DSM-Firmenich’s Scentmate Sniffs Out Fall’s Whiff-Worthy Fragrance Trends

Scentmate by DSM-Firmenich, a leading fragrance house that supports its clients in developing successful fragrances for their products, says premium fruits, floral extreme back-to-the-roots are the olfactory trends stirring the senses this fall/winter season.

Clean Zest

Citrus scents continue to evolve, moving further away from the traditional cologne structure. This concept of cleanliness makes people feel secure and comforted, offering a calmer freshness. It is based on the combination of mineral notes, salty touches, fresh aromatics and non-traditional citrus fruits such as tangerine or kumquat.

Per Scentmate, examples include A Milano by Giorgio Armani, 724 by Maison F. Kurkdjian and Ego Stratis by JHAG.

Spring Bloom

The olfactory range moves from delicate florals to clean fruity florals to create elegant and youthful compositions. Analysts say florals dominate the composition, but are delicately intertwined with fruity, citrus and creamy nuances. It recalls the fruity floral notes of the 2000s, but in a more balanced way.

Examples fitting this trend include Dylan Purple by Versace, Perfect by Marc Jacobs and Nina Nature by Nina Ricci.

Sun Kissed Flower

Solar fragrances continue to evolve, moving away from traditional sunscreens. With a youthful, yet sophisticated touch, its gourmand side becomes creamier, honeyed and lactonic, while the floral part becomes more opulent and heavier. It evokes a combination of white floral with sophisticated gourmand — not overly sweet – and exotic resins.

Some products that embody the sunny trend include Can’t Stop Loving You by Killian Paris, My Way Le Parfum by Giorgio Armani and Daisy Love Paradise by Marc Jacobs.

Succulent Fruits

Fruity blends that become gourmand and texturized thanks to elements like marmelades, pralines and sugared fruits are another fall fragrance trend experts are falling for. Think red berries, raspberries, sugary nuts and creamy, milky combinations create a gourmand fruity sensation that is not overly sweet.
This olfactory trend is present in fragrances such as Yes I Am Bloom Up by Cacharel, Good Girl Blush by Carolina Herrera and Mod Blush by Ariana Grande.

Amber-y Woods

The key to the amber-y woods trend is growing consumer preference for perfumes with more personality. As a result, musky and skin-like accords are being replaced by amber, iris and woody notes, along with more fantasy concepts as mineral, paper or exotics woods. Woods are becoming more versatile, incorporating mineral elements, velvety flowers resins and moss.

Products that fit this trend include Oopsis by Diptyque, 22 Orris by Ledda and This is Him Undressed by Zadig&Voltaire.

Wild Resins

In this olfactory trend, vetiver, cedarwood and other smoky woods combine with resins and intense leather notes and darker gourmand notes (vanilla, tonka and dark chocolate). It creates a blend of vetiver and leather with amber and resinous notes. The resins are less associated with natural concepts and become more aligned with gourmand characteristics.

This trend is exemplified by Cherry Smoke by Tom Ford.