My biggest beauty pet peeve? Smelling my seasonal scent on a stranger in the street. (I'm a little possessive; sue me.) I also have a roster of favorite perfumes depending on the time of year, from relaxed summer fragrances to fresh spring perfumes. With the temperatures dropping, it’s officially time for me to swap in one of the best winter perfumes, and this year, I'm looking for signature scents other people won't be wearing. After all, the key to smelling expensive is exclusivity.
With that in mind, I've been busy spritzing lesser-known scents from tried-and-true brands like Diptyque, Byredo, and Maison Margiela, as well as niche releases from Orebella, Loewe, and Ellis Brooklyn. Our team of in-house perfume experts (our very own editors) also reviewed their favorite winter-ready picks.
