The deliciously ‘edible’ notes in this scent are inspired by English chocolatier Charbonnel et Walker’s Sea Salt Caramel Truffles. It blends top notes of liquid caramel and sea salt over smooth tonka bean and silky sandalwood. Indulgent and irresistible.

Shay & Blue Salt Caramel, £55 for 100ml at Shayandblue.com

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Created by perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena, Bois Farine unites the comforting aromas of baking ingredients and precious woods. It distils the warming scent of a slice of freshly baked bread, smothered in peanut butter.

L’Artisan Parfumeur Bois Farine, £85 for 100ml at artisanparfumeur.com

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Blending the bitterness of coffee alongside radiant white flowers and sweet vanilla, the latest fragrance from YSL is an utterly addictive gourmand floral. It perfectly distills the aroma of a sweet cup of coffee, with a feminine floral edge. 

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium, £61.50 for 50ml at Boots

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One spritz of this fragrance and you’ll instantly be hit with a fresh, tangy rhubarb accord, enhanced by the addition of green apple, red berries, incense and honeysuckle.

Aedes de Venustas Eau de Parfum, £185 for 10ml at Liberty

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Sensuously capturing the warming, sparkling spice and delicate sweetness of freshly cut ginger. Used to add a fragrant flavour to food and drink, this herb also makes for the most delectable winter scent.

Library of Fragrance Fresh Ginger, £15 for 30ml at Boots

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Opening with notes of rice and incense, followed by a heart and base of frangipani, vanilla and amber, this beautiful and delicately sweet scent is evocative of warm rice pudding.

Kenzo Amour, £29.99 for 30ml at Boots

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Bursting with afternoon tea accords, from crunchy cucumber to Earl Grey (thanks to bergamot) and rounded off perfectly with a sweet base of vanilla, beeswax and musk, this fresh fragrance by Christine Nagel is refined and refreshing.

Jo Malone London Earl Grey & Cucumber, £82 for 100ml at Jo Malone London

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Inspired by childhood memories (as many of his scents are) of warm crusty bread, Serge Lutens Jeux de Peau layers notes of wheat and milk over coconut, spices, apricot and woody notes. An olfactory take on glazed sticky buns.

Serge Lutens Jeux de Peau, £74 for 50ml at House of Fraser

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