The Best New Fragrances Of Winter 2023

A burning fire. Crisp mountain air. A moody winter bouquet. Those are just a few of the favorite smells of winter, and new perfumes have literally bottled them up into beautiful fragrances. Embrace the chill in the air and the frost around your windows with a scent that’s made to make the most of winter. From sweet to sultry and everything in between, there are plenty of options to help you switch up your scent this season. Give one of the best new fragrances of winter 2023 a whiff to see what we mean.

Armani/Privé Santal Dan Sha

Chinese Imperial palaces and their gardens in the summertime is the muse behind this serene yet sultry and spicy scent. Rich and creamy, it features notes of sandalwood, bergamot and cardamom for an intriguing and unique woody blend. $195, giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com

Krigler Good Fir

The ultimate cozy winter scent, Good Fir evokes an evening curled up by the fireplace after a day of hitting the snowy slopes. Krigler founder Albert Krigler was inspired to create the fresh, woody perfume after he was mesmerized by the natural beauty of pines dotting the peaks of Colorado on a journey from Chicago to San Francisco in 1910. He brought that memory to life with vetiver, musk, moss and pine needles. $615, krigler.com

Parfums de Marly Valaya

During the 18^th century, women wore dresses with several layers of petticoats and the one closest to their skin was called “le secret.” That’s the inspiration behind Valaya, which represents the meeting of delicate fabric on bare skin, resulting in a delicate yet sensual feminine scent. That effect is achieved with the lightness of orange blossom and mandarin, melded with noble wood and vanilla, with a base of musk and ambrofix. $355, parfums-de-marly.com

Tom Ford Cherry Smoke

Fans of Lost Cherry rejoice: Tom Ford just added not one, but two more cherry fragrances. Cherry Smoke is an even deeper take on the sweet fruit. The scent of dark cherry mingles with saffron, apricot, olive and leather, with a precious smoked wood accord. Then there’s Electric Cherry, a brighter spin on the fruit with morello cherry notes, ginger, jasmine sambac and spicy pink peppercorn. $250, tomford.com

Boy Smells LES Eau de Parfum

Named for the New York City neighborhood it was inspired by, the genderful perfume captures all the nuances and noises of the Lower East Side. Peony blossoms and cardamom symbolize the opposing scents of Orchard Street, while cedarwood smoke and warm vanilla absolute recreate the feeling of hot leather seats sticking to your thighs. Then there’s the pomelo note for local product stands. $98, sephora.com

Arquiste Indigo Smoke

Monks in the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian had grown tea and indigo plants in terraced plantations for centuries. In 1646, their monasteries were attacked by Qing soldiers, forcing them to flee. They smoked batches of tea leaves over pinewood fire to preserve their crops, which is how smoky lapsang souchong tea was born. Indigo Smoke captures that scent, mingled with fresh mountain air and incense from nearby shrines. French master perfumer Calice Becker created the juice, a blend of lapsang souchong tea, mandarin orange, apricot, guaiac wood, incense and pine tar. $205, arquiste.com

Maison Margiela Replica On A Date

True to its name, On A Date captures the sweet anticipation of a first date and falling in love. The warm floral looked to golden hour in the vineyards of Provence for inspiration, which is evident in the notes of fresh roses and grapes. To recreate that exact scene, the perfume was created by a collaboration between Master Perfumer Carlos Benaim and Master Sommelier Manuel Peyrondet. Black currant and patchouli rounds out the romantic elixir. $160, maisonmargiela-fragrances.us

Issey Miyake A Drop d’Issey Eau de Parfum Fraiche

The first thing that might strike you about this perfume is its bottle: The orb silhouette is filled with blue juice, reminiscent of a tiny pool. Take a whiff and you’ll see that’s just where the aquatic references start. Meant to evoke rain in the springtime, the drop-shaped bottle is the perfect home for it. Perfumer Ane Ayo recreated the scent of dewdrops on petals and leaves with a top note of a rain accord, a heart of lilac accord with notes of damas rose, and a sandalwood and cedar base. $118, macys.com

Chanel Allure Homme All-Over Spray

Sometimes cologne can feel a little precious, which is where this body spray comes in. It captures the magic of the original Allure Homme—an energizing fresh scent featuring bergamot, vetiver, tonka bean, cistus labdanum and black pepper from Madagascar—but in a hydrating fragrance body spray format. $90, chanel.com

Perfect Marc Jacobs Eau de Toilette

The latest spin on a Marc Jacobs favorite, Perfect Eau de Parfum, Perfect Eau de Toilette sticks with the message of staying true to yourself with its light floral juice. But this time a few modern notes have been added to the mix of white blooms, specifically pink peppercorn and polygonum. The kitschy bejewel cap tops off a juice that’s crisp and clean, balanced with a woody base. $95, macys.com

Nest Balinese Coconut Perfume Oil

You can almost feel the sand in your toes and the taste of coconut in your mouth when you dab on this perfume oil. This vacation in a bottle melds coconut, tiare blossom and musk for a creamy, warm scent with a touch of salt, all blended with baobab oil for staying power. To ensure it’s the real deal, the essence of fresh coconut is harvested from the shores of Southeast Asia with a special extraction method that preserves its full essence. $98, sephora.com

Initio Paragon

If spirituality had a smell, it just might be Initio Paragon, courtesy of notes of palo santo and white sage, sacred plants that have been used in rituals for centuries, dating back to Inca shamans. Magical and mystical, it spreads positivity and confidence through top notes of bergamot, white sage and lavender; a heart of plum, palo santo and black pepper; and a base of sandalwood and agarwood. $370, initioparfums.com

By Kilian Can’t Stop Loving You

Never one to shy away from romance, By Kilian’s latest oozes the stuff with its serene sweetness. The perfume opens with orange blossom, a symbol of eternal love. The elixir is completed with honey from Provence, vanilla absolute from Madagascar for a gourmand touch and oak moss for earthiness. $275, bykilian.com

Aerin Mediterranean Honeysuckle Clementina

Pretending you’re in Positano is a cinch when you take a whiff of this limited-edition scent. It will instantly transport you to the citrus groves, bright sunshine and sparkling waters of the Amalfi Coast. Sparkling and bright, the citrusy delight blends top notes of Italian bergamot and wild honeysuckle, a heart of Corsican clementine and jasmine sambac, and a base with ambrox, musk and earthy moss. $145, aerin.com

ALTAIA Any Day Now Eau de Parfum

A love story told through perfume, this woody, spicy floral tells the timeless tale well. A spritz is meant to open your heart, which explains the meeting of Damascus rose and oud. The juice is rounded out with black pepper, patchouli, sandalwood, cedarwood and amber. $230, beautyhabit.com

D.S. & Durga Pistachio

Leave it to indie perfumer D.S. & Durga to be tongue in cheek and list the notes of their new scent, Pistachio, as “pistachio, more pistachio and even more pistachio.” That pretty much sums up this gourmand, but to oversimplify it doesn’t do it justice. Think of the green nut in dessert mode, alongside notes of cardamom, roasted almond and vanilla crème and you have a genderless scent that is truly good enough to eat. $280, dsanddurga.com

Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet

Originally created by Christian Dior for his sister—and named for her—the latest iteration of the classic scent is all about telling the story of love. Damascus rose, peony and an airy accord of white musks are the perfect notes to tell that tale, in unison presenting a beautiful bouquet of fresh blooms that will remind you that spring is just around the corner. $135, dior.com

Valentino Born In Roma Intense

Born in Roma gets a warmer, sexier makeover with Born In Roma Intense. The signature scent gets an audacious revamp, with a top note of vanilla bourbon, a trio of jasmine heart and a benzoin resin base. The men’s version also gets an update with Uomo Born In Roma Intense. $130, valentino-beauty.us

euphoria Calvin Klein Eau de Toilette

Fresh and fruity, you can thank the top note of sparkling plum for that effect. Rose and orchid make for a sophisticated heart, with a base of vanilla and cashmere for lush warmth. It’s simultaneously airy and deep, sweet and sultry, making it a study in juxtapositions. $97, calvinklein.us

ESCADA Santorini Sunrise

Its name sums it up perfectly: When you can’t make it to Greece, Escada’s limited-edition Santorini Sunrise is the next best thing. A symphony of sweetness, you can picture the yellow, orange and pastel hues of a Mediterranean sunrise with notes of mandarin, bergamot, jasmine petals, pomegranate, pink peppercorns, musk and sandalwood. $86, ulta.com

KAYALI Vanilla Royale Sugared Patchouli

Deliciously rich and decadent, this is the dessert of gourmand perfumes. Spices and blooms keep it from veering too saccharine, swapping some sweetness for sophistication. The juice features top notes of vanilla orchid, jasmine and golden rum; a heart of vanilla infusion, vanilla aurabsolute, tonka bean accord, spicy rose bouquet, smoky leather and crème brûlée; with a base of sugared patchouli, musk, brown sugar, amber and royal oud. $100, sephora.com

Daisy Love Marc Jacobs Paradise

The Marc Jacobs Daisy hits just keep on coming. Like all the Daisies that came before it, this limited-edition version is cheery and delightful. Meant as a nod to pink and purple flowers in the desert, it puts a spin on the fan favorite with a blend of iris and patchouli, with a dainty touch of chantilly. $90, ulta.com

Good Chemistry Coffee Cloud

Need a pick-me-up? Get your cup of Joe in fragrance form. Think of a cup of warm coffee with steamed milk and just enough sugar and you have this scent. A blend of bergamot, sage and resinoids is meant to resemble juicy tobacco notes. That’s rounded out with the scent of brewed espresso grounds and a base of cedarwood. The scent is also available as a body mist for a lighter format, as well as a travel spray. $28.99, good-chemistry.com

Bath & Body Works Dream Bright

Moody and mysterious, this isn’t the type of scent you think of when you hear Bath & Body Works. The midnight blue bottle signifies that the bold fruity floral is great for after dark. Notes of sapphire berries, night-blooming orchid and crystalized vanilla deliver the bold, brilliant vibe. $59.50, bathandbodyworks.com

5 SENS Life of the Party

From the co-founder of Wander Beauty comes this new fragrance line that puts sustainability and clean ingredients at the forefront. The inaugural collection has five perfumes that each capture a different mood and moment. Life of the Party is fruity floral that’s unapologetically magnetic, thanks to a warm, head-turning combination of black currant, peach blossom, saffron, midnight jasmine and ambrox. $65, 5sens.co