# Charcoal Grilling-Inspired Scent Profiles Kingsford and Jason Kelce Debut the Slow Burn Fragrance By Kalin Ned | Published 2025-10-31 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcoal-grilling References: [barchart](https://www.barchart.com/story/news/35766579/kingsford-and-jason-kelce-introduce-the-must-have-fragrance-for-fall-slow-burn)  [Kingsford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-coal) — "the leader of authentic charcoal grilling for over 100 years" — has partnered with football legend and "[King of the Grill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/football-seasoning)" Jason Kelce on a novelty fragrance product titled '[Slow Burn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-grandma-ugg).' This offering is designed to replicate the aroma associated with charcoal grilling. Slow Burn's scent profile incorporates elements of charred wood and embers. Jason Kelce expands on the fragrance and his involvement in the promotion: "Charcoal has a very distinct smell and characteristic aroma that instantly flashes me back to backyard barbecues with my family, sporting events, and memories centered around sports and kinship. When Kingsford approached me with this idea, I thought right away this could be really cool. Smell is something that is so visceral at times, and the right scent strikes a chord when it hits your nose, Slow Burn by Kingsford strikes that note. It's guaranteed to make you feel nostalgia, barbecue, and connect you to the memories about what's important in life, and you'll smell damn good doing it!" Image Credit: Kingsford ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.3/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 54% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nostalgic Scent Experiences:** A growing interest in nostalgia-inspired products reveals an opportunity to craft scents that evoke powerful emotional connections, reminiscent of cherished personal memories. - **Culinary-inspired Fragrances:** The intersection of food and fragrance innovation is opening avenues for culinary scents to emerge as novel, sensory experiences in personal care. - **Celebrity-endorsed Niche Products:** Partnerships with high-profile figures are giving rise to limited-edition offerings that leverage personal stories and identities to craft bespoke, memorable products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fragrance Industry:** An increasing focus on unique and unconventional scent profiles paves the way for fresh market segments within the traditional fragrance landscape. - **Culinary Arts:** The infusion of culinary elements into non-food products highlights cross-industry collaborations that can redefine sensory engagement. - **Sports and Entertainment:** Leveraging sports celebrities in non-traditional markets fosters cross-genre branding opportunities that resonate well with diverse audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beer-Infused Charcoal Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kingsford-charcoal.md) - [Smoky BBQ Deodorants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitmaster-deodorant.md) - [Fried Chicken-Scented Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bucket-of-chicken-candle.md) - [Smoky BBQ Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-mac-cheese-smoky-barbecue.md) - [Restaurant-Inspired Slow-Cooked Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slow-cook-range.md) - [Spicy Fruity Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-hot-fine-fragrance.md) - [Indulgent Comfort Home Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-suede.md) - [Authentically Smoked BBQ Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-cheese-puffs.md) - [Musician-Backed Holiday Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elton-john-1.md)