Benefits of Warm Winter Scents
Winter is here and our cool summer wear has been replaced with warm coats and thick socks to fend off the biting cold. As our clothing, food and beauty regimen adjust to the seasons, so should our perfumes. Fragrances are seasonal and some accords work better in different seasons.
With the change in weather, also comes the change in our immune system, which means we are more prone to pesky colds and viruses. With that being said, there are certain ingredients that can be found in perfumes that are considered to have health benefits for the immune system, leaving you not only smelling great, but feeling great too.
Ingredients that are great for your health:
- Lemon: Lemon is a great stress reliever and helps clear your nasal passages. Due to its antiseptic properties, it can also help to restore the skin’s natural balance and reduce excess sebum.
- Peppermint: Peppermint is known for its antiseptic and antibacterial properties. It can aid in alleviating common colds, headaches, and sinus infections.
- Lavender: Lavender is one of the most popular ingredients commonly used for a variety of health benefits. It is useful to treat insomnia and headaches. Furthermore, it soothes the nervous system and relieves nausea.
- Cinnamon: Cinnamon is a highly concentrated source of antioxidants. It is a great ingredient to fight viruses, relieves depression and stimulates the immune system.
Warm & Cozy Winter Scents with potential health benefit ingredients:
Ladies:
Aphrodite (Lemon)
A scent similar to Eros Pour Femme by Versace
Accords: Citrus, White Floral, Woody, Musky and Fresh
Notes: Lemon Blossom, Sicilian Lemon, Pomegranate, Jasmine Sambac, Calabrian Bergamot, Peony and Musk.
Description: At the top of this beautiful fragrance lies Sicilian Lemon, pomegranate accords and bergamot. At the middle is Jasmine Sambac and peonies, and the base is filled with sandalwood, musk and other woodsy notes.
Zodiac (Lavender)
A scent similar to Libre Intense for Women by Yves Saint
Accords: Vanilla, Aromatic, Sweet, Amber, White Floral
Notes: Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Tunisian Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac, Orchid, Madagascar Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Ambergris, Vetiver.
Description: Be daring and experience roaring freedom with this unique floral scent. Top notes open to lavender, bergamot, and mandarin orange. The heart is a burst of florals with lavender, orchid, Jasmine Sambac, and orange blossom. The base is warm with notes of vanilla, vetiver, tonka bean and ambergris.
O.P.M Girl (Cinnamon)
A scent similar to Opium by Yves Saint Laurent
Accords: Balsamic, Warm Spicy, Smoky, Woody, Aromatic and Powdery
Notes: Incense, Cloves, Carnation, Cinnamon, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Pepper, Coriander, Tolu Balsam and Amber
Description: Top notes consists of citrus, coriander, pepper, bergamot, plum, cloves, mandarin orange, and jasmine. The middle notes consist of lily of the valley, carnation, orris root, sandalwood, rose, patchouli, and cinnamon. The base is filled with notes of labdanum, musk, amber, vanilla, tolu balsam, cedar, coconut, and myrrh.
Men:
Mercury (Lemon)
A scent similar to Terre d’ Hermes by Hermes
Accords: Citrus, Woody, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic and Earthy
Notes: Orange, Vetiver, Pepper, Grapefruit, Cedar, Patchouli, Benzoin and Pelargonium
Description: Mercury is in fact earthy. It takes you a journey from top notes of orange to a heart of pepper and a base of patchouli. With citrus and wood being the dominant accords.
Dollar Boy (Peppermint & Cinnamon)
A scent similar to 1 Million by Paco Rabanne
Accords: Warm, Spicy, Cinnamon, and Citrus
Notes: Bloody Mandarin, Peppermint, Frosted Grapefruit, Rose, Cinnamon, Blond Leather, and Patchouli
Description: It has a spicy, woody scent, with a noticeably sweeter smell than the usual woody scent. It represents power, wealth, luxury, and durability.
JP Man (Cinnamon, Mint & Lavender)
A scent similar to Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier
Accords: Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Vanilla, Warm Spicy and Green
Notes: Vanilla, Lavender, Mint, Cinnamon, Tonka Bean, Amber, Orange Blossom, Sandalwood, Bergamot, Caraway and Cedar.
Description: An intriguing combination of contradictions makes this classic oriental perfume a work of genius. The top notes of mint and cardamom are both traditional and bold. The middle notes of caraway and cinnamon are sensual and strong. The vanilla and tonka bean base notes are gentle and deep. The contradictions in this scent are perfect for the man who has both a strong character and a gentle heart.
Stronger Oud (Lavender)
A scent similar to Stronger with You Leather for men by Emporio Armani
Accords: Vanilla, Leather, Aromatic, Woody, Warm Spicy
Notes: Chestnut, Elemi, Spices, Sage, Lavender, Vanilla, Leather, Guaiac wood, Agarwood.
Description: “Stronger Oud” is intense, leathery, woody and luxuriously masculine. This refined, Middle Eastern-inspired scent opens with top notes of elemi, spices, and chestnut. Middle notes are sage and lavender. The base is warm and sensual with sophisticated notes of leather, Guaiac wood, vanilla, and Oud.
