Yahoo LifestyleThese Beauty Editor-Approved Perfumes Smell Like Fall
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These Beauty Editor-Approved Perfumes Smell Like Fall
Come autumn, the leaves changing are a sign that it’s time to swap your swimsuits for sweaters, open the flue and load up on cozy blankets. One more item to add to your to-do list? A new signature perfume that smells like fall. Put your fresh, fruity, floral spring and summer perfumes aside for something more seasonal. Think warm, enveloping notes like woods, amber, musk, spices, vanilla and moodier florals, like rich violet- or rose-scented perfume.
To help make the decision of which scent to wear with your pumpkin spice candles and wood burning stoves this season — because there are a lot of irresistible autumn scents worth a spot on your vanity — GH's beauty editors and experts rounded up the best fall perfumes of all time for every scent preference, including affordable perfumes you'll love. (P.S.: They transition into winter and make great gifts, too.)
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1) Super Amber Eau de Parfum
Ellis Brooklyn
sephora.com
$30.00
A Good Housekeeping Beauty Award winner, this warm, subtle Ellis Brooklyn fragrance has quickly become a GH Beauty Lab expert favorite thanks to its wearable yet irresistible aroma of amber, musk and cedarwood. “It smells cozy and soft — like the sweet scent of skin, but even better,” GH's beauty director raved. “I get compliments on it constantly.”
Ellis Brooklyn - 3/20
2) Vanilla Ginger Eau de Toilette Spray
Good Kind Pure
amazon.com
$19.98
A beautiful autumn scent doesn't have to break the bank. Case in point: Good Kind Pure's sweet vanilla mist laced with spicy ginger and a lily note for a hint of softness and sophistication.
Good Kind Pure - 4/20
3) By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette
Maison Margiela Replica
nordstrom.com
$144.00
True to its name, this Maison Margiela Replica fragrance conjurs up toasty moments bundled by the fire on chilly nights. Thanks to warm and spicy notes of clove, chestnut and vanilla, this spritz will give you the cozy feeling you're yearning for this season.
Maison Margiela - 5/20
4) My Way Eau de Parfum
Giorgio Armani
nordstrom.com
$100.00
More than just a perfume, GH Beauty Award-winning Giorgio Armani's jasmine, orange blossom, vanilla and cedarwood eau makes strides in sustainability, thanks to a refillable bottle and packaging that’s both made with post-consumer recycled and recyclable materials. GH Beauty Lab pros loved the “sophisticated but slightly sweet fragrance” and the brand’s eco efforts that are a rarity for perfume, also including a commitment to carbon neutrality.
Giorgio Armani - 6/20
5) Vanilla Woods Eau de Parfum
The 7 Virtues
sephora.com
$85.00
GH's beauty director turns to this 7 Virtues scent when the weather turns cooler: The aroma is sweet yet elevated at the same time. It swirls delicious hints of vanilla and caramel with a rich amber.
The 7 Virtues - 7/20
6) Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum
Guerlain
nordstrom.com
$145.00
Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab Chemist Danusia Wnek is a fan of this luxurious Guerlain fragrance for fall. "This perfume has the perfect vanilla note that takes me straight into the cooler months," she says. "When you first spritz it, you get florals like lavender and jasmine with a touch of citrus wrapped up in a bit of powder but when it dries down it is cozy, creamy vanilla and woody." And that's not all: "I love the way it works with my skin and the way it opens up in complexity," she adds. "Very long lasting and the bottle is simple but elegant."
Guerlain - 8/20
7) Santal 33 Eau de Parfum
Le Labo
nordstrom.com
$215.00
The iconic Le Labo Santal 33 blends earthy elements like cardamom, sandalwood and cedarwood for a sensual-yet-grounded scent reminiscent of an autumn evening under the stars in the American West.
Le Labo - 9/20
8) Private Blend Vanille Fatale Eau de Parfum
Tom Ford
nordstrom.com
$285.00
Turn heads with Tom Ford's sweet yet spicy blend of vanilla, saffron and coriander. "This is an intense, deep scent that definitely stand outs and makes an impact," GH's beauty director says. "It's great for a night out and when you want your fragrance to linger."
Tom Ford - 10/20
9) Cedar Violet Eau de Parfum
Aerin
nordstrom.com
$145.00
Created to evoke the natural aroma and ambiance of the Adirondack mountains, this Aerin perfume combines the scent of woods (cedarwood, sandalwood) with the soft, green aroma of violet leaf.
Aerin - 11/20
10) Idôle Eau de Parfum Spray
Lancôme
amazon.com
$98.66
This innovative Lancôme fragrance (the bottle is created to lay flat) is characterized by boldness. A great way to wear floral notes for fall, the rosy scent is feminine yet impactful.
Lancome - 12/20
11) Wild Poppy Eau de Parfum
NEST New York
sephora.com
$78.00
GH Beauty Assistant Catharine Malzahn likes that this Nest perfume is versatile enough to transition between seasons. "I love the warm and fruity floral scent of this fragrance," she says. "With notes of jasmine and pear, it feels fresh and clean but turns into a sweeter, warm scent when it dries down, making it one of my favorites to transition into fall. It’s comforting and not overpoweringly sweet – definitely my everyday daytime go-to!"
Nest - 13/20
12) The Only One Eau de Parfum Intense
Dolce & Gabbana
macys.com
$125.00
Smell rich with this slick, high-end spritz from designer Dolce & Gabbana. It melds exotic Italian citrus essences with sultry jasmine, vanilla and cashmere woods.
Dolce & Gabbana - 14/20
13) Spice Blend Fragrance
Dior
dior.com
$310.00
If you like your scents on the zesty side, this unique Dior concotion is for you. Perfect for fall, it contains a plethora of spice notes, from cinnamon to pepper, clove, coriander and nutmeg for a warm, intense effect.
Dior - 15/20
14) Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense
Jo Malone London
nordstrom.com
$145.00
Rose lovers, rejoice: You can wear the iconic fragrance note in fall, too. Enter Jo Malone's perfume, which pairs smooth rose and deep, dramatic oud wood.
Jo Malone - 16/20
15) The Alchemist's Garden A Gloaming Night Eau de Parfum
Gucci
nordstrom.com
$330.00
Taking inspiration from a garden in the darkness of night, Gucci's scent is centered on the depth of woodsy, earthy notes like vetiver spiked with cinnamon and patchouli.
Gucci - 17/20
16) Donna Born In Roma Yellow Dream Eau de Parfum Spray
Valentino
macys.com
$108.00
Fall doesn't have to mean only warm, rich fragrances. This energetic Valentino scent stars citrus notes like Italian lemon alongside smooth musk.
Valentino - 18/20
17) Muskara Phero J Perfume
Fueguia 1833
bergdorfgoodman.com
$173.00
Keep it simple in the autumn season (and all year long) with Feuguia 1833's single note fragrance. It features only musk, for a natural scent akin to clean, warm skin.
Fueguia 1833 - 19/20
18) Illusione For Her Eau de Parfum
Bottega Veneta
nordstrom.com
$123.00
Meant to evoke thoughts of early autumn nights in the Italian countryside, Bottega Veneta's perfume turns up the passion. It has a woody, floral fragrance with a subtle hint of citrus that will fill your senses with romantic sensuality.
Bottega Veneta - 20/20
19) Black Tulip Eau de Parfum
NEST New York
sephora.com
$76.00
Inspired by the work of 18th-century British artist Mrs. Mary Delany, this Nest Fragrances perfume features botanical fragrance of violet and jasmine immersed in the dark aroma of black amber plum for a rich, slightly seductive scent.
Nest
