When the holidays roll around, I never fail to drum up a list of all the must-haves I’ve wanted but haven’t purchased throughout the year. And being the beauty writer that I am, you can bet that my list (which is embarrassingly long) has the fragrance essentials I’ve smelled, tried, read or talked about throughout the year.
Here’s a list of the scents that have wowed me enough to make it onto the “Notes” section of my phone and onto your screen so you and your loved ones can smell amazing through the holidays and beyond.
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Buy now with Skinstore US Ellis Brooklyn West Eau de Parfum 50ml
Buy now with free deliveryThis citrus-scented perfume covers skin like a warm hug and bursts with fresh notes of blood orange, basil and ginger. It’s the perfect vanity-topper for the scent lover, and it hits the spot every single time you use it.
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Buy now with Skinstore US NEOM Perfect Nights Sleep Scented Travel Candle
Buy now with free deliveryIt fills the air with a relaxing, sweet aroma, it’s formulated with sweet basil and hints of jasmine, and it promotes a good night’s sleep. It’s Neom’s Perfect Night’s Sleep Travel Candle, and it’s the ultimate stocking stuffer.
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Buy now with Skinstore US NEST New York Holiday Reed Diffuser 5.9 fl. oz
Buy now with free deliveryPrepare your home for the holidays with the scent of the season: Nest New York Holiday Reed Diffuser. It features iconic winter notes of pomegranate, mandarin orange, pine, cinnamon and vanilla and it’s the perfect side to a cozy morning sipping hot chocolate by the fire.
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Buy now with Skinstore US Molton Brown Re-Charge Black Pepper Eau de Toilette - 100ml
Buy now with free deliveryThe perfect for the man in your life, this vibrant, earthy cologne exudes notes of lemon, ginger and coriander. A perfect scent to match that of Hot Toddy’s and cozy, winter weather.
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Buy now with Skinstore US Glasshouse Fragrances Kyoto in Bloom 100ml EDP
Buy now with free delivery“Bloom” may not be the first word that comes to mind when you look outside your window on a snowy day, so bring the scent of summer back with this everyday fragrance. Inspired by blooming cherry blossoms in Kyoto, Japan, one spritz of this perfume takes you on a walk through a forest of flowers, thanks to layers of lotus and sandalwood.
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Buy now with Skinstore US Confessions of a Rebel Get A Room Eau de Parfum 100ml
Buy now with free deliveryWe’re heating things up with Confessions of a Rebel’s most sultry scent, which is packed with forbidden apple and a medley of vanilla and praline. Apon first impact it’s atomically sweet, but as it sits on the skin, it transforms into a whirlwind of spicy notes you and your significant other won’t get enough of (wink wink).
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Buy now with Skinstore US Carrière Frères Aloysia Citrodora - Verbena 185g
Buy now with free deliveryWhenever I have this fragrance burning in my apartment, guests ask why my place smells so good. And, because I refuse to gatekeep, I tell them it’s the wonders of Carrière Frères Aloysia Citrodora. Within minutes, the scent of woody and citrusy verbena ignites throughout your space, and with every whiff it feels more and more like home.
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Buy now with Skinstore US Aromatherapy Associates De-Stress Pure Essential Oil Blend 10ml
Buy now with free deliveryFor the person that’s always on the go, this essential oil is a deep breath of fresh air in a bottle. You can diffuse this in your house whenever you’ve had a long day, add a few drops to a warm bath, or apply it to your wrist when you’re sitting at your desk for a moment of zen.
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Buy now with Skinstore US World of Chris Collins African Rooibos Eau de Parfum 50ml
Buy now with free deliveryI never knew a scent could marginally boost my confidence until I tried this warm yet bright fragrance from Chris Collins. It offers notes of rooibos leaves and cedar and ties in nuttier tones like black pepper and cardamom for the ultimate winter vibe.
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Buy now with Skinstore US Veronique Gabai Souvenirs De Tunisie Eau de Parfum 85ml
Buy now with free deliveryIt was love at first spritz when I came across this flowery perfume. Inside, you’ll find orange blossom, fresh bergamont and neroli for a quick trip to the island of Santorini (and don’t forget the Aperol Spritz!).
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Buy now with Skinstore US Juliette Has a Gun Not A Perfume Eau de Parfum 50ml
Buy now with free deliveryWhat many would describe as a “skin scent,” this perfume smells natural and light like you just stepped out of a fresh shower. It’s the kind of scent you smell and can’t stop thinking about until its yours.
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Buy now with Skinstore US TRUDON Bruma Eau de Parfum 100ml
Buy now with free deliveryIris and geranium are the two main notes in this captivating perfume, but don’t let those light aspects fool you. BRUMA also houses vetiver and leather for that musky deliciousness we crave in the colder months.