Scents of the Holidays
With the holidays approaching, I am reminded of how traditional scents often help bring back seasonal memories. Here are a few holiday scenarios to help you visualize which fragrance you many want to try:
How to smell like Gilmore Girls “I Smell Snow”:
· Sorcellerie Apothecary: Aliens Go Ice Skating
Starts out atmospheric and gets cozier as it wears, like coming inside from a cold day and getting comfy.
(winter air, sparkling snow, iris, black pepper)
High above the mountain forests, between snow fields and bare rock, the crystal-clear nocturnal sky carries the scent of cold wood and eternal ice.
(peppermint, ice water, rock moss, alpine lichen, eucalyptus, fir needle, cedar wood)
Fresh forests and camp fires evoke the dream of a free lifestyle close to nature.
(juniper, lemon, bergamot, pepper, pine needles, vanilla, sandalwood, amber)
How to smell like Celebrating the Holidays:
Inspired by the city of New York, an olfactive soundtrack to nightlife’s liberation to come.
(bergamot, apple brandy, cardamon)
Opens dewy like the first snow and then evolves into a boozy-woodsy brew laced with spices and sweetness.
(saffron, juniper berries, cardamom, soft suede, bourbon)
Smells just like a cup of spicy hot cocoa.
(buttered rum, cocoa, jasmine)
How to smell like Elouise at Christmas Time:
· Hilde Soliani: Crema Di Latte
Images of warm milk in porcelain mugs on a cold winter night will dance in your head.
(milk, sugar, vanilla)
· StrangeLove NYC: MeltMyHeart
For falling in love. Said to hold the heart of another completely in thrall.
(ginger, bergamot, nutmeg, safe, agarwood, dark chocolate, orris root)
Yesterday they were mischievous, then spicy, and today they are joyful, bright and sparkling.
(candied ginger, peony, cedar)
How to smell like Holiday Nostalgia:
· Maison Francis: Baccarat Rouge 540
A bright and sleek poetic alchemy.
(hedione, ambroxan, Virginia cedar, saffron)
Designed to drip into your heart, glossing it with candy-like gleam.
(black cherry, tonka bean, almond)
· Dries Van Noten: Soie Malaquais
A silky, enveloping perfume, a mix of chestnut with sensual vanilla.
(chestnut, cocoa, silk, bergamot, blackcurrant, rose)
How to smell like a Cozy Sweater:
· Philosophy: Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere
You’ll feel as though you’re curled up fireside with these vanilla musk notes.
(cashmere wood, vanilla bean, sandalwood, orchid)
Opulent and warm, leaving a powerful impression.
(tobacco leaf, vanilla, ginger)
· Imaginary Authors: Cape Heartache
Based on an expedition Philip Sava made to the Pacific Northwest. Themes of leaving the familiar and finding comfort and solace in a new place.
(douglas fir, pine resin, western hemlock, vanilla leaf, strawberry, old growth, mountain fog)
