2026 fragrance launches I am actually excited about
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Paradoxe Sweet Reflections by Prada
Key Notes: Blackcurrant, Vanilla, Neroli milk
[image and notes sourced from scentreport on IG]
The PURPLE juice alone is enough for the internet to go crazy over this flanker. I think Prada really stood out to me with their releases in 2025 so I feel like moving forward anything they release I will want. The key note that stands out to me is blackcurrant which is a note I really enjoyed. I can’t wait to smell this one!
Not only are we getting one but TWO new drops from Valentino. To be honest, Valentino was hit or miss in 2025 but I am very excited for these launches. I think I am more interested in the Uomo with notes like cardamom and coconut are going to be so cozy!
Stronger With you Spices by Armani
Notes: Black Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin; middle notes are Saffron, Apricot, Clove, Lavender and Cinnamon; base notes are Bourbon Vanilla, Chestnut, Amber, Leather and Dates.
Armani is another line that doesn’t seem to miss even when some of their newest flankers are not raved about. I fell inlove with Stronger with you Intensely and I am excited to know what these notes will come together to smell like.
Notes: Passionfruit, Frangipani, Vanilla, and Benzoin
Are you f**king kidding me?! Give me MORE passionfruit! I absolutely adore passionfruit. I can’t wait to smell and experience this one.
Notes: Mandarin
Bergamot
Cherry
Lavender
Woody notes
Spicy notes
Candied chestnut
Roasted chestnut
Bourbon vanilla
Vanilla absolute
Amberwood
[image and notes sourced from scent advice]
The chestnut notes are very intriguing to me with the cherry and woody notes. Either this is going to smell like its doing too much or its going to be amazing. This would have done numbers if it came out for the winter of 2025.
For Her Pure Musc Blanc by Narciso Rodriguez
Notes; Jasmine, Clean Notes, Cream, Musk, Cedarwood, and Vanilla
One of my mutuals on socials told me to be quiet about this one but I simply CANNOT. Narciso Rodriguez deserves their flowers because they have some bangers no one talks about. This is giving creamy cedar chic vibes and I am here for it! I can see this being musky, sweet, and creamy. This is going to be a standout fragrance in 2026. Give me more clean with a little something extra. [Edit] I ordered a sample of this and can’t wait to review it.
Her Majesty by KILIAN Paris
Key Notes: White Peach with Rum, Rose and Cedarwood
I hope 2026 continues to be the year of peach and I am here for it. Killian doesn’t release bad fragrances and I want to try a peach fragrance with a boozy twist. Angels Share on the Rocks took me by complete surprise this year for how good it was and I look forward to more boozy fruity scents in 2026 and beyond. [Edit] I received a sample of it and its not for me. Its very aquatic on my skin. Those who love soft aquatic florals will love this.
Infusion de Santal Chai by Prada
Top notes are Cardamom and Citrus; middle notes are Masala Chai, Milk and Spices; base notes are Sandalwood and Musk.
I ordered this and my review will be swift! I am so excited to smell like a warm creamy cup of chai. I think we are already off to a good start with a milk note with no citrus notes to go along with it. I think this will be more than likely an award winning fragrance. Come on Prada!
TEMPIO D’ACQUA by Casamorati (2026?)
Notes: Bergamot, Mandarin, Peach, Fennel, Mahonial, Cistus, Myrrh, Ambrofix, Benzoin, Sandalwood, Vanilla
[image and notes sourced from Scentadvice.com]
KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK Is this coming out in 2026? The bottle ALONE is what I want it for. The notes also look promising with peach but if I am to be honest I just really really really want this bottle.
Top Notes: Neroli, Bergamot, Yuzu
Heart Notes: Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom Absolute, Mahonial
Base Notes: Tonka Bean, Amber Musk, Vanilla
[image and notes sourced from trendmood1 on Instagram]
This is going to be the wedding fragrance of the season. She is the DIAMOND of the season. This is going to be sweet, feminine, and floral. I think with the best of the best, in my opinion, outside of a rose fragrance these notes together are going to be gorgeous. [Edit] I got a sample I can’t wait to talk about this one!
Warm Musk
Notes; Smooth Vanilla, Whipped Musk, and Cozy Amber
Fruity Musk
Notes: Dewy Raspberry, Sugared Musk, and Velvet Moss
Fresh Musk:
Notes; Crisp Bergamont, Creamy Musk, and Sheer Woods
I am excited for the bath and body works everyday luxury lineup but I am very excited to see their new musk scents too!
Release date Feburary 1st, 2026
Notes:
Iconic inspired by Lionora by Mind Games
Mi Amore inspired by Lovers by Fragrance Du Bois
On the Prowl inspired by Pink Panter by House of Sillage
Matchamony inspired by The Matcha 26 by Le Labo
Its official! 4 new scents are coming! I wonder what they will be inspired by. I am super excited to get my nose on these! [Edit] Notes have been listed and I ordered samples of all of them!
TOP: Aldehydes, Ambrette, Sun-Drenched Passionfruit
MIDDLE: Mango, Meringue, Finger Lime
BASE: Nude musk, Milk musk, Australian Sandalwood
There is something about aldehydes that are calling my name going into 2026. I am thinking this is going to be like vanilla cake with fizzy sweet bursting with flavor passionfruit icing ontop. I can’t wait to try this one! By/rosiejane has bangers and I know a few didn’t get as much buzz as Dulce but the formulas are solid and the scents are good.
Key Notes: Pomelo, Orange Blossom, Solar Musk
POMELO?! I am excited for this one! I am dying for another really good Pomelo fragrance and I cant wait to smell this one. There is apart of me that is a bit nervous because just because I liked Pomelo in one fragrance doesn’t mean I will like it in others but I am willing to try.
Hero Elixir by Burberry
Notes: Leather, Vanilla, Cedarwood, Amber, Tonka Bean
[image and notes sourced from Fragrantica]
I smelt the OG Burberry Hero in Ulta and I was impressed how good it smelt. It seems like every flanker they give us for the burberry hero line is completely different than the next. I have been smelling and learning about more “mens” fragrances and colognes and I would like to get my nose on this to see what twist they make with leather and vanilla. I also want to add I am very underwhelmed by Burberry’s packaging giving us the same looking bottle over and over making it hard for the consumer to tell the differences between whats online and what is on the shelf. I hope in 2026 they take a hard look at their packaging before giving us a new flanker on another DNA.
Top: Lotus, Lily of the valley, Caramel
Middle: Jasmine, Freesia, Violet
Base: Musk, Vanilla, Ambroxan
Of all the musky fragrance launches, and re-launches, Musk12 was one of my favorites. I pre-ordered a dupe before my actual bottle of Musk 12 came. They smell like two completely different fragrances but they are complimentary to each other. This was talked about two months ago as of writing this article, 1/8/25, and its supposed to becoming any day soon! [Out now!] I ordered a bottle of this. I can’t wait to try it and talk about it!
Rabanne 1 Million Night Elixir
Notes: Mandarin, Maple, Amber
I have the original of this formula so I am curious to see how it smells with notes of maple and mandarin. This sounds like its going to be very good!
Panache Angel Dust by Khadlaj
Inspired by Vanille Couture by YSL
Notes:
I purchased this one for my mom for christmas. This is a gorgeous orange blossom and vanilla scent with the YSL DNA. I am absolutely going to want to get my hands on this one!
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