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Fragrance guide

A cozy fragrance is the one you reach for on a cold day at home or a slow weekend: warm, soft and comforting rather than sharp or showy. Think vanilla, chestnut, woods, coffee, tobacco and a little smoke.

These are the fragrances in our catalog with that warm, enveloping character.

How we picked. We took the fragrances in our catalog described as cozy and ranked them by how well they suit fall and winter and by how long they last. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.

  1. Naxos by Xerjoff
    1

    Xerjoff

    Naxos

    $270 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Unisex · Amber

    A tribute to Sicily: lavender, golden honey and tobacco. Opulent, honeyed and impeccably made.

    Key notes:
    Lavender, Bergamot, Honey, Tobacco, Tonka bean
    Style:
    Cozy, Elegant
    Longevity:
    Very long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  2. Ultra Male by Jean Paul Gaultier
    2

    Jean Paul Gaultier

    Ultra Male

    $110 · 4.2 oz · EDT · Men · Amber

    Juicy pear and black vanilla with cinnamon. A very sweet, very loud party scent.

    Key notes:
    Pear, Lavender, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Amber
    Style:
    Seductive, Cozy
    Longevity:
    Very long-lasting
    Projection:
    Enormous
  3. Replica By the Fireplace by Maison Margiela
    3

    Maison Margiela

    Replica By the Fireplace

    $165 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Unisex · Woody

    Roasted chestnuts, smoky wood and vanilla. A winter evening by the fire, bottled.

    Key notes:
    Pink pepper, Orange blossom, Chestnut, Vanilla, Peru balsam
    Style:
    Cozy, Natural
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  4. La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme
    4

    Lancôme

    La Vie Est Belle

    $140 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Gourmand

    Iris and praline in a crystal smile. A sweet, enveloping floral gourmand with a trail that leaves a mark.

    Key notes:
    Blackcurrant, Pear, Iris, Praline, Vanilla
    Style:
    Romantic, Cozy
    Longevity:
    Very long-lasting
    Projection:
    Enormous
  5. Trésor by Lancôme
    5

    Lancôme

    Trésor

    $125 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Floral

    Rose, peach and powdery vanilla. A warm, romantic embrace: the great floral of the nineties.

    Key notes:
    Peach, Apricot, Rose, Vanilla, Sandalwood
    Style:
    Classic, Romantic, Cozy
    Longevity:
    Very long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  6. Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier
    6

    Jean Paul Gaultier

    Le Male

    $85 · 4.2 oz · EDT · Men · Fougère

    Barbershop lavender and creamy vanilla: an amber fougère with the soul of a classic. Comforting, sensual and very nineties.

    Key notes:
    Lavender, Mint, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Tonka bean
    Style:
    Seductive, Classic, Cozy
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  7. Replica Jazz Club by Maison Margiela
    7

    Maison Margiela

    Replica Jazz Club

    $155 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Amber

    Leather armchairs, aged rum and tobacco smoke in a Brooklyn jazz club. Warm, intimate and very comfortable.

    Key notes:
    Pink pepper, Neroli, Rum, Tobacco, Vanilla
    Style:
    Cozy, Seductive
    Longevity:
    Moderate
    Projection:
    Moderate
  8. The One for Men by Dolce & Gabbana
    8

    Dolce & Gabbana

    The One for Men

    $95 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Amber

    Warm tobacco and amber lifted by ginger and cardamom. A smooth, polished scent that stays close and feels made for evenings.

    Key notes:
    Grapefruit, Coriander, Ginger, Amber, Tobacco
    Style:
    Elegant, Seductive, Cozy
    Longevity:
    Moderate
    Projection:
    Moderate
  9. Boss Alive by Hugo Boss
    9

    Hugo Boss

    Boss Alive

    $110 · 2.7 oz · EDP · Women · Floral

    Juicy apple and plum over jasmine, cinnamon and creamy vanilla woods. Warm, modern and easy to like.

    Key notes:
    Apple, Plum, Jasmine, Vanilla, Sandalwood
    Style:
    Elegant, Cozy, Urban
    Longevity:
    Moderate
    Projection:
    Moderate
  10. Old Spice Original by Old Spice
    10

    Old Spice

    Old Spice Original

    $15 · 4.2 oz · Eau de Cologne · Men · Amber

    Warm clove, cinnamon and carnation with a powdery vanilla finish. The comforting scent of generations of fathers and grandfathers.

    Key notes:
    Orange, Lemon, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Musk
    Style:
    Classic, Cozy
    Longevity:
    Weak
    Projection:
    Soft
  11. Her by Burberry
    11

    Burberry

    Her

    $130 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Gourmand

    A burst of red berries over musk and amber. The spirit of London: sweet, cheerful and modern.

    Key notes:
    Strawberry, Raspberry, Violet, Musk, Vanilla
    Style:
    Romantic, Urban, Cozy
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  12. Tabac Original by Mäurer & Wirtz
    12

    Mäurer & Wirtz

    Tabac Original

    $25 · 3.4 oz · Eau de Cologne · Men · Aromatic

    Soapy aldehydes, lavender and a warm, powdery tobacco base. The smell of a traditional German barbershop in a white ceramic bottle.

    Key notes:
    Aldehydes, Bergamot, Geranium, Tobacco, Musk
    Style:
    Classic, Cozy
    Longevity:
    Moderate
    Projection:
    Moderate

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What makes a fragrance smell cozy?

Warm, soft notes: vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood, cashmere wood, coffee, chestnut and gentle smoke. They sit close to the skin and feel comforting.

When should I wear a cozy fragrance?

In fall and winter, at home, on weekends and on relaxed evenings. They can feel too warm on hot days.

Are cozy fragrances unisex?

Most are. Warm vanilla and woody scents suit anyone, and many of the best-known ones are sold as unisex.

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