Here are some of the best scents to inspire you to do the same and get you into theholidayspirit.
Sugar & Spice
Finding agourmandfor winter that isn’t sickly sweet with caramel can be tricky.
Wondering what bay leaves even smell like?
Forget the stale, crumbling leaves in your spice cabinet: Fresh bay is camphoraceous and nearly medicinal.
Think eucalyptus, rosemary, and thyme, with a bit of forest floor thrown in for good measure.
A more literal and delicious gourmand perfect for the holidays isSweetly KnownbyKerosene.
Maple syrup, burnt sugar, andvanillamake up the palette of this niche fragrance.
Cocoa and musk form a wearable and cozy base.
Get Spruced Up
Speaking of Christmas in a bottle….
There are a limited number of months where one can really get away with smelling like a Christmas tree.
It’s piney, with soft cedar, heady cannabis, and a little kick of black pepper.
For something more bold and unexpected, tryL’Artisan Parfumeur’s Fou d’Absinthe.
Let It Glow
Replica By The Fireplace, from Maison Margiela, is a modern classic.
Rook is thick with tobacco, smoke, and leather, making it less cheery and more chimney.
Nostalgia Ultra
Black Friday sales often lead to wistful scrolls through the J.
Crew homepage (anyone else?
Remember waiting in line at Gap and spritzing their tall perfume bottles?
