6 warm and cosy perfumes we'll be wearing with our knitted sweaters this season

We're trading in our signature scents for these rich and warming autumn blends - for an extra layer of comfort...

A selection of 'cosy perfumes' from brands including Jo Loves, Byredo and Maison Margiela/ in a dark pink template
(Image credit: (L to R) Jo Loves, Byredo and Maison Margiela)

While fresh and uplifting scents will always have their place, some days call for being enveloped in comfort - especially when said days are getting ever-chillier. These cosy perfumes promise just that, with crackling smokey woods, spices and warm and velvety hints of amber...

The lists of best long-lasting perfumes and best perfumes for women boast a plethora of luxe and vibrant blends, from crisp and juicy fruit perfumes to delicate floral fragrances. However, sometimes the thing we crave most from our signature is comfort. A scent that bottles up the feeling of being bundled up in a knitted jumper, for instance, or perhaps the rich smokiness that emanates from a glowing log fire. This is especially true when the weather turns cold, though we're also advocates of dousing oneself in cosy aromas year-round.

So, if you're in the market for an atmospheric fragrance that warms the senses with every spritz and makes you want to curl up with a good book (and a glass of wine), our beauty team has shared their go-to cosy picks - spanning niche musky blends to popular autumn perfumes...

6 of the cosiest perfumes to spritz this season, by our beauty team

We tend to gravitate towards cosy aromas when the autumn and winter seasons roll around, but if you're a lover of woody and unisex blends at any time, these six fragrances are as comforting as they are timeless...

What makes a cosy perfume?

This is a very subjective question as scents, in general, are very personal. One fragrance may evoke emotions and memories in one wearer, that another may not experience - especially if your overall tastes in aromas differ. Thus, your cosy favourite may not have the same warming and comforting effects on someone else, as it does on you.

That said, so-called 'cosy' and warm perfumes do often share a few key notes in common. Woody perfumes, for example, are often attributed with cosiness, as they offer a rich and earthy impression. Smokey blends are also often chalked up as being warm and comforting, as smoke goes hand in hand with fire - and what do we all love to curl up in front of when it's cold out? A crackling fireplace, of course. Spicy notes too, like cardamon and pink pepper, offer a depth and heat that can create an aura of warmth around you.

Some florals can also be deemed comforting, especially ones that boast a powderiness or muskiness to them, like that of iris perfumes and perfumes with jasmine. Many of our beauty team's picks feature woody notes and spice, as well as hints of vanilla and amber, so if you're ever in doubt, we recommend opting for a blend that features a similar lineup - if your goal is a comforting and cosy signature.

Naomi Jamieson
Digital Beauty Writer

Naomi is a Digital Beauty Writer from woman&home, where she covers everything from skincare to fragrance but specialises, particularly, in makeup and nail trends. Through her work, Naomi gets to share her trend expertise and share her own shopping recommendations and product reviews. Previously, she worked as a Lifestyle News Writer for My Imperfect Life magazine, where she used her savvy for TikTok to bring readers the latest beauty buzzwords, fashion movements and must-have products.

Before that, Naomi split her time between both GoodTo and My Imperfect Life, whilst training for her Gold Standard diploma in Journalism with the NCTJ, for which she earned a Distinction. Interestingly though, Naomi actually has a background in design, having studied illustration at Plymouth University but leapt into the media world in 2020, after always having a passion for writing. Now, when she isn’t reporting on the best perfumes and latest beauty releases, you can find her drinking copious cups of coffee, drawing and probably online shopping...