These scents have earned museum rights. Emily Orofino has over a decade of experience working in beauty. You can find her work on sites such as Harper’s Bazaar, Byrdie, Editorialist, POPSUGAR ...

Grab your favourite perfumes and spend a little time googling the key notes (hint: if in doubt, check out fragrantica.com for beginner-friendly scent breakdowns). Are there any common occurrences?

Fragrances were abundant this year. Classic houses like Chanel and Frédéric Malle released new scents, while some major brands entered the space for the first time, notably Bottega Veneta.

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