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Winter brings about a whole new fragrant pallet for us to enjoy. Rich, spicy, and woodsy scents with depth dominate the landscape, and we welcome them with open arms. We are presented with many options every year, yet only a few stand out above the rest.
Nanban | Arquiste
There are very few fragrances that will get you compliments, as Nanban will, so get ready. Imagine Persian saffron paired with coffee, sandalwood, and Malabar black pepper with a nice balance of leather balsam and cade juniper, to name the dominant scents. It is pleasant to the nose and fights through other scents like the samurai cologne is, and it’s pricy and worth it. This scent will last hours, and you will enjoy every minute of it.
The One | Dolce and Gabbana
Appealing to a classic men’s winter fragrance, D&G has created a scent that is becoming a classic. This woodsy creation is complimented by spicy aromatic notes and accented with smells of grapefruit and basil. Sounds complex yet is put together nicely. Some with more astute senses detect ginger and nutmeg. This will last at least four to five hours or more.
For Him | Narciso Rodriguez
Narciso Rodriguez’s For Him is a standard hard to match and is the cologne that keeps on giving year after year. When it arrives, it is hard not to miss a mild signature scent that elegantly settles and becomes slightly sweet. People will appreciate this excellent everyday cologne because it doesn’t dominate and compliments anyone wearing it.
Jazz Club | Replica
Maison Margiela did a fantastic job with this one. Jazz Club reminds you of the best authentic jazz clubs with a mixture of vanilla bean and tobacco with accents of pepper, neroli oil, and primofiore lemon, creating a well-balanced fragrance perfect for evenings and late nights that involve music and a fireplace.
Uomo | Valentino
There are very few fragrances that can pull off chocolate, hazelnut, and tobacco successfully, and this one can. Uomo opens up soft and sweet with bergamot and then settles nicely with a hazelnut chocolate combination that is impressively noticeable and pleasant. This fragrance can last for hours, and those who smell it will enjoy it the whole time.
