Storyline
Gourmand & Incense Lead Winter Scents
Timeline
- Thu, Oct 29Latest
Winter 2026 Fragrance Hauls and Rankings Are Flooding Feeds
A fragrance enthusiast tears through niche cologne brands, calling out Penhaligon's Confetti, multiple Mancera fragrances (including Mancera Tonka Cola and a lemon-mint oud blend), and Goldfield and Banks releases like Goldfield and Banks Pacific Rock Flower and Goldfield and Banks White Sandalwood as overpriced duds that smell boring, like pickles, or literally like drying paint—though he gives props to a few standouts like Mancera Amber Fougere and notes he's open to recommendations.
- Wed, Oct 28
Winter 2026 Fragrance Trends Are All About Gourmand and Incense Scents
According to trend forecasters, winter 2026's biggest fragrance stories are gourmand (think: edible, cozy) and incense-forward scents — framed around personal pleasure rather than dressing to impress anyone else. It's peak cozy-season scent behaviour.