Cold weather changes how perfume behaves.
Light citrus and airy florals fade fast in the cold, while richer notes like oud, amber, saffron, leather and vanilla come alive. If you're switching to a fall and winter scent, or looking for a gift, these are the warm perfumes we reach for when the temperature drops.
What makes a good winter perfume
A rich base
Woods, resins, amber and vanilla stay on the skin for hours, even in dry, cold air.
Warm spices
Saffron, cardamom and nutmeg feel cozy and carry well under a coat or scarf.
Higher concentration
An Extrait de Parfum holds more fragrance oil than an Eau de Parfum, so it lasts longer.
“A good winter scent should stay with you through a long dinner, and still be there in the morning on your scarf.”
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Our 7 picks for cold weather
01The oud lover’s pick
Tehran1340
طهران۱۳۴۰Lavender and saffron over a smoky oud heart, finished with vanilla, guaiac wood and labdanum. Refined and bold for evenings out.
02The gourmand
Hōrmuz
هُرمزCardamom, salted butter, caramel and tobacco on cashmere wood and sandalwood. Sweet, salty and deeply comforting.
03The woody amber
Abadan
آبادانAmbergris, ylang-ylang and cedar move into myrrh and balsam, then a warm base of benzoin, vanilla and sandalwood. Complex and long-lasting.
04The winter floral
Kurdistan
کردستانSaffron, nutmeg and green apple meet rose, osmanthus and tonka bean over patchouli and vanilla. A floral that holds up in the cold.
05The leather
Sahra
صحراCardamom, leather and jasmine sambac settle into amber, moss and patchouli. Earthy, bold and unisex.
06The daring one
Zaatar
زعترRaspberry, saffron and thyme open onto incense-like olibanum, then leather, suede and amber. For people who want to be noticed.
07The opulent floral
Ylang-Ylang
یلانگ یلانگTruffle and plum, then rum, ylang-ylang and black orchid on patchouli. Rich, sensual and made for evenings.
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Choosing a perfume as a gift
Buying fragrance for someone else is hard. Here’s how to make it easier.
Love warm scents?
Tehran1340 and Hōrmuz are our most giftable cold-weather picks.
Make it personal
Add their name to the bottle and a perfume becomes a keepsake.
Pick the right size
The 15 ml Extrait de Parfum ($60) is ideal to try or travel; the 50 ml bottles ($110 Eau de Parfum, $130 Extrait) are the full experience.
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Shop Discovery Sets · $35How to make a winter scent last
- 1
Moisturize first. Dry winter skin holds fragrance poorly.
- 2
Mist your scarf. Fabric can hold a scent for days.
- 3
Don’t rub your wrists. It breaks down the top notes faster.
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