The cold weather is officially here and, sadly, it’s not going anywhere for a while!
This is why you deserve to treat yourself to a new perfume to upgrade your collection and bring some joy despite the gloomy skies. Here are warm and cosy scents that are perfect for the season.
Dolce & Gabbana The One Gold Eau de Parfum Intense
It’s not just the dazzling gold chrome bottle that will make you feel warm inside. The woody and spicy notes of vanilla, white musk, pink pepper, rose and a blend of potent florals make it a great winter pick for fans of scents from the floral category.
Jo Malone London Myrrh & Tonka Cologne Intense
While the ingredients in the name are the heroes in this deep and mysterious unisex fragrance, there’s also lavender, vanilla and almond in the mix, which adds to its warmth. A bit too heavy for SA summers, it nevertheless deserves a spot in every cold-weather collection.
DIOR Hypnotic Poison Eau de Parfum
A classic scent that was first launched in the late 90s, this perfume remains a best-seller. And there’s a reason that this poison-apple-shaped bottle is such a favourite. Categorised as an amber-vanilla fragrance, it has cosy and powdery notes rosewood, almond, sandalwood, vanilla, stone fruit and musk.
Armani Privé Musc Shamal Eau De Parfum Intense
Inspired by the scents of the Middle East, this genderless perfume isn’t strictly for winter but can be worn in other seasons, too. This is because it has fresh top and middle notes. The base, however, is where the warmth comes in with cedar, amber and vanilla accords.
Fenty Beauty Fenty Eau De Parfum
Yes, the fragrance created by RiRi herself is versatile enough for everyday wear, 365 days a year! The now-iconic warm-amber bottle contains a scent made up of notes of intense Bulgarian rose – the bougiest one of all varieties – and is rounded off with sultry musk.
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum
A modern classic that has won many awards and has been flying off shelves since it launched 10 years ago. Definitely a member of the gourmand family, this perfume has notes of vanilla, cashmere wood, bitter almond, pink pepper, cedar and that warm drink we all love – coffee!
Tom Ford Oud Wood Eau De Parfum
While agarwood – or oud – is the focus of this his-and-hers fragrance, it also has some other notes that perfectly complement the season. These include rosewood, sandalwood, Sichuan pepper, vanilla, tonka bean, amber and cardamom, which come together to create a stand-out scent.
Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum
The newest of the lot, this feminine perfume was created to be worn by confident and empowered women. What makes this scent perfect for winter is the blend of interesting notes, which include three different types of vanilla, lavender, ginger and, every chocolate lover’s dream, cacao.
