Forget Florals — The Chicest Home Fragrance Trend for This Season Comes Straight From the Forest

I'm all about curating an experience at home. From the decor to the fragrance, nothing is left to chance. And as of this moment, the seasonal fragrance trend is themed on winter woods.

So, if you're looking for ways to make your home smell good and feel in tune with the ambiance outdoors, this is the scent family you should look out for. It's a classic that is easily elevated with the right mix-ins, and I've found 12 of the best home fragrance products that embody the trend.

Smoky, earthy, and just what you need to hold onto fall and embrace the start of winter in one fell swoop. You won't regret giving this charming fragrance cocktail a chance.

The Seasonal Fragrance Trend: Winter Wood

What once used to be my least favorite fragrance has slowly evolved into a note I yearn for around this time of year. And the truth is that there's something for every home within this fragrance family.

A notable feature in many of the best home fragrance advent calendars of the year, rich woody scents are a mature choice that will make your home smell cozy and calm.

"It's one of those fragrances that might not have huge appeal when you pick it up in the store and smell it," says interior stylist and Livingetc's candle reviewer Luke Arthur Wells, "it's not unpleasant, but compared to fragrant florals, rich sweet scents, and smoky ouds, it can be a little medicinal from its cold throw. The hot throw on a pine candle (ie, when it's lit) is where this scent profile really comes alive though, giving a subtle connection to festive memories that can be really evocative."

And I agree that it's the ultimate scent to reach for when moodscaping this season. It's not quite pumpkin and cinnamon-scented for the start of fall, and neither is it twisted with peppermint and gingerbread for the peak of winter.

Winter woods are an unfailing transitional scent that feels just right, and if you're in doubt, let these perfuming products convince you otherwise.

Now that you're all set on winter wood fragrances that will be the subtle star in all your hosting zones, why not treat your personal spaces to something a little more offbeat but surprisingly satisfying? Savory home fragrances! Don't knock it 'til you try it.