One of the pleasures of Montréal winter (yes, they do exist) is that the crisp chill in the air forms the perfect backdrop for the warmest, deepest scents in our collection. However, not all winter scents have to be incredibly rich or intense. To prove it, we’ve curated ten fragrances we think would suit the coldest months of the year, and they range from the boldest scents we can think of to a few surprisingly refreshing choices with subtler takes on warmth. Some might even find a new favourite for (almost) all-year round.

This set includes 10 samples of 0.7 ml each, packaged in glass vials with wand applicators. The scents included are:

Amouage - Opus XIV Royal Tobacco
Cigars by the roaring fire.

Nishane - Kredo
Oud and spices, gleaming like gold.

L’Artisan Parfumeur - Tenebrae
Forest wood alchemy.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian - Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait
Operatic deliciousness.

Gallivant - Abu Dhabi
Spicy dune daydreams.

Etat Libre d’Orange - Tom of Finland
Warm, clean skin in the steam room.

Scents of Wood - Praline in Maple
An indulgent trip to the sugar shack.

Zoologist - Koala
An invigorating Outback fantasy.

Jorum Studio - Athenaeum
An inky labyrinth of lavender.

Vilhelm - To My Father
Dry whisky and the comforts of home.