the winter fragrance report Perfume trends worth knowing about

Did someone say dancing queen?

This season’s decadent blends are the antithesis of designed-to-fit-in fragrances – they’re Bianca Jagger strutting into Studio 54 on a white horse. Spicy wood and skin-like musk are central to the sexed-up scent renaissance. As is patchouli, currently enjoying a comeback in modern styles that are less pungent post-smoke hippy, more verdant post-shower forest.

Diana Ross in 1974

Bvlgari Goldea The Roman Night Absolute, £46 Warm, sultry, dolce-vita vibes with sweet dark fruits and musk.

Juliette Has A Gun Liquid Illusion, £200 A hypnotic heliotrope and amber blend.

Dior Joy Eau de Parfum, £54 Aptly titled, this one will make you smile.

Givenchy L’Interdit Eau de Parfum, £69 Uniquely packed with jasmine and tuberose, and a patchouli chaser.

Diptyque 34 Boulevard Saint Germain Eau de Parfum, £135 The scent of the original boutique.