New Year Perfume
The New Year often sees resolutions made, most commonly to lose weight, drink less, or perhaps give up nail-biting. It’s not always about making resolutions, though, especially when most are given up within the first few weeks. According to research by YouGov.co.uk, 47% of people felt the need to set wellness routines, with only 6% sticking to their resolutions. 67% of those surveyed said they were more focused on their looks than their feelings.
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We all know how we feel when we try a new fragrance. Many will see a fresh calendar page and maybe the January sales, and purchase a new-year perfume instead of a resolution that may not last. We often purchase the same bottle of perfume throughout the year, our comfort classic that reminds us of memories made. Some men and women perhaps change their scent to match the seasons. Unless you’ve been gifted a new perfume for Christmas that you haven’t tried, the same scents return the following year, and we never get to try a different one.
Perfume Adverts
Christmas time is the perfect excuse for a new fragrance, and we see countless TV ads with designer fragrances and celebrity endorsements on our screens. That last push from the advertising companies to pop a perfume advert between every commercial possible, as we begin watching endless Christmas films and shows. I notice the popularity of summer-scented perfumes advertised during the run-up to Christmas each year.
Whilst there is a hugely popular selection and best-sellers throughout the year, I always associate floral, sweet and delicate notes with the spring and summer seasons. We need lighter scents on the skin for the hotter months.
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La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme, Angel by Thierry Mugler, and Daisy by Marc Jacobs most commonly appear on our screens during Christmas, when men and women frantically search online and in shops for the perfect gift. Each of these perfumes is better suited to summer, yet they are heavily advertised during the run-up to Christmas.
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Advertisers know what sells, and we are all guilty of buying a fragrance endorsed by our favourite celebrity. Despite an economic crisis, they significantly influence our purchases, and sales rocket year after year. For me, Christmas and winter should have woody and oriental scents. Those strong fragrances turn heads and work well during the colder season.
Perfumes with heavy notes, such as sandalwood, patchouli, and vanilla, are much better suited for winter wear. Such notes are too heavy for summer, when we should look for more floral, lighter scents.
New Year Perfume
Perfumes such as YSL Black Opium or Paco Rabanne by Lady Million are known for the cold, winter, and festive seasons. When we purchase a fragrance, whatever the season, we should always concentrate on the base notes. These notes will last the longest, and others around us will smell and be influenced by them. We predominantly see female scents advertised more than male fragrances, even though the men’s fragrance world is just as favoured.
Whilst there is no hard-and-fast rule about which perfumes suit the seasons, and it is a personal choice, I believe winter scents should be on our radar for that time of year. If you’re not fazed by trying a new scent and steering away from your traditional scents, a new fragrance could be just around the corner. The great thing about trying something new in the perfume world is the readily available samples to try beforehand.
We could spend a fair amount of money on a new scent, so it is essential to try a sample first and leave the scent on your skin for a few minutes to determine whether it is right for you. I’m sure many people have bought perfume and never worn it. Too strong, not scented enough, or the wrong fragrance notes can all contribute. Sales of perfume and scented skin care products skyrocket during Christmas more than any other time of the year.
We will always see timeless classics such as La vie Est Belle by Lancôme, possibly why it appears on our screens every year. It is also perhaps one of the most versatile scents. Other scents, such as Jo Malone’s Wood Sage & Sea Salt cologne for men, have become popular over the past 12 months, even though it’s more aimed at summer.
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Popular Winter Scents for Women
Black Opium- Yves St Laurent
Deep, warm autumn notes are a popular choice in this 2014 perfume. Passion and energy in a bottle, this classic women’s perfume has a seductive theme with its notes of vanilla and coffee. On its first spray, Black Opium has many fruity notes to enjoy. Once we get to the base notes, we smell the deep winter scent as patchouli, coffee, and vanilla strike through.
Top notes: Green mandarin, cinnamon, pear
Middle notes: Orange blossom, Jasmine Sambac and solar notes
Base notes: Vanilla absolute, patchouli, coffee, vanilla orchid, bourbon vanilla, Madagascar vanilla.
YVES SAINT LAURENT | Women’s Black Opium Le Parfum
Decadence Eau So Decadent-Marc Jacobs
Many women who already wear Daisy by Mark Jacobs will know it contains very floral notes, so when Decadence Eau So Decadent was released in 2017, it offered a more velvety, woody aroma that instantly exudes sophistication and sex appeal.
Top notes: Plum, saffron, Iris
Middle notes: Orris, Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine Sambac.
Bass notes: Vetiver, papyrus, liquidambar
Good Girl- Carolina Herrera
The perfume bottle alone has always fascinated me, although it’s not the type that women can easily pop into their handbags. If you have a perfume decanter and the money to spend on this fragrance, it ticks all the boxes for a winter scent.
A favoured perfume was launched very recently in 2021 and is often advertised on TV. This little gem smells just as good as it looks.
Whilst the fragrance notes appear very floral, the base notes evoke a winter theme for this delightful perfume.
Top notes: Litchi, red currant
Middle note: Rose
Base notes: Vanilla, vetiver
CAROLINA HERRERA | Good Girl Eau de Parfum 2.7oz
Popular Winter Scents for Men
Viktor & Rolf- Spice Bomb
Viktor&Rolf have a male version of the ever-popular Flowerbomb for women, the Spicebomb, which hit the fragrance world in 2005. The male scent was released in 2012. The bottle alone screams masculinity compared to its female version, which has an elegant, feminine bottle. With a powerhouse of fragrance notes, it’s of little surprise that this scent is just as popular as the female version.
Designed like a bomb from a James Bond film, this fragrance appeals to its male customers with a beautiful blend of rich base notes. Leather, vetiver and tobacco will be the lasting scent, whilst its top notes of grapefruit and bergamot give a gentle feel to the smell when it is first sprayed.
Top notes: Bergamot, grapefruit, pink pepper, and elemi ( an oleoresin obtained from a tropical tree commonly used in aromatherapy oils, varnishes, and perfume).
Middle notes: Saffron, cinnamon, paprika
Base notes: Tobacco, leather, vetiver
Spicebomb Cologne – Eau de Toilette
Another popular winter scent is the classic Sauvage by Dior. Packed with Spicy winter notes and belonging to the aromatic family, this 2015 release is a massive hit with men and an excellent scent for women to appreciate.
Top notes: Pepper, Calabrian bergamot
Middle notes: Lavender, pink pepper, vetiver, Sichuan pepper, patchouli, geranium and elemi
Base notes: Cedar, ambroxan and labdanum.
Armani Code-Giorgio Armani
This masculine bottle is another classic for its woody notes and sits perfectly on the skin during winter. Launched in 2017, this was Georgio Armani’s first oriental scent for men.
Sensual, charming, and rich in beautiful notes, this fragrance is designed for the modern man.
In the Asian family, Armani Code is a spicy fragrance launched in 2004.
Top notes: Bergamot, lemon
Middle notes: Star anise, olive blossom, guaiac wood
Base notes: Tobacco, tonka bean
Armani Black Code For Men By Giorgio Armani Spray
Gucci Guilty Absolute-Gucci
Gucci Guilty Absolute is the perfect option if you’re looking for a woody and masculine scent. Launched in 2017, the fragrance has all the notes of a perfect winter scent.
Top note: Leather
Middle notes: Cypress, patchouli
Base notes: Vetiver, woody notes
GUCCI | Men’s Guilty Absolu de Parfum
D&G -The One
Another popular men’s scent, a masculine classic launched in 2015, is Dolce & Gabbana’s The One. If you like spicy, oriental fragrances suitable for winter, this one fits the bill.
Top notes: Grapefruit, basil, coriander
Middle notes: Ginger, cardamom, orange blossom
Base notes: Amber, tobacco, cedar
DOLCE & GABBANA | The One For Men Eau de Parfum 100ml
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Unisex Winter Scents
Tom Ford Black Orchid
If you like to complement your scent with your other half and struggle to find fragrances that do this, Tom Ford has the solution. Launched in 2006, Black Orchid is an oriental scent suitable for men and women. It has a beautiful combination of scents that balance well with the floral side, whilst still keeping the fragrance suitable for males to wear.
Top notes: Plum, truffle
Middle notes: Rum, Ylang-ylang, black orchid
Base note: Patchouli
TOM FORD | Black Orchid Parfum
Baccarat Rouge 540- Maison Francis Kurkdjian
A popular unisex scent with heavier notes is the Baccarat Rouge 540, a popular choice since its release in 2015. In an elegant yet simple bottle, this fragrance is inspired by woody notes, with gorgeous floral hints popping through.
Top notes: Saffron, Jasmin
Middle notes: Ambergris
Base notes: Cedar, fir resin
Conclusion: A new year doesn’t have to be restricted to New Year’s resolutions. Bringing a new scent into the home for the winter months can be just what we need to cheer us up and keep us out of the January blues.
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2 Comments
Sariyah
Hey thanks for this interesting post!
I am a massive fan of perfumes and actually buy a range of them, I love smelling the new scents, curious for sure!
I already have the givenchy l’interdit, Lsl black opium, Carolina Herrera as well as a bunch more and now thinking to go for the celine range or paco robbane. The statistics were interesting to learn too.
Have a great day!
Louise Allen
Hi Sariyah,
Thank you for reading my article. I absolutely love perfumes and there are so many to choose from these days. You seem to have a little collection of designer fragrances. Did you know that FM WORLD sell designer inspired fragrances ? They’re a great alternative and last for around eight hours and contain 20% pure perfume oil.
More affordable than designer perfume and because they use very similar fragrance notes, most if not all of the perfume scents are almost identical.