Fragrance Picks To Brighten Your January
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Cut through the winter slump with a hit of fragrance
Got the January blues? The right scent can momentarily banish them by evoking sunshine, sparking a memory, or just lifting your spirits with the soft, subtle aroma of your favourite fragrance. From tropical florals to elegant British classics, these perfumes promise to lift spirits and bring brightness to your January.
Bamford
Wild Meadow Eau de Parfum, £98
Best For: a breath of fresh air
Our ultimate January nature boost, Wild Meadow by Bamford captures a moment of stillness at dawn, when the world feels calm and there’s the hope of spring ahead. Sparkling bergamot and clementine are followed by geranium, rose and orange blossom, anchored by soft woody musk. It evokes renewal and possibility; a true breath of fresh air.
Granado
Rosa Sublime, £135
Best For: winter warmth
Rosa Sublime by Granado pays homage to perfumery’s most timeless muse, the rose. Created by Quentin Bisch, it’s a richly romantic fragrance that opens with the satin softness of rose petals, deepened by strands of saffron and grounded in the warmth of amber and sandalwood. The scent reveals itself like a slow embrace, both nostalgic and subtly bold. One spritz and January feels instantly warmer, bringing the promise of spring ahead.
Maison Crivelli
Hibiscus Mahajád Extrait de Parfum, £205
Best For: a hit of colour
Maison Crivelli’s Hibiscus Mahajád Extrait de Parfum is a study in contrasts, a solar floral built that will transport the senses from winter’s chill to the tropics. The soft sweetness of hibiscus fuses with rose, vanilla beans and leather to create a blend that’s rich but wearable. Maison Crivelli’s philosophy, drawing inspiration from unexpected sensory encounters, makes this scent particularly evocative.
Jorum Studio
Rose Highland, £132
Best For: garden optimism
Made in Scotland, Rose Highland from Jorum Studio feels like a wild rose garden swept by the brisk Scottish air; but not quite as brisk as the January gusts you’re trying to escape. It pairs tender petals with crisp, green facets and earthy undertones that hint at moss, stems and damp soil. True to Jorum Studio’s signature, Rose Highland feels modern and slightly enigmatic and worn in January, it offers a soft but uplifting brightness, like stumbling on winter roses in a much-craved patch of sun.
BDK Parfums
Vanille Caviar, £190
Best For: a winter cocoon
Vanille Caviar redefines the idea of vanilla. Inspired by Madagascar’s dark pods and Pierre Soulages’ abstract art, BDK Parfums has created something more complex than the sweetness of vanilla perfumes past. Cardamom and blackcurrant add sparkle, osmanthus and cocoa bring depth, and the smoky base lingers like a winter fire. Hunker down and wait for winter to pass in style.
Floris
Rose Geranium, £220
Best For: dreamers
Floris’ Rose Geranium Limited Edition brings back a beloved house classic in a new light. Zesty citrus and green geranium leaf meet velvet rose, with cedar and patchouli giving the fragrance grounding warmth. This is British tradition bottled, composed, clean and soothing, bringing back a touch of feminine poise on even the coldest days.
House of Creed
Silver Mountain Water, £310
Best For: clarity
For those that embrace the winter weather, Silver Mountain Water is inspired by the rush of snowmelt cascading through the Alps. Blackcurrant and green tea give a dose of cold invigoration, while bergamot, sandalwood and musk build a smooth, cool base. Created by Olivier Creed, this now-classic fragrance feels like fresh winter air made wearable: clean, comforting and revitalising.
Penhaligon’s
Daphne Bouquet, £175
Best For: a floral bouquet
Inspired by the Highgrove Gardens and in aid of The King’s Foundation, rush through winter and write a fragrant love letter to early spring with a spritz of this Penhaligon’s bouquet. Its blend of daphne, blackcurrant leaf and grapefruit resting on a base of moss and vetiver, creating a perfume that feels as romantic as spring’s first blooms. True to Penhaligon’s playful British spirit, it marries tradition with a modern twist, resulting in a wearable mood-booster.
Vivienne Westwood
Boudoir, £105
Best For: a bold boost
Boudoir, one of Vivienne Westwood’s most iconic creations, remains an emblem of bold femininity. The Calcite Lilac edition preserves its floriental core, rose, carnation and orange blossom, while softening it with aldehydes and sandalwood for a modern twist. Nothing like a glamorous scent to shake off the January blues.
Yardley
April Violets, £18
Best For: springtime nostalgia
Why wait for April when you can bottle it? April Violets by Yardley is sure to provide a hit of sweet nostalgia, evoking boudoir mirrors, pressed linen and violets kept in crystal vases. The violet note blends with rose, jasmine and vanilla, creating something delicate and familiar.
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