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As soon as cool air creeps in and the leaves begin to change, light, airy summer perfumes can start to feel a bit … tired. Suddenly, the crisp zest, clean florals, and bright citrus notes that once felt refreshing now make you long for warmer days, as if your perfume itself is nostalgic for summer.
When that feeling sets in, there’s nothing better than swapping to a scent that feels right for the season. And when it comes to the cold months? That means something earthy, warm, and cozy. Fall and winter fragrances are essential for the sophisticated woman; they complete an outfit the same way a cashmere sweater or leather boot does. At Fashion Reverie, these are the fall scents we can’t get enough of.
Kupu Eau de Parfum ($32)
If you’re not quite ready to let go of summer, Kupu Eau de Parfum from UA Hawaii is the perfect transitional perfume. This earthy scent feels like stepping into a sun-dappled tropical forest. Coconut, oak moss, and amber mingle with fern, vanilla, and musk to create a fragrance that transitions beautifully from warm afternoons to crisp autumn evenings.
Maison Margiela ‘Replica’ by the Fireplace ($89)
Arguably the quintessential fall fragrance, Maison Margiela’s By the Fireplace wraps you in the scent of crackling logs and sweet indulgence. Imagine sitting beside a roaring fire with a cinnamon roll and an old-fashioned in hand. Chestnut, vanilla, and clove oil combine to create a warm, smoky sweetness that lingers all day.
Close your eyes and picture a bakery tucked in an enchanted forest, that scent your smelling? That’s Vanilla Diorama. This gourmand fragrance, inspired by the Diorama Gourmand dessert from Maxim’s in Paris, blends creamy vanilla with rich amber, orange zest, and bitter cocoa. The result is a refined, unisex scent that’s as airy as it is decadent.
Kai Eau de Parfum ($32)
A perfect transitional fragrance, Kai begins with bright notes of jasmine, bergamot, and grapefruit, evoking the freshness of late summer. As it settles, the scent deepens into soft hints of pink pepper, orange, and vanilla. The transformation makes Kai both floral and grounded, clean yet cozy, an ideal for the shift from sunshine to sweater weather.
Jo Malone Ginger Biscuit ($170)
When we say this is the fall fragrance, we mean it. Jo Malone’s limited-edition Ginger Biscuit is the olfactory equivalent of walking through a park covered in golden leaves. A true unisex scent, it’s spiced and earthy, with notes of ginger, roasted hazelnut, and tonka bean. It’s indulgent, nostalgic, and just a little playful.
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The 7 Virtues Buttercream Hazelnut ($94)
If you’ve ever walked past a bakery and thought, “I want to smell like that,” this perfume delivers. Buttercream Hazelnut is sweet and irresistible, featuring notes of buttercream icing, maple caramel, and tonka bean. The formula is hypoallergenic, long-wearing, and layerable … though be warned: you might smell good enough to eat.
Sydney Yeager
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