When winter descends, fruity fragrances are swapped for cosy, comforting scents apt for evenings under the stars or in front of a roaring fireplace after a day on the slopes. These are the new perfume launches we are reaching for this season.
Under The Stars, Maison Margiela
Maison Margiela unveils a fragrance crafted for the Middle East, championing the region's beloved ingredients of oud and amber, accentuated by leather accord and black pepper. The House's Replica fragrances focus on evoking emotions tied to memories; Under The Stars transports wearers on a journey to an intimate evening spent outdoors, where the scent of crackling firewood swirls throughout the air. Shop now
Santal Greenery, Dries Van Noten
Seductive, bright and rich, Dries Van Noten's fragrance is as intriguing as its packaging. Bergamot and grapefruit are noticed upon first spritz, while violet leaves, fig accord, sandalwood and white musk linger long into the evening. The bottle is inspired by apothecary vials and is crafted using renewable and biodegradable natural wood fibres. Shop now
Cedar Malaki, Chopard
Leather, tobacco and a combination of multiple rich cedarwoods capture the opulence of the festive season and the warmth of winter nights spent wrapped in layers (upon layers, upon layers), contrasted by a grapefruit pick-me-up. The best bit? It is a unisex scent, making it perfect for gifting. Shop now
Tonka Sarrapia Extrait 75, Guerlain
Guerlain stages an ode to the Tonka bean, enriching its almond-like facets and illuminating its spiciness with vanilla cocoa and the warmth of wintery spices. Each of the fragrances from the Maison's L'Art & La Matière collection is proudly presented in an octagonal bottle dressed in gold and engraved with the emblematic bee. Shop now
Paradoxe Intense, Prada
A deeper, richer, more intense iteration of its best-selling floral fragrance, Paradoxe Intense features bursts of bergamot, neroli essence and jasmine. Notes of sensual white musk, moss accord, vanilla and amber make the olfactory bouquet appropriate for both adventures in winter sunshine and evenings by the fireplace. Shop now
Gucci Guilty Elixir De Parfum Pour Femme, Gucci Beauty
Introduced as an invitation to self-love and acceptance, the latest concoction from Gucci Beauty echoes the floral, ambery notes of the original Gucci Guilty fragrance but is intensified with the infusing of vanillin extract, nutmeg and orris butter. Shop now
Encens Curve, OJAR
Regional House OJAR unveils its latest frankincense fragrance launch, Encens Curve. Inspired by Middle Eastern legends and three rare gifts, namely frankincense, myrrh and gold, vanilla essence unfolds onto the skin, followed by comforting incense and touch of musk. Shop now
