Many people like to change their perfume with the seasons. They adopt what we might call a “seasonal scent”, a way to take an olfactory pause and let their fragrance evolve over the year. Here are some tips to help you choose a perfume for winter.
Choosing a warm perfume for winter
People who match their fragrance to their clothing style often lean toward warm, comforting scents in winter — just like they would choose cozy clothing such as wool sweaters, coats, scarves, or cashmere accessories.
As temperatures drop and the weather becomes harsher, there is often a desire for warmer base notes — scents that act like a comforting olfactory cocoon against the cold.
In general, eau de parfum is preferred in winter, but long-lasting eau de toilette can also work.
Some of the most suitable winter fragrances include orientals, gourmand perfumes, and woody scents that are sensual or comforting.
These fragrance families are often rich in base notes — slow to evaporate — which help anchor the perfume on skin and fabric. This makes them ideal for coats or scarves worn near the face, diffusing the scent beautifully throughout the day.
Choosing a signature winter fragrance
Some people love to wear a fragrance that embodies winter — charismatic, mysterious, and full of character — all year round. In this case, their winter scent becomes their signature perfume, the one that defines their olfactory identity.
The Winter Personality: a unique and magnetic soul.
- Personality: Moody, theatrical, extroverted, knows how to charm everyone, keeps a mysterious aura, and is often very tactile.
- Voice: Deep, husky, distinctive.
- Preferred scents: Gourmand, intense woody notes, orientals, or bold compositions. Tuberose and white flowers are favorites.
- Flavors: Sweets, pastries, chocolate.
- Drinks: Cappuccino, hot chocolate, trendy sweet cocktails, champagne.
- Colors: White, black, their contrast, bold red and deep blue.
- Fabrics: Taffeta, cashmere, silk, velvet, fur.
- Outdoors: Urban over rural. Loves museums, shopping, and trendy restaurants.
- Dream weekend: A shopping and museum getaway in any world capital.
- Preferred perfumes: Deep, sensual scents with strong sillage. May enjoy ouds and powerful white floral notes.
Oriental, woody, or gourmand fragrances
- L’Heure Bleue – Guerlain
- Jicky – Guerlain
- Allure – Chanel
- Angel – Mugler
- La Petite Robe Noire – Guerlain
- Fleur de Cassie – Frédéric Malle
- Black Orchid – Tom Ford
- Opium – Yves Saint Laurent
- Santal 33 – Le Labo
- Velvet Rose & Oud – Jo Malone
Delacourte Paris perfumes perfect for winter
- Osiris – Delicious orange blossom with warm notes of sesame and cedarwood.
- Florentina – A soft, comforting musky scent, like cashmere on skin.
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