As I look out my window and see thick snow falling, putting a harsh end to what was a very nice mid-January thaw, I am reminded that I'm not quite out of winter weather yet. There are still a good many weeks of cold before the temperatures start to go up and the spring rains start to drizzle.
Which means there is still plenty of time to enjoy fragrances that are better suited to the cold, fragrances that are bit richer, darker, warmer, and more complementary when the sky is still quite gray, when sweaters and fuzzy blankets are still lying around.
Here are five of my favorite men's fragrances to wear during this stretch of January until about mid-March. They're great fragrances for winter weather, minus the ones I usually like to reserve for the Christmas season now already passed.
Theirry Mugler: Pure Havane (2011)
A thick and pungent aroma of sweet, dried fruits pervades this scent from the first spray until the final evaporation some 6-8 hours later. That sticky dark fruit aroma rests perfectly atop a warm vanilla, tobacco, and a drizzling of honey. Pure *heaven* is more like it.
Bvlgari: Man In Black (2014)
Vanilla liqueur poured over a premium piece of sweet leather, dusted with peppery spices and powdery benzoin, left to dry on a pallet of fragrant wood. The hint of something fruity gives it the illusion of a rum and coke cocktail.
Ralph Lauren: Polo Supreme Leather (2015)
The bottle promises leather, and it delivers leather. Not a dark and licorice-tinted leather, mind you, this is light leather with a thin veneer of sweet honey, surrounded by vanilla and sprinkled with nutmeg. Don't be afraid to overspray a bit. It's airy and delicious.
John Varvatos: Dark Rebel (2015)
A scent that is truly dark, a darkness so thick you can *smell* it. Rebel is the ash of a burned out pipe bowl, sitting a few feet away so that its bitterness does not offend or assault. It is dark leather, bitter, but offset with hints of whisky. Truly a captivating aroma, one that reflects the deeper dark of winter.
Calvin Klein: Dark Obsession (2013)
We are much milder and safer ground here, with Calvin Klein's offering of the familiar vanilla, sage, and vetiver base so common in CK's fragrances. Mild suede enriches this base, which supports the light and inviting aromas of green mandarin and guarana. Soft, creamy, and subtle.
Enjoy your winter collection while you still can!
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