Tote bag, which measures 13″ by 13″ by 5″,  is a reusable tote that is meant to “promote a green lifestyle.” It features the wise words of Anne, “I never do the same wrong thing twice.

In order to enter the giveaway, you need to correctly answer the following question, in a comment, on this post:

What’s the name of the newest Anne of Green Gables movie?

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This contest is open to residents of the US only.

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The bottle features a gold Annick Goutal signature butterfly perched on top of a frosted glass bottle.  The scent blends the notes of tuber rose, jasmine, orange blossoms and a bit of vanilla.   Gardenia Passion was created when Annick Goutal traveled to Japan in the springtime when gardenias were blooming. Did you know Polynesian women used Gardenias in their beauty rituals?  This scent is warm, sensual and feminine.  Pick it up for someone you love at Neiman Marcus, you’ll get the 3.4oz size and the exclusive bottle for $175.

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Annick Goutal Gardenia Passion Butterfly

The Amethyst Crystal Flacon is inspired by the original René Lalique “Epines” collection of 1920. It celebrates the beauty of nature with the beautiful blackberry vine topper in a deep amethyst colour.

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• Top Notes: Blackberry leaves, blackcurrant, and raspberry.
• Middle Notes: White lily, peony, and wild rose.
• Base Notes: Musk, sensual wood, and vanilla.

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The bottle is presented in a purple box perfect for displaying. Gorgeous, right? You can purchase this lovely scent at  Neiman Marcus, the 1.7oz size is $800.  Yes, eight hundred dollars for a bottle that’s a work of art.  If this bottle of perfume is out of your price range, there’s also a traditional bottle version of the Amethyst Eau de Parfum scent in a more wallet-friendly $110.

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Lalique Parfums Amethyst Crystal Falcon

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As a follow up to his popular fresh and flirty Daisy scent, Marc Jacobs has created Lola Eau de Parfum. Lola is targeted for the woman who is a free spirit with an irresistible attitude. It’s described as a sensual floral fragrance with notes of red grapefruit, fuchsia, peony and vanilla.

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Marc Jacobs Lola is a sexy secnt and the bottle shows it. The multi-colour flower topper is the focal point. The fragrance isn’t available in stores until the end of July or early August.  The 1.7oz size is $65 while the 3.4oz bottle is $85.  If you reserve a bottle now on the Bloomingdales website, you’ll receive it before it hits the stores!

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Marc Jacobs Lola Eau de Pafum