The right winter scent can make you feel all sorts of things. Amber and woody fragrances can be as cozy and comforting as a well-worn cashmere knit, and gourmand scents evoke a certain nostalgic charm (think dollops of whipped cream and ribbons of sticky-sweet caramel—divine.) Surprisingly, even fresh citrus scents and blooming florals, typically associated with warmer months, can find a place in a well-curated winter fragrance wardrobe. When elevated with musks, spices and herbaceous notes, these traditionally lighter scents take on a richer, more complex character.

No matter what type of scent you’re drawn to, there’s no better way to embrace the winter chill than by swapping out your spring and summer fragrance with something decadent and inviting. And lucky for us, from December 4th to December 24th, Sephora is offering 20% off full-size fragrances in-store and online with the code FRAGRANCE20. Take it as an invitation to spoil yourself—and your loved ones, of course.

Read on for our favourite holiday-ready fragrances, from Giardini di Toscana’s viral milky scent to D.S. and Durga’s latest.

Rose de Grasse Rouge Eau de Parfum, Aerin

Price: $275

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Rose gets a festive update with Aerin’s latest take on the eternally romantic flower, which combines classic red rose with violet, honeycomb and rosewater. All dressed up with a velvety ribbon, this dewy fresh scent makes a stunning gift for the die-hard rose lover on your list.

Good Girl Eau de Parfum Dazzling Garden, Carolina Herrera

Price: $178

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Carolina Herrera makes some of the most addictive fragrances out there, so it’s no surprise the brand has hit it out of the park with Good Girl’s latest limited-edition drop. White blooms and tonka swirled with almond, cocoa and a hint of coffee make for a scent that holds up on the frostiest of days.

Paradoxe Eau de Parfum, Prada

Price: $200

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Prada’s latest scent is here, and it’s shaping up to be one of the brand’s most beloved fragrances to date. Paradoxe Intense is a combination of pear, neroli, white musk and white amber, and it manages to be warm, sweet and incredibly fresh all at once. Picture a crisp white tee on the prettiest girl you know.

Midnight In Milan Eau De Parfum, Glasshouse Fragrances

Price: $135

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Italian getaway, but winter edition. Glasshouse’s unisex fragrance blends saffron, blackcurrant, jasmine and amber, creating a head-turning and rather mysterious combination. This juicy scent offers excellent staying power without being overbearing.

Ariana Grande Cloud Pink, Ariana Grande

Price: $84

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Fans of Ariana Grande’s original Cloud fragrance will be all over this new drop, which smells just as sweet and coconutty as the original but with a fruity twist. Top notes of berries, pineapple and pittaya add a sparkling character to this ultra-girly spritz.

Eden Sparkling Lychee, Kayali

Price: $169

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Kayali’s Pistachio scent was all the rage earlier this season, but we’re currently loving the brand’s Sparkling Lychee Eau de Parfum which combines lychee with warm vanilla and rose. If you’re searching for a scent that works year-round and plays well with other fragrances, this one is for you.

L’Art & La Matière Tobacco Honey, Guerlain

Price: $470

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The mother of all winter scents is here. Guerlain’s Tobacco Honey, part of the luxurious L’Art & La Matière collection, smells exactly as you’d expect. Vanilla, tonka bean and sesame elevate this creamy true tobacco fragrance to new heights. It’s cozy, indulgent and exactly what you want you want to smell like when cold weather strikes.


Bianco Latte Eau de Parfum, Giardini di Toscana

Price: $195

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Bianco Latte is certainly making its rounds on social media, and for good reason. This milky vanilla fragrance is kissed with honey in the most subtle way, and its skin-like character has the makings of a timeless signature scent. This one will have your loved ones (and pretty much everyone that walks past you) wondering why you smell so damn good.

Big Sur Eucalyptus Eau de Parfum, DS & Durga

Price: $260

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Leave it to D.S. and Durga to create a woody winter scent that’s as invigorating as the season itself. Big Sur Eucalyptus is the indie fragrance house’s answer to its best selling Big Sur After Rain candle, which is one of the brand’s most-requested scents. The liner label calls it “a foggy meditation on coastal California eucalyptus groves.” Pass the wooly cardigan.

Devotion Eau de Parfum, Dolce & Gabbana

Price: $198

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Dolce & Gabbana’s latest scent, Devotion, is for the ones with a serious sweet tooth. Orange blossom and vanilla add a warm addictive quality, while candied citrus, rum and panacotta notes make it feel like you’re biting into the most delicious cake on the holiday dessert table.

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