Too often we rely on the simple, one-size-fits-all fragrant. Notions of a ‘signature scent’ have led to some horribly out-of-place fragrance choices. In truth, fragrances are a seasonal entity. Summer colognes are bright, opening up the spirit with fruits and flowers. For winter, however, we aim for a darker tone. Colognes should be warm and smoky, injected with some spice. If you’re still relying on a summer fragrance, it’s time to step your game up. Check out these top fixes for a standout scent. 

Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille ($390) | Tom Ford

Key Notes: Tobacco Leaf, Vanilla, Ginger

REPLICA By the Fireplace ($144) | Maison Margiela

Key Notes: Chestnut, Clove, Cashmeran, Vanilla

Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt

Key Notes: Ambrette Seeds, Sea Salt, Sage

$155, Jo Malone

 

OVERTURE MAN ($360) | Amouage

Key Notes: Grapefruit, Cardamom, Cumin, Smoky Leather

Byredo Eleventh Hour ($200) | Byredo

Key Notes: Ban Timmur, Bergamot, Rum

SpiceBomb Extreme ($125) | Viktor & Rolf

Key Notes: Black Pepper, Saffron

Le Labo Oud 27 ($310) | Le Labo

Key Notes: Agarwood, Cedar Atlas, Incense, Patchouli

 

Leather Skies by AllSaints ($84) | AllSaints

Key Notes: Olibanum, Leather, Black Sandalwood

 

Tam Dao by Diptyque ($115) | Diptyque

Key Notes: Sandalwood, Cedar, Cypress