5 Major Scents to Avoid During the Winter, According to Fragrance Experts — Plus, What to Choose Instead This Season

A wood living room with a large framed picture a pair of white lamps with gold stands, an olive green sofa, textured pillows, a round wood coffee table, a black vase, and a coffee table book.

Winter is when we turn to our homes for comforting moments of solace as the world around us cools and settles into the bustle of the festive season. And a principal part of hunkering down in a cozy space is the fragrances you choose.

But if you're unaware of which scents to avoid in your home, you might be left with a space that feels overpoweringly aromatic and out of place with the season's spirit. Now, we can't have that. So, here's a list of the fragrances to shelf until winter ends and the seasons turn.