Halloween is one of the most highly anticipated times of year for Bath & Body Works' customers, and the Bath & Body Works' Summerween collection makes the excitement surrounding the spooky holiday shoppable in the summer.
Last year, Bath & Body Works unveiled the Immortal scent for men, and the cologne became such a top seller that it's back for 2025 in a coffin-shaped box. Alongside Ghoul Friend, a returning favorite, Bath & Body Works is introducing the brand-new I Scream Float. As part of a limited-edition early drop on TikTok Shop, the new fragrance with notes of fizzing cola, a scoop of vanilla, and a sprinkling of sugar sold out in just one day.
While loyalty program members have early access to shop the collection, everyone else needs to wait until Summerween drops in stores and online beginning July 7th.
Spooky Summer Fragrances
Bath & Body Works' Summerween Collection Brings Spooky Season to Summer
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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Personal Care Products — As innovations in scent and packaging continue to evolve, the personal care industry can explore creative themes that resonate with consumer cultures and traditions.
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