Top 5 Winter Fragrances 2011

Peony's top Winter fragrances for this year are:

Keiko Mecheri's 'Cuir Cordoba' - A classical Dry Wood - A delicious combination of Suede, Aubepine, Butter Iris, Black Violet, Cedarwood, Sandalwood and Benzoin. Available in Keiko's signature black bottle in a 75ml Eau de Parfum.

Miller Harris's 'Fleur Oriental' - A classic Oriental created for those winter days when you want to envelop your fragrance. Fleur Oriental combines rich and sensual notes of amber, vanilla and musk to create a deep and opulent base. This heady and sensual blend is further heightened by fresh orange blossom, heliotrope, spicy carnation and Turkish rose. Available in a 100ml Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum.

The Different Company's 'Oriental Lounge' - A crisp green Woody Oriental - a modern interpretation of the classic Oriental fragrance, a perfect day time perfume. An interesting combination of notes: Leaves of Caloupile, Bergamot, Soft Pepper, Tonka Bean, Labdanum, Red Rose, Amber and Satin Wood. Available in a 50ml signature bottle.

Robert Piguet's 'Calypso' - a rich Soft Oriental - a sweet and seductive perfume reminiscent of Agent Provocateur with more of a whisper than a shout. Beautifully balanced notes of Mandarin, Geranium, Iris, Bulgarian Rose, Patchouli and Suede. Available in a 50ml and 100ml Eau de Parfum.

Amouage 'Memoir' - A Classical Wood fragrance - my husband is wearing this fragrance at the moment and it is to die for, so I am a little biased here. It is a complex fragrance but not heavy, beautifully composed and wonderfully wearable by women and men alike. The leather note is quite dominant but notes include: Mandarin, Absinthe, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Clove, Frankincense, Leather, Oakmoss and Musk. Presented as always in the handmade box in a 50ml Eau de Parfum.

I hope you have an opportunity to come in and try one of our winter fragrance suggestions.

Amouage - Library Collection

The Library Collection is a poetic homage to the art of living. Each fragrance is given a code, an Opus number, reflecting its status as a completed work within a greater collection. These fragrances defy categorisation, transcend gender and allow the wearer to create their own unique narrative.

Opus I is a glorious Chypre fragrance inspired by the start of a pilgrimage in search of knowledge. Opus II is a majestic Fougere inspired by the heady and evocative fragrance of old books, dark wooden shelves and antique leather armchairs. Opus III is an ode to the art and science creative process, from the darkest moments of frustration, to the enlightenment of discovery. Opus IV is an Oriental fragrance inspired by knowledge and empowerment of education as an instrument to diminish ignorance.

The Library Collection is truly amazing and is a must try the next time you visit the store.

Amouage Memoir

We received the latest instalment from Amouage today - the most delicious Chypre (Mossy Wood) fragrance for men and women - Memoir. It is described as a shadowy, mystical Chypre that takes the Absinth top notes of Memoir Man and infuses them with the spices of Pink Pepper and Cardamon. The heart notes artfully clash Dark Wood and Frankincense with White Blossoms, Jasmine and Rose. Whilst Labdanum, Leather, Musk and Oakmoss in the base provide a smoky, uncompromising conclusion to the fragrance.

I truly love this fragrance range - they understand luxury and the beautiful black bottle is stunning.

We have Memoir women and man available in a 50ml Eau de Parfum.