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The scent for cold days.
When it gets cold outside, fresh summer fragrances lose their effect. Warm notes such as vanilla, cinnamon, leather and tobacco, on the other hand, only really come into their own – close to the skin, under scarf and coat. Here you’ll learn what makes a good winter fragrance and how to wear it.
Oct – FebPeak season
ExtraitExtrait de parfum, 30% fragrance oil
12–18 hLongevity on skin
3 for 2Mix & match, the third one free
Why winter scents are different
Cold slows a fragrance down. Warm notes carry it anyway.
A fragrance comes alive as its aromatic molecules evaporate on the skin. In the cold, that happens more slowly: light citrus and marine notes quickly fall flat, while heavy base notes like vanilla, resins and woods stay present. That's why your summer scent often smells of very little in December – and a warm fragrance smells just right.
What makes a winter scent
Four ingredients for cold days.
Warming spices
Cinnamon, cardamom, saffron and pink pepper add depth without feeling sharp.
Creamy sweetness
Vanilla and tonka bean settle softly on the skin and stay close.
Leather, tobacco & woods
Leather, tobacco and sandalwood give structure – masculine, but never stern.
A strong base
Heavy base notes fade more slowly in the cold than citrus.
Fragrance families compared
Which scent works in winter?
Not every fragrance family copes equally well with the cold. Here's how the typical directions hold up in winter.
View Braise
A general classification of fragrance families. How a scent performs always depends on the composition and on your skin, too.
How to wear it
How to wear fragrance in winter.
Cold, dry heated air, thick clothing – three things to keep in mind when you apply.
01
On warm skin
Spray the fragrance on your neck and the back of your neck right after showering. The skin is warm there, and your collar keeps the scent close to you.
02
Two or three sprays
An extrait is more concentrated than an eau de parfum – two or three sprays are enough, even in winter. In heated rooms, warm fragrances come across more strongly anyway: noticeable at arm’s length, not across the whole room.
03
A touch on your scarf
One spray on a scarf or coat lining often lasts all day. Test on an inconspicuous spot first – and skip it on light-coloured or delicate fabrics.
Braise · Extrait de Parfum · 50 ml
Our pick for winter
Braise – made for cold evenings.
Braise opens bright and spicy with grapefruit and cardamom, softens at the heart with cinnamon, saffron and iris, and settles on leather, vanilla, tonka bean, tobacco and sandalwood. As an Extrait de Parfum with 30% fragrance oil, Braise lasts 12–18 hours on the skin. Sweet, but never sticky. Woody, but never dry.
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Top notes
Grapefruit, cardamom, pink pepper, bergamot
02
Heart notes
Cinnamon, saffron, iris, clary sage
03
Base notes
Leather, vanilla, tonka bean, tobacco, sandalwood, amber
GOAT · Extrait de Parfum · 50 ml
When you want something brighter
GOAT – radiant, all year round.
If you prefer it brighter: GOAT is the radiant, sweet-woody counterpart to Braise. Bergamot, blood orange and green fig leaf in the opening, creamy fig, honey and black tea at the heart, a soft base of sandalwood, benzoin and a hint of vanilla. Also an Extrait de Parfum with 12–18 hours of longevity.
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Top notes
Bergamot, blood orange, pink pepper, green fig leaf
02
Heart notes
Creamy fig, honey, black tea
03
Base notes
Ambroxan, sandalwood, benzoin, soft musk, vanilla
The collection
A fragrance for every season.
Braise for autumn and winter, GOAT as a radiant men’s fragrance for day and night, Ambra as a creamy, sweet fragrance for her, plus Nuit Bédouine, fruity-woody for him, and Lune Dorée, gourmand-oriental for her. All five are Extraits de Parfum with 30% fragrance oil in a 50 ml bottle, bottled in Germany.
3 for 2 – mix & match: Put any three flacons in your cart and the third one is automatically free.
Which fragrance should a man wear in winter?
In winter, warm, spicy and sweet-woody fragrances work best – ideally in a high concentration such as eau de parfum or extrait de parfum. Typical notes are vanilla, tonka bean, cinnamon, cardamom, leather, tobacco, amber and woods such as sandalwood. Our guide Men’s fragrance for autumn and winter gives a detailed overview, and the article Vanilla, tonka bean, tobacco covers the raw materials.
Why does my summer fragrance smell weaker in winter?
In the cold, aromatic molecules evaporate more slowly. Fresh fragrances rely on light, volatile top notes such as citrus or marine notes – outdoors in winter, they barely come through. Warm base notes need less warmth to be noticed, which is why they stay present.
How many sprays are right in winter?
Two to three sprays on your neck and the back of your neck are enough. In heated rooms, warm scents unfold strongly, and too much quickly becomes overpowering. We've collected the most common application mistakes in 7 mistakes when applying fragrance.
Does fragrance last longer or shorter in winter?
Both are possible: cold slows evaporation, but dry winter skin holds fragrance less well. An unscented moisturiser before applying helps, and on a scarf or clothing a fragrance usually lasts much longer than on the skin. As an Extrait de Parfum with 30% fragrance oil, Braise lasts 12–18 hours on the skin. More: How long does perfume last?
Is Braise only a winter scent?
Braise plays to its strengths in autumn and winter and in the evening. It also works on cool spring and summer evenings. If you prefer something brighter, reach for GOAT, our radiant, sweet-woody men’s fragrance with blood orange, fig and sandalwood – for day and night, all year round.
Does a winter scent make a good gift?
Yes – especially at Christmas. What to keep in mind when giving a fragrance is on our page Perfume as a gift for men. Tip: with 3 for 2 the third bottle is free – freely combinable from all five fragrances. One for you, two to give away.
Braise
Braise for cold days.
Extrait de Parfum, 50 ml, 12–18 hours of longevity. Delivery in 2–4 business days. 3 for 2 mix & match, free shipping in Germany.
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