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The Perfect Fall Fragrance for Every Mood

Whether you’re team sweater weather or summertime sadness

It may sound cliché, but scent is a powerful thing. Invisible to the naked it eye, it has the ability to transport you in an instant, take you to a different place, even a different time.

Fixing up your hair and putting on makeup can seem pointless these days, but don’t underestimate what misting the inside of your wrist can do for you, whether that’s lifting your spirits or quieting your stress. To help you set the tone to the new season, we rounded up 10 delicious fragrances for every fall mood.

 
best perfume for women fall 2020
Giorgio ArmaniGiorgio Armani My Way Eau, $120 (50 ml), armani-beauty.ca

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The mood

Here’s another #tbt from my trip two years ago

The fragrance

What you’d give to stare at a luggage carousel right now, anxiously waiting to spot your hard-shell rolly bag. If even reminiscing about aisle-seat cramps makes you wistful, quench your wanderlust with this newcomer from Armani. Billed as “an invitation to broaden your horizons and live meaningful encounters around the world,” it blends globally (and consciously) sourced ingredients like bergamot from Calabria, orange blossom from Egypt and tuberose and jasmine from India. An exotic melange fit for a travel fiend.

 

 
best perfume for women fall 2020
Jo MaloneJo Malone Cypress & Grapevine Cologne Intense, $250 (100 ml), jomalone.ca

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The mood

I’m like super outdoorsy now

The fragrance

Compost toilets don’t scare you! This summer, you hiked, you camped, you even got a fun fleece pullover. As a proud member of the outdoorsy club, you’ll love this woodsy offering from Jo Malone. The freshness of cypress mingles with the warmth of grapevine (anyone else think of old school aerobics when they hear that word?) over a bed of earthy moss. It smells like the top of a mountain, when you’ve completed the ascent and get to soak in the fiery fall colours.

 

 
best perfume for women fall 2020
Maison Martin MargielaMaison Martin Margiela Replica Coffee Break Eau de Toilette, $168 (100 ml), sephora.ca

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The mood

Can I get extra foam on that please?

The fragrance

That moment when you forgo your usual cold brew order in favour of something warm and frothy: Fall has officially begun. If the thought of curling up under a cozy blanket with a good book and hot beverage makes your heart flutter, this one’s for you. With a hint of vanilla and a milk mousse accord, the latest addition to Margiela’s Replica collection captures the simple pleasure of a fresh cup of coffee. 

 

 
best perfume for women fall 2020
ChanelChanel Coco Mademoiselle L’Eau Privée, $146 (100 ml), chanel.com

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The mood

Let the hibernation begin

The fragrance

Admit it: You’re kind of looking forward to the crappy weather so you can lounge around the house FOMO-free. There’s no shame in being an indoor cat! Switch off your phone, slip on some silk pyjamas and spritz yourself with Chanel’s Coco Mademoiselle L’Eau Privée. The sexy, delicate eau (a whisper of white musk, jasmine and rose petals) is meant to be worn at night behind closed doors. Staying in just got so much better.

 

 
best perfume for women fall 2020
ChloéChloé Rose Tangerine Eau de Toilette, $110 (50 ml), sephora.ca

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The mood

Stop saying it’s fall—it’s still summer for two more weeks

The fragrance

While everyone waxes poetic about how this “is their favourite weather,” you’re already missing those hot, sticky days of summer. It’s okay, you don’t have to bid farewell to your floral dresses just yet. Pretend a little longer with this citrusy take on the classic Chloé fragrance. Rose absolute is topped with a squeeze of tangerine and anchored with (fall-friendly) cedar and white amber.

 

 
best perfume for women fall 2020
Tom FordTom Ford Black Orchid Parfum, $195 (50 ml), sephora.ca

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The mood

God, I miss going out

The fragrance

Trust Tom Ford to bottle up some glamour. One whiff of this intensified version of Black Orchid and glittering snapshots come rushing back: a lipstick stamp on the rim of champagne flute, the curve of a foot in a towering pump… Swirling rum absolute and black truffle, the potent melange has all the makings of a fabulous soirée.  

 

 
best perfume for women fall 2020
Acqua di ParmaAcqua di Parma Colonia Futura Eau de Cologne, $170 (100 ml), sephora.ca

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The mood

What will I do without my garden?

The fragrance

You watered the seeds and watched them grow, eventually offering tomatoes to all your friends (“Take them, I have so many!”). But soon you’ll have to say goodbye. On those mornings when you’ll miss leaning in close to inhale the sweet zing of basil, spray this herbaceous scent from Acqua di Parma. Brimming with clary sage, vetiver and lavender, it should tie you over until next year’s planting season.

 

 
best perfume for women fall 2020
ValentinoValentino Voce Viva Eau de Parfum, $165 (100 ml), sephora.ca

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The mood

I’ve put together three business plans during isolation

The fragrance

While some of us we’re binge-watching Selling Sunset, you were busy plotting how to make a difference in the world. We’ve got just the thing for you. Made for go-getters like you, Valentino’s new Voce Viva is an ode to using your voice. The studded vial contains a confident mix of orange blossom, golden gardenia, Italian bergamot and mandarin. As the face of the fragrance, Lady Gaga, said on the brand’s Instagram: “Be yourself, love who you are and never give up on your dreams.” 

 

 
best perfume for women fall 2020
Narciso RodriguezNarciso Rodriguez Narciso Eau de Parfum Ambrée, $123 (50 ml), sephora.ca

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The mood

I’m like a plant: I need sunlight

The fragrance

Missing the sun already? This luminous fragrance is the olfactive equivalent of a trip down south in the dead of winter. But instead of smelling like an umbrella-topped cocktail, it features a heart of musk wrapped in frangipani, ylang ylang and amber to conjure the warmth of sun-kissed skin. So much better than a SAD lamp.

 

 
best perfume for women fall 2020
GucciGucci Bloom Profumo di Fiori Eau de Parfum, $119 (50 ml), sephora.ca

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The mood

Buying myself flowers is my only joy right now

The fragrance

You believe in treating yourself. Once upon a time, that might have meant a snazzy pair of heels or a sumptuous meal at the latest buzzy eatery. These days, it’s all about flowers. You meticulously pick the perfect bouquet (What will it be this week? Ruby dahlias or big bright sunflowers?) then tend to it daily, trimming the stems and changing the water. We have a feeling you’re going to like this: a warm floral medley evoking the mood-boosting power of fresh blooms in a vase.

 

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