The joy of winter is nostalgically conjured up by the smells of pine from holiday trees, woody embers of a crackling fire, cinnamon and cloves wafting from the kitchen, and gifts of perfumes, colognes, scented candles, and all sorts of olfactory delights. There’s no better time of the year to reimagine your home environment and your own personal scent. Here are some of our favorites to give and keep.
Bellagio at Home Sugar Plum Fairy Reed Diffuser
Celebrate the stunning winter flower display at Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens right at home with the Sugar Plum Fairy Reed Diffuser. This exclusive reed diffuser fragrance from Bellagio Resort & Spa Las Vegas channels the spirit of the winter season, with delightful aromas of coconut cream, vanilla and sweet musk. Made in the USA. $62
Eau D’Italie Mystic Sunset Parfum
One whiff of Eau D’Italie’s Mystic Sunset eau de perfume spray arouses sensory memories of the Amalfi Coast, not far from where this unforgettable scent was produced. Italian perfumer Marina Sersale — whose family owns Positano’s 5-star hotel Le Sirenuse — deftly balances mysterious notes of saffron, osmanthus, cassis, sugar cane and cedar wood to encapsulate the soul-moving beauty of sunsets over Italy’s bay of Positano. 3.4 oz. $190
Apotheke 12-Piece Advent Calendar
Infinitely better than a 12-page calendar, Apotheke’s splendid new 12-piece calendar gift set presents a different 2 oz. Mini Scented Candle Tin for every month of the year. From fresh to woody, floral to fruity, the year-round Signature Collection of 12 distinctive home fragrances, namely: Amber Woods, Apricot Red Currant, Canvas, Charcoal, Earl Grey Bitters, Hinoki Lavender, Magnolia Bouquet, Santal Rock Rose, Tonka Oak, White Vetiver, Wild Mint and Ivy, and Apotheke CEO’s fave scent, Sea Salt Grapefruit. All are made with a premium soy wax blend and perfume-grade fragrance oils for exceptionally clean-burning scent experiences. $98
Dior Sauvage Eau de Parfum
Sometimes, the most popular things really are the best. Inspired by the desert air at twilight, Sauvage Eau de Parfum by Dior is a profound scent that smells good on every man. It melds top notes of spicy Calabrian bergamot with the lingering sensuality of Papua New Guinean vanilla extract. Grounded by notes of ambroxan, pepper, vetiver and patchouli, Sauvage is subtly sexy and undeniably manly. 3.4 oz. $145
Diptyque Paris 34 Boulevard Saint-Germain Car Diffuser
Beloved French perfumer Diptyque Paris makes it possible to enjoy the Maison’s signature scent everywhere you go with this discreet car diffuser. The atmosphere of the original Diptyque boutique is expressed here in full with notes of moss, flowers, woods, blackcurrant leaves, and Oriental spices. Each car diffuser is infinitely refillable with other Diptyque scents to suit your many moods. $120
