As we’re well and truly released from the warm embrace of summer, we’re looking for something to fill the comforting void during the seasonal shift. That means the bright, vibrant, floral scents we’ve been donning for the past few months start to move to the back of the shelf to make way for headier, more sultry fall fragrances with woody, smoky, and sweet notes.
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Whether you’re looking for a classic autumn fragrance or after something a little less traditional, we’ve got you covered with the 5 best fall fragrances.
1. Laboratory Perfumes Amber
This fragrance from niche British scent house Laboratory Perfumes is an ode to Britain’s country and coast. Subtle and mysterious, Laboratory Perfumes Amber doesn’t reveal everything in a single spritz, transforming with the wearer as the day passes. The top notes of greenery and grassiness make way for an accord of rich spice, and base notes of earthy woods and sweet ambergris, all underscored by the warmth of the fragrance’s eponymous amber.
2. Maison Matine Hasard Bazar
A bold fragrance designed with the creative spirit in mind, Maison Matine Hasard Bazar is the olfactory equivalent of a comforting embrace. Deep, heady notes of musk, tonka bean, patchouli, and vanilla are brightened by pepper and rose, resulting in the kind of soft, consoling scent you want to curl up with.
3. Eight & Bob Original
Spritz this one when you want to experience the undiluted confidence of the bourgeois. Sweet and woody labdanum makes the ideal classic base for a contemporary fragrance. Subtle notes of pink pepper, zesty lemon, and cardamom add a touch of vibrance, making for a nuanced, refined scent.
4. Marc Jacobs Perfect
While Marc Jacobs Perfect may seem like an odd choice for an autumnal fragrance, its message of unflinching, unbridled self love and unique notes of rhubarb, almond milk, cedarwood, cashmere, and daffodil combine to make the ideal creamy fragrance that works to enhance the scent of your skin.
5. Nishane Sultan Vetiver
An olfactory feast for vetiver lovers, Nishane Sultan Vetiver contains three (yes three!) types of vetiver. Presented in each layer, Nishane Sultan Vetiver opens with a green interpretation of vetiver, accompanied by notes of bergamot and absinthe, which make way for an earthy combination of Haitian vetiver, tonka bean, and neroli. Finally, notes of woods and leather intermingle with vetiver in the base. Strictly for the ardent vetiver aficionados out there, Nishane Sultan Vetiver is a sexy, long wearing fragrance inspiring feelings of confidence and pure addiction.
Words by Esmé Duggan
