When the weather gets colder it’s always nice to wear a warm perfume that makes you feel really cozy. For those of us who aren’t into vanilla and sweetness all that much, it can feel really difficult to find winter perfumes without vanilla – this note in particular seems to be very popular in winter perfumes! A lot of perfumes for the colder months are also gourmands, something that many are not into, so here is a list of winter perfumes without vanilla, ranging from designer to niche fragrances – there’ll be something to suit every pocket.
Some of these will still lean a bit gourmand, but the fragrances here follow certain themes associated with winter. What do you think of when it’s cold? Perhaps a glass of brandy or mulled wine with its warm spices? Sitting at the fireplace opening gifts, the smell of the Xmas tree, the cold and fresh air, the warmth of cozy clothing? Taking these associations into account, here are 15 winter perfumes without vanilla.
Here are our recommendations sorted by price.
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London College of Fashion alumna (PGCert Fashion Buying & Merchandising). 15 years in fashion across styling, buying & merchandising, trend forecasting, e-commerce, and marketing. Includes roles at Vivienne Westwood and multi-brand retail stocking 50+ brands including Adidas, Nike, and Puma.





