The 55 Best New Perfumes and Fragrances of the Year

"Inspired by Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing’s healing journey after a fire accident, one of his debut fragrances toes the line between being both warm and cool—courtesy of cedarwood, black pepper, and patchouli—for a powerful yet balanced blend." —Katie Intner, associate beauty editor

Key notes: cedarwood, black pepper, and patchouli

"Each of the singular scents in Bottega Veneta's collection tells a greater story. Come With Me combines notes of artichoke, vetiver, and vanilla for a robust blend that quickly takes the wearer on a mental vacation." —Tiffany Dodson, associate beauty commerce editor

Key notes: artichoke, vetiver, and vanilla

"Byredo's Desert Dawn offers a masterclass in the combination of fresh and woody scents. Sweet and spicy cardamom along with sandalwood and cedarwood notes pair with clean papyrus and smoky vetiver for a timeless fragrance that works for any season." —TD

Key notes: cardamom, sandalwood, cedarwood, papyrus, vetiver

"If you were to bottle up fresh linens at a five-star hotel, it would be Courrèges C. The clean-laundry accord is warmed up with woody Ambrox and jasmine, so it reads a bit sexier than your home detergent." —KI

Key notes: clean laundry accord, woody ambrox, jasmine

"This fragrance perfectly captures the sun's warmth in the most elegant way. Black pepper, vetiver, and geranium bring the heat while rose and lavender at a soft and feminine sophistication. Plus, I just adore the bottle." —Jenna Rosenstein, beauty director

Key notes: Madagascar black pepper, fig, rose pepper

"Sun-inspired scents usually conjure the beach, but this fruity floral, a blend of rhubarb, strawberry leaf, honeydew melon, and bergamot that’s tempered by spicy pink pepper, floral white peony, and musky ambrette, instead captures golden hour under the endless big skies of the American West." —KI

Key notes: strawberry leaf, bergamot, pink pepper, ambrette

"Musk can often be overpowering, but the note has been engineered in this Infiniment Coty Paris fragrance to float through the air and leave a fluffy, cloud-like trail of musk behind. Coupled with bright tangerine, think of this scent as clean skin–but better."—KI

Key notes: musk, tangerine

"Spa scents are traditionally eucalyptus or lavender, but Jo Malone Hinoki Cedarwood–which instead utilizes hinoki wood, cedarwood, warm tonka bean, and spicy cinnamon–feels like the ultimate spa scent to me. One whiff of scent transports me to a wood-clad sauna at a luxurious spa."—KI

Key notes: Aromatic clean accord, hinoki wood, cedarwood

"I was so impressed by this debut scent from Kylie Jenner. The amber floral smells clean, fresh, and warm—with notes like jasmine, amber, peony, musk, vanilla, and cedar. It's basic in the best way and so fun to wear. Cosmic is the perfect easy, everyday scent." —JR

Key notes: star jasmine, blood orange, golden amber accord, red peony accord, vanilla musk accord, cedarwood

"This is not your grandmother’s rose fragrance. Rose on the Moon combines the classic floral with textural sandalwood and warm vanilla for a scent you would expect to smell on the streets of downtown New York City." —KI

Key notes: vanilla, sandalwood, rose

"Consider Maison Francis Kurkdjian's A Part of Me your new daily scent. Its musky, soapy composition isn't overpowering but still makes an impact during a close embrace, or when carried by a breeze." —TD

Key notes: orange blossom, lavender, ylang-ylang, vanilla, amber-wood accord

"This fragrance is like a gourmand's cooler older sibling. While it has traces of traditional notes, such as vanilla, it also includes more contemporary versions like pistachio, which is then combined with before amber, cashmere woods, and juicy plum for added depth and warmth."—KI

Key notes: Indonesian cassia, black plum, clary sage, ceylon, cinnamon, pistachio, cashmere woods, Spanish ciste, somalian incense, Madagascar vanilla, crisp amber

"Powdery fragrances can smell mature, but Palatine just smells cool. Fruity-citrus notes like pear, mandarin, and bergamot give way to the powdery violet heart, but are then transformed into something a bit sexier thanks to the base notes of musk and sandalwood." —JR

Key notes: mandarin, bergamot, pear, violet petal, lavandin, floral bouquet, sandalwood, patchouli, musk, vanilla

"This fragrance smells like the first day of spring. The sweet apricot notes from osmanthus flower, fresh mandarin, and earthy vetiver give an airy, radiant result." —KI

Key notes: mandarin essence, urban ivy accord, upcycled peach, upcycled rose, osmanthus absolute, magnolia accord, tethered leather accord, patchouli, vetiver essence

"Vintage clothing is beloved for its nostalgic feel while also allowing the wearer to give the piece a modern twist–and that's exactly what Merit set out to replicate with its first-ever scent, Retrospect. The fragrance includes vintage-inspired ingredients (think musk, rose, and jasmine) that become contemporary when paired with ambrette and juicy pear. I love this scent, because it easily transforms from day to night."—KI

Key notes: musk, rose, jasmine, ambrette, pear

"Take rustic notes of truffle and pear and combine them with oud and violet, and you'll get the Loewe Earth Elixir. The fragrance smells slightly familiar, courtesy of the floral and woody notes, but becomes refreshing once earthier notes are added." —KI

Key notes: truffle, pear, oud, elemi, mimosa, violet

"If you’re looking for a sweet scent that doesn’t resemble a dessert, this powdery floral with a touch of sweetness from Chanel is a perfect fit. The fragrance also stays on skin for hours, so you can truly wear it day to night without the need for a refresh." —KI

Key notes: cherry blossom, vanilla, iris, heliotrope

"The holiday season is the time to indulge in sweet treats, which extends to your fragrance wardrobe. Aerin Rose Cocoa evokes a dark-chocolate-covered orange, thanks to cocoa, crisp mandarin, and fresh rose." —KI

Key notes: rose centifolia, cocoa, oud

"Bazaar editors are big fans of skin musk fragrances, including this gem from the experts at Amouage that's the perfect combination of gourmand and floral. Top notes of ginger and mandarin join with heliotrope, jasmine, vanilla, and cocoa for a signature perfume blend." —TD

Key notes: ginger, mandarin, rosewater, cinnamon, heliotrope, jasmine, rose, vanilla, cocoa, rum absolute, cypriol

"Anyone who's a fan of fruit-forward fragrances—or just looking for a mental vacation—will enjoy spritzing on by Rosie/Jane's warm weather-inspired Missy eau de parfum. Its notes of coconut, pineapple, and green mandarin are almost good enough to each, and layer well with a number of skin scents." —TD

Key notes: green mandarin, coconut, pineapple