As the weather cools, new fragrances bring warmth to scented products. Here’s what we’re smelling across seasonal and limited-edition releases this fall.
Earthy Citrus
Herbal and woody notes add earthy complexity to citrus scents. White Barn describes its Fall Citrus Harvest fragrance as “a golden, earthy blend of zesty lemon, mint leaves and thyme.”
Brands offer a seductive take on floral scents for fall and winter, blending strong florals with spicy and woody notes. Sana Jardin’s Jaipur Chant and Victoria’s Secret Lotus Desire mean to evoke an evening garden.
The pumpkin spice latte trend is still going strong. Inspired by the beloved fall beverage, fragrances combine notes of creamy vanilla, fall spices, and of course pumpkin.
Millennials are transforming the way brands do business. As the largest and most diverse consumer group, millennials demand transparency, seek authenticity, and embrace individuality. It’s no wonder they’re driving some of the most influential trends in the fragrance industry. Here are the top millennial fragrance trends to keep in mind.
Unique Aromas
Millennials want products tailored to them as an individual— and they don’t want to smell like everyone else. Forbes reports that 23% of consumers would try a more expensive personal care product if it had a unique aroma.
Products with unusual fragrance notes (think saffron, cannabis, and smoke) are meeting this demand. Niche scents will likely continue gaining popularity since, according to NPD Group, millennials curate fragrance wardrobes that reflect their different personalities and moods.
From craft beer to reclaimed wood furniture, millennials are choosing products with authentic stories of craftsmanship. Fragrance brands are tapping into the trend by marketing artisan experiences.
A growing number of brands such as Phlur and Henry Rose spotlight the Perfumers who created their fragrances on their websites. And when you shop at Le Labo in-store, the Sales Associate hand-blends the bottle before your eyes.
As millennials challenge gender stereotypes, brands are breaking away from traditional gender-based fragrance categories in favor of scents designed for all.
Sheer nondescript musky scents like Juliette Has a Gun Not a Perfume and Glossier You appeal to consumers who ultimately want to smell like themselves but better.
Other more complex fragrances such as Byredo’s Super Cedar blend traditionally masculine and feminine notes like vetiver and rose.
Compared to previous generations, millennial consumers are focused on leading healthy lifestyles and supporting ecofriendly companies. They choose clean products which often means natural. In fact, 75% of millennial women prefer buying natural products, Grand View Research reports.
Popular natural fragrance claims include “made with essential oils” and “sustainable.” While fragrances made with essential oils can include both synthetic and natural aromas, a growing number of brands use 100% natural scents to appeal to savvy consumers.
Try our fragrances inspired by the latest millennial trends.
Iredale Eau de Parfum Inspired by the wreckage of the Peter Iredale on the shores of the Pacific Northwest, the essence of smoldering driftwood intermingles with notes of surf and sea. Mineral accords converge with salty brine, flotsam, and ambergris, while hints of balsam fir, peppercorn, and oud suggest the temperate rainforest just off the shoreline.
Brit Royale A British twist on the classic fougere. Airy top notes of pepper and cardamom meld with the comforts of tea, while elemi and ginger diffuse a peppery warmth throughout the base. A subtle whisper of shaving cream adds a hint of well-groomed charm along with the touch of worn leather luggage blending to aged vetiver wood.
Nude Beach A beachside twist on the skin scent trend. Warm spice notes combine with cool eucalyptus, juicy melon and sheer water lily to evoke the warmth of sun and wet sand on skin, drifting to a sensual base of crushed seashells, musk and amber.
Vetiver Orris The tension between earthy and sweet notes fills this fragrance with a sense of mystery. A delicate accord of powder-sweet violet and jasmine opens while myrhh and patchouli radiate on a dark base of orris root and vetiver.
Natural Glacier This all-natural fragrance brings an appealing fruity depth to the cool clean of spearmint in a way that works well in most product types. Notes of fresh-squeezed lime and juicy melon enhance a heart of natural spearmint leaf.
Discover fragrances crafted to uplift a special time of year. Presenting our curated selection of trending scents to inspire your next seasonal launch in air care and personal care.
Fall-Winter
Champagne Pop ORC 1900129
A crisp celebration. Iced champagne and juicy tangerines sparkle over a heart of candied berries, with traces of sheer musk.
Tuxedo ORC 1900103
An herbal-woody fragrance with notes of fresh Clary sage, tonka beans and sandalwood.
Holiday Vanilla ORC 1900162
Celebrate the season with a warming blend of rich vanilla, toasted marshmallows and buttery caramel.
Wintertime ORC 1900052
Captures a radiant fireplace on an icy day. Clove and citrus notes warmed with fresh-cut wood, amber sap, and musk.
Maple Hotcakes ORC 1900086
Vermont maple syrup flows over buttermilk pancakes with a hint of spice. A sweet delight.
Wintry Woodland ORC 1900137
A dazzling blend of warm amber and white musk, complimented by notes of fresh-cut cedar, rich sandalwood, and sweet vanilla bean.
Frozen Cranberry ORC 1900106
Tart cranberry enhanced with juicy McIntosh Red apple, tonka bean, and lustrous woods.
Bonfire Donut ORC 1900053
A gourmand treat. Buttery vanilla cake roasted over a cedarwood flame and dusted with powdered sugar.
Creamy Hot Cocoa ORC 1900109
Comforting and sweet. Roasted hazelnuts dipped in melted chocolate, with vanilla marshmallows and a touch of berries and cream.
Fresh Fir ORC 1900121
Pine with an adventurous character. Dewy eucalyptus meets fresh Siberian fir and Frasier fir needles wrapped in white oak.
Spring-Summer
Bubbly Peach ORC 1900142
Effervescent peach with a grapefruit citrus accord. A green floral heart unfurls into a delectable base of vanilla, powdered sugar, and white musk.
Cactus Blooms ORC 1900122
The prickly cactus in bloom. Green flower petals, ripe pear and Fuji apple, warmed with coconut and musk.
French Cuffs ORC 1900135
A citrus-herbal blend with universal appeal. This sophisticated fragrance showcases notes of bergamot and lavender.
Mineral Spa ORC 1900144
Soothing and bright. Sparkling citrus, juicy melon and refreshing mineral water open into a heart of herbaceous lavender, rose, and lily, over a warm base of golden amber and sheer musk.
Azure Waters ORC 1900134
The white sand and crystal-clear waters of a private cove captured through scent. Crisp ocean breezes and juicy pineapple meld with muguet and rose over a warm base of mossy driftwood, white musk, and rich amber.
Mango Pineapple ORC 1900087
A tropical medley of sweet pineapple, juicy mango, white florals and sheer musk.
To request samples and set up a meeting with your Sales Representative, e-mail [email protected].
Test your nose and develop your olfactive ability in small groups led by Orchidia Perfumers. This training will teach you how perfumers use fragrance families to build signature fragrances. You will also have the opportunity to create your own fragrance blend in a finished product application.
We’re delighted to offer this training as a complimentary education event.
When and Where: Tuesday, March 26th at Avenue of the Arts Hotel
ScentsAbility is an inspiring organization that helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing job training, employment, and supported housing to disabled young adults. Their trainees become part of ScentsAbility’s retail and manufacturing operations.
During the visit, Technical Sales Representative Matt Trotter and Sales Manager Mike Mack gave a fragrance training seminar to the young adults at ScentsAbility. They smelled through several candle fragrances and were taught how to categorize fragrances into different families. They were also taught how to rename a fragrance using their newly learned fragrance categories.
Matt and Mike had a great time working with ScentsAbility’s young adults and were overwhelmed by their respectful, happy, and loving attitude.
Join us on Thursday, September 27 for a special fragrance training event!
This complimentary full-day partner education program will be held at the College of DuPage Culinary & Hospitality Center in Glen Ellyn, IL. Behind the Fragrance: A Closer Look at Fragrance Families will be a fully hands on and interactive training teaching six important fragrance families: Floral, Animalic, Citrus, Woody, Herbal, and Green. Upon completion, our partner will gain a better understanding of the six fragrance families and how they are used to create fragrances.
Participants will also have an opportunity to make their own fragrance blends in different applications. To register, please complete the form on our website or contact your local sales representative. Attendance is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Orchidia Fragrances took to storytelling this year at the 39th Annual NYSCC Suppliers’ Day, one of the largest events on the cosmetic industry calendar in North America. Thousands gathered at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York on May 15-16 to showcase the latest innovations in personal care and beauty products.
Visitors to Orchidia’s booth were met with whimsical depictions of eight fictional dragons from various short stories, novels, and film. Displayed in a trophy-like fashion, these creatures were mounted with push buttons to release billowing aromatic smoke, each having its own unique scent. Notes of sea air and Egyptian neroli described the breath of Leviathan, a Biblical sea serpent, while more gourmand notes of butterbeer, whisky, and sweets captured the magic of the Hungarian Horntail from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. With a medieval throne positioned next to the dragons, attendees were encouraged to dress in costume, snap a selfie, and share their experience.
Another section of the booth captivated attendees through ancient Egyptian folklore. Visitors completed puzzles and solved riddles to unlock the mystery of Manetho’s secret fragrance, Kyphi, a perfume embodying the beauty and warmth of ancient Egypt. Once completed, the fragrance was bottled and given to each participant as a reminder of their travel through time.
For a sample or to learn more about how Orchidia can develop fragrance creativity in your products, please contact us at (630) 932-8101 or [email protected].
Features 12 comforting fragrances accented by luxurious essential oils, including herbal spa, citrus amber, and modern floral aromas.
You Complete Me ORC1800620 Essential Oils: Ylang Ylang + Rose
Traditional with a modern twist, this scent opens with zesty grapefruit, bubbly champagne, and a complex white bouquet. The base playfully combines creamy musk and amber crystals for a memorable impression.
Little Things ORC1800621 Essential Oils: Bergamot + Lavender
This scent combines exciting notes of bergamot peel and eucalyptus, balanced with relaxing notes of French lavender and matcha green tea. At the base, sheer musk adds depth to this herbal spa fragrance.
Heartfelt Pride ORC1800566 Essential Oils: Tangerine + Patchouli
This fragrance represents a warmth of heartfelt pride with notes of patchouli, golden amber, and vetiver accented with bright citrus notes of tangerine, bergamot, and grapefruit.
Proud Teacher ORC1800567 Essential Oils: Sage + Chamomile
This tea fragrance celebrates precious moments with top notes of bergamot and basil, a heart of lavender, sage, chamomile, and mint, and a luxurious base of soft musk.
Wonder Excite ORC1800600 Essential Oils: Orange + Lemon
Wonder Excite captures those amazing times in life with bright notes of zesty citrus, sweet Georgia peach, juicy strawberry, and a soft ribbon of white musk at the dry down.
Sassy Spark ORC1800607 Essential Oils: Cinnamon + Cassia
Sassy Spark represents those exciting, warm summer nights! A dash of cinnamon, spice, and everything nice evokes playful memories of dancing the night away and sharing boisterous laughter with friends.
Saccharine Sunrise ORC1800612 Essential Oils: Grapefruit + Sandalwood
Sweet, sugary, and tangy grapefruit uplifts and energizes. Paired with warm and rich sandalwood and bolstered by white musk and vanilla, a sense comfort ensues.
Remembrances & Recollections ORC1800623 Essential Oils: Black Currant + Jasmine
Notes of soothing jasmine, sweet vanilla, and a faint hint of earthy patchouli give rise to memories of warm, loving embraces.
Joyful Paradise ORC1800590 Essential Oils: Mandarin + Orange
This fragrance captures the effervescent feeling of joy, bursting with bright citrus. The heart is a tropical blend of cassis and white jasmine, wrapped in clean musk and amber.
Simple Joy ORC1800591 Essential Oils: Patchouli + Vetiver
Simple Joy expresses cheerful delight with light, crisp grapefruit and hints of green grass. Iris and muguet dance softly over a mélange of musk and precious woods at the base.
Cashmere Tuberose ORC1800548 Essential Oils: Galbanum + Balsam Tolu
An exciting blend composed of green leafy top notes with a touch of galbanum. The middle is an assortment of white florals and honeysuckle. The base blends creamy white musk, Indian sandalwood, sweet balsam, warm amber, and white cashmere.
Diamonds & Pearls ORC1800562 Essential Oils: Lime + Clove
A sophisticated blend of zesty lime and juicy fruits form the top. White rose petals and colorful oriental lilies evolve from the middle leading to a trail of silky musk, vetiver root, and warm clove.
For a sample or to learn more about our Essential Oil Bath Bomb Fragrances, please contact us at (630) 932-8101 or [email protected].
Features 12 creative and skillfully crafted fragrances for the whole family. Fragrances include Apple Pear Pops, Spring Rain, and Silky Neroli & Peach.
CHILDREN’S SOAP FRAGRANCES Orange Creamsicle Fragrance ORC1701967 A deliciously sweet Orange Creamsicle fragrance that opens with sweet tangerine, juicy orange, Meyer lemon, and hints of pineapple. The middle is fruity with a dash of coconut water, wrapped in a creamy base of vanilla.
Watermelon Delight Fragrance ORC1701968 A refreshing scent inspired by Johnson & Johnson’s Watermelon Explosion, opening with a fruit medley of honeydew, watermelon, and pineapple slices. The heart follows with dancing magnolia and white lily over a clean, soft dry down.
Strawberry Splash Fragrance ORC1701970 A fun fragrance bursting with baskets of bouncing berries—strawberries. A splash of cool cream turn this fragrance into a real tasty treat!
Apple Pear Pops Fragrance ORC1701971 Fresh, crisp notes of candied apples and pears open this fragrance. The heart combines light florals, apple blossom, and rose over a sweet trio of caramel, vanilla sugar, and musks.
FAMILY SOAP FRAGRANCES Cucumber Aloe Fragrance ORC1701972 Inspired by Zest’s Fresh Aloe, this all family fragrance combines watery melon and cucumber notes with succulent green aloe and soft white lily for a clean and refreshing experience.
Spring Rain Fragrance ORC1701973 Inspired by Dial’s Spring Water, this refreshing fruity-ozonic fragrance is sure to wake up the senses! The top blends juicy seasonal fruits and bright citrus nuances over a heart of invigorating ozone, jasmine, and muguet. Clean musk and soft woods round out the base.
All Day Clean Fragrance ORC1701974 Inspired by the original Dial soap bar, this fragrance provides the same lasting freshness with a bouquet of modern florals and clean musks. Garden picked herbs add a subtle greenness to All Day Clean.
Tropical Getaway Fragrance ORC1701975 Inspired by Dial’s Tropical Escape, this fragrance opens with tropical fruits, juicy citrus, and a breeze of marine ozone. The heart combines soft florals and a hint of jasmine over a base of white musk, warm amber, and rich woods.
BEAUTY SOAP FRAGRANCES Almond Milk Fragrance ORC1701976 True, rich almond milkiness expressed with sophisticated white floralcy, soft amber, and creamy musks for an elegant dry down.
Silky Neroli & Peach Fragrance ORC1701977 A classic aldehydic floral fragrance inspired by Caress’s White Peach & Silky Orange Blossom, blending peach, pineapple, and citrus notes with a soft floral heart. The base is sophisticated with creamy sandalwood and modern musk.
Bouquet of Beauty Fragrance ORC1701978 Inspired by the original Dove fragrance, Bouquet of Beauty opens with light green top notes. The heart is full-bodied with florals of rose, jasmine, and violet. The base is elegant with creamy vetiver, powdery musk, and hints of clove.
Strawberry Mint Fragrance ORC1701979 A sophisticated fruity-floral strawberry fragrance inspired by Olay’s Cooling White Strawberry and Mint, opening with top notes of ripe strawberry and leafy green. The heart is a blend of soft florals and raspberry with a base of clean musk and warm amber
For a sample or to learn more about our Simply Indulgent Bar Soap Fragrances, please contact us at (630) 932-8101 or [email protected].
These colorful and mysterious crystallized formations bring inspiration to this collection of fragrances. Orchidia has captured some of the most unique forms of ice in fragrance form, for use in air care and personal care products.
For a sample or to learn more about our ICE collection, contact us at (630) 932-8101 or email us at [email protected]
ScentsAbility is an inspiring organization that helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing job training, employment, and supported housing to disabled young adults. Their trainees become part of ScentsAbility’s retail and manufacturing operations.
