Best winter perfumes for women
Winter fragrances are warm and rich: amber, vanilla, spices, oud, tobacco and leather project well in cold air and feel cosy up close. Below are the 20 best-rated picks for women (including unisex) on MaxParfum, ranked by community rating and popularity, with a cheaper dupe where one exists.
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#1
Guerlain
Mon Guerlain Sensuelle
Vanilla, Amber, Lavender
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Mon Gracieuse Intense -
#2
Clive Christian
Blonde Amber
Warm Spicy, Amber, Woody
Cheaper alternative: La Ree Fragrances Golden Amber +5 more -
#3
Xerjoff
XJ 1861 Naxos
Sweet, Vanilla, Honey
Cheaper alternative: Alexandria Fragrances 1981X -
#4
Carolina Herrera
Iris Empire
Warm Spicy, Iris, Powdery
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances DUA’s Empire of Iris -
#5
Parfums de Marly
Layton
Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Fresh Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Al Haramain Detour Noir +9 more -
#6
Parfums de Marly
Oajan
Amber, Warm Spicy, Vanilla
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Legion +4 more -
#7
Bond No. 9
Lafayette Street
Amber, Vanilla, Aromatic
Cheaper alternative: Maison Alhambra Luxe Street -
#8
Nishane
Nefs
Warm Spicy, Woody, Floral
Cheaper alternative: Alexandria Fragrances Nefarious -
#9
Parfums de Marly
Carlisle
Vanilla, Patchouli, Fresh Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Perlador Borouj +4 more -
#10
Boadicea the Victorious
Nebulous
Oud, Rose, Powdery
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Cloud Of Oud -
#11
Carolina Herrera
Saffron Lazuli
Leather, Warm Spicy, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Maison Alhambra Exclusif Saffron +1 more -
#12
Guerlain
Bois d'Armenie
Amber, Woody, Balsamic
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Dark As Wood -
#13
Davidoff Leather Blend Leather, Amber, Warm Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Pendora Scents Leather Essence -
#14
Guerlain
Vanille Planifolia
Vanilla, Amber, Powdery
Cheaper alternative: Hekayat Attar Vannifolia +1 more -
#15
Guerlain
Spiritueuse Double Vanille
Vanilla, Amber, Woody
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Vanilla so sweet +1 more -
#16
Xerjoff
Ivory Route
Warm Spicy, Woody, Fresh Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Emir Voux Spices -
#17
Roja Dove
Amber Aoud
Warm Spicy, Rose, Amber
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Divin Aoud +1 more -
#18
Tom Ford
Plum Japonais
Warm Spicy, Fruity, Amber
Cheaper alternative: La Ree Fragrances Spring Time In Japan +1 more -
#19
Tom Ford
Ombre Leather
Leather, Animalic, Warm Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Afnull Rare Carbon +8 more -
#20
Xerjoff
Tony Iommi Monkey Special
Warm Spicy, Woody, Sweet
Cheaper alternative: La Ree Fragrances Monkey Metal +1 more
FAQs
What is the best winter fragrance for women?
Based on community ratings, the top picks are Guerlain Mon Guerlain Sensuelle, Clive Christian Blonde Amber and Xerjoff XJ 1861 Naxos. All 20 on this list are well-known fragrances that suit winter wear.
What makes a good winter fragrance?
Winter fragrances are warm and rich: amber, vanilla, spices, oud, tobacco and leather project well in cold air and feel cosy up close.
Are there cheaper alternatives?
Yes. 20 of these have known dupes on MaxParfum, for example Fragrance World Mon Gracieuse Intense (a dupe of Mon Guerlain Sensuelle), La Ree Fragrances Golden Amber (a dupe of Blonde Amber) and Alexandria Fragrances 1981X (a dupe of XJ 1861 Naxos).