This Mother’s Day, celebrate the incredible Mum in your life with a Mother’s Day perfume handpicked by our experts at The Perfume Shop. From comforting hugs to words of wisdom, our Mums, Aunts, Nans, and loved ones deserve to be spoilt. And what better way to show your appreciation than with a timeless perfume – a gift Mum can wear and enjoy all year round?
Why Perfume is the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift
Choosing the right Mother’s Day Perfume is more than just gift giving — it’s a way to evoke meaningful memories and make Mum feel special. Whether it’s remembering the scent of a special milestone like a wedding, or discovering a luxury perfume that will be a new signature scent, the perfect Mother’s Day gift is just a spritz away.
So, if you’re looking forMother’s Day gifts that are not only thoughtful but will take Mum back to those special moments, we’ve rounded up classic perfumes that have stood the test of time. These timeless perfumes are elegant, iconic and sophisticated – just like Mum.
LA VIE EST BELLE BY LANCOME
If you’re looking for a guaranteed-to-please Mother’s Day gift, you can’t go wrong with the classic perfume, La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme. The perfect blend of floral iris notes mixed with a depth of patchouli and sensual vanilla. Mum will love rediscovering this classic favourite, now in a refillable bottle. If you did want to switch things up, try La Vie Est Belle Elixir for an intense, berry-infused alternative.
Alien is one of our best-sellers and a noughties classic perfume. The ultimate expression of femininity, this timeless fragrance is sure to become Mum’s next signature scent (if isn’t already!). Powerful jasmine is enriched by woody and amber notes, creating an addictive, intoxicating aroma. If you want to gift beyond the bottle, our Alien gift sets make perfect Mother’s Day gifts.
Before Divine took centre stage, the original hourglass bottled encased Classique from Jean Paul Gaultier brought the glamour of luxury perfume to your Mum’s dresser. Featuring notes of sweet orange blossom, warming ginger and delicate rose, it’s Classique by name and nature.
Rabanneis responsible for many iconic fragrances (hello, Lady Million!) but Olympea is arguably the most timeless. We couldn’t round-up the best perfumes for Mother’s Day without mentioning this powerful floral-vanilla scent. Opening with creamy jasmine, a fiery heart of warm ginger flower dries down into a salty vanilla base. Best spritzed in abundance around the pulse points, this long-lasting scent makes the perfect Mother’s Day gift. It also looks beautiful with engravingadded for just £6.99.
Yves Saint Laurent paved the way for heady, rebellious, yet timeless perfumes with Opium back in the late 70s. And the intoxicating blend of jasmine, patchouli, and vanilla, still makes for a head-turning scent today. While the bottle has been reimagined to mimic its successor Black Opium, the fragrance will be just as your Mum remembers – unapologetically bold.
Gift Mum moments of self-love with Givenchy’s L’Interdit. Balancing the timeless charm of white jasmine flower notes with a modern twist from dark tones of vetiver. Empowering notes of ginger, orange blossom and patchouli essence bring a soft strength with every spritz. This Mother’s Day perfume is confidence and comfort in a bottle. Oh, we forgot to mention – we also exclusively stock L’Interdit Angelique Rouge. Be quick, it’s limited edition!
What better way to treat Mum this Mother’s Day than with Dior’siconic J’adore? Offering a florist-rivalling bouquet of florals (tuberose, jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang, in particular) it makes for an effortlessly seductive and luxury perfume. Making its debut back in 1999, this scent is bound to immediately bring back treasured memories for your Mum. The elegant bottle is so beautiful there’s almost no need for wrapping, but we would recommend adding gold gift wrap and a personalised ribbonto match.
When it comes to a Mother’s Day gift with meaning, Calvin Klein has the answer with Eternity Moment. First created in 2004, this classic perfume is inspired by the exhilaration of falling in love. The captivating blend is delicate and romantic, harmonising floral notes of passion flower and Chinese pink peony with creamy lychee. Whether Mum wore this one for a special moment in the past or is only just getting acquainted, it’s guaranteed to be love at first spritz.
Having trouble finding a Mother’s Day gift that’s as special as your Mum? Timeless perfumes never fail to impress, and Boss Femme has established itself as a firm favourite for nearly two decades. Opening with notes of fresh tangerine and delicate freesia, at its heart sits charming oriental lily and rose petal followed by a dry down of warm amber and a touch of apricot. This is a Mother’s Day perfume Mum will want to wear long after the day ends.
Make this Mother’s Day one she’ll remember and gift her one of those classic perfumes that launched years ago, but continues to be a bestseller, Poison by Dior. From the fruity notes of plum and wild berries to the iconic forbidden fruit bottle – it’s easy to see why this sensual 80s scent has stood the test of time. It’ll instantly conjure up magic moments from the past for your mum with just a single spritz.
Deniz is our Content Marketing Executive here at The Perfume Shop. She joined our team of Perfume People at Scentquarters in 2024, and has been loving igniting her personal perfume passion daily ever since! Deniz is a lover of all things fragrance, beauty and wellbeing. When she’s not on the hunt for upcoming fragrance trends, you’ll find her trying out a new restaurant or practicing Pilates. Her favourite perfume? Chloe Nomade, the ultimate floral chypre!
Classic perfumes your mum loves
This Mother’s Day, celebrate the incredible Mum in your life with a Mother’s Day perfume handpicked by our experts at The Perfume Shop. From comforting hugs to words of wisdom, our Mums, Aunts, Nans, and loved ones deserve to be spoilt. And what better way to show your appreciation than with a timeless perfume – a gift Mum can wear and enjoy all year round?
Why Perfume is the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift
Choosing the right Mother’s Day Perfume is more than just gift giving — it’s a way to evoke meaningful memories and make Mum feel special. Whether it’s remembering the scent of a special milestone like a wedding, or discovering a luxury perfume that will be a new signature scent, the perfect Mother’s Day gift is just a spritz away.
So, if you’re looking for Mother’s Day gifts that are not only thoughtful but will take Mum back to those special moments, we’ve rounded up classic perfumes that have stood the test of time. These timeless perfumes are elegant, iconic and sophisticated – just like Mum.
LA VIE EST BELLE BY LANCOME
If you’re looking for a guaranteed-to-please Mother’s Day gift, you can’t go wrong with the classic perfume, La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme. The perfect blend of floral iris notes mixed with a depth of patchouli and sensual vanilla. Mum will love rediscovering this classic favourite, now in a refillable bottle. If you did want to switch things up, try La Vie Est Belle Elixir for an intense, berry-infused alternative.
Lancôme
La Vie Est Belle
Eau de Parfum Refillable Spray
30ML – £67.00
Lancôme
La Vie Est Belle
Eau de Parfum Refillable Spray
75ML – £105.00
Lancôme
La Vie Est Belle
Eau de Parfum Refillable Spray
50ML – £95.00
Alien by Mugler
Alien is one of our best-sellers and a noughties classic perfume. The ultimate expression of femininity, this timeless fragrance is sure to become Mum’s next signature scent (if isn’t already!). Powerful jasmine is enriched by woody and amber notes, creating an addictive, intoxicating aroma. If you want to gift beyond the bottle, our Alien gift sets make perfect Mother’s Day gifts.
Mugler
Alien
Eau de Parfum Refillable Spray
30ML – £67.00
Mugler
Alien
Eau de Parfum Refillable Spray
60ML – £95.00
CLASSIQUE BY JEAN PAUL GAULTIER
Before Divine took centre stage, the original hourglass bottled encased Classique from Jean Paul Gaultier brought the glamour of luxury perfume to your Mum’s dresser. Featuring notes of sweet orange blossom, warming ginger and delicate rose, it’s Classique by name and nature.
Jean Paul Gaultier
Classique
Eau de Toilette Spray
30ML – £53.99
Jean Paul Gaultier
Classique
Eau de Toilette Spray
100ML – £99.99
Jean Paul Gaultier
Classique
Eau de Toilette Spray
50ML – £83.00
Olympea by Rabanne
Rabanne is responsible for many iconic fragrances (hello, Lady Million!) but Olympea is arguably the most timeless. We couldn’t round-up the best perfumes for Mother’s Day without mentioning this powerful floral-vanilla scent. Opening with creamy jasmine, a fiery heart of warm ginger flower dries down into a salty vanilla base. Best spritzed in abundance around the pulse points, this long-lasting scent makes the perfect Mother’s Day gift. It also looks beautiful with engraving added for just £6.99.
Rabanne
Olympea
Eau de Parfum Spray
30ML – £58.00
Rabanne
Olympea
Eau de Parfum Spray
50ML – £72.99
Rabanne
Olympea
Eau de Parfum Spray
80ML – £103.00
OPIUM BY YVES SAINT LAURENT
Yves Saint Laurent paved the way for heady, rebellious, yet timeless perfumes with Opium back in the late 70s. And the intoxicating blend of jasmine, patchouli, and vanilla, still makes for a head-turning scent today. While the bottle has been reimagined to mimic its successor Black Opium, the fragrance will be just as your Mum remembers – unapologetically bold.
Yves Saint Laurent
Opium
Eau de Parfum Spray
30ML – £47.99
Yves Saint Laurent
Opium
Eau de Parfum Spray
90ML – £125.00
L’INTERDIT BY GIVENCHY
Gift Mum moments of self-love with Givenchy’s L’Interdit. Balancing the timeless charm of white jasmine flower notes with a modern twist from dark tones of vetiver. Empowering notes of ginger, orange blossom and patchouli essence bring a soft strength with every spritz. This Mother’s Day perfume is confidence and comfort in a bottle. Oh, we forgot to mention – we also exclusively stock L’Interdit Angelique Rouge. Be quick, it’s limited edition!
Givenchy
L'Interdit
Eau de Parfum Spray
80ML – £112.00
Givenchy
L'Interdit
Eau de Parfum Spray
35ML – £59.99
Givenchy
L'Interdit
Eau de Parfum Spray
50ML – £93.00
J’ADORE BY DIOR
What better way to treat Mum this Mother’s Day than with Dior’s iconic J’adore? Offering a florist-rivalling bouquet of florals (tuberose, jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang, in particular) it makes for an effortlessly seductive and luxury perfume. Making its debut back in 1999, this scent is bound to immediately bring back treasured memories for your Mum. The elegant bottle is so beautiful there’s almost no need for wrapping, but we would recommend adding gold gift wrap and a personalised ribbon to match.
DIOR
J'adore
Eau de Parfum Spray
30ML – £72.00
DIOR
J'adore
Eau de Parfum Spray
50ML – £95.00
DIOR
J'adore
Eau de Parfum Spray
100ML – £145.00
Eternity Moment by Calvin Klein
When it comes to a Mother’s Day gift with meaning, Calvin Klein has the answer with Eternity Moment. First created in 2004, this classic perfume is inspired by the exhilaration of falling in love. The captivating blend is delicate and romantic, harmonising floral notes of passion flower and Chinese pink peony with creamy lychee. Whether Mum wore this one for a special moment in the past or is only just getting acquainted, it’s guaranteed to be love at first spritz.
Calvin Klein
Eternity Moment
Eau de Parfum Spray
100ML – £37.99
Boss Femme
Having trouble finding a Mother’s Day gift that’s as special as your Mum? Timeless perfumes never fail to impress, and Boss Femme has established itself as a firm favourite for nearly two decades. Opening with notes of fresh tangerine and delicate freesia, at its heart sits charming oriental lily and rose petal followed by a dry down of warm amber and a touch of apricot. This is a Mother’s Day perfume Mum will want to wear long after the day ends.
HUGO BOSS
Boss Femme
Eau de Parfum Spray
50ML – £64.00
HUGO BOSS
Boss Femme
Eau de Parfum Spray
75ML – £39.99
POISON BY DIOR
Make this Mother’s Day one she’ll remember and gift her one of those classic perfumes that launched years ago, but continues to be a bestseller, Poison by Dior. From the fruity notes of plum and wild berries to the iconic forbidden fruit bottle – it’s easy to see why this sensual 80s scent has stood the test of time. It’ll instantly conjure up magic moments from the past for your mum with just a single spritz.
DIOR
Poison
Eau de Toilette Spray
50ML – £79.99
DIOR
Poison
Eau de Toilette Spray
100ML – £122.00
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Deniz Kotan
Deniz is our Content Marketing Executive here at The Perfume Shop. She joined our team of Perfume People at Scentquarters in 2024, and has been loving igniting her personal perfume passion daily ever since! Deniz is a lover of all things fragrance, beauty and wellbeing. When she’s not on the hunt for upcoming fragrance trends, you’ll find her trying out a new restaurant or practicing Pilates. Her favourite perfume? Chloe Nomade, the ultimate floral chypre!
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