A thoughtfully chosen perfume or cologne is a present that expresses your connection to the person who receives it. Scents are very personal and have the power to create lasting impressions and evoke cherished memories. From a more practical point of view, fragrances are readily available (department stores, specialised boutiques, online, duty-free…) so they are an easy way to add a touch of sophistication to your seasonal gifting. Here is our selection of Christmas fragrances:
HERMÈS BARÉNIA EAU DE PARFUM
Named after Hermès’s signature leather, Barénia is the Maison’s first chypre fragrance. This captivating scent combines the slight tartness of the miracle berry with the sweetness of butterfly lilies and patchouli. A warm trail of oakwood anchors the fragrance and helps it melt into the skin. The bottle is inspired by Hermès’s iconic Collier de Chien bracelets. 100ml, £137, directly from HERMÈS.
Left: Barénia Eau de Parfum, a new interpretation of Hermès’ signature leather. Right: this year’s limited edition of Chanel N°5 Eau de Parfum is all about celebrating snow.
CHANEL N°5 EAU DE PARFUM
This Christmas, the most classic of Chanel’s fragrances comes in an sculptural limited edition. The iconic bottle is draped in a delicate mantle of hand-applied woven silk that covers its shoulders like a dusting of powdery white snow. On the cabochon, the effect is reminiscent of an icy whirlwind. Presented in a sleeve embossed with the iconic bottle. 100ml, £175 at CHANEL.
ORMONDE JAYNE KASHMIR EAU DE PARFUM
An olfactory journey to the Kashmir Valley in the Himalayas, where the key ingredient for this perfume – the deodar tree – is found. Its cedar-like scent is the base that underpins tones of sandalwood and vanilla, which combine with flowers such as iris, rose and jasmine to provide Kashmir with its warm, mythical profile. 88ml, £175 from ORMONDE JAYNE.
Left: Ormonde Jayne Kashmir, Right: Sunspel Oakwood, described by the brand as the “white t-shirt” of the fragrance world, perfect for every season.
SUNSPEL OAK WOOD
The British luxury clothing brand has joined forces with London perfumer Lyn Harris to create Oak Wood, a modern and clean fragrance that evokes the English countryside. Bergamot and neroli, fused with chamomile and angelica seed, sit on a base of sandalwood and oakmoss, while a hint of amber and frankincense give this scent a relaxed and casual finish. The kind of fragrance you can wear from morning to evening in every season. 100ml, £125 from SUNSPEL.
Roja Aoud Extraordinaire is a perfume inspired by the luxurious lifestyle of Dubai.
ROJA AOUD EXTRAORDINAIRE PARFUM
An homage to the opulence and glittering lifestyle of Dubai, Aoud by Roja puts a contemporary twist on the ancient essential oil oud by combining it with a bright cocktail of tropical fruits and refreshing flowers. The result is a heady perfume that gives a sense of pure luxury. 100ml, £595 from ROJA PARFUMS.
Author: Julia Pasarón
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