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*This* is Fall's Hottest Scent and I’m Not Mad About It

Sweet tooth central

Chelsea Candelario

By Chelsea Candelario

Published Sep 3, 2025

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fall scent caramel hero

Summer had some of the most eccentric scents (hello bananas? tomatoes?), so it’s no surprise that we’re keeping the food-inspired fragrance train moving as we head into September. I’ve been in a #fragrancetok rabbit hole and discovered a scent that’s going to be everywhere. Let’s give a warm welcome to caramel, the hottest scent for fall—and one that I can definitely get behind. 

Beauty and Cultures Editor

Chelsea Candelario

Beauty and Cultures Editor

  • Writes trend stories, product reviews and how-tos across beauty, cultures, fashion and entertainment
  • Six years of experience as a Beauty Editor
  • Studied journalism with a minor in creative writing at SUNY New Paltz

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