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Best Gourmand
The Maker Fire Eau de Parfum
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Best Gourmand
The Maker Fire Eau de Parfum
Credit: The MakerHudson Valley-based hotel The Maker wanted to capture that intense feeling of yearning and romance into a scent—and it succeeded. Fire mixes juniper berry, vanilla, and tobacco for a smoky gourmand that is warm and invigorating, just as falling in love should feel.
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Best Floral
Narciso Rodriguez All of Me Eau de Parfum
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Best Floral
Narciso Rodriguez All of Me Eau de Parfum
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Credit: Narciso RodriguezMade with notes of magnolia, rose, and bourbon germanium, this floral scent is creamy and warm without overpowering the senses. You can wear it this winter and all year round.
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Best Lavender
Le Labo Lavande 31 Eau de Parfum
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Best Lavender
Le Labo Lavande 31 Eau de Parfum
Credit: Le Labo This isn't your typical floral lavender scent. Mixed with neroli, amber, and musk, you get a crisp and fresher feel to its sweetness. It's a soft fragrance that creeps up on you in the best way possible.
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Best Smokey Scent
Abel Black Anise
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Best Smokey Scent
Abel Black Anise
Credit: Abel If dark and moody are the vibes this winter, this will be your go-to. Made with black anise, amber, black currant, and cacao, this natural scent gives a deep smokiness that has a hint of spice and sweetness.
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Best Fruity Floral
Jo Malone London English Pear & Sweet Pea
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Best Fruity Floral
Jo Malone London English Pear & Sweet Pea
Credit: Jo Malone London Walking that thin line of being sweet without causing a migraine is a difficult task for many fruity fragrances, but leave it to Jo Malone London to strike the perfect balance. This has notes of pear, sweet pea, and white musk to give you that lovely light floral scent.
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Best Classic Scent
Maison Margiela REPLICA' Limited Edition By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette
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Best Classic Scent
Maison Margiela REPLICA' Limited Edition By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette
Credit: Maison MargielaThis classic Margiela scent sits on the pantheon of fragrance classics. Made with notes of clove, vanilla, and chestnut, you get a deep smokiness with a sweet dry down that will make you feel just warm and cozy. Get this limited-edition gold packaging to bask in its greatness.
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Best Fragrance Oil
Tory Burch Tory Burch Essence of Sandalwood Layering Oil
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Best Fragrance Oil
Tory Burch Tory Burch Essence of Sandalwood Layering Oil
Credit: Tory BurchThose who are team fragrance oil can rejoice with this concoction from Tory Burch. Sandalwood sits at the heart of this scent and is mixed with balsamic and cedar for a warm oil that you can wear on its own or layer with your other favorite scents.
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Best Rose
Victoria Beckham Beauty San Ysidro Drive Eau de Parfum
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Best Rose
Victoria Beckham Beauty San Ysidro Drive Eau de Parfum
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Credit: Victoria Beckham Beauty San Ysidro is one of the three delicious fragrances that Victoria Beckham recently launched. (She appoints this scent as her day-to-day scent ICYWW). It's a mix of rose, saffron, and amber for a sweet floral that's not overwhelming and evokes a certain calmness after one whiff.
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Best Wood
Fueguia Gabriela Hearst New York Perfume
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Best Wood
Fueguia Gabriela Hearst New York Perfume
Credit: Fueguia 1833When designer Gabriela Hearst partnered with Fueguia founder Julian Bedel, fragrance magic happened and it resulted in one of our new favorite winter scents. New York is a rich woody mix of patchouli, tobacco, and vanilla.
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Best Vanilla
DS & Durga Deep Dark Vanilla
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Best Vanilla
DS & Durga Deep Dark Vanilla
Credit: DS&DurgaGoing against the grain of those typical sweet-smelling gourmands, DS & Durga created an earthy vanilla. It uses vines, cypress root, and patchouli to intensify vanilla's natural smokiness for a rich intoxicating scent that we can't help but love.
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Best Light Floral
YSL Libre Absolu Platine Eau de Parfum
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Best Light Floral
YSL Libre Absolu Platine Eau de Parfum
Credit: YSL Think of this as the OG Libre's easygoing sister. It has notes of white lavender accord, orange blossom, and diva lavender for a light floral scent that still feels warm and full.
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Best Oud
Perfumehead Xanaboud
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Best Oud
Perfumehead Xanaboud
Credit: PerfumeheadIf you're looking to expand your oud palette, Xanaboud is for you. The hero note is mixed with vanilla, Turkish rose, and cardamom for a vibrant and warm feel that's just lovely for the colder months.
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Best Oud
Kayali Oudgasm Tobacco Oud | 04
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Best Oud
Kayali Oudgasm Tobacco Oud | 04
Credit: Kayali Nothing says winter like the smell of a warm fireplace. This new fragrance from Kayali captures that cozy smokiness thanks to notes of white honey and tobacco that balance the intense oud for a woody scent that will last all day.
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