In the fragrance world, amber, vanilla and musk are top of mind this time of year. And, when most of the country is freezing, a warm skin scent can instantly boost the cozy vibes. No matter your preference (perhaps you’re on the hunt for a new signature scent?), there’s are several exciting launches in the category this month, from Dior's new Rosy Glow (inspired by the brand's beloved Addict Lip Glow Oil) to several fresh spins on vanilla. Below, see our list of the best new fragrances for January, which can change your mood and express your personal style with a quick little spritz.
The Best New Fragrances to Try This Month
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This is one of three new, deliciously sweet, fruity-floral perfumes shaped like the brand’s beloved Addict Lip Glow Oil (there's also Peachy Glow and Purple Glow) that we are loving. For Rosy Glow, Dior’s perfume creation director, Francis Kurkdjian, focused on rose, one of the key flowers of the Dior House, “elevating its fruity facets to make it sensual, enveloping and milky.”
BUY ON DIOR - $120
BUY ON ULTA BEAUTY - $120
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Inspired by “the classic and contemporary duality of one of the world’s most iconic cities,” this sophisticated, woody-floral scent features top notes of fig and black pepper, mid notes of water lily and jasmine, and a woody base of musk, sustainable vetiver bourbon and upcycled orcanox. It's a warm, sheer skin scent you'll want to cozy up with this winter.
BUY NOW - $120
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Unlike anything else you have on your vanity, this fruity-floral fragrance is bright, cherry, summer vibes in a bottle—NEST describes it as "unmistakably optimistic." Key notes of coral charm peony, watermelon, pear and a bit of lemon are mixed into a baobab oil base that "melts into skin for a soft, long-lasting scent that feels effortless and intimate."
BUY ON SEPHORA - $102
BUY ON NEST NEW YORK - $102
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If you're in your golden goddess era and loving anything and everything vanilla, this new eau de parfum is your perfect match. It "layers creamy vanilla nectar, vanilla orchid and warm vanilla bean for a golden, radiant scent experience."
BUY NOW - $30
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The brand's first-ever gourmand fragrance is beautiful, offering a modern, elevated take on vanilla. The brand calls it "comforting yet sophisticated—never overpowering" and describes the composition as a mix of "soft florals and creamy vanilla wrapped in a skin-like musk."
BUY NOW - $100
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The most intense addition to the Burberry Her collection we’ve loved since 2018, this fruity, ambery version maintains the fruity top note we adore, but adds cherry into the mix. And of course, the warm vanilla base still lingers beautifully on the skin. The brand says it's the "perfect evening fragrance that stays on for hours."
BUY ON SEPHORA - $165
BUY ON ULTA BEAUTY - $165
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One of two new scents adding to the brand's fragrance collection, this bold yet soft floral scent is beautiful. "This scent is a portal to self-expression," says the brand, noting the elegant balance of blackcurrant, jasmine and amber. "Wear it when you are ready to be fully seen-for your energy, your voice, your becoming."
BUY NOW - $185
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This unisex, chypre-floral fragrance is inspired by "the hedonistic spirit of Rome" and spotlights velvety violet and smoky leather in a way that feels both vintage and haute couture.
BUY NOW - $165
