The best winter scents to wrap yourself in this season
There's no better reason to switch up your scent than the changing of seasons.
Winter is the ideal time to pull out perfumes with notes of wood and spice, light candles of cinnamon and pine, and breathe in the crisp, icy air while you stay toastie in layers of scarves, hats, gloves and fragrance.
When hunting for the ultimate winter perfumes, we perused all the new fragrance launches and golden oldies to bring you a list worth lusting over.
And don't worry, fruit and floral flavours weren't discounted. We know the nose wants what it wants, no matter what time of year...
Molton Brown Mesmerising Oudh Accord & Gold Eau de Toilette, £45
Snapshot: An excellent introduction to oudh. Warm and intoxicating. If you're a woman who likes men's scents, you'll love this.
Key notes: Cinnamon, nutmeg, myrrh oil, oudh, vetiver, honey and tobacco.
Le Labo Tonka 25, £125 for 50ml
Snapshot: A dark mix of warm woods, sprinkled with musk and a hint of vanilla – don't be fooled by the name.
Key notes: Orange flower, cedar atlas, styrax resins, tonks and musks.
Miller Harris Ètui Noir, £105
Snapshot: The scent of a well-worn leather jacket. Yes, really.
Key notes: Bergamot, tangerine, irish butter, cashmere wood, patchouli, leather and amber.
Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia, £94 for 100ml
Snapshot: Autumn in a bottle. Smells like a walk in the park with crunchy leaves underfoot and a ripe pear in hand.
Key notes: Pear, freesia, amber, patchouli and woods.
Serge Lutens Le Participe Passe, £160
Snapshot: Green at first spritz, with a woody dry down and just a tinge of sweetness.
Key notes: Bergamot, balsamic, resins, caramel, cumin and leather.
Sri London Amethyst Oud & Saffron Eua De Parfum, £220
Snapshot: A floral with plenty of warmth.
Key notes: Citrus, jasmine, rose, pink pepper, cedarwood, oud and musk.
Oscar de la Renta Velvet Noir, £81
Snapshot: Bold and spicy at first spray, but quietens to a woody and soft floral scent.
Key notes: Ginger, orange blossom, jasmine, Turkish rose, violet, musk and amber.
Cartier Carat, £75 for 50ml
Snapshot: Fresh and pure like a spring garden. A light in the dark.
Key notes: Iris, violet, ylang-ylang, daffodil, honeysuckle and tulip.
Jimmy Choo Fever, £57
Snapshot: A fight between floral and gourmand. Juicy and delicious.
Key notes: Black plum nectar, grapefruit, vanilla orchid, jasmine, tonka bean and sandalwood.
Hugo Boss BOSS The Scent For Her, £69 for 50ml
Snapshot: A slightly sweet, but sophisticated floral.
Key notes: Honeyed peach, freesia, osmanthus and cocoa.
