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19 Best Fall Perfumes to Make You Feel Cozy All Season

These are the best autumn scents of all time, including affordable buys.

Headshot of April FranzinoBy April Franzino
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Come autumn, the leaves changing are a sign that it’s time to swap your swimsuits for sweaters, open the flue and load up on cozy blankets. One more item to add to your to-do list? A new signature perfume that smells like fall. Put your fresh, fruity, floral spring and summer perfumes aside for something more seasonal. Think warm, enveloping notes like woods, amber, musk, spices, vanilla and moodier florals, like rich violet- or rose-scented perfume.

To help make the decision of which scent to wear with your pumpkin spice candles and wood burning stoves this season — because there are a lot of irresistible autumn scents worth a spot on your vanity — GH's beauty editors and experts rounded up the best fall perfumes of all time for every scent preference, including affordable perfumes you'll love. (P.S.: They transition into winter and make great gifts, too.)

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Best Warm Fall Perfume

Ellis Brooklyn Super Amber Eau de Parfum

Editor’s Choice
Super Amber Eau de Parfum
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Best Warm Fall Perfume

Ellis Brooklyn Super Amber Eau de Parfum

$32 at Sephora$105 at Nordstrom$105 at Ulta Beauty
Credit: Ellis Brooklyn

A Good Housekeeping Beauty Award winner, this warm, subtle Ellis Brooklyn fragrance has quickly become a GH Beauty Lab expert favorite thanks to its wearable yet irresistible aroma of amber, musk and cedarwood. “It smells cozy and soft — like the sweet scent of skin, but even better,” GH's beauty director raved. “I get compliments on it constantly.”

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Best Affordable Fall Fragrance

Good Kind Pure Vanilla Ginger Eau de Toilette Spray

Vanilla Ginger Eau de Toilette Spray
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Best Affordable Fall Fragrance

Good Kind Pure Vanilla Ginger Eau de Toilette Spray

Now 43% Off
Credit: Good Kind Pure

A beautiful autumn scent doesn't have to break the bank. Case in point: Good Kind Pure's sweet vanilla mist laced with spicy ginger and a lily note for a hint of softness and sophistication.

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Best Cozy Fall Perfume

Maison Margiela Replica By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette

By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette
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Best Cozy Fall Perfume

Maison Margiela Replica By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette

Credit: Maison Margiela

True to its name, this Maison Margiela Replica fragrance conjurs up toasty moments bundled by the fire on chilly nights. Thanks to warm and spicy notes of clove, chestnut and vanilla, this spritz will give you the cozy feeling you're yearning for this season.

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Best Sophisticated Fall Perfume

Giorgio Armani My Way Eau de Parfum

My Way Eau de Parfum
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Best Sophisticated Fall Perfume

Giorgio Armani My Way Eau de Parfum

Credit: Giorgio Armani

More than just a perfume, GH Beauty Award-winning Giorgio Armani's jasmine, orange blossom, vanilla and cedarwood eau makes strides in sustainability, thanks to a refillable bottle and packaging that’s both made with post-consumer recycled and recyclable materials. GH Beauty Lab pros loved the “sophisticated but slightly sweet fragrance” and the brand’s eco efforts that are a rarity for perfume, also including a commitment to carbon neutrality.

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Best Sweet Fall Perfume

The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods Eau de Parfum

Vanilla Woods Eau de Parfum
5
Best Sweet Fall Perfume

The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods Eau de Parfum

Credit: The 7 Virtues

GH's beauty director turns to this 7 Virtues scent when the weather turns cooler: The aroma is sweet yet elevated at the same time. It swirls delicious hints of vanilla and caramel with a rich amber.

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Best Soft Fall Perfume

Guerlain Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum

Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum
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Best Soft Fall Perfume

Guerlain Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum

Credit: Guerlain

Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab Chemist Danusia Wnek is a fan of this luxurious Guerlain fragrance for fall. "This perfume has the perfect vanilla note that takes me straight into the cooler months," she says. "When you first spritz it, you get florals like lavender and jasmine with a touch of citrus wrapped up in a bit of powder but when it dries down it is cozy, creamy vanilla and woody." And that's not all: "I love the way it works with my skin and the way it opens up in complexity," she adds. "Very long lasting and the bottle is simple but elegant."

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Best Woodsy Fall Perfume

Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum

Santal 33 Eau de Parfum
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Best Woodsy Fall Perfume

Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum

Credit: Le Labo

The iconic Le Labo Santal 33 blends earthy elements like cardamom, sandalwood and cedarwood for a sensual-yet-grounded scent reminiscent of an autumn evening under the stars in the American West.

8
Best Bold Fall Perfume

Tom Ford Private Blend Vanille Fatale Eau de Parfum

Private Blend Vanille Fatale Eau de Parfum
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Best Bold Fall Perfume

Tom Ford Private Blend Vanille Fatale Eau de Parfum

Credit: Tom Ford

Turn heads with Tom Ford's sweet yet spicy blend of vanilla, saffron and coriander. "This is an intense, deep scent that definitely stand outs and makes an impact," GH's beauty director says. "It's great for a night out and when you want your fragrance to linger."

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Best Earthy Fall Perfume

Aerin Cedar Violet Eau de Parfum

Cedar Violet Eau de Parfum
9
Best Earthy Fall Perfume

Aerin Cedar Violet Eau de Parfum

Now 25% Off
Credit: Aerin

Created to evoke the natural aroma and ambiance of the Adirondack mountains, this Aerin perfume combines the scent of woods (cedarwood, sandalwood) with the soft, green aroma of violet leaf.

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10
Best Floral Fall Perfume

Lancôme Idôle Eau de Parfum Spray

Idôle Eau de Parfum Spray
10
Best Floral Fall Perfume

Lancôme Idôle Eau de Parfum Spray

Credit: Lancome

This innovative Lancôme fragrance (the bottle is created to lay flat) is characterized by boldness. A great way to wear floral notes for fall, the rosy scent is feminine yet impactful.

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Best Versatile Fall Perfume

NEST New York Wild Poppy Eau de Parfum

Wild Poppy Eau de Parfum
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Best Versatile Fall Perfume

NEST New York Wild Poppy Eau de Parfum

Credit: Nest

GH Beauty Assistant Catharine Malzahn likes that this Nest perfume is versatile enough to transition between seasons. "I love the warm and fruity floral scent of this fragrance," she says. "With notes of jasmine and pear, it feels fresh and clean but turns into a sweeter, warm scent when it dries down, making it one of my favorites to transition into fall. It’s comforting and not overpoweringly sweet – definitely my everyday daytime go-to!"

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Best Luxury Fall Perfume

Dolce & Gabbana The Only One Eau de Parfum Intense

The Only One Eau de Parfum Intense
12
Best Luxury Fall Perfume

Dolce & Gabbana The Only One Eau de Parfum Intense

Credit: Dolce & Gabbana

Smell rich with this slick, high-end spritz from designer Dolce & Gabbana. It melds exotic Italian citrus essences with sultry jasmine, vanilla and cashmere woods.

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13
Best Spicy Fall Perfume

Dior Spice Blend Fragrance

Spice Blend Fragrance
13
Best Spicy Fall Perfume

Dior Spice Blend Fragrance

Credit: Dior

If you like your scents on the zesty side, this unique Dior concotion is for you. Perfect for fall, it contains a plethora of spice notes, from cinnamon to pepper, clove, coriander and nutmeg for a warm, intense effect.

14
Best Rose Fall Perfume

Jo Malone London Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense

Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense
14
Best Rose Fall Perfume

Jo Malone London Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense

Credit: Jo Malone

Rose lovers, rejoice: You can wear the iconic fragrance note in fall, too. Enter Jo Malone's perfume, which pairs smooth rose and deep, dramatic oud wood.

15
Best Fall Perfume for Night

Gucci The Alchemist's Garden A Gloaming Night Eau de Parfum

The Alchemist's Garden A Gloaming Night Eau de Parfum
15
Best Fall Perfume for Night

Gucci The Alchemist's Garden A Gloaming Night Eau de Parfum

Credit: Gucci

Taking inspiration from a garden in the darkness of night, Gucci's scent is centered on the depth of woodsy, earthy notes like vetiver spiked with cinnamon and patchouli.

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16
Best Fresh Fall Perfume

Valentino Donna Born In Roma Yellow Dream Eau de Parfum Spray

Donna Born In Roma Yellow Dream Eau de Parfum Spray
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Best Fresh Fall Perfume

Valentino Donna Born In Roma Yellow Dream Eau de Parfum Spray

Credit: Valentino

Fall doesn't have to mean only warm, rich fragrances. This energetic Valentino scent stars citrus notes like Italian lemon alongside smooth musk.

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Best Minimalist Fall Perfume

Fueguia 1833 Muskara Phero J Perfume

Muskara Phero J Perfume
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Best Minimalist Fall Perfume

Fueguia 1833 Muskara Phero J Perfume

Credit: Fueguia 1833

Keep it simple in the autumn season (and all year long) with Feuguia 1833's single note fragrance. It features only musk, for a natural scent akin to clean, warm skin.

18
Best Romantic Fall Perfume

Bottega Veneta Illusione For Her Eau de Parfum

Illusione For Her Eau de Parfum
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Best Romantic Fall Perfume

Bottega Veneta Illusione For Her Eau de Parfum

Credit: Bottega Veneta

Meant to evoke thoughts of early autumn nights in the Italian countryside, Bottega Veneta's perfume turns up the passion. It has a woody, floral fragrance with a subtle hint of citrus that will fill your senses with romantic sensuality.

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Best Botanical Fall Perfume

NEST New York Black Tulip Eau de Parfum

Black Tulip Eau de Parfum
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Best Botanical Fall Perfume

NEST New York Black Tulip Eau de Parfum

Credit: Nest

Inspired by the work of 18th-century British artist Mrs. Mary Delany, this Nest Fragrances perfume features botanical fragrance of violet and jasmine immersed in the dark aroma of black amber plum for a rich, slightly seductive scent.

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April Franzino
Beauty Director

April (she/her) is the beauty director at Good Housekeeping, Prevention and Woman's Day, where she oversees all beauty content. She has over 15 years of experience under her belt, starting her career as an assistant beauty editor at GH in 2007, and working in the beauty departments of SELF and Fitness magazines.

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