We’d quite happily have a perfume for every day of the week if we had the funds to do so, but unfortunately our finite bank accounts dictate our fragrance shopping habits. So when we have the excuse to buy a new perfume, like the arrival of a new season, we enthusiastically welcome the opportunity.
If, like us, you’re in the market for a new winter perfume that perfectly captures the moody, cosy vibes of the season — without breaking the bank — then you’re in the right place.
beautyheaven has been taking note of all the best winter perfume trends for 2024 and subsequently curated a list of new launches and scents to revisit in new formats — all under $150.
This season we’re embracing woody, spicy and comforting fragrance notes, opting for personal scent with richness and depth, and saving the lighter stuff for sunny spring and summer days. Keep scrolling to discover beautyheaven‘s winter perfume recommendations for 2024.
2024’s TOP 3 winter perfumes
- Billie Eilish Eilish No.3, $105, Priceline
- Lattafa Ana Abiyedh Rouge, $53, Amazon Australia
- Àerre Belle Époque, $39, Àerre
The best winter perfume 2024
Billie Eilish Eilish No.3
from $105 at Priceline
Best for: Amber/Woods
Sweet and musky, Eilish’s third act boasts juicy bursts of citrus accented by the floral aroma of heady jasmine, spices saffron and pink pepper. Fir, cedar and oakmoss lend a woody medley to the brew, which is underpinned by an ever lingering tinge of skin-like musk and amber.
Sizes: 100ml
Fragrance notes:
- Top notes: Pink pepper, grapefruit and jasmine
- Heart notes: Fir, saffron and cedar
- Base notes: Musk, amber and oakmoss
Available at:
- $105 from Priceline
Lattafa Ana Abiyedh Rouge
from $53 at Amazon Australia
Best for: Spicy/Woods
If you’re a lover of Baccarat Rouge 540 then you’ll fall head over heels for this affordable pick. Like most Arab perfumes, Ana Abiyedh Rouge promises better staying power than most Western equivalents, and with an opening that is undeniably Baccarat Rouge 540 and a resinous gourmand dry down, it’s a scent you won’t mind lingering long after application.
Sizes: 60ml
Fragrance notes:
- Top notes: Nashi pear, kumquat and bergamot
- Heart notes: Caramel and geranium
- Base notes: Ambergris, musk and oakmoss
Available at:
- $53 from Amazon Australia
Àerre Belle Époque
from $39 at Àerre
Best for: White florals/Rich aldehydes
If you’re a ride or die floral fan regardless of the time of year, then this Chanel No. 5-inspired fragrance is one to try. It features a classic white fragrance profile that’s got a bit of character thanks to the addition of rich aldehyde top notes and a woody base of vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli.
Sizes: 50ml
Fragrance notes:
- Top notes: Aldehydes, lemon and bergamot
- Heart notes: Ylang-ylang, jasmine and may rose
- Base notes: Vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli
Available at:
- $39 from Àerre
JLo Limitless
from $39.99 at Chemist Warehouse
Best for: Amber/Fougere
Limitless is JLo’s most gender neutral fragrance to date; the newcomer pairs comforting amber notes with the green, herbaceous and animalistic musk of fougere fragrance, and creates a wood-led cologne that’s smoky, velvety and sweet.
Sizes: 100ml
Fragrance notes:
- Top notes: Black pepper, red apple and lemon
- Heart notes: Patchouli, ylang ylang and Egyptian jasmine
- Base notes: Palo Santo, sandalwood, vanilla, velvet and musk
Available at:
- $39.99 from Chemist Warehouse
Zara Sensual Vanilla
from $55.95 at Zara
Best for: Vanilla/Gourmand/Floral
Zara’s Sensual Vanilla marries rich bouquets of lavender, rose, apple blossom, lily, jasmine and heliotrope with a warm brew of comforting vanilla-mocha notes. The result is distinctly feminine, sweetly caramelised and cosy too.
Sizes: 80ml
Fragrance notes:
- Top notes: Sugar, wild berries, lavender, rose and bergamot
- Heart notes: Madagascar vanilla, apple blossom, lily and jasmine
- Base notes: Vanilla, amber, heliotrope, musk and sandalwood
Available at:
- $55.95 from Zara
What should I smell like in winter?
Although there aren’t any hard and fast rules when it comes to winter perfume, due to the drop in temperature and a subsequent lack of body heat, fragrances don’t develop as obviously on the skin in the cooler months. It’s for this reason that stronger fragrance notes tend to be a hallmark of winter fragrance profiles, with spicy gourmand notes like cinnamon, cardamom, cranberry, vanilla, and nutmeg playing heavily on the palate. Perfumes you may typically reserve for the evening usually also double as winter perfumes with ease, but if you’re unsure where to start try reaching for fragrances with richer, deeper or darker scent profiles than what you might typically wear.
What are the winter fragrance trends?
In 2024, the biggest trends in winter fragrance are wood-led scents, spicy gourmand fragrances, and perfumes that elicit feelings of comfort. Try wood notes like sandalwood, cedarwood, pine, patchouli, and vetiver, or spices like pepper, cinnamon, clove and cardamom. As for cosy notes, try to source perfumes with notes of vanilla, linen and amber.
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Main image credit: @jlo
What an unusual bottle.. Very different.
Zara has incredible perfumes!
I would like to try them.
Younger Granddaughter loves all things Billie Eilish.
I want to try a few Zara perfumes.
So many scents! I will have to stop and sample some of these next time I’m shopping.
Interesting notes on the BE.
I normally use the same ones year round
The Billie Eilish Eilish No.3 amber/wood is the scent I like. I think I will purchase a bottle of this next time I go to Priceline.
I still prefer floral scents anytime of year
Zara’s Sensual Vanilla sounds right for me.
It is so worth paying for a good perfume which you like.
I agree, even though some can be pricey the enjoyment is worth it.
Who is elijah have some great winter scents!
None of those interest me. Any ‘celebrity’ perfume is a hard no from me.
Oo id like to smell Lattafa Ana Abiyedh Rouge something id probably be interested in
I would love a new perfume, I have not updated for years
Maybe Jlo is time to try