Rich Winter Fragrances

Woodsy and Earthy

These scents are more intense, combining traditionally masculine notes with more delicate feminine ones.


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Donna Karan Chaos Eau de Parfum, $120

Piquant herbs, like sage and coriander, are softened by lavender, chamomile, and woods in the distinctive scent.

To buy: bergdorfgoodman.com.

 

Tom Ford White Patchouli, $105

This sophisticated perfume will effectively remove all hippie associations from patchouli. It blends the plant’s oil with peony, rose, and jasmine notes.

To buy: neimanmarcus.com.

 

Kiehl’s Original Musk Essence Oil, $26

Introduced in 1963, this classic and often mimicked musk oil can be worn alone or layered over a summer scent to “winterize” it and give it staying power.

To buy: kiehls.com.

 

Pacifica Solid Perfume in Sandalwood, $9

Nothing like what you wore in junior high, this solid, travel-friendly balm smells of just-sanded sandalwood, with orange and tangerine essential oils for a delicious sweetness.

To buy: pacificaperfumes.com.

 

Tokyomilk Parfum in Dead Sexy 06, $28

The half-sweet, half-smoky scent contains vanilla, orchid, and exotic woods, such as ebony. Imagine toasted marshmallows on a crackling fire in tropical Hawaii.

To buy: 888-658-6596.