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Cozy & Smoky
The profile: This amber-colored elixir goes on ultra-smoky -- like smoldering embers. But let it sit for an hour, and the sugar comes out. With notes of pink pepper, frosted accord and woods, it's the liquid embodiment of chestnuts roasting on an open fire.
The atmosphere: Fur slippers on your feet and a thick, cable-knit blanket draped over your shoulders. Mulled wine in your mug, a novel in your hand. A crackling fire lighting up your living room.
Images from theanamumdiary.co.uk and tidymom.net
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Daring & Sensual
The profile: Rich, heady and floral, this oriental scent releases intoxicating citrus and ginger up top, softened by creamy sandalwood, vanilla and rose. It's very sexy -- you've been warned.
The atmosphere: Your date comes to the door wearing a wool trench coat and a come-hither expression. You're in all red. You arrive 15 minutes late to your reservation, where you share a bottle of Cab, a ramekin of crème brûlée and you can guess what else.
Images from lip-gloss-sample.blogspot.com, wineharlots.com and indeeddecor.com
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Soft & Effortless
The profile: Inspired by the luxury of cashmere, this bright, elegant scent is one of this winter's most wearable (much like a cashmere sweater itself). Upon first spritz, you get sparkling bergamot and cedar leaf -- but calming sandalwood, tonka bean and musks soon follow.
The atmosphere: Holiday dinner with the family. You've just helped your cousins plate the roasted goose. The candles are lit; you're wearing pearls. Michael Bublé's Christmas albums plays in the background.
Images from volang.elleinterior.se, nfpstudio.com and lovefrenchbulldogs.tumblr.com
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Hearty & Spiced
The profile: This unexpected concoction opens with spicy star anise, warmed up by tobacco, amber and leather. Somehow, it all harmonizes to give us a cozy pumpkin spice-esque scent that (quietly) screams winter.
The atmosphere: Last-minute gift shopping at your local holiday market. You sip on a homemade cinnamon latte, as you hunt for the perfect necklace for your sister-in-law. A plaid scarf decorates your neck, protecting you from the wind's wintry nip.
Images from mysweetappetite.wordpress.com and themagicalslowcooker.com
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Fruity & Fresh
The profile: Inside hand-painted packaging sits this rich, invigorating mix of fig, cedar, amber wood and honey. It has a bright, fresh snap that somehow isn't too springy.
The atmosphere: You wake up to the unmistakable smell of fresh snow. It's the first whiteout of the year, and the dog is itching to go play in it. You slip on a waterproof jumpsuit, grab the leash and head out for an invigorating afternoon of snow angels and snowball fights, just like you did when you were little.
Images from babynameslog.com, drizzleanddip.com and Bongarenni on Fickr
