{"id":3069,"date":"2025-11-25T18:00:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T19:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cncurc.org\/?p=3069"},"modified":"2025-11-27T15:17:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T15:17:55","slug":"shopping-for-a-new-winter-perfume-these-7-trends-will-be-everywhere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.cncurc.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/25\/shopping-for-a-new-winter-perfume-these-7-trends-will-be-everywhere\/","title":{"rendered":"Shopping For A New Winter Perfume? These 7 Trends Will Be Everywhere"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Some things remain constant every winter<\/a>: no matter how prepared you are, your skin<\/a> will feel the brunt of the cold, you\u2019ll almost always hate the sweaters you bought in last year\u2019s sale with every intention of wearing them, and the perfumes<\/a> that saw you through spring, summer, and fall just won\u2019t feel right once the temperature drops.<\/p>\n

Luckily, perfumers have been busy whipping up all manner of winter-appropriate fragrances<\/a> to suit every winter mood, whether you want to feel cozy, confident at parties, or refreshed on gloomy mornings.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Scroll ahead for the most inviting winter perfume trends and tips on how to wear them this chilly season \u2014 and beyond.<\/p>\n

DashDividers_1_500x100<\/title><\/div>\n<h2>Soapy Oud<\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s no mistaking the scent of oud \u2014 a dark, resinous wood. Equal parts sweet, earthy, and rich, it dominates any perfume it\u2019s in, making it an acquired taste. Perfume expert Aamna Lone, aka <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"@perfumeconnoisseurz on Instagram (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/perfumeconnoisseurz\/\" target=\"_blank\">@perfumeconnoisseurz on Instagram<\/a>, predicts a new type of oud will reign supreme \u2014 and it\u2019s easier to wear. \u201cThere has been a rise in soapy, sterile ouds that are softer but still allow the same projection,\u201d she says. Think oud blended with clean-laundry notes like musk, heliotrope, and jasmine. She highlights <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Mizensir\u2019s Perfect Oud Eau de Parfum (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=30283X879131&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmizensirparfums.com%2Fproducts%2Fperfect-oud%3Fsrsltid%3DAfmBOor9AQrJPJMckF7nxC4tEEjVkgpI3t8MCwunQtiPgFhRkSpJZfdR\" target=\"_blank\">Mizensir\u2019s Perfect Oud Eau de Parfum<\/a>, which features a \u201cmetallic, crisp texture.\u201d Then there\u2019s the more affordable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Romancea-Woman-Parfum-Ard-Zaafaran\/dp\/B07QY42V1H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Oud Romancea (opens in a new tab)\">Oud Romancea<\/a>, which, to Lone, smells like literal soap and oud.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Also try <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Tom Ford Oud Voyager Eau de Parfum (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=30283X879131&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nordstrom.com%2Fs%2Ftom-ford-oud-voyager-eau-de-parfum%2F8529192\" target=\"_blank\">Tom Ford Oud Voyager Eau de Parfum<\/a>, which pairs oud with a fresh peony accord, and <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=30283X879131&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sephora.com%2Fproduct%2Foudgasm-milky-musk-oud-%257C-30-eau-de-parfum-P517274\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Kayali Oudgasm Milky Musk Oud Eau de Parfum Intense (opens in a new tab)\">Kayali Oudgasm Milky Musk Oud Eau de Parfum Intense<\/a>, featuring addictive strawberry cream, skin-like white musk, and silver oud.<\/p>\n<div><title>DashDividers_1_500x100<\/title><\/div>\n<h2>Dark Fruits<\/h2>\n<p>Lee Howes, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Lush\u2019s fragrance category lead (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lush.com\/us\/en_us\" target=\"_blank\">Lush\u2019s fragrance category lead<\/a>, says we usually associate fruity scents with summer, but this winter it\u2019s time for darker, richer, berry-like fragrances, inspired by the winter harvest, to take the spotlight. \u201cCherry will stay popular, though in a cozier form,\u201d says Howes. \u201cThis season, we have our <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=30283X879131&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lush.com%2Fus%2Fen_us%2Fp%2Fcherryish-body-spray%3FqueryId%3Db1255e9fb5d1463e8c5a9f7b571da05b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Cherryish Body Spray, (opens in a new tab)\">Cherryish Body Spray,<\/a> which keeps the freshness of cherry but warms it up with notes of chocolate marzipan \u2014 it\u2019s a really festive scent.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Also try <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Balmain Cuir \u00c9lys\u00e8es Eau de Parfum (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=30283X879131&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.neimanmarcus.com%2Fp%2Fbalmain-beauty-balmain-cuir-elysees-edp-50-prod284410126\" target=\"_blank\">Balmain Cuir \u00c9lys\u00e8es Eau de Parfum<\/a>, which blends raspberry with moody leather and enveloping sandalwood. If berries aren\u2019t your thing, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=30283X879131&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nordstrom.com%2Fs%2Fjo-malone-sandalwood-spiced-apricot-cologne%2F8558395%3Fsrsltid%3DAfmBOoraoEdGbW_5g9CjthQuB_RAWQYbSCQ5JIh4cnkd3OBbzQUVD6pM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Jo Malone Sandalwood & Spiced Apricot Cologne (opens in a new tab)\">Jo Malone Sandalwood & Spiced Apricot Cologne<\/a>, which pairs an otherwise summery fruit with rich, dark cardamom.<\/p>\n<div><title>DashDividers_1_500x100<\/title><\/div>\n<h2>Edible Nostalgia<\/h2>\n<p>Gourmand fragrances \u2014 perfumes with sweet, birthday cake-like notes \u2014 aren\u2019t going anywhere, but they\u2019re getting more complex, says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/barbstegemann\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Barb Stegemann (opens in a new tab)\">Barb Stegemann<\/a>, founder and president of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The 7 Virtues (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/the7virtues.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOoqi7ycJdxA7P5-RVi6XV6otELvTHJ93U6Eh0jmSlG_4VhEFG6Fb\" target=\"_blank\">The 7 Virtues<\/a>. \u201cThe future is all about creating a layer-cake effect, stacking notes of vanilla, caramel, fruit, buttercream, and berries so you smell like no one else in the room,\u201d she says. Gourmand scents can sometimes feel a little saccharine and juvenile, but they also evoke nostalgia, Stegemann notes. To make them more glamorous, she says we\u2019ll pair these sweet notes with deeper ones for contrast. \u201cThink santal wood, tonka bean, and musks,\u201d she explains, calling this the next evolution of personalization. \u201cYou\u2019re literally baking your own scent \u2014 a fragrance that feels custom, modern, delicious, and uniquely yours.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Try layering <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The 7 Virtues Cherry Ambition (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=30283X879131&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sephora.com%2Fproduct%2Fcherry-ambition-eau-de-parfum-P508411\" target=\"_blank\">The 7 Virtues Cherry Ambition<\/a> (cherry, plum, vanilla marshmallow) with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Kayali Freedom Musk Latte Eau de Parfum (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=30283X879131&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sephora.com%2Fproduct%2FP518376\" target=\"_blank\">Kayali Freedom Musk Latte Eau de Parfum<\/a> (latte, chocolate musk, and cinnamon). Returning this year, we also love <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=30283X879131&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sephora.com%2Fproduct%2Fjo-malone-london-ginger-biscuit-cologne-P509028\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Jo Malone Ginger Biscuit Cologne (opens in a new tab)\">Jo Malone Ginger Biscuit Cologne<\/a>, featuring lemon, roasted hazelnut, and tonka bean with hints of vanilla and tobacco.<\/p>\n<div><title>DashDividers_1_500x100<\/title><\/div>\n<h2>Perfume Priming<\/h2>\n<p>Lone highlights a burgeoning trend among the internet\u2019s perfume enthusiasts: layering fragrances with traditional balms. \u201cThis could be Tiger Balm, Aboniki [a Nigerian muscle relief balm made from menthol and eucalyptus oil], or even Vicks VapoRub,\u201d says Lone \u2014 yes, really.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@a.dose.of.e\/photo\/7561922146411236630\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Aboniki layering combination (opens in a new tab)\">Aboniki layering combination<\/a> was popularized by certified fragrance specialist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/a.dose.of.e\/\">Eudora Nwasike<\/a>, and it has gone viral ever since,\u201d she adds. The main advantage of layering perfume over a balm like this is that it serves multiple purposes. \u201cYou can decongest stuffy noses, help ailing joints, and smell good for longer because it creates a new fragrance profile,\u201d says Lone. Even better? \u201cThe balm helps \u2018trap\u2019 the fragrance odorants in its emollient base, so the scent bubble sticks around for longer.\u201d<\/p>\n<div><title>DashDividers_1_500x100<\/title><\/div>\n<h2>Seasonal Gourmands<\/h2>\n<p>Howes makes another case for gourmand scents but says they\u2019ll be getting a seasonal makeover this winter. \u201cVanilla and tonka notes have dominated fragrance for months, but now, expect to see them blended with deeper, more nuanced materials,\u201d says Howes. He suggests watching for ginger, black pepper, and cardamom for what he calls spicier takes on the typical sweet scents. \u201cAlso, try more grounding and comforting notes of sandalwood and coffee,\u201d recommends Howes. \u201cFrom Lush, our big winter scents tend to be the deep coziness of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Lord of Misrule Perfume (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=30283X879131&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lush.com%2Fus%2Fen_us%2Fp%2Flord-of-misrule-perfume\" target=\"_blank\">Lord of Misrule Perfume<\/a> and our soft, powdery gourmand, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Turmeric Latte Perfume (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=30283X879131&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lush.com%2Fus%2Fen_us%2Fp%2Fturmeric-latte-perfume%3FqueryId%3D0f15fb59b12d096e60db0e759aee4b5c\" target=\"_blank\">Turmeric Latte Perfume<\/a>,\u201d he adds. \u201cBoth do a brilliant job of wrapping you up in beautiful fragrance as the weather takes a chillier turn.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Also try <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The 7 Virtues Buttercream Haze Eau de Parfum (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=30283X879131&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sephora.com%2Fproduct%2Fbuttercream-haze-eau-de-parfum-P517278\" target=\"_blank\">The 7 Virtues Buttercream Haze Eau de Parfum<\/a>, featuring buttercream icing and tonka bean. So crave-worthy, Stegemann says this \u201cfoodie fragrance\u201d sold out in 48 hours in more than 60 Sephora stores and immediately became the number two fragrance on <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=30283X879131&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sephora.com%2Fbrand%2F7-virtues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Sephora.com (opens in a new tab)\">Sephora.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>We also love <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Nette NYC Lemon Puff Eau de Parfum (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=30283X879131&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sephora.com%2Fproduct%2FP516951\" target=\"_blank\">Nette NYC Lemon Puff Eau de Parfum<\/a>, with toasted meringue, almond, and vanilla.<\/p>\n<div><title>DashDividers_1_500x100<\/title><\/div>\n<h2>Strawberry Chypre<\/h2>\n<p>Lone pinpoints \u201cstrawberry chypre\u201d as the next big thing in fragrance. For the uninitiated, chypre is a fragrance family that blends bright citrus notes with earthier tones like wood and spices. The addition of strawberry adds a sweet touch, making it more wearable for everyday. \u201cThis has sprung forward thanks to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Miu Miu Miutine (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=30283X879131&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sephora.com%2Fproduct%2FP517175\" target=\"_blank\">Miu Miu Miutine<\/a> (strawberry, bourbon vanilla, moss, and amber), and it mirrors iconic past favorites such as <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=30283X879131&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sephora.com%2Fproduct%2FP12495\" target=\"_blank\">Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Miss Dior Cherie Eau de Parfum (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=30283X879131&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sephora.com%2Fproduct%2FP474316\" target=\"_blank\">Miss Dior Cherie Eau de Parfum<\/a>,\u201d says Lone. <\/p>\n<p>You might also like <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Burberry Her Elixir de Parfum (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=30283X879131&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ulta.com%2Fp%2Fher-elixir-de-parfum-pimprod2034780%3Fsku%3D2599353\" target=\"_blank\">Burberry Her Elixir de Parfum<\/a>, which features strawberry, warm amber, and earthy sandalwood. Lone predicts that this perfect pairing will continue trending well into next year.<\/p>\n<div><title>DashDividers_1_500x100<\/title><\/div>\n<h2>Scented Skin Layering<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cIn many (decidedly warmer) parts of the world, it\u2019s popular to wear scent in the form of a body powder to keep skin feeling fresher for longer \u2014 all while smelling great,\u201d says Howes, adding that it\u2019s a smart way to create a \u201cscented base layer.\u201d Think of it as the fragrance equivalent of a clean cotton T-shirt. <\/p>\n<p>Dusting powders are a new Lush innovation, and they\u2019re about to be huge. \u201cThese soften and scent your skin, blending beautifully with whatever fragrance you decide to spray on top,\u201d says Howes. Happily, some of the brand\u2019s most popular fragrances are now available in powder form: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Sticky Dates (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=30283X879131&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lush.com%2Fus%2Fen_us%2Fp%2Fsticky-dates-dusting-powder%3FqueryId%3Dc3fc6cfd1d1903f50a8a0d7c1ea6c806\" target=\"_blank\">Sticky Dates<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Let The Good Times Roll (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=30283X879131&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lush.com%2Fus%2Fen_us%2Fp%2Flet-the-good-times-roll-dusting-powder%3FqueryId%3Da8b035ed56610abfa60655706286e71c\" target=\"_blank\">Let The Good Times Roll<\/a>, and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Super Milk (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=30283X879131&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lush.com%2Fus%2Fen_us%2Fp%2Fsuper-milk-dusting-powder%3FqueryId%3D3c8842b45d0044e97ea24073690bbb7d\" target=\"_blank\">Super Milk<\/a>. \u201cYou can even layer these with your favorite body spray,\u201d recommends Howes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Like what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.refinery29.com\/en-us\/best-cherry-perfume-fragrance?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss_linkback1\">9 Cherry Perfumes That Never Fail To Turn Heads<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.refinery29.com\/en-us\/noyz-only-human-fragrance-review?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss_linkback2\">The Only Vanilla Perfume I'm Wearing This Fall<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.refinery29.com\/en-us\/best-hair-perfume-fragrance?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss_linkback3\">10 Hair Perfumes We're Loving This Summer<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some things remain constant every winter: no matter how prepared you are, your skin will feel the brunt of the cold, you\u2019ll almost always hate the sweaters you bought in last year\u2019s sale with every intention of wearing them, and the perfumes that saw you through spring, summer, and fall just won\u2019t feel right once […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3071,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3069","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ecotech"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.cncurc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3069","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.cncurc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.cncurc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.cncurc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.cncurc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3069"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/www.cncurc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3069\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3072,"href":"http:\/\/www.cncurc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3069\/revisions\/3072"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.cncurc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3071"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.cncurc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3069"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.cncurc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3069"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.cncurc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3069"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}