For those of us who love fragrance, a wardrobe of scents suited to the seasons is a must. With winter’s chill upon us it’s time to pull out the warm gourmands from your scent repertoire.

If you’re looking for a new fragrance suited to the winter season, Maison Christian Dior’s latest is an exotic, spicy blend conjured up from the memories of perfumer François Demachy.

“Although I do not remember the smell of the famous Bay Rum lotion, I have a distinct memory of a bottle in my father’s pharmacy that stirred my curiosity. Spice Blend is the fragrant translation of an exotic image stemming from my childhood. This fragrance has a warm signature underlined by an unusual crowd of spices that meet and mingle. Spice Blend is like a whirlwind—but whether it stokes the fire or refreshes us is hard to say,” he says.

Spice Blend sits at a crossroads of spices with a signature scent that is striking, fresh and fiery. The main notes are inspired by the tropics, along with spices from around the world and a rum absolute.

Maison Christian Dior Spice Blend, $410/250mL; available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Toronto and dior.com.