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A good fragrance is the gift that will keep giving, but it can be especially difficult to get the right scent for the right person. Sometimes it feels like the best thing to do is to just buy what everyone else is buying. This is why, year after year, people are purchasing bottles of Paco Rabanne "1 MILLION" for less-than-enthusiastic receivers.

To avoid this, we've selected some of the best and most under-appreciated fragrances on the market from dedicated perfumers like Le Labo, as well as options from leading fashion brands with a reputation for a good nose, such as Tom Ford and Maison Margiela.

Scroll below for all the best fragrances to gift this holiday season.

Le Labo Santal 33

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LE LABOSantal 33 Eau De Parfum
from $82
(Available at 7 Merchants)

Inspired by the American West, Le Labo's Santal 33 is all about musky, woody aromas, with notes of cardamom, sandalwood, papyrus, and cedarwood. Perfect for those into intense scents.

Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Giò Absolu

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Giorgio ArmaniAcqua Di Giò Absolu eau de parfum
$93
Buy at Selfridges & Co.

On the aquatic fragrance front, we recommend going for Armani's Acqua di Gio. This fresh perfume is based on marine notes, while also incorporating earthy aromas such as patchouli and wood.

Creed Green Irish Tweed

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CreedGreen Irish Tweed Fragrance
$415
Buy at Nordstrom

Looking for a fragrance for pops? Creed is a classic that never goes out of style. Originally created for actor Cary Grant, Green Irish Tweed is a spicy fragrance combining notes of sandalwood, amber, verbena, and iris.

Le Labo Classic Fragrance Discovery Set

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LE LABOClassic Fragrance Discovery Set
$89
Buy at Nordstrom

Now, if you really want to play it safe, why not go for a whole set? This discovery gift kit from Le Labo includes samples of some of the brand's best offerings, such as Bergamote 22, Neroli 36, Santal 33, and Thé Noir 29.

Tom Ford Noir Extreme

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Tom FordNoir Extreme Eau De Parfum Set ($229 Value)
$180
Buy at Nordstrom

This warm and spicy fragrance is perfect for the dark and mysterious man, thanks to the notes of saffron, cardamom, amber, and nutmeg. This set comes with a full-size perfume as well as a travel-size version, something they'll surely appreciate.

Acqua di Parma Bergamotto di Calabria

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Acqua Di ParmaBergamotto Di Calabria Eau de Toilette 75 ml
$91
Buy at 24S.com

As the name may suggest, this Acqua di Parma perfume is centered around Calabrian bergamot. Once the bergamot aroma dies down, though, you'll be able to spot notes of ginger, citron, cedarwood, and musk.

Maison Margiela Replica Jazz Club

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Maison MargielaREPLICA Jazz Club
$126
Buy at Nordstrom

Maison Margiela's Replica series aims to capture the scent of specific locations and time periods. This one is focused on the woody notes of a Brooklyn jazz club, replete with the smokiness of cigars and sharpness of a strong cocktail.

Hermès Terre d’Hermès

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HermèsTerre d’Hermès Pure Perfume
$220
Buy at Nordstrom

Terre d'Hermès is a bona fide classic men's fragrance. Not classic in the sense of Jean-Paul Gaultier's Le Male (a great fragrance that suffered from over-exposure), but classic in the sense that it kind of works for everyone, with an earthy scent that's not too overpowering.

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