7 scents to wear right now, according to professional perfumers
October 23, 20240
Campfires are great in the summer, but there’s something extra cozy about them in the fall.
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Something about the scent of smoke billowing from an outdoor fire pit or leaves burning in a yard screams autumn. It’s instantly recognizable and often nostalgic.
“Even if it’s straight smoke, it feels like fall air,” Oberwetter told BI.
The perfumer said Replica’s popular By the Fireplace Eau De Toilettefrom Maison Margiela embodies this autumnal scent.
Gourmand continues to stay popular.
Coffee is a popular scent on its own, but adding notes of vanilla kicks up the fall vibes.
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Building off the gourmand trend, Vincent said coffee is a favorite smell this season.
She told BI that she saw a major turn toward these cozier scents in the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, and the trend is still alive this season.
Coffee scents, especially those with notes of vanilla, can offer comforting and grounding qualities — they feel like a warm blanket.
Test out a few dark, boozy scents.
Heavy scents can have a similar effect as a warm, cozy sweater.
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Overall, Oberwetter said fragrance trends typically work a lot like seasonal clothing.
“It’s this instinct to go for something heavy and comforting and almost protective, the same way that we reach for a thicker sweater,” she told BI.
Cooler temps create the perfect environment for layering heavier notes like spice, leather, and black pepper.
