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But should you dare to venture outside your comfort zoneat least fragrance-wisethis winter is the time to do so.
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Perfumers are also predicting different ways to spritz on your favorites, like gamified scent sets.
In the past, this classic floral note was typically paired with fresh powdery scents or warm gourmands.
She loves the newly launchedBalmain Paris Carbone Eau de ParfumandTory Burch Sublime Eau de Parfums takes on rose.
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Theyre intoxicating and can stir intrigue in a fragrance, she says.
The result is an amber-like scent thats deep and earthy.
Take her picks,Hermes Barenia Eau de ParfumandTom Ford Black Lacquer, for example.
& Durga was already ahead of the curve when it launched itsMurder Mystery Setin September 2024.
For example, apply fresh citrus or floral before adding deeper ambers, woods, and/or spices.
The key is to balance fragrances with similar undertones to avoid clashing, she says.
Experiment by spraying on different pulse points and allowing each scent to develop and interact uniquely.
Musks, with their skin-like scent, make for an ideal base when layering.
New launches such asGlossier You DouxandGlossier Reve, for example, are skin enhancers that utilize a musky base.
We also loveAbel’s The Apartment.
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