With the season changing to a more chilly one, most people automatically switch their wardrobe. But with the colder air coming in, few people realize that it also has an effect on how your perfume smells. Something that you spritz on in May can end up smelling plastic-y or even nonexistent in December, or the opposite, headache-inducing in June yet elegantly lovely in November. To find out how to choose the right fragrance that is suited for this brisk weather, read on.

More Base Notes
With fragrances, they tend to have three “levels”: top notes, heart notes, and base notes. Top notes are the initial impression that tend to be temporary, so with the cold air, they usually disappear completely. So to combat that, choose a scent that is filled with a lot of traditional base notes - things that have a bit of depth or warmth: woods, vanilla, musk, amber, patchouli, chocolate, etc.

Higher Potency
Instead of reaching for something light or diluted, like a mist or eau de toilette, you’ll be better off reaching for something stronger like an eau de parfum or parfum. The reason behind it is that the scent won’t be likely to lift off your skin when it’s cold vs. how it can in hot weather. So choose something more powerful, since you’ll want to be able to smell your scent.

Festive Freedom
With most of the holidays hitting around the same time winter starts coming in, having notes like cinnamon, spruce, and caramel (mmm) fit in just right. Usually it tends to be way too much during hot weather, but alongside the crisp air, they’re able to give off a subtle smell. Not to mention that they’ll probably lift your mood with memories as well.

Hopefully this helped, whether you’re needing a new perfume for yourself or are planning on gifting one this holiday season!

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