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The 14 New Fragrances Everyone Will Be Wearing This Winter

Warm and wonderful, these new winter fragrances that will garner compliments all season long.

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The best winter fragrances really only need to do two things: evoke a feeling of warmth and coziness (to match the cold of course) and excite our senses. 2023 proved to be a fantastic year for fragrance, making it easy to curate some of the best scents to get you ready for sweater weather.

Shop The Best Winter Fragrances of 2023

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    Fire Eau de Parfum

    Best Gourmand

    The Maker Fire Eau de Parfum

    $175 at themaker.com
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  • 2
    All of Me Eau de Parfum

    Best Floral

    Narciso Rodriguez All of Me Eau de Parfum

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  • 3
    Lavande 31 Eau de Parfum

    Best Lavender

    Le Labo Lavande 31 Eau de Parfum

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  • 4
    Black Anise
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    English Pear & Sweet Pea

    Best Fruity Floral

    Jo Malone London English Pear & Sweet Pea

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From defined gourmands to well-rounded smokiness, there's a classic winter scent that will please just about any taste palette. But as we know, having so many options can make it difficult to pick a new signature scent for when it gets colder. (Ah, the paradox of choice). That's where this guide comes in handy. Below are 14 new fragrances that you'll want to spritz all winter—and probably beyond—long. Apologies to your wallet.

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Best Gourmand

The Maker Fire Eau de Parfum

Fire Eau de Parfum
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Best Gourmand

The Maker Fire Eau de Parfum

$175 at themaker.com
Credit: The Maker

Hudson Valley-based hotel The Maker wanted to capture that intense feeling of yearning and romance into a scent—and it succeeded. Fire mixes juniper berry, vanilla, and tobacco for a smoky gourmand that is warm and invigorating, just as falling in love should feel.

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Best Floral

Narciso Rodriguez All of Me Eau de Parfum

All of Me Eau de Parfum
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Best Floral

Narciso Rodriguez All of Me Eau de Parfum

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Credit: Narciso Rodriguez

Made with notes of magnolia, rose, and bourbon germanium, this floral scent is creamy and warm without overpowering the senses. You can wear it this winter and all year round.

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Best Lavender

Le Labo Lavande 31 Eau de Parfum

Lavande 31 Eau de Parfum
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Best Lavender

Le Labo Lavande 31 Eau de Parfum

Credit: Le Labo

This isn't your typical floral lavender scent. Mixed with neroli, amber, and musk, you get a crisp and fresher feel to its sweetness. It's a soft fragrance that creeps up on you in the best way possible.

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Best Smokey Scent

Abel Black Anise

Black Anise
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Best Smokey Scent

Abel Black Anise

Credit: Abel

If dark and moody are the vibes this winter, this will be your go-to. Made with black anise, amber, black currant, and cacao, this natural scent gives a deep smokiness that has a hint of spice and sweetness.

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Best Fruity Floral

Jo Malone London English Pear & Sweet Pea

English Pear & Sweet Pea
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Best Fruity Floral

Jo Malone London English Pear & Sweet Pea

Credit: Jo Malone London

Walking that thin line of being sweet without causing a migraine is a difficult task for many fruity fragrances, but leave it to Jo Malone London to strike the perfect balance. This has notes of pear, sweet pea, and white musk to give you that lovely light floral scent.

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Best Classic Scent

Maison Margiela REPLICA' Limited Edition By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette

REPLICA' Limited Edition By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette
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Best Classic Scent

Maison Margiela REPLICA' Limited Edition By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette

Credit: Maison Margiela

This classic Margiela scent sits on the pantheon of fragrance classics. Made with notes of clove, vanilla, and chestnut, you get a deep smokiness with a sweet dry down that will make you feel just warm and cozy. Get this limited-edition gold packaging to bask in its greatness.

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Best Fragrance Oil

Tory Burch Tory Burch Essence of Sandalwood Layering Oil

Tory Burch Essence of Sandalwood Layering Oil
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Best Fragrance Oil

Tory Burch Tory Burch Essence of Sandalwood Layering Oil

Credit: Tory Burch

Those who are team fragrance oil can rejoice with this concoction from Tory Burch. Sandalwood sits at the heart of this scent and is mixed with balsamic and cedar for a warm oil that you can wear on its own or layer with your other favorite scents.

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Best Rose

Victoria Beckham Beauty San Ysidro Drive Eau de Parfum

San Ysidro Drive Eau de Parfum
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Best Rose

Victoria Beckham Beauty San Ysidro Drive Eau de Parfum

Credit: Victoria Beckham Beauty

San Ysidro is one of the three delicious fragrances that Victoria Beckham recently launched. (She appoints this scent as her day-to-day scent ICYWW). It's a mix of rose, saffron, and amber for a sweet floral that's not overwhelming and evokes a certain calmness after one whiff.



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Best Wood

Fueguia Gabriela Hearst New York Perfume

Gabriela Hearst New York Perfume
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Best Wood

Fueguia Gabriela Hearst New York Perfume

Credit: Fueguia 1833

When designer Gabriela Hearst partnered with Fueguia founder Julian Bedel, fragrance magic happened and it resulted in one of our new favorite winter scents. New York is a rich woody mix of patchouli, tobacco, and vanilla.

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Best Vanilla

DS & Durga Deep Dark Vanilla

Deep Dark Vanilla
10
Best Vanilla

DS & Durga Deep Dark Vanilla

Credit: DS&Durga

Going against the grain of those typical sweet-smelling gourmands, DS & Durga created an earthy vanilla. It uses vines, cypress root, and patchouli to intensify vanilla's natural smokiness for a rich intoxicating scent that we can't help but love.

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Best Light Floral

YSL Libre Absolu Platine Eau de Parfum

Libre Absolu Platine Eau de Parfum
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Best Light Floral

YSL Libre Absolu Platine Eau de Parfum

Credit: YSL

Think of this as the OG Libre's easygoing sister. It has notes of white lavender accord, orange blossom, and diva lavender for a light floral scent that still feels warm and full.

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Best Oud

Perfumehead Xanaboud

Xanaboud
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Best Oud

Perfumehead Xanaboud

Credit: Perfumehead

If you're looking to expand your oud palette, Xanaboud is for you. The hero note is mixed with vanilla, Turkish rose, and cardamom for a vibrant and warm feel that's just lovely for the colder months.

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Best Oud

Kayali Oudgasm Tobacco Oud | 04

Oudgasm Tobacco Oud | 04
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Best Oud

Kayali Oudgasm Tobacco Oud | 04

Credit: Kayali

Nothing says winter like the smell of a warm fireplace. This new fragrance from Kayali captures that cozy smokiness thanks to notes of white honey and tobacco that balance the intense oud for a woody scent that will last all day.

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