Okay, so I’ve been doing some SERIOUS digging, bouncing around Harrods and Nordstrom’s virtual aisles (because ain’t nobody got time to actually *go* to a store, amirite?), and the Hermes gift set scene is…well, it’s Hermes. Meaning: expect to spend a pretty penny. But hey, sometimes you gotta treat yo’self, or, you know, treat someone *else* to something seriously fancy.
First thing that jumps out is the Twilly d’Hermes Eau de Parfum Gift Set. The name alone is like, fancy-pants chic, right? I mean, “Twilly”? Sounds adorable. I haven’t actually *smelled* it myself, but apparently it’s a thing. Nordstrom’s is all over it, so it must be good. Probably smells like…success and designer handbags. Or something.
Then there’s this thing about composing your *own* set? That’s cool! I saw this thing about Eau des Merveilles. Eau de Toilette…and they throw in a lil’ travel size AND body lotion? That’s actually kinda smart. Like, you can smell amazing on vacation *and* not dry out your skin in the process. Plus, amber and woody scents are usually a safe bet. Unless she hates wood. Then, uh, maybe not.
BUT then I saw this random Charrier Parfums thing mentioned… “Collection Fashion” for like, 32 bucks. It’s got like, five different smells. Now, I’m not gonna lie, it’s not *technically* Hermes. But hey, a girl on a budget has gotta do what a girl on a budget has gotta do, right? Plus, it’s “Made in Provence, France”! Sounds romantic, even if it’s not the real deal. Maybe a good option if you’re not tryna break the bank. Like, maybe she’s into trying different things and not *just* sticking to the Big H (Hermes, obvs).
Okay, so here’s the honest truth: Hermes is amazing. It’s beautiful. It’s probably smells like heaven. But it’s expensive. Like, REALLY expensive. So, you gotta figure out what you’re working with.
My advice? If you’re going full-on Hermes, the Twilly thing seems like a solid bet. Classic, probably smells good (I’m just assuming here, okay?), and comes in a gift set. Easy peasy. If you’re looking for a *similar* vibe but don’t wanna remortgage your house, maybe that Charrier Parfums thing is worth a shot. Or, you know, look for other perfume sets that have similar scent notes (amber, wood, maybe some florals if she’s into that).
