Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas!
Perfumes are great for any time of the year, but some are particularly great for Christmas. But what kind of Christmas perfumes should you get at the last minute? Fortunately, there are many options to choose from for both men and women, so you shouldn't have any trouble choosing the right one for you or choosing one as a gift for someone else.
But where should you start? Keep reading and learn more about the different choices for the best Christmas fragrances below, starting with men's fragrances.
1. Viktor and Rolf Spicebomb
As the name of this fragrance suggests, it is full of spicy notes which makes it perfect for Christmas and winter in general. It is generally a very warm perfume, so it is easy for it to cut through the cold of mid-winter. It has top notes of pink pepper, bergamot, and grapefruit which as only slightly spicy and even a bit refreshing.
The middle notes are cinnamon, paprika, and saffron which immediately give the fragrance a unique warmth. The base notes are tobacco, leather, and vetiver which ground the fragrance and make it warm and rugged.
This is a very strong perfume, so you have to be careful not to put too much on. Other than that, this is a super luxurious and cozy fragrance that is perfect for men to wear around Christmas or throughout the duration of winter. Whatever the case, people will surely notice that you're wearing this scent and they might even give you a compliment or two.
This is not to mention that this is a luxury fragrance, so you're sure to feel great while wearing it as well.
2. Bvlgari Man In Black
This is another very warm and spicy perfume, although it seems that this is an even warmer fragrance than Spicebomb. How can this be, you might ask? Because this fragrance goes straight into some seriously spicy notes right from the top notes.
The top notes consist of rum, tobacco, as well as some spices. The addition of rum gives this fragrance a bit of a boozy profile, although this part of the fragrance is balanced out by the more sophisticated middle notes of leather, iris, and tuberose.
The floral notes are not too strong but are present to ensure that the fragrance is not too overpowering. The base notes consist of tonka bean, wood, and benzoin, giving the entire fragrance an air of minerals and woodiness.
This is a very strong perfume, perhaps even stronger than Spicebomb, and it can be overpowering if you're not careful. But when you use the right amount, you will find that all the unique notes in this fragrance will express themselves perfectly and will be ideal for wearing around Christmas.
3. Dior Sauvage Elixir
Dior Sauvage is one of the most popular fragrances for men on the market. Dior Sauvage Elixir, in particular, is a very new version of this fragrance that came out in 2021. This version is arguably even spicier and richer than the original.
This has to do with the kick that the top notes have to offer right away which consists of cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and grapefruit. The grapefruit ensures that these spice notes do not get too overpowering right off the bat and offer a bit of freshness. The middle notes consist mainly of lavender which, again, will allow the fragrance to have a slight lightness among all the spice notes that it has to offer.
The base notes are of licorice, patchouli, vetiver, amber, and sandalwood. The addition of licorice is unique since it isn't a note that you see often in perfumes, and besides that, it offers a special sharpness to the fragrance that you won't find in many other men's fragrances.
4. Paco Rabanne 1 Million Elixir
You can tell how luxurious this fragrance is just by looking at the bottle which looks like a bar of solid gold. This fragrance is not quite as powerful or spicy as the previous fragrances already discussed. Instead, this fragrance takes on a lighter yet still warm profile.
It has the top notes of apple and davana as well as the middle notes of cedar, Damask rose, and osmanthus. The top notes, of course, are quite light and even refreshing, although the natural crispness of the apple note is reminiscent of colder weather.
The blend of rose and cedar gives the fragrance some additional lightness as well as a bit of natural warmth. The base notes consist of vanilla, patchouli, and tonka bean. The vanilla is the strongest note out of the entire fragrance, although it is not a sweet vanilla.
Rather, it is a very warm and cozy type of vanilla which makes it perfect for Christmas. It is also perfect for men who don't want to wear a very strong or overly spicy kind of fragrance.
5. Yves Saint Laurent LHomme EDP
This is a unique fragrance in that it is not overly spicy but instead intensely warm with hints of dried fruit. It is also a bit of a boozy scent, but not overly so. The top notes consist of bitter orange and bergamot.
While these citrus notes do give the fragrance an air of freshness, these notes are not as fresh as you would expect in other fragrances with these same notes. Rather, these citrus notes are almost reminiscent of dried citrus, giving the fragrance an immediately rustic rather than refreshing tone.
The middle notes mainly consist of lavender and geranium. These floral notes are quite subtle and function to ensure that the fragrance is as balanced as possible. The base notes, on the other hand, consist of heavy notes of cognac, cedar, oak, and vetiver.
All of these together combine to create a very warm and woodsy kind of scent that is balanced out by delicate notes of flowers and citrus. Overall, this is a very unique scent and it is certainly perfect for Christmas.
But what about women's perfumes for Christmas? We will explore some of those next.
6. Chloe Chloe Eau de Parfum
When it comes to holiday fragrances, you might not expect this one to be on the list. This is because this perfume does not have the typical notes that you might expect to be in a Christmas perfume or even a winter perfume. However, the unique notes in this perfume combine just right to make it a good choice for Christmas.
The top notes consist of peony, freesia, and litchi while the middle notes consist of more florals such as rose, magnolia, and lily-of-the-valley. The base notes are mainly cedar and amber. The cedar note alone cuts through all the floral notes and gives a distinct warmth to this perfume.
It does not cancel out the floral notes but instead blends together with them to create a unique blend of warmth and freshness in this scent. The amber note also gives this perfume an air of warmth and naturalness. While this is fresher than most Christmas perfumes, it is a good choice for those who don't care for overly spicy or intensely warm scents.
Instead, this is a relatively light and pleasant choice that most people are sure to enjoy, even if you apply a lot at one time.
7. Carolina Herrera Good Girl EDP
This perfume is certainly what you would expect to be a Christmas perfume. This is because this scent is enriched with all sorts of warm and spicy notes, many of which you will be hard-pressed to find in any other perfume. For example, the top notes alone consist of coffee, almond, bergamot, and lemon.
The addition of coffee and almond give this perfume a delicious nuttiness that is generally hard to find in the world of perfume. This nuttiness is immediately counteracted by the citrus notes in the beginning. The middle notes consist of jasmine, orange blossom, rose, orris root, and tuberose.
While the floral notes add a bit of freshness and sweetness to the perfume, they also add a bit of warmth, especially the jasmine. The base notes are quite numerous and consist of tonka bean, cacao, vanilla, sandalwood, musk, praline, amber, cedar, and patchouli.
As you can see, this perfume mixes sweet notes with musky notes which isn't very common. In particular, the praline, cacao, and vanilla are very sweet while the musk, amber, and cedar are very dry and warm. The mix of these different notes gives the perfume a constantly changing aura and you'll be able to detect all of these notes when you wear the perfume over several hours.
8. Dior Miss Dior Eau de Parfum
This is an interesting fragrance to use for Christmas since it has many sweet and floral notes, but those notes are combined with many warm and even slightly spicy notes. This is certainly not on par with men's Christmas fragrances in terms of spiciness and warmth. However, it does have its own unique Christmas vibe due to the hints of sweetness it gives off.
The top notes consist of iris, peony, and lily-of-the-valley which are all very refreshing. The middle notes are also quite light and sweet and mainly consist of apricot, peach, and rose. The base notes, on the other hand, consist of tonka bean, musk, vanilla, sandalwood, and benzoin.
The base notes alone give the entire fragrance a much earthier and warmer profile in contrast to the middle and top notes which are generally light and sweet due to the addition of fruit notes. Because of the warmth of the base notes, especially the notes of tonka bean and musk, this perfume is perfect to wear around Christmas and for most of the colder winter months.
It will constantly keep you warm while also providing hints of sweetness and lightness as you wear it.
9. Armani SI EDP
This is yet another perfume that you might, at first, not expect to be a Christmas fragrance. This is because it introduces itself as a relatively green and fresh floral perfume. However, as you wear this perfume, it will gradually become much warmer and more festive and, of course, perfect for the holidays.
The top notes are very simple and only consist of one main note: cassis. This single note gives the fragrance a light sort of greenness that you won't often find in most perfumes. The middle notes are also quite simple and mainly consist of freesia and rose.
The base notes are more prominent and consist of vanilla, patchouli, and wood. The base notes alone warm up the perfume and make it ideal for Christmas.
10. Calvin Klein Euphoria EDP
This perfume is unique because it is warm, sweet, and fruity all at the same time. It has top notes of pomegranate, persimmon, and green notes. The middle notes are black orchid, lotus, and champaca. The base notes are mahogany, amber, black violet, and whipped cream.
Overall, this is a perfect fragrance for those who love both sweet and warm notes. When you first put it on, it is especially sweet and fruity, but those overly sweet notes start to fade over time. Instead, it starts to embrace some of the warmer notes like mahogany.
The mahogany note alone gives this fragrance a certain air of rusticness that you wouldn't ordinarily expect from a perfume like this. But this simple rustic note does give this perfume a much more luxurious air as it offsets any notes of fruit and sweetness that are a bit too strong.
This perfect blend of aromas (along with the rich notes of amber and black violet) ensures that this is a luxurious fragrance that is ideal for Christmastime.
All About Christmas Fragrances
Christmas fragrances are all the rage right now, and it is important to ensure that you have the best scents for the season. This is also true if you plan on giving someone a scent as a gift.
Whatever the case, you now know all of the best Christmas fragrances currently on the market. There are many options to choose from, so you shouldn't have too much trouble choosing the right fragrance for you and your personal style. To check out some of our perfumes, click here.
