Shopping for someone whose cologne you can never quite pin down? The Sephora Favorites Holiday Mini Deluxe Cologne Edition 2026 is built for that. Labelled on the box as the Sephora Favorites Deluxe Cologne Sampler, it lets you try eight designer fragrance minis, pick a favourite, and then redeem the included voucher for a full-size bottle of that scent at no extra cost (shipping excluded, per the box).
Release Date: When You Can Shop It
Timing matters with this one. The set launches exclusively in the Sephora app on 9 October 2026, reaches all other Sephora platforms on 10 October 2026, and arrives in Sephora stores on 12 October 2026. Sephora's holiday samplers tend to sell out quickly, so the app drop is your best chance to secure one.
Products: The 8 Minis Inside
The box comes in a striking blue crystal shard-print design, with a window that shows off all eight minis:
- Burberry Hero Eau de Parfum (5 ml/0.16 fl oz): woody
- Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Eau de Toilette (5 ml/0.16 fl oz): fresh and aquatic
- Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Parfum (5 ml/0.16 fl oz): aromatic
- Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense (7 ml/0.24 fl oz): warm
- Jo Malone London Cypress & Grapevine Cologne Intense (9 ml/0.3 fl oz): woody
- Maison Margiela Replica By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette (7 ml/0.2 fl oz): smoky and cosy
- Prada Beauty Paradigme Eau de Parfum (7 ml/0.23 fl oz)
- Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Eau de Toilette (4 ml/0.135 fl oz)
The Voucher: Choose Your Full Size
The certificate redeems for one full-size bottle from the same lineup:
- Burberry Hero Eau de Parfum (1.6 fl oz)
- Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Eau de Toilette (1.7 fl oz)
- Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Parfum (1.6 fl oz)
- Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense (2.5 fl oz)
- Jo Malone London Cypress & Grapevine Cologne Intense (1.7 fl oz)
- Maison Margiela Replica By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette (1 fl oz)
- Prada Beauty Paradigme Eau de Parfum (1 fl oz)
- Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Eau de Toilette (1.7 fl oz)
Price: Is It Worth It?
The set costs $98, and the announcement gives a stated value of $189. Beyond the numbers, the real benefit is that you never commit to a full bottle blind. You live with each scent first, then choose.
How to Get the Most From Your Sampler
- Test on skin, not paper. Fragrance changes as it warms, so wear each mini for a full day.
- One scent per day. Layering several at once blurs your judgement.
- Take notes. Jot down how each one smells on application, after an hour, and by evening.
- Try different settings. Something fresh like Acqua di Gio may suit daytime, while By the Fireplace might win for cosy evenings.
A Smart Gift Idea
For anyone who is hard to buy cologne for, this sampler takes the guesswork out of gifting. They explore eight designer names and then choose their own full size. It's thoughtful, generous, and practically foolproof.
Where to Buy
- US: Sephora: Sephora app from 9 October 2026, sephora.com from 10 October 2026, stores from 12 October 2026 ($98). The product listing isn't live yet.
- UK: Not yet confirmed (this is a Sephora US set)
- International: Not yet confirmed
Will you be setting an alarm for the app drop? Tell us which full size you'd redeem in the comments.