Mother’s Day Gift Guide: The Best Scented Gifts For Travelers

When we talk about travel, we tend to focus on sights and sounds but often forget how important smells can be. Scents can be familiar and comforting, and mom’s favorites can make her feel at home anywhere in the world.

Here are some easy ways to send mom off with fragrances that are all TSA-approved. They come in a variety of formats, from perfumes to candles to air fresheners, and are likely to bring back treasured olfactory memories – and create new ones.

The Harmonist Travel Coffret

This beautiful set is a thoughtfully-curated collection of The Harmonist’s bestselling high concentration parfums – all in TSA-friendly sizes and protected by a lovely travel case. The Harmonist is all about the elements and these four intoxicating fragrances channel the energy of the sun, the moon, fire and water to match her every mood. Price: $290

Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt Perfume

One of Meghan Markle’s favorite scents, this Jo Malone bestseller has a fresh smell that’s like a day at the beach. It’s sophisticated with a touch of earthiness to keep her grounded as she travels the world. The Jo Malone brand is obviously fit for a queen – or at least a princess and duchess – with Kate Middleton partial to Orange Blossom. Price: From $113.99

Anecdote Candles Forest Bathing

Whether she’s traveling or just imagining herself somewhere far away, this lovely fragrance will transport her to the heart of the forest to get in touch with nature and herself. Anecdote is known for their irreverent descriptions and this one says it “smells like clear minds and awakened spirits.” It’s easy to carry along in both its lidded jar and tin formats and, with its notes of green tea and lemongrass, it will bring a warm, homey vibe to any hotel room. Price: From $14

Demeter Fresh Coffee

Demeter makes the most unique fragrances, replicating the scents of everything from vanilla cake batter to grass, from fireplaces to paperbacks. Fresh Coffee is a comforting and inviting scent that smells like home and will mysteriously draw people to mom. Plus, a spritz in her hotel room will make it so much more welcoming. Price: $33.99

Philosophy Amazing Grace 3-Piece Mother’s Day Gift Set

This highly coveted set comes with a trio of travel-sized essentials, all scented with philosophy’s iconic fragrance, Amazing Grace. She’ll want to immerse herself in the award-winning bestseller so, luckily, there’s a shampoo, bath & shower gel, a firming body emulsion and a 2 ounce bottle of eau toilette that smell so clean and floral, they’ll give her confidence anywhere. Price: $68

CE Craft Candles Folklore Scented Car Freshener

Perfect for Swifties “singing in the car, getting lost upstate,” this Folklore-inspired freshener is the scented version of the Grammy Award-winning album. It’s got a creamy vanilla base with smoky, woody notes and a topping of lavender (haze). Mom can hang it from her rearview mirror or stand it up in a cup holder. Consider bundling a whole set for her, including Evermore, Midnights, Red, Taylor’s Cardigan and In My Eras Tour Era to accompany her on her road trip to Taylor’s concert. Price: $9

FragranceNet.com Perfume Travel Sprays

FragranceNet.com, the place to buy her favorite scents, has an entire boutique offering top brands in TSA-approved travel sprays so she never has to be without her signature perfume. These are the original, 100% authentic designer fragrances repackaged in convenient sprays that can be tossed in her purse or carry-on. Choose from bestsellers like Versace Bright Crystal and Parfums de Marly Delina or other big names from Prada to Polo. Price: From $12.99

Relaxing Aromatherapy Tin Soy Aromatherapy Candle

Travel can be stressful so gift her some portable aromatherapy with this zen-like soy candle. It comes in a small, easy to tote tin and features lavender and tangerine essential oils for an almost spa-like experience. It burns for about 15 hours so she can light it each night to relax after her busy day away. Price: $12.99