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Top 10 Classic Christmas Scents
Notes associated with Christmas, such as cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg, are undeniably some of the most heart-warming and memory-invoking aromas. Whether used as a hero ingredient or combined, they’re guaranteed to instantly give you the festive feeling - especially when found in a Christmas perfume.
So, if you adore the rich, warm scents synonymous with the holiday season, you’ll love this roundup of our favourite classic festive scents and the fragrances they’re found in.
Ginger
Born in Roma Yellow Dream Uomo by Valentino
If the scent of gingerbread at Christmas makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside, you’ll want to add Born in Roma Yellow Dream Uomo by Valentino to your wish list quicker than you can say, ‘Santa has come to town’. The warm and spicy gingerbread accord in the heart is beautifully complemented by a base of soft and smooth vanilla, making it the ideal winter warmer. However, its burst of fresh and exotic top notes make it a popular and versatile scent that deserves a place in your scent wardrobe all year round.
Twilly Dhermes Eau Ginger by Hermes
Ginger scents are always popular in the autumn and winter as they add an all-important richness and depth to a fragrance that is welcome when the temperature outside drops. Ginger works perfectly with light, subtle florals, demonstrated with expertise in Twilly d’Hermes by Hermes. Spicy ginger, heady tuberose, and earthy sandalwood work in tandem to create a Christmas perfume that you will want to reach for time and time again.
Cinnamon
Alien Fusion by Thierry Mugler
Fascinating and vivid (we wouldn’t expect anything less from the house of MUGLER), Alien Fusion takes sensual aromas to new heights. Traditional winter notes of cinnamon and ginger open at the top before developing into an intense heart of tuberose and a long-lasting creamy base. Christmas perfumes are often associated with memories, and we promise you’ll never forget the first time you experience this perfume, especially if you’re wearing it during your yuletide celebrations!
Spicebomb by Viktor & Rolf
Spicebomb by Viktor & Rolf is your ticket for a winter scent that has it all! The fresh and spicy aroma reveals its masculinity from every angle, from its fresh spicy top notes to its semi-sweet leathery base! There’s no mistaking the cinnamon which comes through from the start, whose impact is heightened further with the introduction of leather and tobacco in the dry down. So whether you’re looking for a Christmas perfume for a loved one or for yourself, the OG Spicebomb by Viktor & Rolf will be a winner in anyone’s eyes!
Myrrh
Pure XS by Paco Rabanne
If there is a time of year when myrrh comes into our minds, it must be Christmas! Synonymous with The Nativity, you’d be forgiven for not knowing it also features in fragrances thanks to its warm and woody aroma. In Pure XS, you’re treated to the delights of other festive scents, including ginger and cardamom, before the myrrh comes through in the base. It’s beautifully blended with smooth vanilla, which certifies this scent as one of the most addictive and appealing on our shelves!
Velvet Orchid by Tom Ford
Velvet Orchid by Tom Ford followed on from the ever-so-popular Black Orchid, and, as you’d expect with anything Tom Ford, it’s as glamorous and lavish as you’d imagine! Think rum and honey in the top notes, their signature blend of black and velvet orchid in the heart, and a warming, seductive base of rich myrrh, sandalwood, suede and vanilla in the base. But that’s not all (we did say the formula was lavish); there are additional floral notes in this Christmas perfume too! It’s opulent, seductive and warming in so many ways.
Frankincense
La Nuit Tresor by Lancôme
Once reserved for the likes of Kings and Queens, frankincense adds an incredible quality to any fragrance it graces, and of course, La Nuit Tresor by Lancôme is no exception. Mysteriously dark and utterly seductive, the woody fragrance combines an aroma of incense with layers of delectable sweetness to create a perfume that is perfect for date night in the holiday season!
Y Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent
Balancing elegance with masculinity, Y Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent is here to make an impact! It boasts woody with fresh aromatic vibes from distinctive ginger and juicy green apple notes. The elegance continues in swathes as it introduces juniper, geranium and lavender before revealing our Christmas note, frankincense, in the base with warming Tonka beans, vetiver and smokey woods. Scent-sational!
Nutmeg
Autumn Vibes by Maison Margiela
Have you ever been kicking through crunchy fallen leaves, watching the last of the day’s sun steam through branches wishing someone could bottle that scent and feeling? Well, Maison Margiela has done precisely that with Autumn Vibes! Taking a selection of autumnal (and festive) notes that make you feel warm, cosy and comforted, including nutmeg, cardamom, pink pepper, plus woody and earthy accord, in just one spritz, you’re transported straight to that magical time of year!
L’Eau D’issey Pour Homme
L’eau d’lessy Pour Homme by Issey Miyake contains more surprises than a Christmas advent calendar! Top notes of bright and zesty yuzu and mandarin would lead you to believe this is a scent more suited for summer but awaiting you in the heart is the comforting arrival of nutmeg and cinnamon. This spicy duo is nothing short of perfect when paired together. After the enveloping hug in the centre, you are led to an intense woody base that is powdery, rich, and always memorable.
Cardamom
Gardenia Cardamom by Banana Republic
Cardamon adds a sweet yet spicy touch to a Christmas perfume and works perfectly when combined with floral notes - as so beautifully demonstrated in Gardenia Cardamon by Banana Republic. Packed to the brim with floral and white flowers, including carnation, gardenia, jasmine, tuberose, magnolia and rose, it stuns with the addition of cardamom, amber and driftwood to create a remarkable scent perfect for Christmas parties, dates and even the big day itself!
Legend Red by Montblanc
Elevate your fragrance collection with the charismatic Legend Red by Montblanc. Showcasing how versatile a popular Christmas note can be, cardamom is partnered with zesty blood orange and grapefruit, giving the opening a spicy contrast. Beyond that, a combo of clary sage and juniper berry in the heart and a woody freshness in the case round off this intense and thrilling masculine Christmas perfume.
Clove
Toy Boy by Moschino
Tap into your playful side with Moschino’s Toy Boy, a unique and enthusiastic fragrance that perfectly combines fresh florals and spicy notes. Zesty bergamot, juicy pear and earthy nutmeg sit at the top before giving way to a heart of deeply sweet and woody clove and a bursting bouquet of rose. This scent is often described as unique, and they’re not wrong!
Coco by CHANEL
Coco by CHANEL is as complex and intriguing as it comes in the perfume world; it demands your attention as soon as you remove the cap and first experience its spicy, amber aroma. Is it for the faint-hearted? No, it’s not. But will it turn your traditional Christmas festivities into a moment you want to remember forever? We’re sure of it! Nose-tickling pepper, along with rich rose and sweetness, awaits you at the start before cloves, orange blossom, and jasmine join in the olfactory experience. Then, as it dries down, the delights of sandalwood, smooth vanilla and amber leave a warm, lingering aroma on your skin that will ALWAYS feel like a treat.
Let the festive fun continue …
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