7 Gifts From Nordstrom That Grads Will *Actually* Love — Even Years Later

Smell is such a powerful sense — one whiff and you can instantly conjure up past memories. A scented gift, such as a candle or a fragrance like the Diptyque Do Son Eau de Parfum ($165), will allow grads to re-experience this significant time in their lives long after it's passed.

"I'm a big proponent of using fragrance to mark certain stages in life. I was gifted a beautiful Diptyque fragrance upon graduation, and to this day, when I experience its floral notes, I'm instantly reminded of graduating college and the carefree Summer that followed." — Stephanie Nguyen, editor, Shopping