13 best designer gift ideas from $40

BVLGARI

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1/13

Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline Eau De Toilette ($124) is a fresh, floral scent inspired by the clarity of crystals. Lotus flowers and white peony mingle with balsa wood and crystal musk to create a dreamy blend that will please every nose.

 

CELINE

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2/13

Dreamt up by former creative director Hedi Slimane, Cologne Celeste is a genderless scent that pays tribute to his French and Italian heritage. The fragrance marries neroli and orange blossom with powdery ambrette butter and orris butter for a light, airy “just out of the shower” scent.

After spraying yourself with the maison’s new scent, light up the Haute Parfumerie Candle in illuminations (notes of cistus labdanum, birch and cedarwood combine to conjure up images of California nights) and run a warm bath with Cologne Celeste soaps, oils and milks.

From left to right: Haute Parfumerie Candle in Illuminations, $145; Cologne Celeste Perfumed Soaps (comes in coffret of three, $165); Huile Celeste Perfumed Oil for Body and Hair, $295; Lait Celeste Pour Le Bain Perfumed Bath Milk, $295

CAROLINA HERRERA

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3/13

Carolina Herrera’s Good Girl scent collection is inspired by the duality of the modern woman; its stiletto-shaped bottles are not just eye-catching, they're also feminine and seductive. Notes of jasmine add sweetness and femininity to the scent, while rich cocoa gives it a sense of mystery.

From left to right: Good Girl Trio Mini, $79 and Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl EDP from $187

HERMES

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4/13

The Rouge Hermes Autumn-Winter 2023 lipstick collection comes in various tones of black, in a comfortable, non-sticky finish. The Ombres d’Hermes Eyeshadow quad comprises six eyeshadows, each composed of three powders of graduated intensity. And Trait d’Hermes Mascara intensifies the eyes with the brand’s' iconic colours – black (noir fusain), dark grey (brun bistre), burgundy (rouge h), deep blue (bleu encre), emerald green (vert titien) and purple (violet indigo).

From left to right: Rouge Hermes in 84 Rouge Abysse, $132; Trait d’Hermes Mascara, $114; Ombres d’Hermes Eyeshadow in 06 Ombres Mordorees, $183; Rouge Hermès in 72 Rouge Bruni, $132 and Rouge Hermes in 90 Prunoir, $132

CHANEL

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5/13

The Holiday Art Deco Glamour 2023 Collection takes it back to the roaring 20s. Le Vernis will give you a bold manicure in sultry colours and statement-making metallic and glitter finishes, while the Rouge Allure range comes in mesmerising shades including a limited edition Golden Beige hue that are vibrant and irresistible. Duo Lumiere gives your skin radiance for a classic 1920s look and Lumiere Graphique features five party-ready shades (platinum beige and bronze, shimmering black, rose gold and diamond white) flecked with flamboyant sparkles.

From left to right: Le Vernis in 169 Tuxedo, $46; Rouge Allure Laque in Golden Beige, $62; Duo Lumiere, $104; Lumiere Graphique Exclusive Creation, $128; Rouge Allure L’Extrait in 854 Rouge Puissant, $80; Le Vernis in 167 White Silk, $46

TOM FORD, MARC JACOBS and CHLOE

Credit: Tom Ford, Marc Jacobs and Chloe

6/13

Tom Ford's Soleil Neige collection is inspired by wintry sunrises. The Eau De Parfum is a cool scent with a floral heart and the Shimmering Body Oil is a touch of sensuality with a floral musk.

Meanwhile, freshen up on-the-go with Marc Jacobs Daisy Drops Eau De Toilette. Tiny enough to fit inside your snapshot bag, these fragrance capsules are reinterpretations of the original Daisy scent. There are three varieties available to choose from – Daisy Drops Signature, Daisy Drops Eau So Fresh and Daisy Drops Love.

Another standout gift option is the Chloe 3-piece Signature Festive Set that features an eau de parfum, body lotion and eau de parfum pen spray. The brand’s signature scent is a feminine floral scent with peony, rose and magnolia among its ingredients.

From left to right: Tom Ford Soleil Neige Shimmering Body Oil, from $82; Marc Jacobs Daisy Drops Eau De Toilette, $40; Tom Ford Soleil Neige Eau De Parfum, from $275; Chloe 3-piece Signature Festive Set, $245

DIOR

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7/13

The Rouge Dior Makeup Clutch houses four of the brand's iconic Rouge Dior lipsticks including its universally-flattering Red 999 in a velvet finish; 458 Paris (a mauve pink) in a satin finish; 772 Classic (a dusty pink) in a matte finish and 849 Rouge Cinema (a brick red) in a satin finish. Dior Vernis comes in both glitter and metallic finishes to elevate your festive look.

From left to right: Dior Minaudiere Maquillage Makeup Clutch Rouges Collection, $490; Dior Vernis in 900 Black Rivoli, $44; Dior Vernis in 218 Dorure, $44; Dior Vernis in 209 Mirror, $44; Dior Addict in 211 Jardin Dore, $62 and Dior Addict Case in Tuileries, $50

GIVENCHY AND LOEWE

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8/13

Loewe Escencia Eau De Parfum is a robust fragrance with ingredients such as red pepper berries and basil, while Loewe Solo Ella Eau De Parfum is fresh and elegant with notes of apple, pear and jasmine.

Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum is yet another crowd-pleaser and the gift set also contains lipstick and mascara.

From left to right: Loewe Escencia Eau De Parfum, $220; Loewe Solo Ella Eau De Parfum, from $250 and Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Gift Set, $192

LOUIS VUITTON

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9/13

Myriad is a highly-concentrated fragrance that is woody, spicy and sensual. The stunning bottle is designed by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry, the first time he has done so.

Myriad, $950

MCM

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10/13

MCM Festive Edition sits in a cute red and gold leather bag that's modelled after its iconic Stark backpack. Notes-wise, the unisex woody fragrance opens with raspberry and apricot, which fades to reveal earthy white moss and sandalwood.

MCM Festive Edition EDP, $126

PACO RABANNE

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11/13

Lady Million Eau De Parfum is a glamorous scent with juicy pomegranate adding freshness and a floral bouquet oozing femininity. From its composition to luxe packaging, this fragrance is truly worth its weight in gold. An ode to precious metals Rabanne famously uses in his handbag designs, Lady Million is dressed up as a all-gold diamond.

Lady Million Holiday Gift Set (Lady Million EDP 80ml, Body Lotion 100ml & Megaspritzer 10ml), $198

PRADA

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12/13

Prada Paradoxe is for the multi-dimensional woman who feels liberated by the fact that she cannot be defined by societal standards. The bottle is inspired by the original iconic Prada triangle logo and the scent has a white flower bouquet and woody notes from Ambrofix, a bio-converted amber that's usually used in masculine scents.

From left to right: Prada Paradoxe Eau De Parfum, from $130 and Prada Paradoxe Intense Eau De Parfum, from $160

MAISON MARGIELA

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13/13

Replica fragrances are meant to recreate scents that evoke certain memories. Replica Lazy Sunday Morning will make you think of freshly-washed linen sheets and Replica By The Fireplace is warm and woody and will transport you to a cosy fireplace on a snowy day.

From left to right: Replica Lazy Sunday Morning (Silver Edition), $210; Replica By The Fireplace (Gold Edition), $210

Credits: 

Photography Nur Athirah Annisssa
Art Direction & Styling Adeline Eng
Coordination Letty Seah