Alpine scents are ski season in a bottle – 6 cool and crisp perfumes to try now
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The latest fragrance trend is inspired by the great outdoors. Here’s why alpine perfumes need to be on your radar this winter.
Whether you’re dreaming of an alpine retreat or counting down the days until the Winter Olympics in northern Italy, there’s no denying the magic of snow-covered mountains. The scent of leaves covered in frost is particularly evocative – and alpine scents are about to be the latest trend in the world of fragrance.
With notes of pine, juniper berries and even the scent of snowflakes (yes, it does exist), these perfumes are bottling the aromas of a ski session in the Alps to deliver a breath of fresh mountain air. They also tap into the ‘forest bathing’ aromatherapy trend that has taken off in recent years: while many city dwellers might not have easy access to a long walk in nature, we can spritz something that has the same calming effect on our senses.
Looking for a natural, crisp scent that harnesses the power of the great outdoors? These are the alpine perfumes to add to your shelf.
Tom Ford Soleil Neige Eau De Parfum
Aiming to bottle the combination of a sunny day and a sheet of fluffy snow, this bright citrus scent blends notes of rose, white florals and musk for a fresh breath of winter’s air.
Shop Tom Ford Soleil Neige Eau De Parfum at The Fragrance Shop, £108 for 50ml
Moncler Les Sommets Collection Haute Montagne Eau de Parfum
A spicy unisex scent, with a touch of high-altitude blonde woods, creamy vanilla and white musk, this smells like coming inside and warming up by a log fire on a chilly winter’s day.
Shop Moncler Les Sommets Collection Haute Montagne Eau de Parfum at John Lewis, £175 for 100ml
Commodity Ice(d)- Expressive
Mimicking the freshness of a thick slab of ice, this is a cocktail of frosted mango, spearmint and cooling eucalyptus. It strikes the perfect balance of not being too sweet, thanks to the herby finish.
Shop Commodity Ice(d)- Expressive at Cult Beauty, £140 for 100ml
Maison Margiela Soul of the Forest Eau de Parfum
Capturing all the nose-twitching smells you might meet on a forest walk, like pimento berries, blackcurrant buds and fir balsam, this is a fresh, woody scent with a touch of smokiness, thanks to a blend of incense and cedarwood oils.
Shop Maison Margiela Soul of the Forest Eau de Parfum at Space NK, £165 for 100ml
Roja London Isola Snow
Roja has bottled the smell of winter with this plush scent. Snowflake accord, mint and cypress are in the mix to provide a burst of freshness you won’t be able to stop spritzing.
Creed Silver Mountain Water Eau de Parfum
A sensory experience that won’t melt away, Creed is replicating a breath of fresh air on top of a snowy mountain in this perfume, with salty ozonic accord, sandalwood and sparkling bergamot notes.
Shop Creed Silver Mountain Water Eau de Parfum at John Lewis, £220 for 50ml
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