New Year's Eve around the world: Traditions, celebrations, and the perfect scents

New Year's Eve around the world: Traditions, celebrations, and the perfect scents

New Year's Eve is a time for celebration, bidding farewell to the old year, and joyfully welcoming the new year. Around the world, there are numerous traditions and customs that are celebrated in very different ways. Whether it's fireworks in Sydney, eating grapes in Spain, or quiet meditations in Japan – each culture has its own special rituals to welcome the new year. In line with these unique celebrations, we at Acqua Alpes have selected the perfect scents to accompany this magical night and make it unforgettable.

New Year's Eve in Europe: Traditions and scents

Spain:
In Spain, it is customary to eat twelve grapes at midnight – one for each chime of the clock and for each month of the coming year. This is supposed to bring luck and prosperity. The scent that matches this tradition is 2221 Eau de Parfum from Acqua Alpes with its fresh, citrus notes, making the start of the new year invigorating and refreshing.

Italy:
In Italy, it is traditional to wear red underwear to ensure luck and love in the new year. After a festive dinner with lentils (a symbol of wealth) and Zampone (stuffed pig's foot), the new year is welcomed with a grand fireworks display. The perfect scent for this lively and passionate celebration is 2558 Eau de Parfum, a warm, spicy fragrance with notes of cinnamon and cloves, reflecting the warmth and intensity of the Italian festivities.

Germany:
In Germany, “Dinner for One” is a staple of New Year's Eve, followed by fireworks and lead pouring to predict the future. Many Germans toast with sparkling wine or champagne to welcome the new year. Here, the fresh and elegant scent of 2334 Eau de Parfum fits perfectly, capturing the cool clarity of a New Year's morning.

New Year's Eve in Asia: Traditions and scents

Japan:
In Japan, the new year traditionally begins with the 108 tolls of the temple bells to drive away the 108 sins of humanity. Additionally, the house is thoroughly cleaned to start the new year pure and fresh. A scent that captures this purity and reflection is 3770 Eau de Parfum – a clear, pure fragrance with notes of alpine herbs and citrus fruits, symbolizing the essence of purity and new beginnings.

China:
The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is celebrated according to the lunar calendar and falls on a different day than the Western New Year. Traditionally, red envelopes with money are given as gifts, and dragon dances are performed to ensure luck and prosperity. The perfect fragrance to capture the festive and celebratory mood of this occasion is Oud 3007 Eau de Parfum with its deep, rich notes of oud and Amber, exuding luxury and grandeur.

New Year's Eve in America: Traditions and Scents

USA:
In the USA, Times Square in New York is the center of New Year's Eve celebrations, where the famous Ball Drop marks the countdown to the new year before millions of spectators. Fireworks and festive parties are widespread in all states. Here, a glamorous, striking fragrance like Oud 3333 Eau de Parfum fits perfectly, reflecting the energy and splendor of the American New Year's Eve night with its intense, woody notes.

Brazil:
In Brazil, New Year's Eve is celebrated on the beach, where thousands of people wear white clothing to start the new year with peace and purity. They throw flowers into the sea to honor the sea goddess Iemanjá and celebrate until the early morning hours. A fragrance that captures the freshness and vibrancy of these celebrations is Fresh Room Perfume by Acqua Alpes, which exudes the lightness and invigorating feeling of a night on the beach.

Conclusion

New Year's Eve is a time full of magic and traditions that vary from culture to culture, but all pursue the same goal: to ensure a happy, healthy, and successful start to the new year. With the exclusive fragrances from Acqua Alpes, you can capture these special moments around the world and make your New Year's Eve an unforgettable experience. Which fragrance will accompany you into the new year?