The best winter perfumes for her

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What should I look for in a winter perfume?

As the weather cools down we long for the comfort of warming winter perfumes. The wintry months make us want to snuggle up under blankets and layers of clothes while sniffing the warming aromas of winter perfumes.

Perfumes with a distinctive woody character — with notes like sandalwood, cedar, and incense — are ideal winter perfumes, as their warm smokiness creates a soothing feeling. Gourmand accords are comforting with mouth-watering notes of vanilla, candy, caramel, and chocolate that make you want to savor the moment. Amber fragrances are another winter must-have thanks to their rich and alluring accords, including notes like patchouli and benzoin.

And remember to add some spice! Hot spices are especially popular during the winter — think of the spices you would typically associate with heat, like pepper, cardamom, nutmeg, and cinnamon — making your favorite perfume ingredients instantly more tempting.

Discover the best winter perfumes for her

We compiled the list of our best-loved winter perfumes to help you find a fragrance that will warm your heart and lift your spirits during the colder months.

1. Prada Candy Night EDP

Snuggle up to the warming notes of chocolate and patchouli in Prada Candy Night EDP — an inviting amber vanilla scent. The fragrance takes the candy and vanilla notes of the original Prada Candy to the next level with cocoa-rich dark chocolate and tonka bean blended with mesmerizing florals like neroli and iris. The bitter orange in the opening gives the scent a chic and sophisticated feel. This winter perfume is a more mysterious and sensual version of the original, and the addition of warming notes makes it perfect for cooler days. Try Prada Candy Night EDP NOW!

2. Memoire Archives Cabin Retreat EDP

Lock the door! Memoire Archives Cabin Retreat EDP will make you want to stay in front of the fireplace all day long. This sensual winter perfume is the perfect combination of warming woods: a top note of cedar, a heart of oakmoss, and a base of sandalwood. The woody notes are reminiscent of the aroma of rustling trees on a cabin retreat in wintertime. An ideal perfume to try in winter! Try Memoire Archives Cabin Retreat EDP NOW!

3. Floral Street Wild Vanilla Orchid EDP

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Floral Street Wild Vanilla Orchid EDP gives an intriguing twist to vanilla, enhancing its qualities with cassis, citrus, and jasmine. Sensual woods like bamboo and sandalwood ensure the scent plays into vanilla’s darker characteristics, like its leather and balsamic traits. The result is a winter perfume with alluring aromas that wrap around you like a warm winter blanket. Try Floral Street Wild Vanilla Orchid EDP NOW!

4. Michael Kors Mystique Shimmer EDP

Michael Kors Mystique Shimmer EDP is an amber woody scent inspired by the idea of a masquerade party at night. Warm spices like black pepper and saffron fuse with alluring amber, woods, and musk, creating a mesmerizing aroma. This winter perfume strikes the perfect balance between sweet and spicy and is designed to smell slightly different on each person’s skin. Try Michael Kors Mystique Shimmer EDP NOW!

5. Skylar Vanilla Sky EDP

Skylar Vanilla Sky EDP features the soothing aromas of your favorite coffee shop. Imagine rich vanilla blended with a cappuccino accord before melting into cinnamon, amber, and caramelized cedarwood. Skylar Vanilla Sky is a clean scent free from animal-derived ingredients and allergens. The perfume is a modern, vanilla fragrance that, despite being a winter perfume, still manages to be light and airy. This winter perfume will add warmth to your coolest days and make you feel alluring all day long. Try Skylar Vanilla Sky EDP NOW!

6. Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Noir EDP

Viva La Juicy Noir is a dark, delicious, and rich take on the original Viva La Juicy fragrance. Master perfumer Honorine Blanc shifts away from the bright opening of the original with spices like pepper while enhancing the gourmand notes of caramel and vanilla. This glamorous winter perfume keeps your interest with warming wood notes in the base mixed with amber to create a chic, enticing aroma. Try Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Noir EDP NOW!

7. Rag and Bone Amber EDP

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Rag and Bone Amber EDP is a smoldering winter perfume with notes of captivating amber, oud, and spicy vanilla. This winter perfume stands out from the crowd with unique notes like aged liquor, tobacco, and saffron, creating an otherworldly sensory experience. Rag and Bone Amber EDP is a must-have if you are looking for something out of the ordinary. Try Rag and Bone Amber EDP NOW!

8. Christian Siriano Midnight Silhouette EDP

Christian Siriano Midnight Silhouette EDP immediately introduces a unique red salt accord before revealing immortelle flower that has a distinctive caramelized quality. The floral heart melts into the gourmand accord of delicious nutty praline for a creamy and addictive finish. This tempting winter perfume lingers on the skin and keeps your senses wanting more. Try Christian Siriano Midnight Silhouette EDP NOW!

9. Hermetica Amberbee EDP

Hermetica Amberbee EDP celebrates the intoxicating aromas of luxurious amber. The winter perfume celebrates amber’s creamy character, allowing the honey facets to shine. The hero amber accord gets a luminous twist, blending with bergamot before a dry down of powdery sweet wood envelops your senses. The scent forms part of a range inspired by the ancient practice of alchemy, and this winter perfume definitely strikes gold! Try Hermetica Amberbee EDP NOW!

10. Veronique Gabai Noire de Mai EDP

Veronique Gabai Noire de Mai EDP surprises with the unique aroma of a black rose, adding a dark element of forbidden pleasure to this winter perfume. The scent opens with a dew drop accord that blends with rose de mai and sea notes in the heart. Amber and oakmoss dominate the base, creating a luxurious dry down. A must for an adventurous perfume devotee! Try Veronique Gabai Noire de Mai EDP NOW!

* Do you want to discover more winter perfumes? Read our blog on five of our best woody fragrances for winter, or discover our top floral winter perfumes guaranteed to lift your spirits in colder weather.