Winter Scents

O beautiful winters. Of cornflower blue skies and inky long, silent nights. Of  creamy hot soups that soothes the soul, and snuggling up in front of a roaring fire. An ode to wintertime is: Soft fluffy duvets and long hot baths. Colorful mittens and snugly wool scarves. Listening to whistling wind, and waking up to soft fluffy snow.
Now is the time when you can get away with the sweetest and heaviest of perfumes. Warm, spicy vanilla laden fragrances, that in any other season you would feel a bit cautious to wear.

IIn the spirit of this beautiful season, I would like to share some of my favorite (winter appropriate if there is such a thing! mainstream perfumes. These are easily available worldwide at different price rates. You might like to buy one for yourself, as a gift, or most importantly, tell someone special that you reaallllly want it :) (hint! hint! Valentine's day is near)
Below is an example of a few notes that you should keep in mind for a winter purchase. There are no hard and fast rules, it's all commonsense really.
Some notes to Look out for: Amber, Vanilla, warm woods, nuts, spices, warm musks, Creamy citruses
Notes to avoid during colder months: Fresh Citruses, aquatic notes, tropical fruits or accords that remind you of summer like cucumber,watermelon etc

Versace Crystal Noir

A spicy warm coconut with woods and Amber
PERFUME NOTES: Ginger, Cardamom, Pepper, Gardenia, Peoney, African Orange Flower,Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.

L`Or de Torrente Torrente for women

A coffee lovers dream come true! This is a beautiful perfume with hints of rose, coffee and woods.

PERFUME NOTES: Magnolia, Litchi, Blackcurrant, Kiwi, Mandarin Orange, Iris, Coffee, Cedar, Angelica, Rose, Vanilla, Cappuccino, Precious Woods and White Amber.

This has to be the best thing to wake up to...

WINTER WONDERLAND

Dior Hypnotic Poison

If you like the scent of marzipan or bitter almonds mixed with vanilla, this perfume is for you. My personal favorite.

PERFUME NOTES: Allspice, Plum, Apricot, Coconut, Tuberose, Jasmine, Lily of the valley, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Almond and Vanilla.

Armani Code For Women

Spicy honey laden bitter oranges with a touch of white flowers. Modern yet sensual.

PERFUME NOTES: Jasmine, Bitter Orange, Italian Orange, Honey, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.

The One by D&G

A warm Oriental Floral, with the golden sweetness of peaches and vanilla. Smells divine in colder months,

PERFUME NOTES: Litchi, Mandarin orange, Peach, Bergamot, Lily, Plum, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Amber, Musk, Vanilla And Vetiver.

Harajuku Lovers Jingle G

Decked out in a festive red and white suit, Jingle G is a warm and comforting fruity oriental with soft vanilla and woods.

PERFUME NOTES: Gardenia, Tangerine, Starfruit, Jasmine, Honeysuckle, Orange Flower, Vanilla, Cedar and Lace Benzoin Tears.

Hermes Elixir des Merveilles

A spicy woody scent with hints of caramel, chocolate covered orange peel, balsam and resins. You can read my review on it HERE

PERFUME NOTES: Peru Balsam, Vanilla Sugar, Tonka Bean, Caramel, Amber, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Incense, Orange Peel, Creamy Milk, Oak And Ambergris.

FANCY BY JESSICA SIMPSON

A warm Oriental Vanilla with notes of almonds and fruits. Cozy and comforting. Perfect for days when you're craving warm rich desserts.

PERFUME NOTES: Pear, Apricot, Red berries, Gardenia, Jasmine, Almond, Caramel, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber.

PRADA L 'EAU AMBREE

A sophisticated woody amber for chilly provocative nights.Velvety soft and musky.

PERFUME NOTES: Amalfi Lemon, Citruses, Patchouli, Rose, Opoponax, Amber And Vanilla

L 'INSTANT de GUERLAIN

A powdery sweet floral with hints of honey and vanilla.

PERFUMENOTES: Bergamot, Red Apple, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Iris, Ylang Ylang, Magnolia, Musk, Benzoin, White Honey and Vanilla.

CHANEL ALLURE SENSUELLE

A powdery oriental with sensual spices and frankincense.

PERFUME NOTES: Patchouli, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Peach, Iris, Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Labdunim, Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood, Spices, Lavender, Vetiver And Vanilla.

SAMSARA BY GUERLAIN

A classic for Guerlain fans. A Sensual, sophisticated, woodsy fragrance to brighten up cold gloomy days. A MUST for sandalwood lovers.

PERFUME NOTES:Peach, Lemon, Ylang Ylang, Green Notes, Bergamot, Rose, Iris, Jasmine, Violet, Orris Root, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Amber, Vanilla And Musk.

And on my wish list.......

If this picture could be translated into a perfume

then this would be it...

This perfume was a limited edition and is almost impossible to find now. It was launched in 2005, Top note is fir; middle notes are pine and resin; base notes are opoponax, vanille and sugar.

Sigh! This perfume would be my dream perfume for winters. It's like a walk in the forest with snow covered treetops surrounded by pines and resins.

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Let me know in the comments below if you have tried any of the perfumes mentioned, and how you liked them?

What are your favorite winter scents?