Just when you think summertime sadness is inevitably setting in, you catch a sniff of sweet pumpkin spice and a peek at the new fall fashion statements — and know everything's going to be all right. What summer delivers in easy living, fall delivers in style, helping us ease into the whole layering process that comes with the seasonal shift.
While we swap out our sandals and tanks for boots, sleeves, and coziness, we're also looking toward a fall fragrance lineup that plays to the woody, sweet, musky scents of season. Pumpkin spice fan or not, these new fall fragrances play to all noses with the classic combination of notes found in Valentino's newest scent, rich, sweater-like comfort from Rihanna's first Fenty scent, and unexpected blends like those found in Dior's and Floral Street's latest releases. No matter which one you spritz, these new fall scents bottle up the season and serve as the perfect invisible accessory to top off your meticulously crafted fall fashion statement.
Whether you're in search of classic autumn sweetness or looking to experiment with a moodier oud, this eclectic lineup of new fall fragrances includes something for everyone. So before you fret about tucking away your summer swim collection, here are 21 reasons to get psyched for fall and winter.
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Just when we thought Rihanna was going to be serving up Fenty Hair as the next sequel to Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin, she pulled a fast one on us and launched something we never knew we needed: Fenty Eau de Parfum. An absolutely gorgeous-on-everyone concoction, it's made to evoke the feeling of vintage memories with its spicy and sweet blend of magnolia, musk, tangerine, blueberry, Bulgarian rose absolute, geranium, and patchouli. Dare we say, it's music to our noses?
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Bath & Body Works never ceases to come up with new fragrances, even though it has come up with seemingly every fragrance ever. (There are more than 200.) Open Sky is the latest and greatest. Even if you've never been to Tasmania, from which the fragrance's "fresh air" note is derived, it will feel somehow familiar to you, most likely due to other notes like wild blackberries, violet, and vanilla.
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Fans of Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia understandably look forward to the beloved fragrance's regular reimagining, and the latest iteration — this time as an eau de parfum — will not disappoint. In addition to the obvious and awesome gardenia at the heart of this perfume are notes of jasmine absolute, pear blossom accord, and brown sugar, making it just as beautiful as the bottle inspired by Gucci's 1966 Flora pattern by artist Vittorio Accornero.
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The warmth and richness of amber make it one of the most magnetic notes of fall, and Ellis Brooklyn takes it to another level with its new Super Amber eau de parfum. That's due to the especially powerful Ambrox Super — an amplified version of the sweet and sensual scent — which is joined by musk, cedarwood, and vanilla orchid. It's like the most elegant yet cozy cashmere sweater in spray form.
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Florals for spring may not be groundbreaking, but florals for fall are always refreshing. Valentino's new Voce Viva Intensa is an optimistic-feeling fragrance with its bold jasmine absolute, crystal moss, and bergamot. But it feels way more autumnal than any floral you might have spritzed during spring and summer because it's warmed and softened by notes like bourbon vanilla to blend into the vibes of a cozier season.
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Byredo has become an icon in the fragrance industry, and within its catalog, Blanche is an icon in and of itself. Inside this collector's edition bottle is the widely adored blend of aldehyde, violet, and sandalwood, but it's newly invigorated with rose centifolia, cyclamen, and musk. It's noticeably different than the original, yet longtime fans will know it's their beloved Blanche — just with a clean, intimate new twist.
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After all these years, Bond No. 9 is still finding areas of New York City to toast with inspired scents. The latest: NoMad — or North of Madison Square, for the uninitiated. Launching in October 2021, it's a rich, amber-infused ode to how much this particular area of Manhattan has evolved over the years. Its fruity notes, like pear and blackcurrant, somehow read more creamy than fresh, making it a key contributor to that “autumn in New York" feel — even if you're in Des Moines.
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Everyone's talking about the ad for Burberry Hero, in which a very, very fit Adam Driver appears to turn into a centaur on the beach, as one does. But can we talk about the actual fragrance for a sec? Because it deserves just as much attention. Inspired by a desire to challenge traditional tropes of masculinity, it bursts with juniper, the freshness of which is bolstered by bergamot, cedarwood, and black pepper. It's probably the farthest thing from what a horse on the beach actually smells like, and we're very OK with that.
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Scent From Above was one of the most highly anticipated perfumes of 2021, and just not because Dolly Parton is one of the most cherished people on the planet. We all knew the country-music legend wouldn't let us down when she launched her first fragrance, and with its notes of mandarin, peony blossoms, jasmine, vanilla, sandalwood, musk, and patchouli, she's created a universally appealing scent that works wonderfully for fall and far beyond.
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A perfume inspired by a mystery pastry? Yes, please. Shaped by rumors about the existence of Christian Dior's somehow completely undocumented yet favorite dessert, Vanilla Diorama is an instant gourmand legend with its rum, patchouli, bold dash of cocoa, and even citrus. Oh, and, of course, there's Madagascar vanilla, considered one of the most rare and true forms of vanilla. It's as warm as it is sweet, but its surprising freshness keeps it far from overwhelming.
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Amsterdam isn't a quick trip around the corner for most of us, but we can still experience Floral Street's redolent take on Vincent Van Gogh's work with Sunflower Pop, the first official perfume of The Van Gogh Museum. Despite its floral name, it's actually a rather fruity fragrance filled with mandarin, bergamot, and even Bellini. The honey note feels swirled in, much like the swirling golden elements of Van Gogh's famous paintings, and makes it a soft and subtly sweet option for the season.
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It's not just Le Labo Cedrat 37's sensual blend of ginger, woods, musk, ambergris, and — of course — citrusy cedrat that make it a perfect summer-to-fall transitional scent. The fact that it's available online only in September — literally when summer turns to fall — pretty much says it all. Luckily, those notes truly sing from the skin all year round; and if you run out, you can refill your bottle all year round as long as you can find an IRL Le Labo lab.
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Lancôme expands on its adored Idôle fragrance with Idôle Aura. It feels like the perfect summer sendoff with two kinds of roses, white jasmine, and bergamot. But what really sends it into fall territory is a base note of salted vanilla that feels like a fond farewell to seaside carnivals and hello to snuggling up inside.
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One of our favorite things about Tom Ford Ombré Leather is how specific the design house is about the note of black leather. Not just leather — black leather, as if the color has a smell. And yet, you know exactly what the brand is talking about with that visual clue. The parfum take on this fan-favorite also features notes of violet leaf and green tobacco, which take the essence of the original eau de parfum and steer it in a richer yet fresher new direction.
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Ouai is, first and foremost, a hair-care brand. But for a hair-care brand, it sure does consider scent a high priority, in both its shampoos and stylers and in its very own eau de parfums. Rue St. Honoré shows off Ouai's talent for fragrance with how it brings together violet, gardenia, ylang-ylang, and white musk for a floral scent that's truly perennial — not to mention one of the most romantic ways to wander through fall.
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Is Elizabeth Arden's Green Tea Sakura Blossom decidedly springy? Yes. Will that stop us from wearing it well into December? Absolutely not. Ideal for anyone who still wants to feel like they're frolicking through a gorgeous garden despite dropping temperatures, this eau de toilette features notes of bergamot, violet leaves, sweet almond, tangerine, peony, jasmine absolute, and, of course, green tea and white sakura blossom. The velvety musks and white birch at the base help make it meld with skin in the loveliest way.
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There really is something cerebral about Studied, an eau de parfum by independent Californian fragrance brand Liis. Although it doesn't smell like books or a woodsy desk (which would be far too literal) its notes of pear, ambrette, cashmere accord, orris and — the real kicker — carrot make it feel like something truly special. Something that someone who knows a little bit more about this and that would wear but not share.
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Whether or not you already love Victoria's Secret Tease fragrance, it's nearly impossible to not become obsessed with the new Tease Crème Cloud — a softer, warmer scent that feels gentle and romantic. The sweet but not heavy gourmand combination of whipped vanilla meringue, Santal flower, and ever-so-sheer amber feels like floating on a cloud through a sunny October sky.
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Prada continues to expand upon its original Luna Rossa fragrance, now adding Luna Rossa Ocean to its roster of Luna Rossa Sport, Luna Rossa Carbon, and Luna Rossa Black. But while "Ocean" may suggest a summery saltiness, the notes actually take it in quite a different direction. Bright yet intimate, it brings together bergamot, pink pepper, and artemisia atop a heart of iris, lavender, and saffron accord. Vetiver and patchouli are decidedly grounding without erasing the ease of wearing this eau de toilette.
The Algonquian language, Aétai means "on both sides" — a perfect way to describe Source Adage's new scent, which doesn't feel easily definable. That delicious flexibility is created with notes of rose, iris, violet, pink pepper, clove, sandalwood, olibanum, ambergris, and patchouli. The combination is simultaneously frisky and robust, gentle and deep, and above all else, universal.
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A citrusy scent for any season, St. Rose Circa 91 is full of life, nostalgia, and an air of coolest-person-in-the-room. It introduces itself with lemon and bergamot, tiptoeing into a heart of patchouli, iris, and jasmine. Sandalwood and cedarwood hang out at the base, letting the lighter notes hover confidently atop your skin.
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