Scents for the winter WOMEN
QUEEN OF FRAGRANCE: LIZ FERRETT’S EXPERT ADVICE ON FRAGRANCES
Queen of scents and smells Liz Ferrett shares her expert opinion and tips on which notes to pick during this cold, harsh season.
Just like you change your wardrobe in winter, one should consider switching fragrances too.
We wear darker, richer, deeper colours and textured clothing. Women also wear deeper colour lipsticks and nail polish during the cold season. Fragrance is very personal. Think about the colour of autumn leaves and how they are stronger than summer scents.
Wear an Eau de Parfum which has a higher concentration than an Eau de Toilette and many fragrance houses have intense versions.
Layer your scent by using body lotion in winter when the skin is dry before using your fragrance as dry skin does not hold fragrance as long as moisturised skin.
It’s important to consider wearing fragrances that are warm, richer, sensual bold scents with heavier base notes that suits the cooler weather. Wear fragrances that are woody, oriental, exotic spicy, heavy florals and orientals. Consider fragrances that have sandalwood, cedar, patchouli, musk, amber, vanilla, oriental resins, sumptuous flowers, jasmine, lavender, Iris, Rose and tuberose. Leather and tobacco scents are great in men’s fragrances this time of year. These are some of my alltime favourite fragrances to wear in winter:
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Floral Shock EDP. A fruit floriental fragrance
This fragrance hits like a jolt of espresso coffee with bold citrus notes. It’s new, different and I find it irresistibly sensual. I think of hot black coffee with bold citrus notes together with mysterious note of white amber. I love to wear this scent in the evening and always receive compliments.
Top notes: Bergamot essence, pear accord and freesia accord
Heart: Orange blossom absolute, golden gardenia accord, solar floral accord
Base notes: Coffee accord, white musk and vanilla
Hugo Boss the scent for her EDP. A floral, fruity, gourmand fragrance
It’s elegant, warm and seductive with a potent combination of ingredients. It opens with velvety peach freesia that dries down like a gourmand scent. The fragrance opens quite light but the dry down of coc o a deepens and has the characteristic of a gourmand fragrance. I like to wear this fragrance on a sunny winter day because it lingers for long. It’s truly beautiful.
Top is the attraction: Juicy velvety peach and Freesia
Heart is the seduction: Oriental flower osmanthus
Base is the Addiction: Roasted cocoa Paco Rabanne Olympea Intense. An oriental floral fragrance It’s for an empowered, inde-
pendent, fiercely feminine woman.
I can only describe it as a powdery, sweet, citrus, woody fragrance that is comforting, cosy, warm, sensual and calming.
You can wear this at any time of day or night during the cooler months as it is intense. Top note: Pepper Heart: Citrus blossom Base notes: Amber, vanilla and cedarwood
Montblanc Lady Emblem Elixir EDP. A floral woody fragrance
I can only describe this scent as a magic potion, it’s elegant yet delicate and radiant.
It’s a bolder version of the original Lady Emblem fragrance.
I was first attracted to the fragrance because of the beautiful bottle which was inspired by a 43 facet diamond with pink gold reflections.
Don’t know why, but I like to describe it as yummy.
Top notes: Mandarin, lychee and pepper
Heart: Citrus blossom and rose
Base notes: Vanilla, patcouli and sandalwood
Thierry Mugler Alien EDP. A floral, woody, amber fragrance
One of my all-time favourites for winter.
Its radiant, mysterious, alluring scent is long lasting.
Top note: Jasmine
MEN Dunhill Desire Extreme EDT for Men. A woody, oriental, leathery fragrance
This fragrance is a modern expression of passionate energy for a sophisticated man with masculine sensuality.
It’s invigorating to wear at any time of the year especially during winter.
Top notes: Volcanic red orange, bergamot and saffron Heart: Clary sage and cypress Base notes: Amber extreme, leather, vetiver, patchouli heart
Mugler Amen Kryptomint Limited Edition EDT. An oriental, woody aromatic fragrance
It’s a pleasant surprise of freshness yet vibrant with a lighter gourmand twist. It explodes with freshness, then later settles with frosted mint. It has universal appeal with a casual feel. Top notes: Mint and Sage Heart: Geranium Base notes: Patchouli, tonka bean, chocolate, coffee and vanilla
Paco Rabanne Invictus Intense EDT. A woody ambery fragrance
This fragrance represents boldness, it’s a perfect balance between intensity with strong notes of freshness energy.
A versatile fragrance which is good for day and night.
Top notes: Black pepper and orange blossom Heart: Laurels and whisky Base notes: Ambergris, salt and amber
Jean Paul Gaultier Essence de Parfum. An oriental fougere fragrance
It’s unique, different, has longevity and I like to describe it as a spicy, leathery woody scent.
Top notes: Cardamom, bergamot, artemisia and pepper
Heart: Lavender, leather, cinnamon and sage
Base notes: Costus, amberwood, coumarin, vanilla and musk
Armani Code Profumo parfum Pour Homme. An oriental spicy fragrance
It’s alluring while being powerful to radiate warmth, it’s a contemporary classic a fusion of amber woods.
I describe it as a delicious fragrance for a masculine, sensual man.
Top notes: Mandarin, green apple and cardamom
Heart: Orange blossom, lavender and nutmeg
Base notes: Tonka bean, amber and leather