10 Truly Sexy Winter Perfumes

Just like your tweed coats and fur gilet vests (faux, of course)…you need to start spritzing on your fumes from your winter perfume closet.

While summers are all about lighter, fruity scents that make you feel breezy and put you in a holiday mode, winter perfumes are heady, heavy concoctions.

Sure, there is no stark division between the two but come colder months and you will notice that your summer scents don’t last as long.

That’s because the skin tends to be dryer in winter, so you may want to sample perfumes with heavy base notes. Eau de parfum or perfume work better in colder months as compared to cologne as they have a slightly denser scent.

Caught in a bind? Well, here’s our pick of truly sexy winter smells that you can cosy up to…‘tis the cuffing season after all.

A lingering, light delight: Joy by Dior

A floral, fruity upgrade to your regular summer scent, this perfume is winter-perfect courtesy it's denser sandalwood, musk and cedar base notes.   

Rs 4,934, sweetcare.com

Spicy, florals: Hermès Twilly

We truly understand if you would like this scent in your perfume closet purely for the bottle! The spicy ginger top note and floral tuberose heavy base note come across as rather striking in this scent. 

Rs 10,300, Nykaa.com

Warm, woody oriental: Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum Intense

 Imagine yourself in a warm, cosy cloud of vanilla, lavender and patchouli...that's what this woody fragrance feels like. The calming, luxurious yet intense scent is a perfect spritz for the colder months. 

Rs 5,850, Nykaa.com

Sweet carmeline luxury: Dolce & Gabbana The Only One 

 This scent can be best described as sipping on a steaming hot cup of chocolate, drizzled with caramel while dressed in diamonds, faux fur and a tiara. Classy, comforting and oh-so-luxurious. 

Rs 4,200, Nnnow.com

Christmas in a bottle: Bvlgari Goldea The Roman Night

Very sensual and festive, this perfume has an unusually Jasmine-esque whiff of citrus accompanied by mulberry and musk. A sure-shot festive spritz, this one. 

Rs 5,750, Shoppersstop.com

Classic, smokey: Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium  

A dark, mysterious scent with hints of caffeine, pear and vanilla - this one is a glittering classic, literally.

Rs 4,410, Nnnow.com      

Tangerine, woody goodness: Armani Code Pour Femme

Flirty, feminine with a musky aftermath, the scent gives you a whiff of summertime in the depths of winter. 

Rs 6,000, shoppersstop.com

Deliciously dark, spicy vanilla: Jimmy Choo Fever 

A striking winter party scent with intense notes of plum, tonka beans and a bit chocolate-y, complete with the gorgeous, dark bottle is a sure conversation-starter. 

Rs 5,550, Nykaa.com

Spicy, honeyed florals: Jo Malone London Jasmine Sambac and Marigold

Mysteriously sexy scent with a strong floral presence of jasmine and marigold, this is a strong, overpowering fragrance. 

Rs 7329.70 (approx), selfridges.com

Clean, rosey  and oriental: Chanel Coco Mademoiselle 

A heady oriental scent with notes of orange, patchouli and rose - this is a classic you cannot go wrong with. 

Rs 6,963, sweetcare.com