TBH, I don’t really stick to seasonal beauty trends. Like, if I want to wear a deep-red lipstick in the summer, I’m still going to do it, no matter how many people tell me it’s a “fall” color. But when it comes to perfume, I’m a firm believer that a scent has a time and a place, especially since each blend of notes is meant to evoke a specific mood. Like, it just doesn’t make sense to me to layer on a tropical scent in the middle of October, you know (but, hey, you do you if that’s your vibe). And because I’m absolutely obsessed with perfumes, I sprayed, spritzed, and smelled dozens of scents to compile this list of the 15 best fall perfumes. Prepare to save this roundup for when it’s time to achieve peak fall vibes (think: creamy vanillas and warm leathers. Mmmm).
Imagine this: You’re hanging outside in your comfiest flannels next to a campfire drinking a pumpkin-infused cocktail. There’s a smell of pine trees in the air and you can hear leaves crunching under your feet. That’s what this fall perfume smells like, thanks to a blend of red berry, cedarwood, and moss notes.
True story: Once I sprayed this on this fall perfume before a night out, and even my Uber driver asked me why I smelled so good. The mouth-watering blend of vanilla, amber, and tonka notes is warm and sweet, just like a dessert.
In the mood for something light and bright? This fall perfume is here to fulfill your wishes. The citrusy bergamot mixes effortlessly with the peach and honey notes to give you a refreshing fruity-fresh scent.
Even though I lean more towards heavy and dense fragrances, this light floral perfume has a new home in my rotation. The smell is just so pretty, thanks to the jasmine and white gardenia notes at the top.
This pretty bb combines sugary vanilla and ripe orange notes with jasmine and tuberose for a fall perfume that’s both sweet and floral but zero percent headache-inducing. A win-win amiright?
Feel free to this fragrance under “perfumes that look so damn cool it doesn’t even matter what they smell like.” If you do care what it smells like though, expect notes of lychee, redcurrant, and rose that give off a seductive, sultry vibe.
I get it, sweet perfumes are usually more popular in the spring and summer, but I’m telling you this one is a great option for fall. It’s *just* the right amount of sweet (aka not overpowering, thanks to pear, marshmallow, and white amber notes) and reminds me of a fruit smoothie or refreshing sorbet.
Think of this fall perfume as the ~sophisticated~ version of the fragrance you wore in middle school. The vanilla notes are mixed with a blend of spicy cardamom and earthy vetiver to give you a strong, but not overwhelming, scent that lasts.
TBH, when I think of floral fragrances, I usually picture something my grandmother would wear. But trust me when I say this fall perfume is anything but boring. The top note of orange blossom pairs with the woody base notes to give you a scent that’ll immediately turn heads from the moment you walk in the room.
This fall perfume is basically the feeling of slipping into freshly washed bed sheets on a chilly day, all bottled up. Spritz it on to your pulse points and, once it settles, the woody, musky scent will give you warm and cozy vibes.
With a blend of woody, musky, and spicy notes on every single level, this fall perfume is so rich and deep, it’s almost like it’ll never fade. It’s bold—you can thank the bergamot, sandalwood, and saffron for that—but it still remains pretty soft. Think of it as the fragrance version of your black leather jacket.
The notes in this fall perfume seem like they would contradict each other (the milky coconut water and fresh rose is an interesting combo), but they come together to embrace your senses in a soft, warm hug. It’s long-lasting without being too fragrant, and it’ll instantly make you feel more relaxed from the moment you spray it on.
Once you spritz on this fall perfume, you’ll immediately smell the fresh and fruity notes. Wait about a minute for the fragrance to get situated, and you’ll be left with a more-balanced scent for the rest of your day. It’s warm and a little dark but the top notes of blackberry and cherry make it playful and fun.
Wearing this fall perfume is the closest I’ll ever get to going camping in the woods (sry, but I refuse). The pine needle notes ground you in a forest-inspired scent, while creamy sandalwood, fresh lemon, and fruity berries add a fullness to the fragrance.
Full disclosure: Eau de Juice is our perfume but if it didn’t smell good, I wouldn’t have included it in this round up, k? TBH, this scent is perfect all year ’round (I mean, the blend of passion fruit and tiger lily notes are timeless), but the sandalwood and coconut milk notes definitely add a texture to the scent that make it perfect for the fall.