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The Best Warm Scents for Fall

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As a lifelong vanilla girlie, I gravitate toward warm scents year-round. But, as fall quickly approaches, many people are ready to transition into or experiment with warm, fall-inspired scents for the first time in months (or ever!). Summer lends itself to light, airy, citrusy scents, but in the age of the fragrance wardrobe, we all need warm scents to keep on rotation for those colder months.

Whether you consider yourself a warm scent professional or are just starting your warm fragrance journey, we’ve got you covered with expert insight into what exactly a “warm” fragrance is and our top picks for the best warm scents to carry you into the cooler season.

What Makes a Warm Scent?

Typically, warmth is a feeling, not a smell. So, what exactly makes a scent “warm?” According to co-founder of Noteworthy Scents, Ashley Boyce, notes like vanilla and tonka bean, woodsy scents like musk and sandalwood and even some fruitier notes like passionfruit create a warm scent, cultivating an earthy, encapsulating fragrance profile that feels and smells like a warm hug.

The Best Warm Scents to Wear This Fall

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Noteworthy Sweet Embrace ($135)

“I’m obsessed with vanilla and woodsy scents for fall,” says Boyce. “From our collection, n,057 is a favorite, featuring vanilla, tonka bean and passionfruit.”

A bottle of noteworthy sweet embrace perfume
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Lancôme La Vie Est Belle ($135)

A classic fragrance for the chic and timeless at heart, Lancôme’s La Vie Est Belle is the perfect warm scent for fall, featuring warm and spicy notes of iris, patchouli and vanilla.

A bottle of lancome la vie est belle perfume
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Phlur Vanilla Skin ($99)

One of the most sought-after fragrances from the viral perfume brand Phlur, Vanilla Skin is a quintessential warm scent featuring layers of cashmere wood, vanilla, sugar crystals and sandalwood for an intoxicating fragrance experience.

A bottle of phlur vanilla skin perfume
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Glossier You Eau de Parfum ($78)

If you’re scrolling through fragrance or beauty TikTok, you’ve heard of Glossier’s iconic You scent. The notes of ambrox, pink pepper and iris make it a great warm scent for those who prefer a spicier fragrance. (Editor’s note: the first time I wore this fragrance, I got five—yes, FIVE—compliments from strangers).

glossier you perfume
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Maison Margiela ‘REPLICA’ By the Fireplace ($85)

Replica is a staple and it’s all in the name. By The Fireplace features layers of chestnut, vanilla and clove oil for a unisex, warm scent that feels like the first  lighting of your fireplace after a long, hot summer.

A bottle of replica by the fireplace scent
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Juliette Has a Gun Vanilla Vibes ($150)

If you want to experiment with vanilla in your warm scent journey but don’t want that traditional, super-sweet scent, Juliette Has a Gun’s Vanilla Vibes is a great option, showcasing a fusion of vanilla, sandalwood and sea salt for a dynamic warm scent.

A bottle of juliette has a gun vanilla vibes perfume
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Chanel Coco Eau de Parfum ($172)

“A mysterious, provocative ambery scent,” as the brand describes it, Coco features contrasting yet balanced notes of Sicilian mandarin, ylang-ylang, Tunisian orange blossom, tonka, patchouli and more.

A bottle of chanel coco perfume
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Yves Saint Laurent LIBRE ($165)

Not only is the bottle the perfect vanity accessory, but the fragrance notes of lavender, orange blossom and warm vanilla within YSL’s LIBRE make it the perfect, warm fall fragrance accessory.

A bottle of YSL LIBRE perfume

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