THE changing seasons are always a great opportunity (or excuse) to add to your olfactory wardrobe. For the winter, warm yourself with spicy,woody and more oud-ish notes. Glass shares with you some of our favourites from the latest scent and cologne releases to accompany you – well scented of course – through the winter months.
Miller Harris, Oud Éclat
Miller Harris, Oud Éclat
From leading British perfume brand Miller Harris Oud Éclat is a memorable and mellow unisex fragrance with unusually distinctive opening notes of woody Oud followed by a sweet and sugary accord. This in turn creates a warm and mysterious scent.
£160, EDP, 100ml
Hiram Green, Vetiver
Hiram Green, Vetiver
Vetiver is the latest fragrance from the genius Dutch perfumer Hiram Green, who says, “This spicy and woody fragrance is what we imagine heartthrobs of Hollywood’s Golden Age smelled like: elegant, charming, yet vigorous and adventuresome.” We agree.
£132.38, EDP, 50ml
Bon Parfumeur, 702
Bon Parfumeur, 702
Created with very high-quality lavender, 702 from the cool French company Bon Parfumeur is subtle, warm and slightly – but not sickly – sweet and is a unique balance of warming balsamic cashmere wood and incense and invigorated with fresh aromatic herbs.
£74, EDP, 100ml
1667, Honey Tobacco
1667, Honey Tobacco
Inspired by the Sun King Louis XIV and his quest for luxury, La Collection Royale, by 1667, celebrates the art of fragrance making. Honey Tobacco pairs the richness of sandalwood, leather with fresh pepper, thyme and nutmeg.
£175, EDP, 100ml
Moresque, Amber Arabesque
Moresque, Amber Arabesque
Moresque marries Italian style with Arabic charm, and the brand’s latest launch, Amber Arabesque, is an elegant amber wood-infused scent with notes of patchouli, vanilla and citrus housed in an exceptionally beautiful bottle.
£310, EDP, 100ml
Buly 1830, Eau Triple Komi Forest
Buly 1830, Eau Triple Komi Forest
Another beautifully presented scent, this time from the French house Buly 1803, Eau Triple Komi Forest is inspired by a walk in – and named after – the Komi Forest in the Ural Mountains and is infused with green pine notes contrasted by richly calming mosses.
£111, a water-based perfume, 75ml
Bond No.9, NoMad
Bond No.9, NoMad
New York luxury perfume brand Bond No.9 have released NoMad – a tribute to the NoMad (Madison Square North) area of the city. Creamy, warm and rich, NoMad has vibrant top notes of pear, blackcurrant and quince, with base notes of oud, sandalwood and vanilla.
£375 , EDP, 100ml
4160 Tuesdays, Saltburn Driftwood
4160 Tuesdays, Saltburn Driftwood
From the inspired and inspiring west London-based British perfumer Sarah McCartney, Saltburn Driftwood is named after the North Yorkshire seaside town of Saltburn (McCartney’s hometown) and evokes brackish sea salt and driftwood on a bright, cold and windy day. Saltburn Driftwood has bracing notes of salty water, rock pools, ambergris, moss, sandalwood, vetivert and amyris.
£127.50, EDP, 100ml,
Barbour, Barbour for Him
Barbour, Barbour for Him
This subtle and very wearable, cologne, reflects the brand’s Scottish heritage. Barbour For Him is subtle distinguished and understated in its charm. It is composed of woody cedar, guaiac wood and vetiver; warm amber and musk, which are livened up with cardamom, baies roses and black pepper.
£69, EDT, 100ml,
by Caroline Simpson