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Winter Wonderland

This winter, couturiers and perfumers are leading us into the heart of a fairy-tale world of wonder. Imaginary flowers, magical potions, polar – or even cosmic – bottles: a distinct whiff of fantasy is wafting from this holiday season.
Report by Nicolas Olczyk

Fragrances, candles and collectibles invite us to illuminate winter with seasonal scents. You already know about fresh summer scents, but did you know that the cold season has its very own fragrances too?
Now’s your chance to discover Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle’s unisex scent L’Eau d’Hiver (“Winter Eau”). This ‘warm water’ is composed around notes of iris, honey and heliotrope.

Winter is dressed in sweet notes… and sometimes even gourmand ones, like the gingerbread scent that Givenchy unveils in their duo inspired by ‘the poetry of winter.’
Frosty tones that call to mind snow and ice are also in the spotlight, as in the Bulgari Man collectors’ edition: the bottle is now sheathed in a silvery ‘polar’ hue. Pastel tones and a frosty atmosphere also garb the bottle in American brand Bath & Body Works’ Be Enchanted line, granting an enchantingly fairy-tale feel to the collection.
For perfumers, there isn’t the shadow of doubt: winter is a wonderfully creative season.

Sweet Holiday Treats

Collection Poésie d’un Parfum d’Hiver 2011 (Givenchy)
Women
To celebrate winter, Givenchy has warmed up two of their perfumes – Very Irrésistible and Ange ou Démon Le Secret – with a gingerbread accord. Two magically gourmand invitations to splurge.

Polar Garb

Bulgari Man Silver Edition (Bulgari)
Man
The Italian jeweler has lacquered their latest men’s scent in icy silver with a sun-dial effect. The fragrance reveals creamy tonalities of finely ambry blond woods.

By the Fire

Christmas Eve Candles (Baobab)
Unisex
Prancer, Rudolf and Blitzen: these three fur-covered candles are named after Santa’s reindeer of course! Their warm clove scent is an invitation to snuggle by the fireplace and listen to the sleigh bells jingling on Christmas Eve.

Frosty Scents

Duo Burberry Sport Ice (Burberry)
Men / Women
Inspired by cold and ice, this duo signed Burberry will plunge you into the heart of a metallic white winter. Men will savor an aromatic cocktail of frosted citrus, while women will thrill to a very fresh floral bouquet.

Yellow Bottles

Fragonard d’hiver, Mimosa home fragrance diffuser (Fragonard)
Unisex
This winter, Fragonard is featuring mimosa, a winter-blooming shrub that will warm up your home with its soft, powdery scent.