The Best Winter Perfumes to Keep You Heated All Season Long

Top Winter Fragrances for the Holidays, Recommended by HotSamples Editorial Team

HotSamples Editors’ Picks Best Winter Perfumes for the Holiday Season

Now that the temperature has finally started to drop, it’s time to get your winter essentials in order. And what better way to embrace the season than with the best winter perfumes? Because let’s face it, there’s pretty much no point in partaking in party season if you don’t smell festive too.

Wintertime is all about getting cozy, and what better way to set the mood than with a scent that says “snug”? Whether you want to evoke sensations of sitting by the fireplace with moody musk or sipping tea in still-warm sheets with a sweet yet smoky scent, the best winter perfumes are sure to keep you heated all season long.

So, without further ado, here are our top picks:

1. Best for Everyday: Dior J’adore L’Or Eau de Parfum – $170 I’m a huge fan of the original J’adore, an elegant floral scent that feels timeless no matter the season. But this winter, I’ll definitely be switching to the earthier, muskier version of the fragrance. J’adore L’Or has the same beautiful floral elements, but with an added touch of heady almond, mango, and banana. It’s delicious and warm, perfect for the holidays.

2. Best Sweet Fragrance: By Rosie Jane Dulce Eau de Parfum – $75 Once the temperature drops below 50 degrees (which in my LA-native mind means “cold”), I start reaching for the soft, sweet, and nostalgic scent that is Dulce. It’s like watching a feel-good Hallmark Christmas movie by the fire. One spritz smells and feels like dipping freshly baked cookies in vanilla coffee on a chilly winter morning over winter break. No notes needed!

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3. Best Musky Fragrance: PHLUR Somebody Wood Eau de Parfum – $96 After using PHLUR’s body wash for months, I took the plunge and ordered a bottle of their eau de parfum in the same scent, Somebody Wood. It’s an intimate, wintry scent with notes of saffron, cyclamen, sandalwood, moss, vanilla musk, and cedar. Unlike other woodsy scents, this one is surprisingly subtle. It’s like a cozy cabin on a cold night, without the overwhelming musk.

4. Best Smoky Fragrance: Perfumehead Cosmic Cowboy Extrait De Parfum – $425 Cinnamon bark, orris butter, whiskey, cacao, and amber. These ingredients sound like a hot velvety winter cocktail you’d want to sip by the hearth, but I’m actually describing the decadent aroma of Perfumehead’s Cosmic Cowboy. Spritz it on at night, and you’ll leave a trail of salivating admirers wherever you go. Or pair it with a spritz of Canadian Tuxedo for an added touch of freshness during the daytime. This heavenly combination is holy grail material.

5. Best Fresh Fragrance: Maison Louis Marie No.09 Vallée de Farney – $65 If you’re drawn to fresh fragrances all year round, then Maison Louis Marie’s Vallée de Farney is perfect for you. The blend of grapefruit and orange might seem more warm-weather, but citrus reminds us of the holidays too. With notes of black pepper, musk, and cedar, this scent only gets warmer and more complex as it settles. It’s a rich, verdant reminder that spring is never too far away.

Now that you know our top picks for the best winter perfumes, it’s time to add some warmth and festivity to your fragrance collection. Whether you prefer a floral, sweet, musky, smoky, or fresh scent, there’s something for everyone. So go ahead and spritz your way into the holiday season!

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1/17 ## Dior J’adore L’Or Eau de Parfum $170 Sephora I’m a huge fan of the original J’adore, an elegant floral scent that feels timeless no matter the season, but I will definitely be switching this winter to the earthier, muskier version of the fragrance. L’Or has the same beautiful floral elements by way of centifolia rose, jasmine grandiflorum, and orange blossom, balanced out by heady almond, mango, and banana. Delicious and warm—perfect for the holidays. —Ariana Yaptangco, senior beauty editor

2/17 ## By Rosie Jane Dulce Eau de Parfum $75 Sephora $75 Amazon Once the temperature drops below 50 degrees (which in my LA-native mind means “cold”), I start reaching for the soft, sweet, and nostalgic scent that is Dulce, which evokes the feeling of watching a feel-good Hallmark Christmas movie by the fire. Featuring not one but two types of decadent and rich vanilla, chocolate, and hinoki wood, one spritz smells and feels like dipping freshly baked cookies in vanilla coffee on a chilly winter morning over winter break. No notes! —Danielle Sinay, associate beauty editor

3/17 ## PHLUR Somebody Wood Eau de Parfum $96 Sephora After using modern fragrance brand Phlur’s body wash for six months, I took the plunge and ordered a bottle of the brand’s eau de parfum in the same scent, Somebody Wood. As the name infers, it’s an intimate, wintry scent with notes of Saffron, Cyclamen, sandalwood, moss, vanilla musk, and cedar. Unlike other scents that bill themselves as woodsy, this one is surprisingly subtle. You won’t know I’m approaching from 12 feet away (the only beauty faux pas I subscribe to) and it doesn’t leave a haze of thick musk in its wake. Phlur’s formulation has a particularly lightweight effect that provides just a hint of warmth to the skin and calls to mind a cozy cabin on a cold night. —Perrie Samotin, digital director

4/17 ## Perfumehead Cosmic Cowboy Extrait De Parfum $425 Bergdorf Goodman Cinnamon bark, orris butter, whiskey, cacao, and amber. It sounds like a hot velvety winter cocktail you might want to sip by the hearth, but I’m actually describing the decadent aroma of Perfumehead’s Cosmic Cowboy. Douse your chest in the smoky sweet stuff at night and you’ll leave a trail of salivating admirers wherever you go. Or pair it with a spritz of Canadian Tuxedo for an added touch of freshness during the daytime à la Perfumehead founder Daniel Giles. For me, this heavenly combination is holy grail material. —Hanna Lustig, staff writer

5/17 ## Maison Louis Marie No.09 Vallée de Farney $65 Sephora $65 Ssense I’m drawn to fresh fragrances year-round, and Maison Louis Marie’s Vallée de Farney is a new favorite. Notes of grapefruit and orange might skew warm-weather, but citrus reminds me just as much of the holidays. Spiced with black pepper, musk, and cedar, the scent only gets warmer and more complex as it settles. A few dabs of the oil—which lasts forever, by the way—evoke winter’s botanical side without going too chilly or sentimental. Amid the gray doldrums of the season, it’s a rich, verdant reminder that spring is never too far away. —Jake Smith, commerce writer

Now that you’ve got the scoop on the best winter perfumes, it’s time to choose your signature scent and embrace the season with style. Don’t let the cold weather dampen your spirits, let these festive fragrances keep you heated all season long!

Which winter perfume is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! And don’t forget to check out our other articles for more fashion and beauty inspiration.

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