From Cosmopolitan · Catharine Malzahn · · 2m
Cardamom Perfumes Make Fall Smell More Expensive
Cardamom perfumes offer a sophisticated, versatile fall scent that feels expensive without being sweet.
In brief
Cardamom perfumes offer a sophisticated, versatile fall scent that feels expensive without being sweet. Cardamom fragrances provide a warm, spicy scent that's versatile and expensive-smelling without tipping into sugary notes. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
Cardamom Perfumes Trend This Fall
Cardamom fragrances are becoming popular this fall for their sophisticated, versatile scent that feels expensive without being sweet.
“Here’s the funny thing: I went and looked at the note lists for the two fragrances I wear most, Le Labo Santal 33 and Parfums de Marly Althaïr, and they both open on cardamom”
Cardamom's Versatile Scent Profile
Cardamom smells green, peppery, and subtly sweet with a cooling, eucalyptus-like brightness underneath the spice.
“Cardamom smells green, peppery, and subtly sweet, with a cooling, almost eucalyptus-like brightness underneath the spice”
Why Cardamom Works in Perfumes
Cardamom acts as a connector note that bridges gourmand trends with more grown-up, spice-forward perfumery.
“It’s a connector note, which is part of why it’s having such a moment: it bridges gourmand trends with more grown-up, spice-forward perfumery”
Cardamom's Role in Fragrance
Cardamom is a chameleon that can be added to fruity, woody, or spicy notes to create a versatile scent profile.
“Put it next to apricot, apple, or pear and it makes a fruity scent feel grown up, adding depth and a slightly smoky edge”
Cardamom's Fall Appeal
Cardamom provides an autumnal edge without smelling like a seasonal candle, making it wearable through fall.
“It reads as fall the way a chai latte does, but that cooling, green edge keeps it wearable in September when it’s still 70 degrees outside”
Cardamom Fragrances Cosmo Editors Love
Nest New York Cardamom Latte Eau de Parfum is a warm, spicy gourmand with coconut milk and jasmine petals.
“It’s a favorite because of how the cardamom plays against coconut milk and jasmine petals in the heart, finishing on chantilly cream, tonka bean, and a Tahitian vanilla infusion”
Parfums de Marly Dorval Eau de Parfum
Parfums de Marly Dorval features cardamom with pink peppercorn and cinnamon for a warm, aromatic spice.
“It puts cardamom front and center, giving the fragrance a warm, aromatic spice that feels practically tailor-made for fall”
Belnu Still Bloom Eau de Parfum
Belnu Still Bloom combines cardamom with orange, sesame, black tea, and Rose de Mai for a fresh scent.
“The spice opens alongside bright orange and sesame before mingling with black tea and Rose de Mai, so it feels aromatic and lively rather than full-on cozy gourmand”
Scents of Wood x Scentbird Calm in Cedar
Scents of Wood x Scentbird Calm in Cedar features cardamom with cedarwood, amber, and violet leaf for a cool, warm scent.
“The cardamom gives you that bright, spiced opening, the cedar grounds it, and the violet leaf keeps a cool green thread running through so it never turns heavy”
Amouage Decision 42 Eau de Parfum
Amouage Decision 42 combines cardamom with neroli, cinnamon, frankincense, and pine tar for a unisex scent.
“The aromatic cardamom hits right away alongside notes like neroli and cinnamon before frankincense, juniper and pine tar enter the picture”
Why Cardamom is Trending
Cardamom offers a refined twist on sweet scents without tipping into dessert territory.
“Cardamom offers a refined twist on that craving: It’s subtly sweet yet spicy, evoking warmth and security without tipping into dessert territory”
Cardamom's Fall Trend
Cardamom fragrances are trending this fall as they provide a warm, spicy scent that feels expensive without being sweet.
“It’s a connector note, which is part of why it’s having such a moment: it bridges gourmand trends with more grown-up, spice-forward perfumery”
The bottom line
Cardamom fragrances provide a warm, spicy scent that's versatile and expensive-smelling without tipping into sugary notes.
