Shipping perfume worldwide made easy

What if you could shop the UK’s premium fragrance market from anywhere in the world? What if your favourite perfume, limited-edition cologne, or exclusive holiday gift set could be delivered to your doorstep, no matter where you live?

Many international fragrance lovers face a frustrating barrier: shipping perfume is notoriously difficult. Most courier companies refuse to ship fragrances overseas because perfumes and colognes contain alcohol, a flammable substance that triggers strict aviation restrictions.

This Christmas, you can have every UK-exclusive perfume or cologne you want.

Because Forwardvia makes it possible.

Forwardvia is one of the very few parcel forwarding services in the UK that can legally and safely ship perfume worldwide, meaning you can shop exclusive UK brands, luxury colognes, and Christmas perfume gift sets without worrying about restrictions.

In this guide, we’ll explore the top perfumes from UK online stores to buy this Christmas, highlight the best shops to buy from, and explain exactly how Forwardvia helps you access fragrances that many couriers simply won’t touch.

Top UK Online Stores to Buy High-End Perfumes & Colognes This Christmas #

Below is a curated list of the best UK perfume and cologne retailers offering the highest quality brands, exclusive editions, and holiday deals. Each one ships within the UK—perfect for using with your Forwardvia UK address.

Selfridges

Selfridges is a treasure trove for rare, luxury, and designer perfume and cologne. Their Christmas fragrance selection is especially indulgent, featuring exclusive UK editions, limited holiday bottles, and premium niche brands. Whether you're shopping for festive colognes or sensual winter perfumes, Selfridges delivers an unforgettable high-end experience.

Harrods

Harrods offers some of the most exclusive perfume houses in the world. Their fragrance hall includes elite cologne brands, rare perfume editions, and stunning Christmas collections with gift packaging you won’t find anywhere else. Perfect for gifting or treating yourself.

The Perfume Shop

One of the UK’s most popular fragrance retailers, The Perfume Shop has unbeatable offers during the holiday season. Expect Christmas perfume value sets, cologne bundles, and discounts on favourites like Carolina Herrera, Dior, and Hugo Boss.

The Fragrance Shop

If you love holiday bargains, The Fragrance Shop is your go-to. This retailer delivers excellent deals on designer perfumes and colognes. Their Christmas sales are among the best in the UK and perfect for stocking up on both classic and trending scents.

Boots

At Christmas, Boots becomes a haven of fragrance gift sets. Their perfume selection is vast, featuring festive packaging, limited-edition colognes, and affordable brand-name perfumes. Their 3-for-2 holiday promotions make stocking up delightfully easy.

John Lewis

John Lewis is known for refined luxury. Their Christmas fragrance collections include high-end perfumes, sophisticated colognes, and exclusive holiday gifts from brands like Chanel, Creed, and Tom Ford.

Escentual

If you're searching for niche or artisan perfume houses, Escentual should be on your list. Their cologne and perfume offerings include both mainstream designers and rare fragrance lines.

Liberty London

Liberty specialises in artistic and luxury fragrance brands with a unique twist. If you like perfumes that stand out or colognes with deep character, their Christmas collection is extraordinary.

Cult Beauty

Cult Beauty carries fragrance brands that other stores overlook, including viral hits, celebrity fragrance launches, and contemporary niche perfumes. Their Christmas perfume gift selections are always stylish and modern.

Carolina Herrera Good Girl — The Most Iconic Perfume to Gift This Christmas #

There are Christmas perfumes… and then there is Carolina Herrera Good Girl.

A global bestseller, Good Girl remains one of the most seductive and empowering perfumes ever released. The bottle alone, shaped like a stiletto heel, makes it a perfect Christmas gift. But it’s the scent that truly mesmerises: a blend of jasmine, tonka bean, cocoa, and warm florals that create an intoxicating, glamorous aroma.

More Must-Have Perfumes & Colognes #

Below is a curated selection of the best perfume and cologne options available from UK retailers this season

Dior Sauvage

A masculine cologne loved worldwide. Spicy, fresh, and bold—perfect for Christmas gifting.

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle

A timeless classic perfume with sophistication, floral radiance, and modern freshness. A Christmas icon.

Creed Aventus

One of the most prestigious men’s colognes ever created. Powerful, refined, and perfect for collectors.

YSL Black Opium

The original Eau de Parfum. Featuring black coffee and sensual vanilla. Addictive and energising. In 1977 Yves Saint Laurent introduces Opium: a boundary-pushing perfume.

Tom Ford Oud Wood

Mysterious, smoky, woody, and luxurious. A bold and iconic winter perfume / cologne choice.

Jo Malone London Christmas Collection

Seasonal perfume and cologne editions exclusive to the UK, featuring festive packaging and limited scents.

Why Forwardvia Is the Solution #

Most people don’t realise that perfumes and colognes are classified as hazardous goods due to the alcohol content they contain. This makes shipping perfume internationally a challenge.

In fact, many parcel forwarding companies refuse to handle perfumes at all.

Here’s what usually happens:

🚫 Many couriers won’t ship perfume
🚫 Perfumes get rejected during shipment
🚫 Orders get cancelled, refunded, or destroyed
🚫 Customers are left confused and disappointed

But not with Forwardvia.

Here’s How We Do It #

Forwardvia is one of the few parcel forwarding services licensed and specialised to handle “dangerous goods” shipments, including: Perfume, Cologne, Aftershaves, Body mists and Fragrance oils.

How Forwardvia makes it possible: #

Certified handling of dangerous goods

We follow strict aviation regulations to ensure safe packaging and legal shipment.

Special packaging for shipping perfume

We use shock-resistant, leak-proof packaging designed for alcohol-based products.

Partnerships with carriers that allow restricted items

Not all shipping companies ban perfumes—Forwardvia works with those who permit regulated shipments.

Custom declarations handled correctly

No guesswork. We complete the compliance paperwork so your perfume or cologne clears customs smoothly.

Worldwide shipping availability

Whether you are in the US, UAE, Europe, Asia, Africa, or Oceania—we deliver.

How to Buy Perfume and Cologne from UK Shops Using Forwardvia #

Shopping for perfume from the UK and having it shipped worldwide is easy:

Sign up for a Free UK Address #

Create a Forwardvia account to receive your dedicated UK shipping address.

Shop from Any UK Perfume Retailer #

Selfridges, Harrods, Boots, Liberty, John Lewis, or niche perfume boutiques—buy from any of them.

Ship Your Perfume to Your UK Address #

Retailers deliver domestically with no restrictions.

Forwardvia Receives & Prepares Your Parcel #

We check the contents, take photos, consolidate parcels if needed, then prepare the perfume or cologne for restricted shipment.

We Ship Your Perfume Worldwide #

Safe. Legal. Trackable.

Christmas shopping has never been easier.

Christmas is the season of scent—warm vanilla perfumes, spicy colognes, sparkling citrus fragrances, and deep, sensual winter aromas. Whether you're gifting a loved one or treating yourself, the UK is the best place to discover high-end fragrances like Carolina Herrera Good Girl, Dior, Chanel, Tom Ford, YSL, Creed, and more.

And with Forwardvia, shipping perfume to your country is no longer a problem.

If you want the freedom to shop UK perfume deals, niche colognes, or exclusive holiday fragrance collections and have them delivered anywhere in the world—Forwardvia is your trusted partner.