Surround yourself with Christmas cheer with scents from Serge Lutens, Diptyque, Maison Francis Kurkdjian and more
Be it the fresh scent of fir trees as you walk past your neighbourhood florist or the scent of mulled wine wafting from restaurants—it’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas.
Scent memory, the association of smells with certain memories or times of the year, is so powerful that sometimes even just the hint of a scent we recognise can trigger a memory.
Infuse your holiday season with these perfumes, scented candles and home fragrances, so when a loved one or guest to your home next encounter one of these smells they’ll instantly conjure up the happy memories they shared with you this Christmas.
1. Cosy and sweet
Pain d’épices, a limited edition candle by Paris-based perfumer Maison Francis Kurkdjian, evokes the memory of sweet treats and good company with its gingerbread-inspired fragrance. Named after the traditional French cake that contains notes of honey, cinnamon and star anise, it’ll take you straight to a friendly grandma’s bustling kitchen withsomething delicious baking in the oven.
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