I am looking for an answer to a question that just might not be possible. If you think about menthol and it's affects on the skin (perception of cooling), is there an equivalent for a perception of warming? I'm just not a fragrance type of person so my exposure to what's out there is very very limited. Any ideas?
Menthol is to summer as ??? is to winter?
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I have some scuttles. I would like to use them - so far mixed results - hoping for warm winter lather!
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I'm well versed in scuttles! I hate being cold! I'm looking for something that would stick around on the face (sensation wise) like menthol does when used in aftershaves.
It may just be my imagination, but I feel a mild warming sensation with Proraso red sandalwood aftershave splash. The effect isn’t as strong as menthol, but I use it in the colder months much as I use green Proraso in the warmer ones. The scent has pretty nice longevity for an aftershave.
I agree with this, Trevor.
Menthol is to summer as shoveling 3 feet of deep snow in winter.
Did I mention that I don't like menthol?
Did I mention that I don't like menthol?
For me, the Proraso white pre-shave has that warming feeling. Unfortunately, it is scented (synthetic smell, or you can call it chemical if you wish), so I am not sure if that's something you'd like.
Owen Bawn
Garden party cupcake scented
In fragrance terms? Woods, oud, cured tobacco, incense. Sandalwoods are particularly popular in the winter. But I don't think any of these have a warming physical impact like the illusion of cooling one gets from menthol. Woods "smell" warm.
Clove.............
Tobacco
Woods - not the green woods of Spring/Autumn, but rather the dry hardwoods
Booze - the brown ones
Smoke
Woods - not the green woods of Spring/Autumn, but rather the dry hardwoods
Booze - the brown ones
Smoke
Menthol is to summer as oakmoss is to winter.
I like something more moisturizing when it gets cold -- glycerin and/or oils in aftershave (e.g. Proraso red aftershave), and Mitchell's wool fat for shaving soap (post shave lanolin feel) ... to me, that's the winter answer to "menthol is to summer" ... 
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Thanks all! I have read that a mix of cinnamon and clove have warming properties but my concern would be skin reaction to the oils/compounds in them. I have tried both tobacco and whisk(e)ies. I don't ever feel any warmth; there is a warm fragrance. Maybe what I'm trying to achieve just isn't possible.
Owen Bawn
Garden party cupcake scented
I suppose you could always cut open a ghost pepper and rub it on your face.
The correct answer is menthol year round.
Wood and Spices scents, plenty of choice...plus my scuttle
Tobacco scented scarf.
amber, musk, or oud
If one likes menthol like I do, Master Creations Frosted Lavender aftershave is sure to please. It's available at Pasteur. But be warned, it's eye watering strong. I personally love it. 
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