The best Christmas fragrance buys
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'Tis the season to smell sumptuous... so we've put together an edit of new and classic perfumes to get your Christmas started with a swing. Whether it's a Yuletide gift you're after or a party present for yourself, come be inspired by our selection of warming seasonal scents. Inhale the aroma of Christmas - from frankincense to Sicilian orange and caramelized vanilla - with the very best of festive fragrances, below.
The best Christmas fragrance buys
Pomegranate Noir Cologne by Jo Malone
A warming, seasonal blend of patchouli, frankincense and spicy woods
£72, jomalone.co.uk
The best Christmas fragrance buys
Rum Tonic Eau De Toilette by Malin+Goetz
A modern and dynamic unisex fragrance with a festive twist
£37, liberty.co.uk
The best Christmas fragrance buys
Tsi La Fiori D'Arancio Organic Eau De Parfum
Seasonal scents of orange blossoms, tangerines and caramelized vanilla
£75, naturisimo.com
The best Christmas fragrance buys
Caron Nuit de Noël
Launched in 1922, this refined and exotic fragrance is perfect for the party season
£67.50, call Harrods 020 7730 1234
The best Christmas fragrance buys
L'Or Celeste by Givenchy
A golden shimmering power with a deliciously feminine scent
£42, harrods.com
The best Christmas fragrance buys
Illuminum Haute Perfume in Taif Rose
A delicate and feminine blend of Egyptian Geranium, White Rose Bulgaria and Taif Rose essences
The best Christmas fragrance buys
Issey Miyake Gold Absolute
A special edition Christmas fragrance with a warm, woody ambiance
£60.50, boots.com
The best Christmas fragrance buys
Fresh Fig Eau de Toilette by Laura Mercier
A rich, intoxicating fragrance that radiates Christmas spirit
£41.50, spacenk.co.uk
The best Christmas fragrance buys
Christmas Tree from the Dr. Vranjes Collection
Crisp winter winds scented with pinecones, notes of moss and a hint of pine tree resin
£30, sentionline.co.uk
The best Christmas fragrance buys
Jane Packer Eau de Parfum Collection
A quintet of fragrances by renowned florist Jane Packer, inspired by her favourite flowers
£40, qvcuk.com
The best Christmas fragrance buys
Fan di FENDI Eau de parfum
A luxurious limited edition fragrance complete with a FENDI-made patent leather case
£112, harrods.com
The best Christmas fragrance buys
Versilia Aurum by Profumi Del Forte
An intoxicating fusion of floral scents from the niche Italian line
£198, liberty.co.uk
The best Christmas fragrance buys
Myndos Breeze Mandarin Cologne by Lokum Istanbul
A refreshing mandarin fragrance from the newly launched London branch of this legendary Istanbul boutique
£23, call 02077316155 or visit lokumistanbul.com
The best Christmas fragrance buys
Les Exclusifs Jersey by Chanel
A limited edition version of the classic Christmas buy, with light vanilla and musk scents
£100, chanel.com
The best Christmas fragrance buys
Jimmy Choo Parfum
A sumptuous limited edition version of the original EDP, with candied orange, toffee chypre and patchouli
£98, fragrantica.com
The best Christmas fragrance buys
Divine Enfant by Etat Libre D'Orange
A captivating scent blending orange flower, cold tobacco and rose
£52.50, lessenteurs.com
The best Christmas fragrance buys
Sublime Vanille by CREED
Handmade from vanilla-rich Tahitian orchids and bourbon vanilla of South America
£375, call Harrods 020 7730 1234
The best Christmas fragrance buys
Terre d'Iris Eau de Parfum by Miller Harris
Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian bitter orange are just a few of the flavours detected in this celebratory bouquet
£110, millerharris.com
The best Christmas fragrance buys
Iris de Nuit by James Heeley
A sensual violet perfume created from crushed carrot seeds layered with angelica, cedar and ambergris
£103, jamesheeley.com
The best Christmas fragrance buys
Portrait of a Lady by Frederic Malle
A beautiful baroque perfume blending seasonal scents of patchouli, musk and frankincense
£82, liberty.co.uk
The best Christmas fragrance buys
Philosykos eau de toilette by diptyque
White cedar and fig leaf notes combine to make the perfect winter fragrance
£68, diptyqueparis.co.uk
The best Christmas fragrance buys
Amazing Grace Fragrance by Philosophy
A light and deliciously feminine scent from skin care pioneer Cristina Carlito
£32, johnlewis.com
The best Christmas fragrance buys
Something About Sofia Eau de Toilette by Benefit
This cocktail-shaped fragrance - fusing oriental blossoms, mango and vanilla lily tones - is guaranteed to get the party season going with a zing
£29.50, boots.com
The best Christmas fragrance buys
Tuberose Criminelle by Serge Lutens
A limited edition scent with tuberose, jasmine, orange blossom, hyacinth, nutmeg, clove, sytrax, musk and vanilla
£78, liberty.co.uk
The best Christmas fragrance buys
Van Cleef & Arpels Féerie Rose Des Neiges
Inspired by the Fée des neiges, a winter rose, this scent brings together shades of lychee and pink peppercorn
£53, harveynichols.com