Wintry fragrances always run the risk of being a bit too holiday heavy. Too many notes like cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla can make you smell like a cookie exchange rather than a serious person. There’s one note, in particular, that can make you smell like the inside of a snow globe if it’s done wrong: pine.
Pine scents can get a bad rep for being too holiday-centric. It makes sense. When we think of pine trees, we often think of everything they’re associated with. That means Christmas trees, ski lodges, and cloying candles. If pine is done right, however, it can transform a scent into something woodsy, mysterious, and unique.
Below, find the absolute best pine-scented fragrances on the market. Don’t worry—you won’t smell like Buddy the Elf threw up on you. These scents are all refined and subtle and can even be worn outside of the colder months.