Fragrances that smell of whisky, cognac and rum

Perfumes that smell of whisky, cognac and rum, known as “boozy,” have warm and slightly sweet liquor-like notes, often combined with tobacco, vanilla, spices and woods. They are evening and winter fragrances, enveloping and often very long-lasting.

Whisky

Smoking' Gun by BORNTOSTANDOUT combines Campari, rum, whisky, pine and incense; Amber Fever by Mancera features whisky, tonka bean and roasted hazelnuts; Ala by Regalien Istanbul combines cognac, whisky, honey and cinnamon, with a longevity rating of 5 out of 5.

Cognac

Drunk Saffron by BORNTOSTANDOUT features plum, cognac, saffron and leather. Sine Gloria by Nobile 1942 combines cognac, rum, leather and resins: bold and dark.

Rum

Fan Your Flames by Nishane features coconut, rum and tobacco, with a longevity rating of 5. Cacao Aztèque by Perris Monte Carlo combines rum and cacao. Islander by Ligne St. Barth features aged Martinique rum.

How to wear them

Just a few sprays, as they are intense, and preferably in cold weather, when the warm notes unfold slowly. Other fragrances for winter can be found in winter fragrances. The entire family is available in the boozy collection.

Frequently asked questions

What does a boozy perfume mean?

A perfume with liquor notes such as whisky, cognac, rum or amaretto: warm, sweet and enveloping.

Are boozy perfumes for men?

Many are unisex. Rum with coconut or vanilla, for example, is also very popular with women.