Key notes: black leather, jasmine sambac, moss | Available sizes: 1.69 oz, 3.4 oz
Best Ski Lodge-Inspired: Krigler Mont Suisse 67 Perfume
Why it’s worth it: Some people want to smell like vanilla, some people want to smell like sandalwood, and some people want to smell like a wintertime journey through the Swiss Alps. If you fall into the latter category, Krigler Mont Suisse 67 is a sunny, frosty, and floral scent that transports you to the mountains of Switzerland. The Edelweiss accord is sweet and nectary, which pairs beautifully with the citrus, wormwood, and spices.
Key notes: citrus (lemon, mandarin, grapefruit), clary sage, ginger | Available sizes: 2 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml
Best Intense Holiday Spice Blend: Dior Ambre Nuit Esprit de Parfum
Why it’s worth it: Dior’s Ambre Nuit Esprit de Parfum is a bona fide holiday spice bomb. It’s loud, fragrant, and bold, with cinnamon and cardamom taking center stage at the front before it settles into a long-lasting, alluring amber. Sure, it’s extra, but if you can’t be extra at a holiday fête, why would you want to be there at all?
Key notes: amber, cinnamon, cardamom | Available sizes: 2.8 oz
Best for Pretending It’s Warmer Than It Actually Is: Guerlain L’Art & La Matière Néroli Outrenoir Eau de Parfum
Why it’s worth it: Guerlain is well known for its neroli fragrances, which feature a neroli oil distilled from orange blossoms. This particular oil is heavy on the citrus, much to our delight. Guerlain’s L’Art & La Matière Néroli Outrenoir Eau de Parfum balances the fresh citrus with deep, dark tea notes. The result? A harmonious aroma that anyone can enjoy.
Key notes: neroli essence, bergamot, smoked tea | Available sizes: 1.69 oz, 3.38 oz, 6.76 oz
Best for the Anise-Curious: Gumamina Odile Eau de Parfum
Why it’s worth it: The fragrance notes in Gumamina’s Odile Eau de Parfum aren’t for everyone, but if they are for you, you’ll spend the rest of your life looking for a collection of scents that make you feel the same way as this special blend of blood orange, dark chocolate, rubber, and star anise does. It’s cold and sticky, sweet and scandalous, like wearing ripped tights to the Met Opera, akin to black swans who thrive at night.
