Every year the Christmas gift list gets harder: the person who has everything, the relative who “doesn’t want anything”, the colleague you need to thank. Home fragrance solves all three. It is personal without being intrusive, it gets used, and it makes a room feel like an occasion. If you want something a little different from the usual candle, Arabian home fragrance built around oud, amber, rose and musk is a memorable choice.
Here is a simple guide to choosing, sorted by budget. Prices are what our products cost at the time of writing, so check the product pages for the latest.
Small gifts from around £6 to £15
If you need something for a teacher, a neighbour or a Secret Santa, wax melts are an easy win. Single Arabian wax melts start from £6, and popular scents include Vanilla Oudh, Velvet Rose Oudh and Mango & Oudh.
The best choice for anyone who has not tried Arabian fragrance before is the Discovery Box wax melt sampler at £14.99. It lets the recipient try several scents and find the one they love, which takes the guesswork out of choosing for someone else.
Gift sets around £12.50
Our gift sets are made to be given. The Velvet Rose Wax Melt Gift Set and the Lavender Oudh Wax Melt Gift Box are both £12.50, which makes them a practical option when you are buying for several people.
Do not forget the warmer. Wax melts need one to work, so pairing a set with a plug-in wax and oil warmer (£16.99) or the Noor electric warmer (£24.99) means the gift is ready to use straight from the box.
A luxury present: reed diffusers
For a partner, parent or a real treat for yourself, a reed diffuser is the gift that keeps giving. There is no flame, no smoke and nothing to switch on: the reeds simply release fragrance continuously. Most of our eco luxury reed diffusers start from £28, in scents such as Velvet Rose Oudh and Lavender Oudh. If you are curious how long one lasts, read how long reed diffusers last.
How to choose the right scent
- Warm and rich: oud and amber scents suit people who like deep, cosy fragrances in autumn and winter.
- Soft and floral: rose and peony blends are a gentler, more classic choice.
- Fresh and fruity: mango, fig or pear notes work well for anyone who finds heavy scents overwhelming.
- Unsure: choose the Discovery Box and let them decide.
Not sure how the scent families differ? Our guide to layering oud, amber, musk and rose explains it in plain language, and our full Arabian fragrance gift ideas guide covers birthdays and housewarmings too.
Delivery
We offer free standard UK delivery on orders over £40, and every order is clearly priced at checkout. See our shipping and returns page for the details, and order early so your gifts arrive without the last-minute rush.
Browse the whole range in the Arabian Aromas shop, handcrafted in London.