*Sob, sob*. What’s that? Oh, just us waving goodbye to the summer season as fall approaches. But even if your ideal day starts and ends with a heavy dose of sunshine, there’s a reason to be happy when fall and winter approach: it gives you a chance to mix up your fragrance wardrobe.
You’ll want to apply perfume a little differently when the seasons change as scents react differently on warmer or cooler skin and many notes perform better when paired with the right weather, outfits, and climate. Ready to wave goodbye to your summer perfumes but not sure where to start? Woody notes like cedar, pine, vetiver, and leather are perfect for fall and winter seasons while spicy fragrance notes like cinnamon, clove, cardamom, or ginger can bridge the gap between seasons perfectly. Read on for more of our tips on how to transition your fragrance wardrobe from summer to fall!
Experiment with different fragrance families
Maybe you’re a fan of florals regardless of the season. Or perhaps you’re all about the citrus tones even when the rain is pouring and it’s cold outside. But use this transitional time of the year to try out a few different fragrance families – you may even discover a new signature scent!
There are four main fragrance families: floral, oriental, woody, and fresh. To transition your fragrance wardrobe from summer to fall, you can try mixing and matching different fragrance families to create new favorites, like switching a traditional floral scent for one with a rich, woody base, or swapping out your fresh fragrance for a Fougère scent.
A good example of this is Chanel Coco Mademoiselle, which combines rose and jasmine with patchouli and vetiver.
Layer your summer favorites
Still not ready to let go of your favorite summer perfumes? Try to soften the blow by layering your summer scents with a fall perfume instead. Layer a floral fragrance over a woody one to create a balance between feminine and masculine notes, adding depth and warmth to your floral scent without losing its charm.
Alternatively, layer an oriental fragrance over a fresh one to create a contrast between spicy and cool notes. This can add some complexity to your much-loved fresh scent without making it too heavy.
Try out some new releases
Nothing gets us in the mood for fall like a new fragrance and we’ve been curating our collection ready to whip out at the first sign of golden leaves.
Some of our favorite new-in picks include Jimmy Choo I Want Choo Forever, with its top notes of rose and bitter almond, black cherry and vetiver heart notes, and rich musky base, as well as Coach Wild Rose, which blends red currant, rose, jasmine, ambroxan, and tonka bean notes.
We’ve also been loving L’interdit Rouge by Givenchy: a rich, spicy scent that’s perfect for the cooler weather of autumn and winter, and Oscar De La Renta Alibi perfume, combining fragrant ginger flower, zesty mandarin orange and sweet vanilla orchid.
Use different concentrations of your signature scents
You’ll likely have been reaching for lighter, softer scents during the summer months. And when the colder weather beckons, you’ll probably want a more intense scent to match the layers you’ll be stacking up before leaving the house. Eau de parfums (EDP) are ideal for fall because they have more depth and intensity than other forms of fragrance.
Keep in mind different occasions and weather
For daytime events like work, meetings, or casual outings, you’ll likely want to choose fragrances that are light, fresh, and subtle. These are the occasions when you can keep your fragrances leaning towards the summertime end of the spectrum. For evening events like parties, dates, or formal occasions, choose fragrances that are warm, spicy, and sensual. Here’s your invitation to try out a more fall-appropriate scent!
Store your fragrances properly
If you’ve been reading some of our previous articles, you’ll hopefully have been storing your perfume in the fridge or somewhere equally cool while the weather’s been warm.
But now those days of endless sunshine are on their way out, you can return your perfumes back to their rightful place in your bedroom or bathroom. You’ll still want to ensure your scents are kept in a cool, dry place to stop them from going off.
Have fun with it!
Above all, perfume is a personal thing and no one can tell you what’s right or wrong. So, if the cooler season approaches and you still wake up wanting to spritz your favorite citrus or floral scents, don’t let anyone stop you!
In Conclusion
It’s easy to transition your your fragrance wardrobe from Summer To Fall. Here at perfume.com you’ll find a huge range of incredible scents to keep you smelling delicious on all occasions and in every season. Shop our best sellers here.
Georgie Darling is a freelance lifestyle and travel writer from London, England. Her work has been published in ELLE, Yahoo, Red, Grazia, and Tripadvisor, amongst others. When she’s not writing, Georgie spends most of her time travelling to new countries and scuba diving. She’s been an avid fragrance lover since a young age and considers Alaïa by Alaïa Paris to be her signature scent.
