Autumn is well and truly here. We’ve said a sad farewell to the short-lived British summertime and a hello to the dreaded rain and wind. This being said, autumn is a great time to embrace change. As the leaves turn beautiful tones of orange and brown, the weather changes, and many people enter new stages of their lives, whether this is new workplaces, or new schools and universities, the season change provides the perfect opportunity to reconsider your current go-to fragrance.

Notes of the Season

Since summer is over, those fresh, floral scents may feel too light and airy for colder autumn days. Warmer notes are now much more appropriate and will make you feel a sense of comfort as you start to wrap up warm or stay hidden under a blanket during cosy nights in. Notes like amber, musk, sandalwood, orange blossom, and warm vanilla create oriental and woody fragrances that are both long-lasting and reminiscent of the autumn season.

Some of these fragrances are favourites within the oriental and woody scent type category and make for the ideal autumnal fragrance in 2023.

YSL Libre Eau De Parfum

An iconic oriental fragrance, YSL Libre is one of the brand’s most loved women’s perfumes. Combining many of the notes mentioned above, this fragrance provides a sense of warmth and cosiness that embodies the essence of autumn/winter. Combining notes of mandarin oil, orange blossom, vanilla and musk, Libre is described as a perfume for the contemporary woman with a bold personality. Wearing Libre, whether in the day or at night, provides a long-lasting warm scent that lingers in the air as you walk by. The perfect perfume choice for powerful women who want to make a statement. Available online in bottle sizes of 30ml, 50ml, and 90ml. Give Libre a try, and fall in love with your new autumnal scent.

Paco Rabanne Pure XS Eau De Parfum

Launched in 2018, Paco Rabanne Pure XS is a passionate combination of floral and oriental fragrance types. Using notes of ylang ylang, vanilla, and sandalwood to create a warm fragrance that is invigorating and attention-grabbing. We think this is one of the best perfumes for women looking for a date night fragrance that can be worn throughout the autumn and winter season. Thanks to its cool bottle design featuring a gold snake, the bottle also looks incredibly cool sitting on display on a bedside cabinet or dressing table. At Perfume Direct we sell Paco Rabanne Pure XS in sizes of 50ml and 80ml.

Tom Ford Velvet Orchid Eau De Parfum

For those who want to add some luxury to their perfume collection this autumn, you can’t go wrong with a classic from Tom Ford. Tom Ford’s Velvet Orchid for women combines notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Rum, Honey, and Sandalwood to create the ultimate oriental-floral fragrance. For perfume lovers who enjoy the floral scent types but want the warmth of an autumnal scent, this is a brilliant compromise. Known for his incredibly bold and powerful fragrances, any Tom Ford perfume is guaranteed to provide you a long-lasting scent that gets heads turning.

Givenchy L'interdit Rouge Eau De Parfum

An alternative take on the original L’interdit, Givenchy L’interdit Rouge is a powerful amber floral fragrance that is ideal for autumn. Embracing natural ingredients such as ginger, blood orange, sandalwood, and patchouli, Rouge is an exciting and intense fragrance that lasts on the skin. Embodying the classic notes of autumn and winter, this is certainly a top pick for autumn 2023.