TOP WINTER FRAGRANCES
by Annabel Birtles
Winter has arrived, the faux-fur coats and knee-high boots are
out, which can only mean the warm sweet scents of summer
nights have long since left us until next year. As nostalgic as this
is, it also means we can explore a whole array of this season’s
new winter trends. So, this month, I will be bringing you my
top winter fragrances (men & women) so you can mist over
these cold winter days and have a perfect excuse to add to your
fragrance wardrobe.
FOR HER...
FOR HIM...
CHLOE ABSOLU DE PARFUM 100ML £150
Celebrating its 10th anniversary of their
signature fragrance, this limited edition offers
the perfect balance between old and new.
The irresistible essence of ‘absolu’ leaves this
perfume perfect for romantic winter nights.
This exclusive fragrance combines the original
Rose Damascena with fragrant absolute Rose
Centifolia from Grasse. Dipped in 24 carat
gold, the collar is graced with a delicate hand-
tied ribbon set with gold thread allowing you
to feel the beauty and luxury of the Chloe
empire.
YSL BLACK OPIUM 30ML £42.90
The original Black opium by Yves Saint
Laurent will always come out on top for me.
This fragrance is the ultimate accessory to
match any mood. The glam-rock feel allows us
to experience YSL’s mysterious side. The notes
of black coffee provide the caffeine to get us
through the cold winter days, white floral to
instantly seduce and vanilla for sweetness and
sensuality.
MARC JACOBS DECADENCE 100ML £97.50
This beautifully styled perfume, symbolises
the elegance and sophistication Marc Jacobs
strives for within his collections. The sensual
woody scent is combined from Italian Plum,
rich Bulgarian Rose and sensual Liquid
Amber, to give you a signature of pure
indulgence. The exquisite bottle design is
inspired by one of Marc Jacobs own handbags,
and is the ultimate Marilyn or Grace of
the perfume world. The overall feel of the
fragrance will leave you with the glamour and
luxury of a Hollywood night, perfect for a
winter formal.
VICTORIA’S SECRET LOVE £54.15
For those who think their perfumes are too
sweet and juvenile and associated with the
elite, this perfume aims to give the brand a
more everyday feel. Victoria’s Secret have
managed to bring us a fragrance that is perfect
for cuddling up opposite a warm fire with
or without a partner, by finding the perfect
‘boyfriend tee’ scent. This is the ideal perfume
for those casual winter days and nights.
62 wirrallife.com
DIOR SAUVAGE 100ML £69.50
According to Dior perfumer, François
Demachy; Dior Sauvage is “a radically fresh
composition, dictated by a name that has
the ring of a manifesto”. This fragrance is
one for everyday use in the winter months.
Inspired by wild open spaces it is perfect for
those everyday commutes to work and brisk
winter walks in the crisp air. The ambroxan
derived from precious ambergris, unleashes a
powerful woody trail. This scent will give you
the ultimate outdoor feel.
VALENTINO UOMO INTENSE 100ML £77
The aroma of a smooth leathery fragrance is
perfect for those special winter occasions.
Valentino intense is the black tie of the
perfume world and the strong woody oriental
scent will leave you with enough charisma to
charm a ball room full of people. The enclosed
sensation of black suede leaves a re-invention
of masculine sensuality certain to leave you
feeling a million dollars.
CALVIN KLEIN OBSESSED 30ML £32.50
A remake of an iconic 90’s scent described
as a “masculine interpretation of a vanilla
infusion” allows a perfect transition from
summer into winter for those struggling to
let go. The Oro blanc grapefruit will ease you
gently into the dark winter nights whilst still
giving hints of a summer day sat sipping a
cold beer. This nostalgic scent provides the
perfect balance of femininity and masculinity
and is sure to leave you popular on a night out.
A soon to be “must-have” for your collection.
PACO RABANNE 1 MILLION 100ML £64
We are all entitled to a home comfort, go-
to fragrance and 1 million is that scent.
Presented in a gold bar bottle designed by Noé
Duchaufour-Lawrence for Paco Rabanne’s
love of precious metals, this fragrance will
certainly leave you with a taste for the finer
things in life. A perfect mix of musk, amber
and leather accord notes adds to the warm
spice of the bottle, giving it a luxurious feel,
so next time you are out you can be certain
heads will turn and the question of “who are
you wearing?” will arise.