25 Fall Fragrances That Will Have You Ready for Your Cozy Era
We will always have our favorite signature scents that maintain permanent real estate on our vanity — but the transition into fall calls for something sweeter, softer, cozier. In the same way you might layer a cashmere sweater over your T-shirt, there's an urge to warm up with the chill in the air. Last year's vanilla resurgence persists well into 2023 and continues to be the scent that everyone can't stop wearing. D.S. & Durga, Byredo, and Boy Smells are just a few of the many brands that have spiced up the smell of nostalgia with their latest launches. Ellis Brooklyn and 7 Virtues sweetened things up and went a bit more fruity with their latest launches. One of Victoria Beckham Beauty's three debut scents, Suite 302, goes sweet and smoky, layering leather and tobacco leaves with black cherry.
If gourmands aren't for you, earthy fragrances from Finery and Memo Paris will take your senses to the great outdoors, while you stay bundled inside. And for those wanting to really heat things up this season — much like a night bundled by the fire or roasting marshmallows — take the smoky-wood route and scroll to Kilian Paris' new take on tobacco.
Ahead, the 25 best fragrances to help you transition into the new season.
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- 1/25
Ellis Brooklyn
Ellis Brooklyn Apple Love
Bottling the magic of New York City in a scent may seem like an impossible task, but Ellis Brooklyn founder Bee Shapiro said, "challenge accepted." In what she calls her love letter to NYC, notes of red apple, plum blossom, and vanilla have been mixed together in an eclectic gourmand that is lively and sophisticated — just like the Big Apple.
- 2/25
D.S. & Durga
D.S. & Durga Deep Dark Vanilla
If you want to feel one with nature — without having to step foot outside — this is the fragrance you'll want to reach for. D.S. & Durga's latest scent has a rich vanilla absolute base that's reinvented with earthy vines and cypress root.
- 3/25
Victoria Beckham Beauty
Victoria Beckham Beauty Suite 302
Suite 302 is Victoria Beckham's version of romance in a bottle. The alluring scent — inspired by her memories of spontaneous weekends spent with her husband David in Paris — is a little bit sweet (with a hint of black cherry), a little bit smoky (infused with tobacco leaves), and every bit sexy when worn on pulse points.
- 4/25
Anine Bing
Anine Bing Rose Wood
Before you say you are floral-adverse, take a whiff of Anine Bing's signature rose scent. The combination of smoked rose, sandalwood, and amber creates a sweet smell that's warm and woody, not the least bit powdery.
- 5/25
Byredo
Byredo Vanille Antique
While Vanille Antique is part of Byredo's extremely potent Night Veil collection, this sophisticated scent does anything but overpower your senses. The hero note is balanced by the warm smell of cashmere woods and amber, while the freesia and plum add just the right amount of sweetness to round it all out.
- 6/25
Memo Paris
Memo Paris Inverness
Memo Paris wants to whisk you away to the Scottish Highlands with one spritz of Inverness. The smell of iris butter and sandalwood oil mimics a creamy woody scent that is reminiscent of what forest trees smell like after it rains. So if you're not planning to go on a hike and contemplate the meaning of life amongst the wonders of nature, spritzing this is the next best thing.
- 7/25
Maya Njie
Maya Njie Tobak
The phrase "cozy scent" was invented specifically for fragrances like this one. Founder Maya Njie was inspired to create this fragrance as "an ode to the kindest of them all," her uncle. With notes of tobacco leaf, vetiver, and cinnamon, Tobak embraces you — and all those you interact with in your day-to-day — in a musky hug that will keep you warm well into the depths of winter.
- 8/25
Troye Sivan
TSU Lange Yor TLY 5755
Before you roll your eyes at yet another celebrity fragrance, allow your senses to experience what singer Troye Sivan has bottled. Of the three eau de parfums in his collection, TSU Lange Yor is the most memorable. It is a lovely mix of black pepper, vetiver, and cedarwood for a deep dry musk that has earned a permanent spot in our fall fragrance rotation.
- 9/25
Tom Ford
Tom Ford Café Rose
A rose by any other name wouldn't smell as sweet — unless it's a Tom Ford rose. A classic floral scent with a twist, it is made with Turkish and Bulgarian roses that are heated up with notes of coffee for an unexpected delight. Leave it to Tom Ford to elevate a rose fragrance in one of the most unique ways possible.
- 10/25
Sol de Janeiro
Sol de Janeiro After Hours Perfume Mist
Deep, enigmatic, and so much fun, After Hours is that girl. The fragrance is a mix of black currant, midnight jasmine, and amber woods to create a deep floral scent that lingers for hours and hours after you put it on. This is exactly what you want on while you're dancing in the streets of Rio at 3 a.m. with your best friends — or any night out on the town.
- 11/25
Aerin
Aerin Amber Musk
Calling all quiet luxury girlies — it doesn't get better than this classic from Aerin. Just like layering on your favorite cashmere sweater, a few spritzes of this subtle mix of rose, musk, and coconut water will ring on all the cozy feels.
- 12/25
Fine'ry
Fine'ry Jungle Santal
Jungle Santal does remind us of longtime-favorite Le LaboSantal 33 — but we must say, it is still so uniquely its own. Papyrus wood, oolong tea, and cardamom are mixed together for an earthy green aroma that later dries down into a smoky scent that's downright lovely. Bonus: it's a steal at just under $40.
- 13/25
Boy Smells
Boy Smells Vanilla Era
As the name suggests, everyone is in their vanilla era — and we are here for it. Boy Smells mixes vanilla absolute, white tulip, and black amber for a decadent gourmand with a spicy kick to it that elevates the expected sweetness.
- 14/25
Tom Ford
Tom Ford Ébène Fumé
On top of its comforting smoky aroma, palo santo is believed to help ward off negative energy. With that top of mind, perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux created what is described as a "meditative scent," mixing palo santo with leather, ebony, and rose for a dark woody smell with a sweet dry down that evokes good vibes. And if it truly keeps you spiritually protected, then it's worth investing in a bottle — or three.
- 15/25
Cartier
Cartier Pasha de Cartier Parfum
An updated version of the 1992 classic, Pasha de Cartier keeps intact the signature note of patchouli and infuses it with woody scents of sandalwood and amber. You get a warmer and spicier feel that has more depth, making it perfect for the fall season.
- 16/25
Guerlain
Guerlain Tobacco Honey
We like a little bit of sweet with a little bit of spicy — exactly how tobacco and honey go together. Guerlain makes its case, mixing the two for a sweet wood aromatic scent that's idyllic for fall.
- 17/25
Maison Margiela
Maison Margiela Replica By the Fireplace
You can't talk about fall scents without mentioning this editor and beauty-lovers' favorite. Clove, chestnut, and vanilla mimic the smokiness of a night by the fireplace (hence its name) with sweet undertones that make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
- 18/25
Frederic Malle
Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady
It's been 13 years since its debut, and Portrait of a Lady still reigns supreme for floral lovers everywhere. Inside each bottle, exactly 400 Turkish roses are in full bloom, along with hints of patchouli, sandalwood, and frankincense to create the perfect balance of sweet and smoky.
- 19/25
Phlur
Phlur Somebody Wood
When you want to enter a room and make a statement, put a splash of Somebody Wood on your pulse points. Bergamot, saffron, sandalwood, vanilla, and musk create a rich, woody scent that can't be missed.
- 20/25
Bath & Body Works
Bath & Body Works Sensual Amber Fine Fragrance Mist
Bath & Body Works knows how to be on theme — no matter the occasion — and Sensual Amber is fall in a bottle. Amber, berries, and sandalwood smell light and sophisticated together. At less than $20, you can also stock up for many fall seasons to come.
- 21/25
Fenty Beauty
Fenty Eau de Parfum
We've always wanted to smell like Rihanna and when she finally answered our beauty prayers in 2021 with the debut of her first fragrance, the Fenty Eau de Parfum earned a permanent spot in our fall fragrance wardrobe. It has notes of magnolia, musk, tangerine, and patchouli for a sweet floral scent that has a bit of spice to it.
- 22/25
Kilian Paris
Kilian Paris Smoking Hot
Kilian Paris' latest launch is coming in hot — but actually. Inspired by European hookah lounges (stay with us), this scent has an elevated smoky aroma. It is made with apple-flavored shisha tobacco, bourbon vanilla, and Kentucky tobacco absolute, making it a fun way to dabble in hookah without actually having to inhale literal smoke.
- 23/25
World of Chris Collins
World Of Chris Collins Harlem Nights
Founder Chris Collins creates scents based off of stories first, notes second. Harlem Nights, one of his first creations, is an ode to the Harlem Renaissance and its period of rich creativity. With notes of rum, orris, and sandalwood, you get a warm wood that is balanced with a spicy sweetness to it. Reach for this for your next café society to encourage those high brow conversations on art and life.
- 24/25
Frederic Malle
Frédéric Malle Heaven Can Wait
If you've ever wanted to capture that euphoric feeling of falling in love for the first time, Heaven Can Wait will make your dream come true. The fragrance opens with a sweet-smoky combo (with notes of clove and plum) that feels comfortable and nostalgic. But as it dries down, woods and iris bring on all romantic feels.
- 25/25
The 7 Virtues
The 7 Virtues Cherry Ambition
Per the rules of manifestation, one must not only envision exactly what they want for it to come into fruition, but they must move with the most positive intentions. So if you're looking for something to boost the good vibes (and also help you smell great), turn to Cherry Ambition. Made with notes of cherry, saffron, and vanilla, with a splash of this vibrant scent on, you can't help but feel anything but happy. So universe, your move.
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