6 of the best scents to wear this fall, according to professional perfumers
Fall has officially arrived, which means you're likely swapping out sandals for boots and dresses for sweaters. But don't forget to spruce up your fragrance collection, too.
From classic scents like sandalwood, vanilla, and honey to more unexpected notes of banana, rose, and tea leaves, here's what experts say are this season's must-haves.
Watching the leaves change colors and spending time by the fireplace are quintessential fall experiences. So, it makes sense that woodsy, earthy scents are popular during this time of year.
Yes, Nós Temos Banana, a fragrance by Brazilian brand Granado, is one of Do's fall favorites. This scent combines sandalwood and cedar with banana leaves and fig for a tropical twist on woodsy scents.
He said it's a "great starter fall fragrance at a really accessible price point."
When fall rolls around, certain scents like pumpkin spice become all the rage — but there are other sweet, culinary-inspired fragrances that deserve a spot on your shelf, too, according to Ammons.
Teddy Haugen, a Bay Area-based perfumer, founder of Teddy the Perfumer, and creative director at House of Cosmo, recommends chocolate-forward scents as the season changes.
As the weather gets colder, the fuzzy socks and heated blankets start to come out … and another way to exude warmth is by adding a spicy scent to your fragrance collection.
For a resinous and spicy vibe, Ammons likes Nefer by Parfum Prissana, a scent inspired by ancient Egyptian perfumery. You'll find notes of saffron, cardamom, and nutmeg, alongside hints of amber, tangerine, and rose.
It's a given that many people reach for floral scents during the spring. To Miranda Priestly's surprise, though, florals for fall might actually be groundbreaking.
One floral fragrance he recommends is Diptyque's Eau Rose. The fragrance features notes of damascena and centifolia roses, chamomile, and artichoke.
Just because summer's ending doesn't mean that refreshing, fruity scents have to leave, too.
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- Fall has officially arrived, which means you're likely swapping out sandals for boots and dresses for sweaters. But don't forget to spruce up your fragrance collection, too.
- From classic scents like sandalwood, vanilla, and honey to more unexpected notes of banana, rose, and tea leaves, here's what experts say are this season's must-haves.
- Watching the leaves change colors and spending time by the fireplace are quintessential fall experiences. So, it makes sense that woodsy, earthy scents are popular during this time of year.
- Yes, Nós Temos Banana, a fragrance by Brazilian brand Granado, is one of Do's fall favorites. This scent combines sandalwood and cedar with banana leaves and fig for a tropical twist on woodsy scents.
- He said it's a "great starter fall fragrance at a really accessible price point."