Let’s face it, this year’s not exactly been great, has it? The spread of COVID-19 has left us hunkering down at home, deflated, fatigued and thoroughly, thoroughly fed up. Even with the initial vaccines now being rolled out, it seems like there’s still a while to go yet before the Coronavirus is in our rear-view mirror. There is one shining light, amidst all this however, and that’s Christmas.
Here at Scentsational, we feel that even the most fervent of Scrooges won’t be looking forward to this year’s festivities, at least a little bit. Whether you’re at home or seeing other family, it’s a chance to get glammed up – if for no other reason than for yourself – to get yourself into that Christmas spirit! We all deserve a nice end to the year, this year, so the team here at Scentsational has put together this piece on what makes a good Christmas perfume!
What Fragrances Do We Associate With Christmas?
Let’s play a game of word association, shall we? I say ‘Christmas’, you say: mulled wine, cinnamon, wood smoke from an open fire, gingerbread, roast dinner. I’m going to stop now before I get any more excited – there’s still a few weeks yet to go, after all… If there’s a common denominator amongst these smells (apart from most of them making us salivate) then it’s that their warm and inviting. Above anything else, however, they instantly evoke Christmas in our heads. In fact, we’d argue Christmas is one of the most ‘scent’-oriented times of the year, full stop!
What To Look For In Your Perfume, This Christmas
The winter months are cold, they’re dark and they invite us, more than anything else, to snuggle up under a blanket with a rom-com and a mug of hot chocolate – addition of Bailey’s optional. Any fragrance you wear at this time of year, whether it be an everyday option or something a little more special, should reflect this warmth correspondingly. Your fragrance should act as a counterweight to the sharp crispness of the weather outside. In terms of notes, then, looking for a warmer, sweeter fragrance is the way to go. You can also consider looking for something which offers spicier notes, to match the kinds of spices we see all around us at Christmas time (mulled wine is drowning in spices, for heaven’s sake!) The following notes are all perfect to look for in your Christmas perfume
Top Notes
– Peach
– Tobacco
– Clementine
– Mandarin
– Cloves
Middle Notes
– Caraway
– Orange Blossom
– Jasmine
– Vanilla
– Cacao
– Pine
– Patchouli
Base notes
– Honey
– Amber
– Cedar
– Leather
– Musk
– Oak Moss
Perfume Is The Perfect Christmas Gift
If you’re looking to get someone something really personal, this Christmas, then you’ll not find much better than opting for a fragrance of some sort. A Christmas perfume shows several things. Firstly, it shows considerable thought. We’re highly visual creatures so when we think gifts, we tend to instantly jump to jewellery of some kind. In reality, though, many of us would prefer a bottle of something that will last us. In other words, it’s a highly emotional gift, and emotion is what Christmas is all about! Secondly, they’re easy to get hold of! With stores like Scentsational, you can get hold of even the most exclusive perfumes, and often at a heavily discounted price!
Treat Yourself
Whilst perfume might make a great gift for loved ones, it’s also a great treat for yourself. Let’s face it, after the year we’ve had, we all deserve a bit of self-care and retail therapy, right? There’s never been a better time or excuse to put yourself first, for once, and because Scentsational is affiliated with Klarna, that’s easier than ever before! We know just how stretched the Christmas period can become, financially, so the option to spread your perfume payment across more manageable instalments is too good an opportunity to miss.
Our Top Picks This Christmas
What do we recommend, then, here at Scentsational? Below, we’ve outlined some of our festive favourites at various price points, for both men and women!
Budget: Roma for Women Laura Biagiotti (Women) London for Men Burberry (Men)
£50-£100: Levantium Penhaligon’s (Men & Women)
£100-£200: Black Orchid Tom Ford (Women) Fucking Fabulous Tom Ford (Men)
£200-£300: New York Musk Bond No9 (Women) Royal Mayfair Creed (Men)
So, what are you waiting for?
Contact Scentsational
So, if you’d like to find out more about the perfumes we offer here at Scentsational – perfect for both Christmas and beyond – then get in touch! Contact us today on 0207 193 7816 or by using the interactive form on our website. We’d love to help you round out your Christmas with the perfect perfume!