TOP 3 BEST WINTER FRAGRANCES
With its cold temperatures and often gray days, winter invites a search for comfort and warmth. While we often think of wool sweaters, fluffy plaids or hot chocolates to keep warm, there's another way to make this season more pleasant: perfume. The right “winter” fragrance can not only awaken the senses, but also bring a sense of warmth and well-being during the harshest months of the year. To do this, opt for enveloping, spicy, woody or gourmand fragrances that evoke warm, cocooning sensations and cosy moments at home.
WHAT IS A “HOT” PERFUME?
“I want a warm perfume for this winter!” You may have heard this from a sales consultant or your perfume-loving friend. At the time, you didn't dare ask what he/she meant by warm perfume. Let's make up for it! A warm fragrance is one that gives pride of place to intense, long-lasting base notes, such as resins (benzoin, oud or myrrh) or gourmand accords (praline, chocolate, liqueurs). They bring a feeling of comfort, warmth and even sensuality, like an evening by the fire (or, more commonly, the radiator). When you wear a warm winter fragrance, you want to feel enveloped, clothed by the scent you're wearing. Without further ado, here's a selection of the best fragrances for a warm winter.
LES INGRÉDIENTS TENDANCES DE L’HIVER 2024
From sweet spices to precious resins and carnal flowers, let's discover the ingredients that will make a lasting impression this winter.
1- Vanilla
Vanilla will be featured in a number of launches in 2024, as it is (almost) universally appreciated. Its sweet, creamy, velvety scent reveals woody, slightly spicy nuances that bring an intoxicating sense of comfort and sensuality. Vanilla is one of the most prized and universally recognized olfactory notes, with its soft, warm and comforting fragrance. In 1978 Les Bains Douches, the party begins with the luminous floral notes of yuzu, combined with the candied sweetness of bitter orange. A perfect transition to the heart of the party. A liqueur-like davana evokes an Old Fashioned cocktail, while vanilla-flavored blond tobacco lends roundness and voluptuousness to this substitute for a night at the Bains Douches.
2- L’oud
In 2024, oudwood continues to intrigue with its power and inaccessibility. Nicknamed “liquid gold”, oudwood is a rare and precious resin extracted from the heart of agarwood, a tree native to Southeast Asia. It gives off a deep, woody, resinous fragrance, often accompanied by animalic, subtly leathery notes, offering a unique sensory experience. In Oud Laqué, tangy raspberry lends gourmandise to a spicy head with the roasted, subtly animalic facets of saffron. The rosy note of Bourbon geranium lends elegance and refinement to a woody structure with an assertive personality. Oudwood is adorned with dark leathery facets and warm, smoky inflections. On contact with the skin, the balsamy, gourmand facets of benzoin and praline lend warmth to the whole.
3- Tuberose
La tubéreuse connaît un véritable regain d’intérêt en parfumerie ces dernières années. Cette fleur blanche, connue pour son parfum opulent, se distingue par ses facettes à la fois crémeuses, florales, vertes et légèrement fruitées. Mystérieuse et sensuelle, elle continue de fasciner les amateurs de parfums par sa capacité à évoquer à la fois la lumière et l’ombre, la douceur et la force. C’est sans doute cette dualité qui explique en grande partie son succès actuel. Dans 1992 Purple Night, la puissance narcotique de la tubéreuse fait tourner les têtes. Elle délivre un nectar aux notes de miel et de fleurs des Iles. La mandarine, pétillante et doucement acidulée, tente de dompter les notes chaudes et sombres d’un patchouli enveloppé de cuir et de tabac.
AU-DELA DES TENDANCES…
Tip for insiders who want to go one step further and defy trends: DARE TO USE COOL PARFUMS!
Although it may seem counter-intuitive, there are several advantages to wearing a cold fragrance in winter. With a slower evolution than in warmer weather, and less interaction between skin scent and fragrance, fresh, crisp notes can be fully appreciated over time and retain all their original vigor. Furthermore, choosing a cold fragrance in winter can be a way to break the monotony of warm, enveloping scents and stand out from the competition.
Here are the 2 flavors to break the ice this winter:
The first notes resound. Unexpected and vibrant, peppermint infuses its aromatic freshness that feels like a wave. The earthy and metallic inflections of the deaf and earthy iris add depth to this avant-garde duo. The smooth and milky sandalwood announces the intermission and the promise of suspended time.
Un citron frappé, ensoleillé, piqué de la note fusante du gingembre. En contre-jour, des notes florales se distinguent. Le néroli, lumineux donne le LA aux facettes anisées de la gentiane. À déguster sur un lit de vétiver et de musc pour toujours plus d’ivresse.
CONCLUSION
L’hiver est la saison idéale pour explorer des parfums enveloppants qui apportent chaleur et réconfort. Ces fragrances, aux notes intenses et chaudes, nous rappellent que le parfum peut être bien plus qu’une simple senteur : il devient un véritable cocon olfactif dans lequel on prend plaisir à se lover. Bien qu’on ait tendance à balayer cette éventualité d’un revers de main, l’hiver peut aussi être l’occasion de porter des accords frais, qui s’harmoniseront parfaitement avec les températures extérieures. Alors pour choisir votre parfum d’hiver, osez sortir des sentiers battus et redécouvrir l’hiver sous un nouveau jour.
