With the colder weather (at least here in Canada) and the holiday season upon us, I've started to assemble a little lineup of the fragrances that I'll be wearing in the upcoming weeks/months. I tried to pick them for how comfy and happy they are, complementing the Christmassy vibes, the cooking, the music, the long walks out, the fire in the chimney and all of that good stuff.
And I'll be curious to hear about your holiday rotation, if you also happen to have one.
So far mine will look like:
- Burberry London - Green, spicy, leathery but a very light and fresh leather, all sitting on a slightly sweet pipe tobacco base. Christmas in a bottle.
- Jacques Bogart Pour Homme - Another superb pipe tobacco fragrance, but surrounded by a delicious spicy sweetness. Some find it too synthetic, I find it glorious. Especially for the price.
- Zoologist Musk Deer - A snowy coniferous forest, cold wind blowing through the branches, and the musky, earthy presence of the herd. It opens a little animalic but quickly veers into a very fresh, very wearable ambrette based musky accord.
- Le Male Le Parfum - Always had a hard time with the OG Le Male and Ultra Male. Not my vibe. But the cardamom and the spices in Le Parfum are so intoxicating. Plus, I can totally pull this one off without a second thought.
- Dolce & Gabbana The One EdP - Boozy, spicy, grapefruit opening. It doesn't get any better than this for date night fragrances. It has become my go-to when I cook that special meal for a romantic dinner.
- Encre Noire a L'Extreme - The OG Encre Noire is awesome all year long, but A L'Extreme adds this sweeter, festive touch that makes it perfect for the colder weather but also the warmth of the holidays.
- Houbigant Bois Mystique - I haven't found many occasions to wear this throughout the rest of the year, it's a woodier, less musky cousin to Musk Deer. But yeah, it absolutely fits with hanging around the Christmas tree sipping eggnog.
- Dunhill Icon Absolute - Saffron, rose, oud, leather, tobacco. That thing is incredibly dense, but it never gets disgusting. Another winner.
- Viktor and Rolf Spicebomb EdT - The OG is still my favourite of the line. Love the blast of sweetness and spices in the opening and the gingerbread vibe all throughout the drydown.
OK, I could probably go on but these 9 look like a solid selection.
So yeah, do you guys plan on breaking out some bottles that don't get as much love the rest of the year?
And I'll be curious to hear about your holiday rotation, if you also happen to have one.
So far mine will look like:
- Burberry London - Green, spicy, leathery but a very light and fresh leather, all sitting on a slightly sweet pipe tobacco base. Christmas in a bottle.
- Jacques Bogart Pour Homme - Another superb pipe tobacco fragrance, but surrounded by a delicious spicy sweetness. Some find it too synthetic, I find it glorious. Especially for the price.
- Zoologist Musk Deer - A snowy coniferous forest, cold wind blowing through the branches, and the musky, earthy presence of the herd. It opens a little animalic but quickly veers into a very fresh, very wearable ambrette based musky accord.
- Le Male Le Parfum - Always had a hard time with the OG Le Male and Ultra Male. Not my vibe. But the cardamom and the spices in Le Parfum are so intoxicating. Plus, I can totally pull this one off without a second thought.
- Dolce & Gabbana The One EdP - Boozy, spicy, grapefruit opening. It doesn't get any better than this for date night fragrances. It has become my go-to when I cook that special meal for a romantic dinner.
- Encre Noire a L'Extreme - The OG Encre Noire is awesome all year long, but A L'Extreme adds this sweeter, festive touch that makes it perfect for the colder weather but also the warmth of the holidays.
- Houbigant Bois Mystique - I haven't found many occasions to wear this throughout the rest of the year, it's a woodier, less musky cousin to Musk Deer. But yeah, it absolutely fits with hanging around the Christmas tree sipping eggnog.
- Dunhill Icon Absolute - Saffron, rose, oud, leather, tobacco. That thing is incredibly dense, but it never gets disgusting. Another winner.
- Viktor and Rolf Spicebomb EdT - The OG is still my favourite of the line. Love the blast of sweetness and spices in the opening and the gingerbread vibe all throughout the drydown.
OK, I could probably go on but these 9 look like a solid selection.
So yeah, do you guys plan on breaking out some bottles that don't get as much love the rest of the year?
