The Limited-Edition Fragrance Allure Beauty Box: See All the Scents Inside
We may not be visiting fragrance counters anytime soon, but there are creative ways to shop for scent this holiday season. Whether you’re on the hunt for a new signature perfume or looking for a loved one, we curated a collection of classic and new fragrances to suit your every mood.
This limited-edition fragrance box is an assortment of Allure editors’ favorites (including one full-size bottle!). Because if there’s anything I’ve learned over the last few months, it’s that spritzing on perfume before a Zoom meeting boosts my mood, even if I’m wearing sweatpants (shh, don’t tell my boss). I’ll reach for zesty Elie Tahari when I’m tackling deadlines, or Lake & Skye 11 11 Body Oil to wind down with a glass of wine, thanks to the addition of sweet almond oil and notes of warm amber. Inside the box, you’ll also find Viktor&Rolf’s new take on a classic with Flowerbomb Midnight (with blackcurrant, jasmine, and pomegranate) and designer Rebecca Minkoff’s first-ever venture into the fragrance world: a tobacco and cardamom scent that’s so deliciously warm and cozy she named it after herself. And my personal favorite, Maya Base Perfume Oil, a subtle musk that doubles as a fragrance primer layered under other perfumes.
I have no doubt you’ll find a fragrance for yourself (and a friend!) among this selection of florals, musks, citruses, and spicy scents. You may even want to wear them all (but maybe not all at once). I just hope you enjoy each and every one as much as I do. Happy scent discovery!
For just $50 (or $30 exclusively for Allure Beauty Box members), you'll get beauty products over $215 in value. Quantities are limited, so order now to take advantage of this exclusive offer before they're sold out!
Check out what's in this limited-edition box:
Courtesy of brand1/7Elie Tahari Eau De Parfum (full size)
"When I'm feeling overwhelmed by my to-do list, I'll spritz some Elie Tahari onto my wrists and bring them up to my nose — and it's like an instant mood boost that gives my brain something else to focus on for a few moments. I'm not an outdoorsy person, and decidedly less so this year, so this is my way of stopping and smelling the roses as I navigate blurred lines between work and "free time." I keep my pretty gold bottle next to my computer so I can re-up the scent as needed. Ok, spoiler alert: I don't really need to, but that won't stop me from intensifying my sweet-smelling bubble throughout the day anyways."
—Sarah Han, Senior Commerce Writer
Courtesy of brand2/7Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Midnight
"In the world of perfume, the original Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb is up there among the greats. With notes of patchouli, musk, and sweet florals, it's gained icon status among fragrance enthusiasts. The newest member in the family, Flowerbomb Midnight is like the sexy older sister. While the original is sweet, fresh, and daytime-friendly, Midnight is a bit sweeter and musky. I've come to really enjoy this type of fragrance combination. It's one of those perfumes that smells delicious even though you can't quite place your nose on the notes."
—Nykia Spradley, Commerce Writer
Courtesy of brand3/7Riddle Original Roll-On Fragrance Oil
"This tiny little rollerball is exactly what I look for in a fragrance. It smells crisp and clean like freshly washed linen, but it’s not obnoxious. The notes of amber and musk give it warmth without being overpowering. There’s a depth to it that’s not too woodsy, making it the perfect combo for a fall to winter fragrance. A little bit dabbed on to my wrists is all I need, and it lasts all day because it’s a concentrated oil."
—Kathleen Suico, Assistant Beauty Editor
Courtesy of brand4/7Lake & Skye 11 11 Body Oil
"If you've never smelled Lake & Skye's signature 11 11 scent, it's a musky blend of white ambers or as I like to describe it, it smells like an extremely expensive Upper East Side flower shop. But this oil is way more than just a pretty smell. It's a moisturizing body oil that's rich in fatty acids and made with a cocktail of anti-inflammatory vitamin E to nourish any dry skin, apricot kernel oil, and sweet almond oil that helps restore the skin's barriers."
—Angela Trakoshis, Commerce Writer
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Courtesy of brand5/7Floral Street Perfume Set
"I'm the type of person who likes to try a little bit of everything. In fact, it's my greatest fantasy that one day — once I've won the lottery or finally had my million-dollar idea — I will march into the finest restaurant in New York City, look at the menu, and declare, “We'll take one of each, please!” (The "we'll" in this dream scenario refers to a group of friends that includes — but is not limited to — Martha Stewart and Mindy Kaling.) So it's no wonder I'm so enamored with Floral Street Discovery Set, which contains not three, not five, but eight different mini fragrances. (It's basically the tapas restaurant of perfume.)
And if you're already familiar with Floral Street — a British brand that draws inspiration from the vibrant culture of London — you know there isn't a dud among them. The scents are arranged from lightest and freshest to more powerful and musky, with several landing somewhere in-between. On the brighter side are London Poppy — with orange and Sicilian lemon — and Neon Rose, a refreshing take on the classic floral note thanks to hints of jasmine."
—Dianna Mazzone, Senior Beauty Editor
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Courtesy of brand6/7Rebecca Minkoff Eau De Parfum
"When I first tried the Rebecca Minkoff Eau de Parfum, I struggled to find a scent memory association, which was rare for me. I wasn’t reminded of a day crunching leaves beneath my shoes on a walk to the park. I wasn’t reminded of my first summer at sleep-away camp and waking up to the sound of a trumpet every morning. I wasn’t even able to attach descriptive words to the fragrance I was smelling. With notes of jasmine, coriander, bergamot, cardamom, and tobacco, there is an obvious warmth, but it is profoundly subtle.
But then, it occurred to me: it’s a clean slate. The scent isn’t supposed to slap you across the face. In fact, it’s tied to nothing in particular so therefore, it can be tied to anything. It could be the scent of meeting a stranger, reading a good book by the fireplace, or even holding your baby niece for the first time. Wearing it means that I’m not predisposed or destined for a certain, repeatable type of day. The possibilities are endless and its subtlety is actually quite poetic."
—Lauren Swanson, Senior Commerce Editor
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Courtesy of brand7/7Maya Base Perfume Oil Roller Ball
"Maya's minimalist scent, aptly named Base, is a fragrance multitasker in that it's a primer, which means it can be worn as a base under another scent, or by itself, letting its warm notes shine bright. While everyone has a different scent experience based on their unique body chemistry, I always pick up notes of sweet sandalwood and warm musk when I wear it."
—Sarah Kinonen, Associate Beauty Director
