The Winter Olympics always remind me of one thing: Just how much I love the mountains (and all the jaw-dropping sports that happen to take place on the slopes). However, while I do frequent ski lodges every winter, I rarely strap on my ski boots and travel up a mountain just to speed right back down it. I prefer to spend my morning and afternoons with loved ones while clutching a cup of hot tea, then breaking out the cocktails and card games at night while a fire blazes on. With that being said, I do love an opportunity, to dress up for those après ski moments where glamor and comfort are key.
To take my winter outfits to the next level, I wear at least one of the below fragrances that smell just like fresh snow, dry wood, and crisp mountain air. Wondering which ones I gravitate towards the most? Keep scrolling to see my top picks from brands like d’Annam, Chloé, Diptyque, and Jo Malone London.
The Best Après Ski-Worthy Scents, Listed
Ledda
20 Bourbon Brûlée Eau de Parfum
Scent Type: Woody spices
Notes: Italian bergamot, black plum, Brazilian tonka bean, cypriol root, coconut milk, whiskey accord, heliotrope, caramel, vanilla bourbon, amberwood, white musk, American cedar
After spending all day on the slopes, it’s always a good idea to wind down the evening in front of a roaring fire with a drink in hand. This Ledda scent captures those satisfying moments with gourmand caramel and splash of boozy whiskey and vanilla bourbon. The perfume opens with an inviting fusion of black plum and Italian bergamot warmed by coconut milk and heliotrope. Amberwood, cypriol, and cedarwood add a luminous, woody touch.
Customer Review: “This one is interesting and different from the other fragrances I have, especially as it’s the only one that has a whiskey note. To me this is warm, a little spicy, sweet and intoxicating. It’s interesting and can’t wait to wear it!
Maison Louis Marie
No. 04 Bois de Balincourt Eau de Parfum
Scent Type: Fresh spices
Notes: Sandalwood, cedar, nutmeg, vetiver, cinnamon, amber wood
Maison Louis Marie’s No. 04 Bois de Balincourt scent is inspired by the family’s home tucked away in an ancient forest. The brand’s signature fragrance layers creamy sandalwood and cedar with a burst of cedar and nutmeg for warmth. The fresh and spicy composition is anchored by earthy vetiver for a woody and fresh blend that develops beautifully on the skin.
Customer Review: “I literally get excited in the morning to shower and put this on. Everything about it is so calming. All of the perfect spicy/woody fall notes with none of the heavy gourmand note! I’m not one to describe scents by scenario, but in this case I just have to—this literally smells like a forest after rain.”
Ellis Brooklyn
Après Eau de Parfum
Scent Type: Woody spices
Notes: Saffron, juniper berries, cardamom, soft suede, bourbon, violet, praline, guaiacwood, ladbanum, musk, vanilla, patchouli, cedarwood, sandalwood
You may not be able to take a trip to the mountains whenever you’re craving fresh air and powdered snow, but Ellis Brooklyn’s Après Eau de Parfum is a close second. This perfume captures rich mountain air, fresh pine, and smooth bourbon for a woodsy, boozy brew that’s addictive and bold. While its opens with fresh notes, its heart is where the scent really shine with notes of cardamom, soft suede, praline, and vanilla.
Customer Review: “It is so universal and truly perfect for every occasion! To me it just feels like driving through Washington, when you’ve never seen the west before and the fog is high through the mountains, the sun is dormant behind the clouds. There’s a sense of wonder and optimism. Apres is a whole vibe and story in a bottle.”
Björk and Berries
White Forest Eau de Parfum
Scent Type: Aromatic woods
Notes: Bergamot, black currant, lemon, violet, lily-of-the-valley, vetiver, tonka bean, cedarwood
This perfume smells like walking on a cold, crisp midwinter day when the snow is bathed in sunlight. Spring is on the horizon, but not quite here yet. Inspired by the Swedish woods, White Forest captures the serenity of Nordic nature with white birch and green pine accented by bergamot, black currant, citrus, and a bouquet of powdery, fresh florals against tonka bean and cedarwood.
Customer Review: “My all-time favorite from Björk and Berries! This always makes me smile—it’s both cozy and energizing. It’s like a warm hug from a beloved one during a snowy winter’s walk in a pine forest, together with the warmth of the gingerbread aroma which evokes an almost childish happiness!”
d’Annam
Sakura Snow Eau de Parfum
Scent Type: Fresh floral
Notes: Cherry blossom, snow, solar notes, juniper berry, lily-of-the-valley, white musk
While many of the après ski-worthy fragrances on the market tend to lean more boozy or woody, there are quite a few that I love for smelling fresh. d’Annam’s Sakura Snow evokes freshly fallen snow with—you guessed it— a snow note softened with a blend of velvety cherry blossom and juniper berries bathed in sun. A base of lily-of-the-valley and white musk lends a soft finish that’s sheer and skin-like.
Customer Review: “So fresh and clean smelling. A great floral scent for winter and spring. This smells like sitting under a cherry tree in bloom during the first snow-melt of the season—still winter but the sun is shining.”
Chloé
Atelier des Fleurs Cedrus Eau de Parfum
Scent Type: Woody floral
Notes: Indian cardamom oil, bergamot oil, pink peppercorn oil, Bulgarian rose oil, cassia, georgywood molecule, Haitian vetiver oil, Australian sandalwood album oil orpur, Texas cedarwood orpur, sylkolide molecule
While I wear this one year-round, Chloé’s homage to woody facets that are warm and inviting (namely cedar and balsam) reminds us of the last few days of winter, just as spring florals are poking their head through the snow. Its striking, smooth wood notes are balanced with the earthiness of Bulgarian rose oil and cassia, while being livened with a whisper of crisp citrus.
Customer Review: “Sophisticated, timeless, versatile, truly suited for any occasion and any season. That’s why I always keep it in my collection. It feels so natural, never artificial. The notes are a balance between woody-earth-soap-fresh, with a citrus touch.”
Jo Malone London
Silver Birch & Lavender Cologne
Scent Type: Aromatic woods
Notes: Grapefruit, English lavender, silver birch
Lavender is widely viewed as the scent of spring and summer, but it also makes a stunning choice for winter escapades. Silver Birch & Lavender Cologne by Jo Malone London proves this with a blend of woody, aromatic notes cut with a crisp coolness. Inspired by morning light across a garden, this one also refreshes the senses with a squeeze of grapefruit, woody silver birch, and compelling roasted oak.
Customer Review: “Smells like a clean, put-together, relaxed person, rather than a straight perfume/cologne. Like soaped up skin, under a crisp white cotton button up and freshly washed line-dried dark denim jeans. Smells like the sky. A light breeze. Starts off extremely blue, and warms up a little with more citrus coming through as it settles.”
Prada
Infusion de Santal Chai Eau de Parfum
Scent Type: Woody spices
Notes: Chai latte accord, creamy sandalwood accord, citrus, musks
As many coffee stories as I’ve written over the past few months, you would have guessed that I’m most likely a coffee drinker. While I like to embrace my inner Lorelai Gilmore on occasion, I’d much rather sip on an iced chai with a splash of soy milk and extra cinnamon on top. Prada’s Infusion de Santal Eau de Parfum smells exactly like my favorite beverage with a mouth-watering combination of spiced chai accord, creamy sandalwood, bright citrus, and white musk.
Customer Review: “This scent makes a beautiful first impression: warm, milky, and gently spiced, with that refined smoothness Prada does so well. The intensity is soft-moderate, creating a calm, cozy aura rather than a heavy cloud. Sillage stays close to the skin with a subtle trail that feels intimate and clean.”
Tsu Lange Yor
TLC 5755 Eau de Parfum
Scent Type: Aromatic woods
Notes: Black pepper, sandalwood, vetiver, tas, mountain pepper, shiso, amyris, cashmeran, cedarwood, buddawood, Iso E Super, ambroxan, vanilla, coumarin
This was the first scent I tried from Troye Sivan’s aesthetically-pleasing fragrance line (seriously, every perfume is a work of art), and I’ve been thinking about it ever since. Created in collaboration with Craig Andrade of Raconteur, it’s described by the brand as, “an observance of native AU fragrance and material” with a beguiling blend of dry spices and woods that feels crisp and warm. Honestly, wearing it feels like an escape to a wintery, A-frame cabin.
Customer Review: “It is so comforting to me, the woods are beautiful and the cashmeran is very creamy, so cozy and warm and sits so nicely on my skin, it last a long time too. I like to spray a little on my wrist before bed and when I wake in the morning it’s still smells sooo good, my skin but better! It’s just sophisticated, for me this scent smells rich, effortless and chic and I’m in love!”
Penhaligon’s
Balm of Calm Eau de Parfum
Scent Type: Woody fougère
Notes: Lavender, cardamom, clary sage, geranium, iris ultimate, rhum absolute, sandalwood, oakwood, vetiver
I’d love to say I’m talented on the slopes, but in reality, I’d much rather stay in a ski chalet while nursing an apple cider and gorging myself on fresh bakes. Here’s a charming perfume reminds me of spending hours in my favorite state of mind with a calming, woody fougère composition. Its soft notes (lavender, iris, and geranium) become slightly boozy with rhum absolute before being grounded by woody notes wrapped in vetiver.
Customer Review: “I recently tried Penhaligon’s A Balm of Calm, and it’s truly a unique experience in a bottle. From the first spritz, it felt like being wrapped in a serene, luxurious cocoon. The opening notes are subtle and soothing, with a clean, almost herbal quality that immediately evokes tranquility.”
Caswell-Massey
2571 Eau de Parfum
Scent Type: Woody floral
Notes: Cardamom, bergamot, orris root, cypress, sandalwood, amber, vetiver
Fragrances that feel familiar will always land themselves in my collection, and I’m certainly making space for this one in my winter lineup. Designed to mirror the relationship between scent and memory, 2571 combines green cardamom with fresh bergamot before revealing an aromatic heart of powdery orris and resinous cypress. Its woody base is what makes this perfume an easy pick for winter with a smooth mix of sandalwood, amber, and vetiver roots.
Customer Review: “I’m so pleased with 2571. It’s soft but unisex, goes on light but stays at the same light intensity for many hours. Cardamom seems prominent to me, but it is really a very balanced complex scent that is almost undefinable.”
Miller Harris
Étui Noir Eau de Parfum
Scent Type: Amber spices
Notes: Italian bergamot essential oil, tangerine, elemi gum, Moroccan iris butter, incense, cashmere, styrax essential oil, Indonesian patchouli essential oil, Haitian vetiver essential oil, leather, amber, birch essential oil, labdanum absolute
When I think of a winter cabin, images of a large fireplace with an a well-worn leather chair sitting right in front of it comes to mind. Miller Harris’ enthralling takes me there with a suede-like leather note is softened by powder orris and cashmere set against a balsamic base of incense and vetiver. There’s an undeniable hypnotic smokiness lingering just below the surface and a dry earthiness that gives was to a comforting scent.
Customer Review: “This is a super-classy, elegant, unisex buttery suede-like leather. There’s a perfect amount of incense in the background to ‘smoke-out’ the perfume a little, and the iris comes through stronger on paper/clothes than it does on my skin. On my skin, it’s a perfectly round incense-y suede, somehow almost-gourmand in its butteriness and richness.”
L’Artisan Parfumeur
Bois Farine Eau de Toilette
Scent Type: Woody musks
Notes: Iris, wheat, cedarwood, guaiacwood, sandalwood
Here’s another perfume that’s perfect for those post-ski hangouts where the drinks are flowing, secrets are spilling, and high-energy board games are played. Bois Farine Eau de Toilette reminds me of peanuts (yes, you read that correctly) laced with notes of fresh wood and powdery florals. It’s inspired by the rare scent of the Ruizia Cordata tree, this one is minimalist and modern.
Customer Review: “L’artisan Bois Farine is a comfort scent meant for those damp 40ish degree days where the sky is dreary and it won’t stop drizzling. It gives a feeling of pensiveness leaning toward melancholy. The constant dry powdery wood aroma smells like you’ve just opened a dusty old book without its binding.”
Diptyque
Orphéon Eau de Parfum
Scent Type: Aromatic woods
Notes: Tonka bean, juniper berries, jasmine, tobacco, cedarwood
Diptyque’s Orphéon Eau de Parfum evokes Paris’ Saint Germain Quarter in the ’60s, where the vibrant atmospheres of jazz clubs and bars were vibrant and the home of artistic encounters. This perfume pays tribute to the Orphéon, one of the era’s most renown clubs with notes of burnished wood, warm tonka bean, vibrant juniper berries, and tobacco smoke. Aromatic and woody, this perfume smells like slowing down and tapping into your creative side.
Customer Review: “Orphéon is an elegant, atmospheric fragrance that feels both timeless and modern. Its smooth blend of cedar, tonka, and soft floral notes creates a warm, comforting aura that settles beautifully throughout the day. It has a refined depth without ever feeling heavy, making it perfect for daily wear or special evenings. The scent feels intimate yet distinctive—an effortlessly chic signature fragrance that always draws compliments.”
Régime des Fleurs
Falling Trees Eau de Parfum
Scent Type: Amber woods
Notes: Juniper, bergamot, black pepper, olibanum, myrrh, elemi, oakmoss, cypriol, benzoin
I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, and I have never found a perfume that exudes everything I love about my home until I was introduced to Régime des Fleurs’ Falling Trees Eau de Parfum. The scent’s woody resins, lush mosses, and fresh bark immerses you on a sun-dappled forest floor just after a shower has passed. Its notes include cooling juniper and bergamot sprinkled with black pepper against wild-gathered resins and sun-warmed oakmoss.
Customer Review: “Having tested all of the offerings from Regime Des Fleurs, this one is by far my favorite. It truly does smell like a forest trail. I am an avid hiker, and for me it is the most moving scent of all. I feel I could wear this hiking and I would blend right in with the forests of the Pacific Northwest. It doesn’t just smell like one tree, it smells like a whole forest, and the understory, and the dry leaves crunching under your feet.”
How I Chose
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