{
  "id": 9783304,
  "title": "6 of the best scents to wear this fall, according to professional perfumers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/6-of-the-best-scents-to-wear-this-fall-according-to-professional",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T14:58:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/best-scents-fragrances-fall-perfumes-from-experts-2026-9"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As fall arrives, people are bidding farewell to sandals and dresses, opting for boots and sweaters. Business Insider interviewed three professional perfumers to uncover the best scents for the season. Woodsy and spicy fragrances are currently trending, providing a cozy atmosphere.\n\nSandalwood, a woodsy scent, is expected to be a hit this fall. Brazilian brand Granado's fragrance, Nós Temos Banana, combines sandalwood, cedar, banana leaves, and fig for a unique twist on this classic scent. Bryson Ammons, a New York City-based perfumer, suggests Somewhere but Nowhere by LORE as an accessible alternative, featuring notes of cedarwood, cardamom, black tea, and vanilla cream.\n\nGourmand scents, which evoke sweetness and warmth, remain popular for fall. Teddy Haugen, a Bay Area-based perfumer, recommends Lust Oud Delice by Chris Collins, a chocolate-forward gourmand scent with dark chocolate and hazelnut notes. Ammons also endorses Honey Body by Syd Botanica, a spicy-sweet fragrance with honey and apricot notes.\n\nSpicy scents are popular during colder months, as they create a warm and sensual atmosphere. Ammons likes Nefer by Parfum Prissana, inspired by ancient Egyptian perfumery, with notes of saffron, cardamom, and nutmeg. Ammons' other favorite is Honey Body by Syd Botanica, which blends spicy and sweet notes of honey, apricot, and cinnamon.\n\nFloral scents, typically associated with spring, can also work well in the fall. Bay Area-based perfumer Teddy Haugen suggests Diptyque's Eau Rose, which features rose, chamomile, and artichoke notes, challenging the notion that floral scents are only for warmer months. Darryl Do, a New York-based perfumer, recommends Anood's Sunny 7, a blend of rose, tuberose, vanilla, pistachio, and blood orange.\n\nFor a more sophisticated scent, consider fruit-forward fragrances. Ammons suggests Mirth by Herb Craft Perfumery, which combines fruity notes like Mexican grapefruit, lemon balm, apricot, and saffron with a touch of vanilla and cotton candy. If you prefer a moodier, darker scent, look for leather notes. Haugen recommends Epichron's Twin Peaks, a smoked-tea fragrance inspired by the Himalayas and Wuyi Mountains, with Lapsang tea leaves, black tea, honey, rose, and bergamot notes. Ammons also suggests Tobacco Road by Ariana & Evans, which blends tobacco and smoke with sandalwood, amber, bay leaf, and hinoki.",
  "summary": "This fall, popular fragrance trends will include dark and woodsy perfumes, warm spices like nutmeg and cardamom, and gourmands beyond pumpkin.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}