12 of the Best Fall Fragrances to Inspire Your Next New Scent
When it comes to fragrances, some feel light and summery, while others are decidedly cold-weather-ready. And then there are those you wear year round. Summer scents are often light and uplifting with citrus and floral notes, and fall and winter scents tend to be more woody and spicy. But some of the best fragrances actually combine a little of both for a unique fall fragrance that’ll turn heads.
Below are 12 of the best fall fragrances for seriously everyone, whether you like a sweeter scent, or lean towards spicy, prefer heavy florals, or are partial to musky ambers. Let these scents take you on a sensory trip to Paris or London with just one spritz. But trust us, that won’t be enough.
Fans of warm, dry, and, earthy scents go crazy for TOM FORD’s vetiver-infused fall perfume. The rich, spicy fragrance rounds out with notes of citrus—orange flower and grapefruit—for an energizing vibe.
2. ELLIS BROOKLYN Vanilla Milk Eau De Parfum
You might not think of a vanilla scent as a fall fragrance but that just means you haven’t smelled ELLIS BROOKLYN’s fan-favorite scent. It uses two types of vanilla extracts, a touch of florals, cocoa shell, amyris, and a creamy milk accord for a surprisingly musky, sweet, and woody scent.
3. DIOR J'adore Eau de Parfum
DIOR’s cult-classic fall fragrance was actually created in 1999 and it’s still a best-seller today. That’s thanks to its typically feminine floral scent with fruity notes of ylang-ylang and Turkish Damascus Rose, blended with Jasmine Grandiflorum from Grasse and Indian Jasmine Sambac, making it a unique take on a fall scent.
4. MAISON MARGIELA Replica By the Fireplace
For when you want to feel the vibes of a cozy night at home during an out-of-town trip, MAISON MARGIELA’s Replica By the Fireplace is key. It’s warm and spicy with key notes of clove oil, chestnut, and vanilla. All together, it has a smoky effect that evokes wood burning in the chimney.
5. GUCCI Flora Gorgeous Gardenia
While floral scents might not scream “fall,” GUCCI’s Flora fragrances are a hit year round. Gorgeous Gardenia is especially popular during cooler months. That’s because it's a sweeter floral, with top notes of blossom, Italian mandarin, and red berries, topped with notes of White Gardenia, Jasmine Absolute and Frangipani Flower, and with base notes of patchouli and brown sugar.
6. MAISON FRANCIS KURKDJIAN PARIS Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum
This woody fragrance is called “intoxicating” by its millions of fans. It features notes of jasmine, saffron, cedarwood, and ambergris for a surprising blend of spicy and floral sillage. We heard it also lasts a long time on the skin.
7. VICTOR & ROLF Flowerbomb Eau De Parfum
Floral fragrance fans, say hello to the floral to end all florals. The ultra-feminine Flowerbomb Eau De Parfum contains literally thousands of flowers, such as cattleyas, sambac jasmine, freesia, and rose petals. The addition of patchouli and vanilla makes for a warm floral fall scent.
8. PRADA Amber Pour Femme
One spritz of PRADA’s Amber and you’ll be transported to Paris at nighttime. It features four takes on amber: sandalwood oil from India, patchouli leaves from Indonesia, labdanum resin from France, and benzoin from Siam. It’s spicy, woody, and so sultry.
9. BYREDO Oud Immortel Eau de Parfum
It’s hard to choose a favorite BYREDO fall fragrance but there’s just something about the intense, woody Oud Immortel. It contains top notes of incense and cardamom, a heart of Brazilian rosewood, rapyrus, and patchouli, and base notes of moss, tobacco leaves, and oud. Wear it on a date — trust us.
10. JO MALONE Orange Blossom Cologne
This fresh floral scent is warmer than you would expect, making it perfect for fall. We’re talking clementine flower over a heart of orange blossom and water lily. Warm undertones of orris and balsamic vetiver take the fragrance from a summer scent to a fall one.
11. YVES SAINT LAURENT Libre
We know more than a few beauty editors that swear by YVES SAINT LAURENT’s Libre as their signature scent. And for good reason. It’s a floral fragrance that’s bolder than most, thanks to lavender essence with Moroccan orange blossom and notes of musk and vanilla. Wear it and people’s heads will turn.
12. LE LABO Ambrette 9 Eau de Parfum
This floral scent is unique because of how rare the main ingredient is. Ambrette grain is the only musky scent made by nature. It’s fresh and soft with a combination of citrus and fruit, and powdery in the best, prettiest way possible.
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