Autumn Perfumes
Heavy blankets, cashmere socks and spiced biscuits dipped in mugs of hot chocolate are all effective in lifting us out of our impending winter blues. That, and a generous spritz of the best autumn perfumes.
With the arrival of autumn (and as we step into prime time for fragrance launches), let's fresh out of the annual perfume collection clear out. The bottles that got to stay in our autumn rotation had to be long-lasting perfumes, fragrances that smell expensive (even if they aren't), scents that win compliments and, most importantly, possess that sort of joyful comfort that only an autumn perfume can.
Anything heavier than a cologne can feel stifling in the summer heat, but in cooler weather, there's nothing I enjoy more than a cocooning, plush scent. Think sprinklings of delicious cinnamon and cardamom, woody notes that recall long evenings reading in a cabin with a fireplace, and soft musks that sit on skin like a beloved cardigan.
Perfumer Maya Njie agrees. 'I tend to gravitate towards more woody, leathery, musky and spicy notes such as cardamom, vetiver, patchouli and Virginian cedarwood this season,' she tells me. She's also a fan of enigmatic, powdery notes such as iris and violets alongside scents akin to woody forests and green stems. 'I find these notes both energising and comforting which is a plus as the temperatures drop and we layer up.'
She adds: 'Cardamom is special as it warms up as the day goes on. I think nutmeg reminds us of the aromas we smell in nature as autumn is in full swing,' explains Maya, whose go-to fragrance, Nordic Cedar from her namesake brand, is a gorgeous blend of cardamom and musk.
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PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Nishane
The highly celebrated ANI is a romantic and calm perfume created under the inspiration of a famous Anatolian folk song called “Sarı Gelin” (in Turkish) or “Sari Gyalin” in Armenian. The name of the song in both languages suggests that...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Nishane
Nishane - Hacivat - Eau de Parfum Fragrance Sample Hacivat is a tribute to elegance, kindness, competence, and love of art. Inspired by the traditional shadow play character, this eau chypre will help you live in your best dreams by...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Nishane
Nishane - Wulóng Chá - Eau de Parfum Fragrance Sample Wulóng Chá Extrait De Parfum opens on citrus notes of bergamot, orange and mandarin that provide the sparkling freshness. While Mediterranean fig and musk provide a base for the fragrance,...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Creed
Creed - Fleur de Thé Rose Bulgare - Eau de Parfum Fragrance Sample Fleur de Thé Rose Bulgare is a direct expression of a rose accord. While that may sound simple, it is truly a masterpiece of perfumery. Blooming from...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Maison Francis Kurkdjian - Lumiere Noir pour Femme - Eau de Parfum Fragrance Samples Maison Francis Kurkdjian's Lumière Noire eau de parfum is a truly sophisticated fragrance for women. A game of opposites for two accords, like two extremes coming...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Narciso Rodriquez
Narciso Rodriquez for Her - Eau de Parfum Fragrance Sample Born of simplicity and essentiality; guided by femininity and elegance. The For Her line is Narciso Rodriguez’s gift to women and n homage to their inner beauty. The patented heart...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Narciso Rodriquez
Narciso Rodriquez - Bleu Noir for Him - Eau de Parfum Fragrance Sample A magnetic fragrance with an elegant trail. For Him Bleu Noir is an urban and modern reinterpretation of masculinity: the signature musk heart is juxtaposed with fresh citrus...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Memo Paris
Memo Paris - Moroccan Leather Eau De Parfum Fragrance Sample Memo Paris’ Moroccan Leather Eau De Parfum evokes memories of slender palm trees swaying in the musky wind as oil of vetiver stirs under a canopy of white flowers. With...
PRODUCT TYPE: Eau de Parfum
VENDOR: Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels - Orchidée Vanille Eau de Parfum Fragrance Sample Experience the essence of elegance with Orchidée Vanille, a captivating fragrance from the renowned Van Cleef & Arpels' 'Collection Extraordinaire'. Inspired by the allure of nature, this exquisite...
