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"  The calendar and the blossoming cherry tree near my apartment building suggest that spring is here, but the lingering presence of winter is still noticeable in the biting wind and dark clouds. As I wake up to yet another cold, foggy morning, all I want to do is huddle under the blankets until summer. Hibernation, unfortunately, is not an option for me, so when the incessant rain feels especially oppressive, I instinctively reach for perfumes that warm me up. My first choice is often an oriental perfume because I find this genre as comforting as a cashmere sweater. The oriental family is so called because it is a Western fantasy of the East. From Guerlain Shalimar to Thierry Mugler Angel, oriental fragrances span a broad spectrum but have in common a warm, enveloping sensation derived from the rich notes of vanilla, amber, patchouli, sandalwood and musk. Try Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan and indulge in its embrace of sweet amber. If you crave the heat of spices, Caron Parfum Sacr\u00E9 is a beautiful option. It wraps its roses in pepper and sandalwood, and the result is a refined fragrance that is as appropriate for a cocktail party as it is for a cozy, candlelight dinner. These fragrances unfold on skin in sumptuous, gilded layers, and they make a bold statement. By contrast, many modern orientals have a more understated character, with woods, amber and spices rendered as sheer and radiant. Prada Candy, a recent launch from the esteemed Italian fashion house, is based on vanilla and caramel, but it presents these luscious notes in a new, transparent guise. Etat Libre d&amp;#039;Orange Fils de Dieu, a take on the oriental classic, Guerlain Shalimar, opens up on a bright note of lime zest and coriander leaves, and as it dries down to the base of vanilla and milky rice, the perfume warms up. Its velvety sweetness feels comforting on a cold day, while its presence is alluring and invites others to lean in closer. Floral fragrances are also successful as antidotes to rain and gloom, especially compositions that remind me of sun warmed petals. Perfumers play up the dazzling radiance of floral notes with incense and dark woods, using them as subtle accents rather than as key elements as in oriental fragrances. A hint of myrrh, a resin obtained from trees native to Yemen and Somalia, transforms Annick Goutal&amp;#039;s Grand Amour from a coquettish posy of mimosa, jasmine and honeysuckle into a seductive wrap. When creating By Kilian Sweet Redemption, Givaudan perfumer Calice Becker turned to orange blossom, a note traditionally associated with weddings and communions. The silky touch of flower petals in her creation gives way to a smoldering, rather than innocent, drydown of incense and balsams. Building a wardrobe of warm perfumes doesn&amp;#039;t have to mean acquiring a whole new set of fragrances. The same scent worn on a crisp March morning or a sweltering August afternoon can be dramatically different. The temperature and humidity can affect how perfumes develop and how they tell their stories, and I enjoy experimenting with my favorites throughout the year. The quintessentially summery Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia reveals its creamy vanilla layer within minutes on a hot day, while in the chilly air, the soft lily petals linger on skin much longer. Parfums de Nicola\u00EF Sacrebleu wears like a heavy stole in the summer, but during the colder months, it is appropriately lush. If all else fails, you can add a splash of color to your day by reminding yourself of summer. My spring perfume wardrobe includes several fragrances that have a sunny, languid aura. For instance, the radiant and joyful Jour d&amp;#039;Herm\u00E8s blends a refreshing note of green pear into a romantic bouquet of summer flowers\u2014rose, sweet pea, and gardenia. Chanel Cristalle is my potion of choice whenever I crave a dose of sunshine. Its blend of orange leaves, fizzy lemon and jasmine petals smells like a morning on the Italian Riviera, a perfect fantasy on a rainy day. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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