TOP 5 WARMING SCENTS FOR WINTER
Winter fragrances are characteristically much more warming than summer fragrances, with both perfumes and aftershaves taking on much darker and long-lasting notes. Winter scents often evoke a cosy feeling, whether you are buying a Christmas fragrance or just simply wanted to update your collection for the winter.
With that in mind, here are 5 warming scents that are just perfect for wearing at this time of year.
Tom Ford Black Orchid
One of the most well-known unisex fragrances, Black Orchid by Tom Ford exudes the perfect scent for the winter season. This fragrance commands attention with its long-lasting smell, created through a combination of warm and opulent notes.
Black Orchid is a spicy fragrance that takes advantage of dark florals, resulting in a great fit for a warming, winter scent. Notes include blackcurrant, jasmine and bergamot, followed by a heart of orchid and lotus. The fragrance finishes with a woody base of vetiver, sandalwood and vanilla.
This sweet but earthy fragrance can be worn by both men and women, and is the ultimate choice for winter as its exotic and luxurious scent unfolds throughout the day and into the night.
Jo Malone Black Cedarwood & Juniper
Another unisex fragrance, Black Cedarwood and Juniper by Jo Malone takes on some of the most aromatic and compelling notes to create a unique fragrance. An incredibly urban cologne, this fragrance just sounds wintry from the name alone.
The top note of cumin creates an aromatic start, before opening into juniper that brings a vibrancy to the scent. The fragrance finishes on a base of black cedarwood, bringing a deep woodiness and leathery finish to this unisex cologne,.
Unconventional in the best way, Jo Malone fragrances are addictive. Many say it evokes a feeling of stormy nights with a hint of woody outdoors.
Lanvin Arpège for Women
For the perfect women’s winter fragrances, Lanvin Arpège is a timeless classic that was first launched in 1927 before being re-launched in 1993. It is a luxurious, feminine scent that belongs to the floral woody fragrance family.
Arpège has been created using a multitude of beautifully floral notes, including honeysuckle, jasmine, lily and rose, alongside peach, coriander, amber and vanilla. This is the perfect combination for a fragrance that is still floral and feminine but with a warming undertone for the winter season.
Carolina Herrera Good Girl
Carolina Herrera has long been associated with dressing the First Ladies and is known for her exceptional personal style. Her fragrances are sexy yet elegant, resulting in must-have scents. Good Girl, launched in 2016, is no exception to this.
An oriental fragrance that suits the winter season so well, Good Girl uses a unique combination of notes to create an addictive yet luminous scent. Coffee and almond mixes with jasmine, orange blossom and rose before finishing on a base of vanilla, cinnamon, praline and cashmere wood.
This beautiful contrasting notes make for the perfect warming fragrance, with the spice of cinnamon and coffee mixing with lighter florals.
Dior Sauvage
For the men, the ultimate winter fragrance is none other than Dior Sauvage. Already a popular choice for evening wear, this aftershave reveals a mysterious and spicy scent that is created with natural ingredients in mind.
Bergamot and lavender are combined with pepper, star anise and nutmeg for a naturally spicy and sensual scent, sitting on a vanilla base to round it off perfectly.
