Words: Amber Ascroft
You’ve started waving in the opaque tights, chunky knits and faux fur – but what about the cold-weather scents to boot? Like a cuddle in a bottle, these Narciso Rodriguez scents will have you cosying up in no time…
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ FOR HER EAU DE TOILETTE
Aimed at the modern free woman, the debut scent from designer Narciso Rodriguez was an instant hit when it launched back in 2004. Now, 15 years on, it should still be a mainstay in your winter-ready wardrobe. There’s no doubt about it – musk is the star of the show. Swirled with orange blossom, vanilla and amber, it’s unapologetically sexy, evoking clean, soft skin enveloped in dreamy bed sheets – with a cashmere throw on top.
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ FOR HER EAU DE PARFUM
This is the next incarnation of the classic and, as you’d expect from its soft-pink bottle, it has a delicate layer of rose that lends a touch of grown-up sophistication. The lingering trail is just as alluring as the initial spritz. Warm and sensual, with a twist of comforting peach, it was just made to be snuggled up with.
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ PURE MUSC FOR HER
There’s musk, and then there’s this beauty. Here, the note takes centre stage, accompanied by cashmere and white flowers, which amp up that delicious cossetting feeling. Clean, elegant and undeniably classy, it will totally cocoon you – then make others want to do the same.
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ NARCISO POUDREE FOR HER
You can almost feel the fluffiness of this scent – a pillowy marshmallow cloud of jasmine, rose and that all-important powdered musk note. You know those moments when you want to feel exquisitely ladylike – but not old ladylike? A veil of this delivers.
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ ROUGE EAU DE TOILETTE FOR HER
If the scents above say lazy-afternoon lounging, this is the after-hours equivalent. Musk devotees, you’ll still adore it. But with added warmth, from extra cedar and vetiver, it’s a little fiercer – made to be worn when sprawled in front of a roaring fire. Cold weather warning? Begone…
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