For cold days: Christmas gifts

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“Wherever you want to be kissed!” Karin Marty (51) quotes Coco Chanel (1883-1971) when asked where it is best to apply perfume. The store manager of the Marionnaud store in Zurich’s Glattzentrum adds that the scent probably won’t last that long, but it’s a very poetic and sensual way to wear perfume.

Marty recommends applying a scent to the area where the blood vibrates to make it last as long as possible. “So in the little hollow behind the earlobe, on the inside of the wrists, but also on the neck, at the temples, behind the knees, etc.”

“Scents are a very individual thing”

Where you apply the scent is one thing; Which perfume will you choose, the other. While someone likes floral scents, someone else likes spicy, oriental notes. Tastes differ and fortunately the choice is large. «Scents are a very individual thing. “Personal tastes play a role, as does the mood of the moment,” says Marty.

Karin Marty is the store manager of the Marionnaud department store in Zurich’s Glattzentrum. She knows everything about fragrance trends. Image: zVg
Even if typical winter scents emerge, everyone needs to choose their own personal touch, according to the perfumer. “If you want, you can wear a light, fruity or floral ‘summer scent’ in winter, or a delicate, floral dress.”

Warm, rich winter perfumes

In general, scents are often warmer and richer in winter. “Fruity perfumes are then enhanced with gourmet notes such as caramel, vanilla or chocolate. Marionnaud store manager says floral scents have an oriental and sensual note. Heavy scents are popular in winter because they last longer than light, volatile perfumes that fade quicker in the colder months.

To explain things better, Marty explains: “Perfumes consist of top, middle and base notes. The base note is the heaviest part of the scent; it lasts the longest, while the top note fades quickly.” In winter notes, you focus on the base notes, which are especially important at that time. “Patchouli, amber, musk, vanilla and sandalwood, for example, are typical base notes often found in winter fragrances.”

Classics and new

Some people stick to their usual favorite scents. Marty reveals his favorite classic winter perfumes for those who like to have a wide range of scents and adapt their perfume to the seasons: For men, the perfume expert recommends Esencia from Loewe. “An attractive scent with aromatic, woody and earthy aspects.” Eau de Parfum is a new interpretation of the 1988 classic.

Marty continues to list new products that suit the winter months well:

Oud plays the main role in the Gisada brand. “Swiss perfumer Andreas Wilhelm combined noble woods with rose, amber, patchouli and musk for an exciting men’s scent.” Another great new winter scent for men: Spicebomb Infrared by Viktor & Rolf. “A spicy amber scent with notes of pepper, cinnamon, saffron and tobacco,” says Marty. Maison Margiela also offers something new for cold days with the woody spicy perfume Replica Autumn Vibes.

Gift the right scent for Christmas

Many perfumes fall under the tree at Christmas. Fragrances are a popular gift, but choosing them isn’t easy, as Marty notes: “It’s incredibly difficult to hit the mark when gifting perfume because scents are so individual and smell different on everyone’s skin.”

A safe – but not very exciting – option is to give the person in question their favorite scent in stock, so to speak. According to Marty, delivering your favorite scent in the form of a perfumed body wash or a scented candle is a little more creative. “You should give a quality bath oil or a luxurious body cream to someone whose preferences you don’t know at all, rather than perfume.”

And if you’re given a scent you don’t like at all, it’s best to voice it directly and honestly. “This means gently but clearly telling the gift giver that you really don’t like the scent. Maybe if it is not opened, it can still be changed,” advises the perfume expert.

Source : Blick