Perfume is a personal choice, but there are some that are guaranteed to go down well: an enduring classic, a discovery set (mini bottles are ideal for travel, or to sample and find a new favourite), or a striking Irish original. For autumnal scene-setters, our picks include Le Lion de Chanel and Frédéric Malle L’Eau d’Hiver. And it’s easier than ever to keep it local – look to fine scents created by brilliant names like The Burren Perfumery, Waters+Wild and Cloon Keen.

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Cartier Baiser Volé eau de parfum is rich and sensuous, with lily and warm vanilla. Love the flip-top lid. €137, at Harvey Nichols Dundrum.

Vegetable-wax cypress balls candle in a chic resuable terracotta pot. Loewe, €75, at Brown Thomas.

This sunny herb and oakmoss blend – lavender, bergamot and neroli with a twist of rosemary – is seriously classy. Cloon Keen Bel Étage, €130; www.cloonkeen.com.

A bright, alluring citrus and herb blend. Parfums Mdci Invasion Barbare, €225; www.parfumarija.com.

Three soaps with style and substance: Deco Soap Set, Claus Porto, €40; www.net-a-porter.com.

Everyone loves Le Labo. Get hold of the smaller 30ml size in seven scents (€82) including bestselling Santal 33, exclusively at airports. A great last-minute gift to grab if you’re travelling.

Gifts from French brand Buly 1803 can be personalised, and are beautifully wrapped. Opiat Dentaire orange and clove toothpaste, €20; www.buly1803.com.

The latest Tom Ford, Ébène Fumé captures smoky woods and ambery resins. €206, at counters nationwide.

The bomb: Chance Eau Tendre bath tablets, Chanel, €60, at Arnotts.

An eternal classic. Chanel No5 Eau de Parfum limited-edition bottles come in unique formfitting recyclable boxes. €150, at counters nationwide.

Sometimes, it’s the bottle you fall for. YSL Beauté Rouge Velours is a rose and patchouli blend. €180, at Brown Thomas Dublin.

Anything (everything) by Frédéric Malle is welcome – especially Portrait of a Lady Hair & Body Butter (€160) or Shower Cream (€52). Recent launch Synthetic Jungle (from €115) is bright green perfection. At Brown Thomas.

Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess all over spray is an accessible way to experience this fresh bergamot, Tuscan leather, galbanum and patchouli fragrance. €60; www.seagreen.ie.

A supremely sophisticated twist on your evening bath. Rose Noire bath salts, L’Objet, €70; www.eu.l-objet.com.

Irish brand Scopoli’s three gender-free scents use natural oils of cardamom, grapefruit and mandarin. €90, at Havana Donnybrook, Dublin 4 and at www.emporiumkalu.com and www.scopoli.eu.

This Christmas Cologne Collection features five Jo Malone London minis, from Wild Bluebell to the original and best, Lime Basil & Mandarin. €88, at counters nationwide.