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Winter fragrances to sample

Warm, lasting picks people reach for when it gets cold.

How this list is built

Fragrances people wear most in winter, best fit first. Each pick says why it is listed and how much evidence stands behind it.

Mugler · 2005
Alien
Main accords amber, floral, white floral
Worn in winter · Based on lots of votesLong lasting · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in winter.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: DesignerNo sample offer yet
Yves Saint Laurent · 2014
Black Opium
Main accords balsamic, coffee, fruity
Worn in winter · Based on lots of votesModerate longevity · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in winter.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: Designer (main line)No sample offer yet
Lancome
La Vie Est Belle Lancôme
Main accords earthy, fruity, iris
Worn in winter · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in winter.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: DesignerNo sample offer yet
Jean Paul Gaultier · Parfum
Le Male Le Parfum
Main accords amber, aromatic, iris
Worn in winter · Based on lots of votesLong lasting · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in winter.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: DesignerNo sample offer yet
Mugler
Angel
Main accords caramel, chocolate, fruity
Worn in winter · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in winter.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: DesignerNo sample offer yet
Dior
Dior Homme Intense 2011
Main accords aromatic, earthy, floral
Worn in winter · Based on lots of votesLong lasting · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in winter.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: Designer (main line)No sample offer yet
Dior
Hypnotic Poison
Main accords almond, balsamic, coconut
Worn in winter · Based on lots of votesLong lasting · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in winter.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: Designer (main line)No sample offer yet
Tom Ford
Black Orchid
Main accords amber, balsamic, chocolate
Worn in winter · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in winter.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: Premium designer (main line)No sample offer yet
Tom Ford
Tobacco Vanille
Main accords cacao, fruity, powdery
Worn in winter · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in winter.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: Premium designer (main line)No sample offer yet
Jean Paul Gaultier
Le Male Elixir
Main accords amber, aromatic, fresh spicy
Worn in winter · Based on lots of votesLong lasting · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in winter.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: DesignerNo sample offer yet
Giorgio Armani
Emporio Armani Stronger With You Intensely
Main accords amber, aromatic, caramel
Worn in winter · Based on lots of votesVery long lasting · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in winter.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: Designer (main line)No sample offer yet
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Baccarat Rouge 540
Main accords amber, animalic, aromatic
Worn in winter · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in winter.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: Premium designer (main line)No sample offer yet
Lattafa Perfumes
Khamrah
Main accords amber, cinnamon, fresh spicy
Worn in winter · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in winter.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: BudgetNo sample offer yet
Parfums de Marly
Layton
Main accords aromatic, citrus, fresh
Worn in winter · Based on lots of votesLong lasting · Based on lots of votes
People often wear it in winter.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: Premium designerNo sample offer yet
Burberry
London for Men
Main accords amber, animalic, cinnamon
Worn in winter · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in winter.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: DesignerNo sample offer yet
Maison Martin Margiela
By the Fireplace
Main accords amber, balsamic, musky
Worn in winter · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in winter.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: Premium designerNo sample offer yet
Jean Paul Gaultier
Le Male
Main accords amber, aromatic, cinnamon
Worn in winter · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in winter.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: DesignerNo sample offer yet
Lalique
Encre Noire
Main accords aromatic, earthy, musky
Worn in winter · Based on lots of votes
People often wear it in winter.
Based on lots of votes
No price yetNo sample offer yet
Versace
Crystal Noir
Main accords aromatic, coconut, fresh spicy
Worn in winter · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in winter.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: DesignerNo sample offer yet
Yves Saint Laurent
La Nuit de l'Homme
Main accords aromatic, citrus, fresh spicy
Worn in winter · Based on lots of votes
People often wear it in winter.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: Designer (main line)No sample offer yet
Paco Rabanne
1 Million
Main accords amber, animalic, cinnamon
Worn in winter · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in winter.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: DesignerNo sample offer yet
Dior · 2021
Sauvage Elixir
Main accords amber, aromatic, balsamic
Worn in winter · Based on lots of votesVery long lasting · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in winter.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: Designer (main line)No sample offer yet
Carolina Herrera
Good Girl
Main accords almond, amber, cacao
Worn in winter · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in winter.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: DesignerNo sample offer yet
Calvin Klein
Euphoria
Main accords amber, floral, fresh spicy
Worn in winter · Based on lots of votes
People wear it most in winter.
Based on lots of votes
Price tier: DesignerNo sample offer yet