The winter New Year's drink includes cinnamon, coriander, orange zest, anise, ginger, cardamom, pepper, vanilla.
On my channel, I share relevant information about new perfumes and sometimes tell thematic stories on various interesting topics. Today's topic is dedicated to a drink that warms you up on winter evenings - mulled wine.
If you are not familiar with this drink, I recommend trying to make it. To do this, you will need wine or apple juice, a mixture of spices for mulled wine (you can buy it), orange zest, a slice of lemon, a little ginger and a cinnamon stick. All this is heated to 75 degrees, combined in a glass or jug, infused for 10 minutes - and your winter warming drink is ready!
This warm, spicy and cozy bouquet has inspired many perfumers to create fragrances that resemble mulled wine. Today I will tell you about three such perfumes, their notes and why they are associated with this drink.
This unisex fragrance from the woody group was released in 2015.
- Top notes: cloves, pink pepper, orange blossom.
- Middle notes: chestnut, guaiac wood, juniper.
- Base notes: vanilla, Peruvian balsam, cashmeran.
My impression: from the first breath, you can feel cloves - the main spice in mulled wine. Then notes of orange and chestnut appear. In the heart of the aroma, you can hear vanilla, which makes the aroma sweet. The perfume is associated with the warmth of a fireplace and the atmosphere of a winter evening. Although the durability is not the most impressive (about 5 hours), I really liked this fragrance.
It is truly unisex. I can easily imagine it on a woman or a man.
It is expensive. Perhaps it is worth looking at similar ones or evaluating the following fragrances.
My opinion: this fragrance literally envelops you with its sweetness and spiciness. It has warm vanilla and dried fruits, which are also associated with mulled wine. It lasts a long time on the skin (about 10 hours), although the sillage lasts no more than two hours. This is a luxurious, expensive, warming fragrance, ideal for winter evenings.
In my opinion, it is exclusively feminine. Although men may also like it, perhaps.
The price is reasonable. You can find a suitable bottle to try without overpaying.
The fougere women's fragrance was released in 2023.
- Top notes: vanilla, lavender, cocoa, ginger.
- Middle note: vanilla extract (vanilla caviar).
- Base notes: vanilla absolute.
My impression: bright vanilla, with a warm ginger accent, which resembles the spicy character of mulled wine. However, the aroma is too intense and can become intrusive. Despite this, it is perfect for winter if used in moderation. Goddess, the same woman and this fragrance adapts to your mood, like her. Of the entire selection, it is the most budgetary, but not the most interesting. But definitely worth attention.
What unites these fragrances? All three fragrances have warming notes that are so reminiscent of mulled wine: vanilla, spices, citrus and woody accents. They create a cozy, wintery atmosphere, as if transporting you to an evening by the fireplace with a cup of hot drink.
If you are looking for a perfume that reminds you of mulled wine, any of these fragrances will be a great choice!