Sinterklaas poems for a perfume gift: 12 rhymes ready to use
Twelve short Sinterklaas poems for a perfume gift, from funny to sweet. Copy the rhyme, fill in the name and you are done. Plus rhyming words if you want to write your own.
In this article
Looking for a Sinterklaas poem to go with a perfume gift? Below you will find twelve short poems of four lines that you can copy straight away: for your Secret Santa, funny or sweet. Fill in the name, stick it on the present and you are done.
In short
- Four short poems for your Secret Santa
- Four funny poems, including one with a hint
- Four sweet poems for someone dear to you
- Rhyming words for scent, bottle and spray
- Order no later than Wednesday 2 December for Sinterklaas evening
Short poems for your Secret Santa
1. For anyone
I drew your name and gave it some thought,
no socks, no mug, not the usual lot.
A small bottle of scent, simple and fine,
because smelling good should feel divine.
2. For a colleague
Meetings and emails, the whole day a rush,
so Sinterklaas sends you a moment of hush.
One spray in the morning and straight away,
the workday feels lighter, come what may.
3. For someone you do not know well (with a set)
I do not know you well, I have to confess,
so choosing one scent was a bit of a guess.
That is why there are three, so you can decide,
and keep the one you love most by your side.
4. For a small budget
Twenty euros, what can you get?
Something you will use every day, I bet.
A bottle that fits in your coat or your bag,
so smelling great never becomes a drag.
Funny poems about perfume
5. Out with the old
Sinterklaas sniffed and his helper did too,
and they both agreed on what you should do:
your old perfume can finally retire,
this bottle is here to light a new fire.
6. For someone who is always looking for their keys
Each morning you hunt for your keys and your coat,
your earbuds, your pass and that shopping note.
This bottle is tiny, it slips in your pocket,
so smelling great now takes off like a rocket.
7. Tested by Sinterklaas
Sinterklaas tested this bottle, it is true,
one spray on his beard and he smelled brand new.
Now the whole steamboat has scent in the air,
and every helper is humming up there.
8. With a hint: guess the scent
It smells of vanilla, of sun and of sea,
of evenings on the sofa with blankets and tea.
Can you guess what is hiding in here, my dear?
A scent you will love for the rest of the year.
Tip: swap the first two lines for the notes of the scent you give. You will find them on the page of every scent.
Sweet poems for someone dear to you
9. For your partner
Of all the scents I have ever known,
yours is the one that feels most like home.
So here is a bottle, with love and a smile,
to remind you of us for a good long while.
10. For someone who is always there for others
You are always there for the big and the small,
now it is your turn to be spoiled after all.
A scent of your own, a moment of rest,
Sinterklaas chose it because you are the best.
11. For a friend
Laughing together and chatting for hours,
you are my sunshine, my coffee, my flowers.
So Sinterklaas brings you a scent you can wear
on all the good days that we still have to share.
12. For someone who has everything
What do you give someone who has it all?
Something that is used, not stored in the hall.
A spray in the morning, a spray for the night,
Sinterklaas thought this one over just right.
Writing your own? Rhyming words for perfume
A Sinterklaas poem usually rhymes in pairs: two lines that rhyme, then the next two. These words make it easy:
- scent: meant, sent, went, spent, content
- spray: day, way, stay, okay, display
- perfume: room, bloom, zoom, assume
- gift: lift, swift, shift, drift
- bag: tag, flag, brag, drag
- Sinterklaas: class, glass, pass, grass
Which scent goes with which poem?
- Poems 1, 2 and 4: one travel size scent of 10 ml for €14.95. Safe choices are Cabin Heritage (warm and woody, unisex), Fresh Galore (fresh and clean) and Cloud of Happiness (soft and warm).
- Poem 3: a set with three scents for €29.95, or the Exclusive Fragrance Set with five unisex scents for €37.
- Poems 5 to 8: something new, like Golden Dust (powdery vanilla with coconut) or Candied Pear (candied pear with marshmallow and caramel).
- Poems 9 to 12: their favourite in the 60 ml bottle for €34.95, or the Travel Pouch for €39.95 with room for three bottles.
How to hide a perfume in a surprise
A 10 ml bottle fits into almost anything: a toilet roll, a sock, a small cardboard steamboat or the box of a chocolate letter. Wrap the bottle in tissue paper first so it stays in place. From two perfumes your order comes in gift packaging, with a free twist capsule.
When should you order?
We make our perfumes ourselves in our atelier in Leiden. In the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany shipping is free from €10 and you usually receive your order within 1 to 2 working days. For Sinterklaas evening on 5 December, order no later than Wednesday 2 December.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a Sinterklaas poem be?
Four to eight lines is plenty. A short rhyme gets read out more often than a long poem, and everyone keeps smiling.
Does a Sinterklaas poem have to rhyme?
Yes, that is part of the tradition. Rhyming in pairs is the easiest: two lines that rhyme, then the next two.
Which scent do you choose if you do not know their taste?
Choose a set with three or five scents, so they discover a favourite themselves. Read more in our guide to giving perfume when you do not know their taste.
What if the scent is not right?
Test it at home with up to about three sprays. Not the right one? Then it can go back within 30 days. Within the EU, returns are free for orders over €20.
Can I give a gift card instead?
Yes, with the Sentir gift card. Choose an amount from €10 to €50 and add a personal message. We email it on the day you choose, to the recipient or to you.
View all gift sets · Read the Sinterklaas gift guide per budget
Written by Thomas van Oosterom, founder of Sentir Parfum.
