People Always Want to Know My Scent—What I'd Buy During Sephora's Savings Event

Key notes: amber, bergamot, vanilla

My obsession with Dedcool's cool scents knows no bounds. Taunt is what I might call an almost fragrance: It falls into the category of perfumes that make you smell like a better version of yourself. It's warm, amber-laced, and simple—like if your favorite sweater were a scent. It's great on its own and even better layered. 

Key notes: nude musk, sweet rose

I keep a travel-size version of this fragrance in my bag at all times. It's one of those scents that go with everything and work for every occasion. It's a subtle musk at its core, and it has just a touch of rose to open it up.

Key notes: vanilla absolute, white tulip, black amber

Everyone is putting out a vanilla scent right now. Boy Smells' version is delightfully unexpected. Vanilla scents can be one-note—or worse, cloying—but this one is perfectly balanced, with interesting notes like white tulip and black amber that make it not your average vanilla. 

Key notes: ylang ylang, Tahitian tiare, ambergris

Ellis Brooklyn has an entire collection of bops, but if you're wondering which scent you should try first from the brand, it's Salt. Salt is the most interesting, alluring skin scent I own. It smells like salty skin on the beach during one of those perfect summer days that feel never-ending. 

Key notes: fig, jasmine dew, sandalwood

It's a testament to how good a fragrance is when every beauty editor I know is obsessed with it. Such is the case with Phlur's Father Figure—the warm, woodsy scent has been a favorite among all my editor friends ever since it was launched. It's the perfect combination of succulent fig and woods, and it smells absolutely divine on skin. 

Key notes: pink pepper, iris, ambrox

Glossier You is an icon for a reason. It smells different depending on who wears it, which is purposeful—the brand has always said it's missing an ingredient: you. The peppery, lightly floral, ambery scent is one of the easiest fragrances to make your own. 

Key notes: clove oil, chestnut accord, vanilla accord

Whenever I'm in the mood for a warm, comforting scent, I like to pull out By the Fireplace—think of it like a cozy fireplace that you can take with you thanks to notes like clove, chestnut, and vanilla. 

Key notes: Turkish rose, Bulgarian rose, coffee

I have a hard time throwing my support behind rose scents, but this one from Tom Ford is exactly what I want a rose to be. The addition of coffee gives it a jolt of energy and smells impeccable on skin. 

Key notes: pear, rose, vanilla

Vanilla Woods is the perfect mix of fruity, floral, and sweet. Sweet scents aren't really my jam, but this one is just sweet enough. It's a very easy scent to mix into your fragrance wardrobe, and it's also made with sustainable ingredients. 

Key notes: orange blossom, Damascena rose, grandiflorum jasmine

Warm florals seem to be the fragrance trend of 2024. If you're looking for a gateway, look no further than Francis Kurkdjian's new interpretation of Dior's iconic J'Adore. It's a warm floral that still feels modern.