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Best Warm Fall Perfume
Ellis Brooklyn Super Amber Eau de Parfum
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Credit: Le LaboThe 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.
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Best Bold Fall Perfume
Tom Ford Private Blend Vanille Fatale Eau de Parfum
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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
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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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Best Floral Fall Perfume
Lancôme Idôle Eau de Parfum Spray
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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
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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
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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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Best Spicy Fall Perfume
Dior Spice Blend Fragrance
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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.
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Best Rose Fall Perfume
Jo Malone London Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense
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Credit: Jo MaloneRose 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.
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Best Fall Perfume for Night
Gucci The Alchemist's Garden A Gloaming Night Eau de Parfum
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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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Best Fresh Fall Perfume
Valentino Donna Born In Roma Yellow Dream Eau de Parfum Spray
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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
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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.
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Best Romantic Fall Perfume
Bottega Veneta Illusione For Her Eau de Parfum
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Credit: Bottega VenetaMeant 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
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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.

April (she/her) is the senior beauty and style director at Good Housekeeping, Prevention and Woman's Day. 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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