Scent doesn’t have to be seasonal. But if you’re anything like us, you’ll welcome the excuse to buy yourself a new winter perfume. After all, this time of year calls for cosy, warm, and inviting fragrances! Look for winter-inspired scents with notes that include woody undertones, warm spices, and rich gourmands.
Whether your winter plans involve a holiday feast, curling up on the couch and reading a book, or jetting off to a snowy destination, these scents are the olfactory accessories you need this winter.
Diptyque’s Orphéon
Smoky and powdery, Diptyque’s Orpheon features notes of juniper berry, jasmine, cedar wood, and tonka bean that make for a warm, creamy, and woody scent with a hint of florals. It’s fresh and warm all at once, keeping you in a festive spirit long after the winter holidays.
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Aesop’s Above Us, Steorra
Aesop’s Above Us, Steorra, is a rich and sultry mix of amber accord, through the lens of frankincense, cardamom, vanilla bean, and labdanum. It smells like the most complex bouquet of spices, making you feel like you’re sipping a cup of chai latte before taking on the day.
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Jo Malone’s Myrrh and Tonka Cologne Intense
Rich, warm and spicy, Jo Malone’s Myrrh and Tonka Cologne Intense is accentuated by notes of almond, powdery lavender, vanilla, and tonka bean. With it being a cologne, it’s light enough to be layered with another Jo Malone scent for a stunning combination.
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Acqua di Parma’s Gelsomino a Freddo
Acqua di Parma’s Gelsomino A Freddo draws in citrus notes of lemon and artemisia, with the addition of guaiac wood, cypriol, and patchouli. It’s woody, floral, earthy, and aromatic – the perfect breezy scent heading into the winter.
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REPLICA by Maison Margiela Paris’s By The Fireplace
A 10/10 on the smokiness scale, REPLICA by Maison Margiela Paris’s By The Fireplace include notes of guaiac wood oil, clove oil, and pink pepper. Its vanilla and cashmere notes add sweetness to the scent which will remind you of roasting marshmallows by the fireplace.
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Dior’s Ambre Nuit
Dior’s Ambre Nuit is a sophisticated choice for winter nights. It’s loud, fragrant, and bold, with cinnamon and cardamom taking centre stage at the front before it settles into a long-lasting, alluring amber. It features the ideal blend of citrusy and woody notes.
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Maison Francis Kurkdijan’s Oud Satin Mood
A warm, sweet scent that adds heat to the cold nights of winter, Maison Francis Kurkdijan’s Oud Satin Mood was created with Bulgarian rose, violet and strawberry, Turkish rose, and gourmand notes of vanilla and caramel meeting with resinous oud and benzoin at the base.
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