The Best Scents for Each Season

When you hear people talk about a “signature scent”, you’ll likely think of the fragrance that you’d wear any time, any place. While it’s incredibly satisfying to search for and find your signature scent, there’s also times when you want to shake things up and try a new perfume. 

That’s where the concept of seasonal scents comes into play. To help you make your search a bit easier, we’ve put together a list of the best scents for each season so you can make your fragrance match the vibe of the season all year long. 

Although choosing your scent based on the season might seem like a concept that only applies to people who live in places that experience all four seasons, you can rotate your fragrances to help you shift gears regardless of how many (if any!) seasons you get in a year. 

Autumn

Autumnal fragrances are best for people who want their scent to feel as cozy and nostalgic as possible. These scents will likely speak to you if you’re someone who craves calm and daydreams about curling up with your favorite book as a fire burns in the fireplace beside you. 

Generally speaking, autumnal scents are ideal for people who have earth signs and exude authenticity.

Honey Suite

The first fragrance that falls into the autumn category is Honey Suite. Featuring crystallized honey, broom absolute, lavender flower, incense, havanawood, and vanilla, this fragrance offers a sophisticated take on the sweet smell of honey. 

Hot Cakes

Another scent that absolutely captures the coziness of the season is Hot Cakes. This gourmand fragrance captures all the best smells in a fresh stack of flapjacks, and will make any moment as sweet as a Saturday morning. 

Winter

When it comes to winter fragrances, clean, grounding scents are the name of the game. If you’re someone who loves the serenity that comes from an early morning walk in the snow and a comforting cup of tea after, then you’ll likely love a winter scent. 

The fragrances in this category make fantastic additions to any self-care routine because they can help you slow down and take a breath. These scents might also be great for you if you need an extra boost unwinding after a long day or calming busy thoughts.

Sweet Ash

Sweet Ash is the first scent on our winter list, and for good reason. The blend of juniper, bergamot, fir balsam, tonka, vanilla bean, and white moss in this fragrance makes it subtly sweet and addictive. 

Perfectly fresh and sweet at the same time, Sweet Ash is the type of scent you’ll reach for at the first sign of snowfall. 

Heal the Way

Winter is a time to slow down and focus on giving your body and mind all the care they need. 

Self-care has never smelled so good thanks to Heal The Way, this pistachio perfume that came from the collaboration between the Snif team and mindfulness teacher Alex Elle. 

Spring

There are no better words to describe spring fragrances than fresh and flirty. If you’re the kind of person who loves the thrill of a first date and making heads turn, then these are the fragrances for you. Spring fragrances are usually sensual and bright. 

For this reason, they’re a great go-to for when you’re trying to come out of your more restful winter state and take part in the rejuvenation of a new season. 

Tart Deco

First up on the list is Tart Deco, a cherry scent that’s an ode to simpler times and the playful energy that comes when you let your hair down. 

Bringing together black cherry, rose, jasmine, birchwood, vetiver, and vanilla, this scent offers a sensual and sophisticated take on a cherry perfume.

Rose Era

Equal parts fruity and floral, Rose Era is a juicy, clean rose fragrance. 

With ambrette seeds, strawberry, and saffron as the top notes, rose and clean laundry accord as the middle, and white moss as the base note, this fragrance will have you feeling like the most romantic version of yourself. 

Summer

Summer scents are best for people who are looking to have a little bit of fun with their fragrance. These fragrances tend to be more subtle and fruity which makes them ideal for moments when you want to feel fresh, light, and energized by your scent. 

If you want your fragrance to help you kick back and relax, check out one of our summer scents. 

Me

Snif Me is a skin scent that’s the perfect way to ease into summertime vibes. 

Skin scents are fragrances that are designed to mimic the smell of your skin when you’re fresh out of the shower. They’re subtle fragrances that enhance your natural smell without being overpowering. 

Snif Me features a blend of orris, plum, peach skin, white moss, musks, and sandalwood to help you smell like you, but even better. 

Coco Shimmy

It’s hard to find a scent that screams “summer” louder than Coco Shimmy. This luxurious, poolside scent brings together coconut, pineapple, sunscreen, surf wax, sandalwood, and tonka bean. 

The result? A fragrance that captures all the sunshine and good times of summer in a bottle.

A Scent for Every Season

You’re officially a pro when it comes to picking a scent for each season. To find the best seasonal scents for you, try to consider which seasons you love the most and why. Using your seasonal preferences as a guide, look for scents that can help you dive into your favorite season or bring a spritz of it with you all year long. 

Remember, even if you have your signature scent that you’ll happily be wearing forever, it’s always a great idea to mix and match new scents for a special occasion or any moment when you’re craving something new. 

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