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The 10 Most Gift-Worthy Fragrances This Holiday Season

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Notes: violet, night-blooming jasmine, vanilla

Gift it if she likes: Fresh Sugar; Elizabeth & James Nirvana Black; Dolce & Gabbana The One

Buying inexpensive perfumes -- which are usually made with synthetic fragrances -- can be a gamble. That is, unless they're made by Avon, whose elegantly bottled fragrances are total crowd-pleasers. This floral gourmand has a bit of mystery, perfect for the gal who's sweet with an edge.

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Dior Miss Dior Eau de Parfum, $74-$124
Notes: lemon, mandarin, pink pepper, sweet orange, bergamot, Grasse rose, Damask rose, jasmine leaf, rosewood, patchouli

Gift it if she likes: Chloé Roses de Chloe; Stella McCartney Stella

Rose is at the heart of Dior's newperfume, one that probably sounds familiar: Miss Dior was designer Christian Dior's first fragrance, launched in 1947. It's been given a fresh, 2017 update with Calabrian bergamot and Grasse rose absolute. This soft, classic fragrance deserves to be worn by woman who's just as feminine and timelessly chic.

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Notes: black pepper, pink pepper, cardamom, rhum, orchid, pittosporum, tuberose, sandalwood, cacao, leather, musk

Gift it if she likes: Tom Ford Santal Blush; Elizabeth & James Nirvana Bourbon; Byredo Rose of No Man's Land

This pleasing Oriental perfume is meant for the spiciest, extra-est lady in your squad. It's bold without being overpowering and peppery without smelling like the entire spice rack. And the gold-embossed bottle is damn stylish, too.

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Notes: mulberry, black peony, night-blooming jasmine, tuberose absolute, black musk, patchouli, vetiver

Gift it if she likes: Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb; Nest Black Tulip

This chypre fragrance is chic, lush and darkly romantic -- a classic white floral after a much sexier makeover. Give it to a friend who's the Veronica to your Betty, the Bella to your Gigi.

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Notes: bergamot, black pepper, magnolia, cedarwood, patchouli, sandalwood

Gift it if she likes: Fresh Cannabis Santal; Tom Ford Venetian Bergamot; Byredo Mojave Ghost

You might expect a cannabis perfume to smell like a college dorm room, but it doesn't; it's citrusy and bright as it opens and earthy as it dries down. The unusual unisex scent is perfect for those who wrinkle their noses at too-femme fragrances, and the Scandinavian-style minimal packaging is so chic. Buy it for a cool, outdoorsy friend.

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BY KATIE MCCARTHY | NOV 17, 2017 | SHARES
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