FASHION
WANT TO SMELL AS GOOD AS YOU LOOK? HERE'S HOW
By Flo Bellinger, 17 November 2025
Indulging in fine food, twinkly lights and luxe textures makes for a sensorial few months that wouldn’t be complete without a good fragrance in your arsenal. And with a bevy of social plans comes plenty of opportunities to flex your olfactory muscles. This might sound daunting but consider it a creative playground. We’ve collated an outfit for any seasonal situation likely to crop up over the coming weeks – and paired it with the perfect fragrance to complement your look. Keep scrolling if you fancy smelling as good as you dress.
FOR THE FESTIVE PARTY
There’s the office Christmas get-together, friendsmas (if you’re so inclined), and plenty of run-ins with extended family during this period. So collating a look that makes an entrance is vital. This Marc Jacobs Perfect Absolute Eau de Parfum is every bit as rich and bold as the sequin mini dress we’d pair with it. Featuring heart notes of jasmine and base notes of amber, this is a sultry evening scent that lingers well into the night – so you can dance into the early hours still smelling as delicious as when you arrived.
GET THE LOOK:
Marc Jacobs Perfect Absolute Eau de Parfum 50ml, £102,
& Other Stories sequins mini dress with keyhole collar, £229
Calzedonia 30 denier sheer over-the-knee socks in black, £12.99
ASOS DESIGN Piper slingback high heel shoes in black patent, £32
ASOS DESIGN tailored power shoulder belted overcoat in plum, £95
FOR THE DINNER & DRINKS
If you’re catching up with mates or heading on a dinner date, low-lit restaurants are winter’s answer to the watering hole. For such a setting, you’ll want something chic and comfortable that leaves an impression without making too much of a scene. That’s exactly how we’d describe this Jimmy Choo perfume – it's both sweet and woody, and imbued with mandarin, peach, lily and jasmine. It’s the mood you'd want to conjure from the perfect dinner date: flirty and sophisticated.
GET THE LOOK:
Jimmy Choo I Want Choo Eau De Parfum 100ml Collectors Edition, £99
ARKET merino wool knitted semi sheer turtle neck top in black, £45
ARRANGE Sydney suede high waisted barrel trouser in navy, £220
Topshop Tanya point toe knee high boot in black, £60
Topshop brushed three button longline blazer coat in black, £80
FOR THE WINTERY WALK
We can’t forget the everyday moments in between all this gallivanting. Winter involves a lot of layering and plenty of brisk to-ing and fro-ing, whether that’s for last-minute gift shopping or simple revelling in the joys of coat-and-sunglasses weather. You’ll want a signature scent that’s subtle enough to wear regularly, but still has a warmth that the festive period prides itself on. KAYALI has hit the nail on the head with this concoction: a rich, deep vanilla that avoids sickly sweetness thanks to orchid and tonka notes.
GET THE LOOK:
KAYALI Vanilla 28 EDP 100ml, £98
ASOS DESIGN longline jumper with funnel neck in mushroom, £30
ASOS DESIGN woven fluffy tassel scarf in cobalt blue, £14
Topshop wool look bomber jacket with tab detail in charcoal, £70
Topshop Barrel mid rise jean in washed black, £50
FOR EVERYTHING ELSE
Pictures: ASOS
ASOS Face + Body Ultimate Fragrance Edit - Worth £83, £35
If you’re indecisive in the scent department, we've got just the thing. This Face + Body edit features some of our favourite scents, including Marc Jacobs' Daisy (it’s iconic for a reason), and OUAI’s Rue St Honore. Not only will this gift give you plenty of options to play with, but the miniature sizes are great for throwing in your bag on the go. So whatever your plans, you’re just a spritz away from scent success.
