The 20 Best Fall Perfumes to Shop in 2023

Byredo

Eleventh Hour Eau de Parfum

Byredo

Eleventh Hour Eau de Parfum

Eleventh Hour is one of my personal favorites to wear as soon as the fall season starts. Its combination of warm notes like bergamot, rum, and cashmere woods are as inviting as they are cozy, without being too overpowering. And if you’re into scent layering, the fragrance pairs nicely with just about any vanilla perfume.

Fenty Beauty

Fenty Eau de Parfum

Fenty Beauty

Fenty Eau de Parfum

We’re longtime fans of Fenty eau de parfum. If you can manage to get a hold of this spicy, magnolia-forward fragrance this fall, it’s worth celebrating (since it’s known to sell out quickly). The scent is also now available in a body cream ideal for fragrance layering.

Maison Margiela

Replica Autumn Vibes Eau de Toilette

Maison Margiela

Replica Autumn Vibes Eau de Toilette

The name says it all: With notes of red berries, cardamom, cedarwood, and moss, Maison Margiela Replica’s Autumn Vibes eau de toilette channels a stroll through a fancy park on a brisk fall day.

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Burberry

Goddess Eau de Parfum

Burberry

Goddess Eau de Parfum

“If you’re vanilla-obsessed, this is the fragrance for you,” Bazaar beauty director Jenna Rosenstein muses about Burberry’s coveted Goddess eau de parfum. “A warm and sweet gourmand, the three notes of vanilla—vanilla infusion, vanilla caviar, and vanilla absolute—make this the ideal fall and winter scent on its own, or the perfect cozy base for layering other scents on top.”

Perfumehead

Canadian Tuxedo Extrait de Parfum

Perfumehead

Canadian Tuxedo Extrait de Parfum

Few things signify fall better than denim jackets or a full-on Canadian Tuxedo—which is exactly what this fragrance with notes of coriander, orange flower, patchouli, and tonka bean is inspired by. Crafted from a vegan formula and in small batches, this extrait de parfum (fragrance in its most concentrated form) is made to last.

Ellis Brooklyn

Apple Love Eau de Parfum

Ellis Brooklyn

Apple Love Eau de Parfum

“Bee Shapiro, founder of Ellis Brooklyn, can do no wrong in my book when it comes to creating beautiful scents. While the name of this fragrance brings ideas of sweet, juvenile notes, it actually wears incredibly sexy and crisp,” associate beauty editor Katie Intner writes of the brand’s 2023 Bazaar Fragrance Award–winning scent. “The mix of amber gourmand notes and juicy apple gives fruity fragrances a whole new name. This scent will have you craving apple pie and a night out on the town at the same time.”

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Fischersund

No. 54 Fragrance

Fischersund

No. 54 Fragrance

Featuring notes of vetiver, patchouli, musk, this unique fragrance blend from Fischersund was developed by hand in Iceland. It also comes nicely wrapped in a bandana inspired by the scent and designed by one of the brand’s co-founders.

Boy Smells

Suede Pony

Boy Smells

Suede Pony

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If you count yourself as a fan of Boy Smells’ cult candle brand, we’re betting you’ll be equally obsessed with this seasonal fragrance from the brand’s collection. Designed as a gender-neutral scent, Suede Pony contains deeper notes of suede (of course), hazelnut, and cardamom, but additions of coconut water and pineapple help keep it smelling light.

Tory Burch

Essence of Dreams Layering Oil in Essence of Sandalwood

Tory Burch

Essence of Dreams Layering Oil in Essence of Sandalwood

For those who prefer just a hint of fragrance no matter the season, this perfumed layering oil from Tory Burch is probably right up your alley. Its blend of woody balsamic and cedar notes, along with Australian sandalwood, is a perfect match for cooler weather.

“Tory Burch layering oil in sandalwood is a smooth and elegant scent. The oil allows you to apply a drop for just a hint of fragrance, or more depending on how intense you want it to be,” Nordstrom beauty director Autumne West recently told Bazaar.

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Billie Eilish

Eilish No. 2 Eau de Parfum

Billie Eilish

Eilish No. 2 Eau de Parfum

Singer Billie Eilish’s Eilish No.2 eau de parfum is a moodier departure from her first fragrance, with apple blossom and palo santo notes perfect for fall and winter. "I wanted to take Eilish the original and play with it, using original notes from that fragrance and make No. 2 feel like it's from the same family, just a little darker and more gray," she previously told Bazaar.

Tom Ford

Myrrhe Mystere Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford

Myrrhe Mystere Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford’s warm and spicy Myrrhe Mystere eau de parfum features the familiar, cozy scents of sandalwood and vanilla accord topped with myrrh essence to give it a little mystery. It’s the kind of fragrance that’s best enjoyed up close.

Dries Van Noten Beauty

Orange Smoke Eau de Toilette

Dries Van Noten Beauty

Orange Smoke Eau de Toilette

This pick from Dries Van Noten Beauty makes it easy to give your fruit-forward fragrance collection a little edge this season. Aptly named Orange Smoke, the eau de toilette combines citrusy mandarin and orange blossom notes with deeper incense and musks for a well-rounded scent.

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YSL Beauty

Libre Le Parfum

YSL Beauty

Libre Le Parfum

YSL Beauty’s warm floral Libre Le Parfum smells how it feels to be on the receiving end of a tight hug. With notes of orange flower, saffron accord, and lavender heart, its blend somehow smells even better once it dries down, and lingers on the skin for hours on end.

D.S. & Durga

Deep Dark Vanilla Perfume

D.S. & Durga

Deep Dark Vanilla Perfume

This isn’t a regular vanilla scent, it’s a deep, dark one. Unlike some overly sweet fragrances you may have tried in the past, D.S. & Durga’s is richer and smokier, thanks to notes of dark patchouli, pink pepper, and green vanilla leaves.

Chanel

Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum

Chanel

Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum

Chanel’s floral-woody Coco Mademoiselle eau de parfum is versatile enough to wear every day, but best for only the most special occasions. Plus, a little goes a long way: Its Grasse jasmine and May rose accords expertly blend with vetiver and patchouli for a long-lasting scent.

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Diptyque

L’Autre Eau de Toilette

Diptyque

L’Autre Eau de Toilette

This seasonal Diptyque scent had us at nutmeg. That, plus fragrant notes of cumin and clary sage, make this earthy eau de toilette one of the best fall scents worth adding to your collection.

By Kilian

Smoking Hot Eau de Parfum

By Kilian

Smoking Hot Eau de Parfum

There’s a reason By Kilian’s Smoking Hot eau de parfum has a five-star rating from Sephora customers. Not only is the warm and spicy scent infused with Kentucky tobacco absolute, it also contains notes of apple-flavored shisha tobacco and bourbon vanilla.

Aerin

Cedar Violet Eau de Parfum

Aerin

Cedar Violet Eau de Parfum

Aerin’s woody-floral Cedar Violet eau de parfum is inspired by a crisp autumn hike, and the ethereal magic of the forest. Notes of cedarwood and amber ground the scent, while violet leaf adds a hint of femininity.

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Vyrao

Witchy Woo Eau de Parfum

Vyrao

Witchy Woo Eau de Parfum

It doesn’t have to be Halloween for you to wear Vyrao’s Witchy Woo eau de parfum (though doing so is especially timely). The fragrance features around 89 percent natural ingredients, with an earthy blend of Moroccan orris, rose, nutmeg, and frankincense notes.

Skylar

Fall Cashmere Eau de Perfume

Skylar

Fall Cashmere Eau de Perfume

Wear a cashmere sweater or wrap with a few spritzes of this fragrance for ultimate seasonal ambiance. Its vegan formula combines notes of roasted almond, spiced ginger, cinnamon bark, and clove for a dreamy fall scent.

Tiffany Dodson is currently the associate beauty commerce editor at Harper’s Bazaar, where she specializes in trend forecasting, building relationships with major and emerging brands, and crafting shopping stories—from holiday gift guides to product road tests. Tiffany's work has previously been featured in outlets like SELF, Bustle, and Teen Vogue, and she's been quoted as a commerce and beauty expert in publications and platforms like The Business of Fashion and NPR’s Life Kit podcast.

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