A new season always brings a new flock of luxury designer fragrances. So, what are the best new scents of fall 2020? Our ace correspondent Jillian Tangen has curated a list of the best luxury fall 2020 fragrances to buy right now.
The Best luxury Fall Fragrances to buy right now
It’s officially the dog days of summer. And you know what that means, right? It’s hot outside.
And while we love the warmth that summer brings come June and even into July, by late August we must admit we find ourselves dreaming for the sweet relief of summer’s end. Blame it on our upstate New York upbringing and love of all things cold, but come September we are totally ready for the return of cool and crisp weather.
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Just as exciting as the annual temperature drop is the inevitable closet swap that happens like clockwork every autumn. Chic swimsuits, cute summer dresses, open-toed sandals and bi-weekly pedicures make way for cozy cashmere sweaters, boots of every kind and the latest fall trends.
The best luxury fall 2020 fragrances to buy right now
But there’s another part of your wardrobe that also deserves attention when the temps drop – your scent wardrobe. And whether you’re into spicy and bold or something lightweight and floral, there’s a whole new selection of fragrance options making their debut this month that are perfect for Fall.
From a new sustainably made scent by Giorgio Armani to a debut from Rebecca Minkoff, to a practically perfect new perfume from Marc Jacobs, here are 13 new designer perfumes to buy, wear and even Instagram this fall with your cooler weather wardrobe.
The best luxury fall 2020 fragrances to buy right now.
The Best new luxury Fall Fragrances to buy right now
1. giorgio armani my way
Armani’s second ever fragrance is a floral scent you can feel good about wearing. My Way ($97) includes sustainably and ethically sourced tuberose and Madagascan vanilla heart notes, plus a bottle that is fully recyclable and that can be refilled.
BUY NOW – $97.
2. maison margiela replica coffee break
Who better than Maison Margelia to capture and bottle up the scent and feeling of that first freshly brewed cup of coffee on a crisp fall weekend morning? Replica Coffee Break ($130) does just that with notes of coffee accord, milk mousse accord and lavender.
BUY NOW – $130.
3. henry rose smyth
Can’t let go of summer just yet? Smyth ($120) from Henry Rose is for you. With notes of green apple, white tea, jasmine and musk this perfume starts off smelling like late summer but dries down to a warm, skin-like scent that suits cool fall days.
BUY NOW – $120.
4. chanel les eaux de chanel paris-riviera
If you prefer something on the light and fresh side, Chanel’s latest launch, Les Eaux de Chanel Paris-Riviera ($130) is all about citrus with zesty and bright notes of Sicilian orange and neroli.
BUY NOW – $130.
5. marc jacobs perfect
Creamy and fruity, Perfect ($128) by Marc Jacobs is a lovely new scent for fall. The top notes are a combination of rhubarb and daffodil. It is followed by almond milk, cedarwood, and cashmeran making it anything but basic.
BUY NOW – $128.
6. bastide lavande in love
The newest addition to the Bastide line is Lavande in Love ($130). Filled with frozen lime, lavender, sea salt, cypress and rosemary it smells like early fall in a bottle.
BUY NOW – $130.
7. gucci mémoire d’une odeur
Take a walk through an enchanted forest with a spritz of Gucci’s unisex chamomile and jasmine blend Mémoire d’une Odeur($95).
BUY NOW – $95.
8. ysl libre
If there is one perfume bottle that will likely dominate your Instagram feed in the coming months, it’s YSL’s newest fragrance Libre ($80). Bottle aside, the scent inside is just as worthy of love with aromas of lavender, musk and orange blossom.
BUY NOW – $80.
9. floral street black lotus
The UK fragrance brand Floral Street has officially crossed the pond to the US. While there are many scent options to try, we suggested Black Lotus ($78) filled with notes of jasmine, saffron and papyrus.
BUY NOW – $78.
10. louis vuitton nuit de feu
Nuit de Feu ($360), which means “night of fire,” is the 3rd fragrance in a series of gender-neutral Middle East inspired scents from Louis Vuitton. It features a rich blend of smoky white incense, mixed with natural leather notes and a powerful musk accord. It comes in a refillable bottle to be reused at Louis Vuitton’s in-store perfume fountains.
BUY NOW – $360.
11. jo malone blossoms collection
While we love many of Jo Malone’s iconic scents (Lime Basil and Mandarin is one of our go to’s regardless of season), we can’t help but be excited about their new fall assemblage called the Blossoms Cologne Collection ($115). The limited edition 5 fragrance line is a mix of new and existing scents that “explore a contrast between mouth-watering citrus fruits and serene floating blooms, alive in a secret garden.” Sounds divine, no?
BUY NOW – $115.
12. nars audacious
Nars’ debut scent is bold not only in fragrance, but also packaging and name too. Audacious ($180) is an “abstract study of contrasts” with notes of white frangipani and smoke of incense together with tiare flower and sandalwood for a perfume that manages to be minimal, modern and dare we say audacious.
BUY NOW – $180.
13. rebecca minkoff
Fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff has launched her first fragrance just in time for fall. The eponymous scent is a modernized tobacco accord featuring fiercely feminine accents of jasmine and coriander to deliver sensuality, warmth and a magnetic aura. The fragrance is vegan, gluten-free, phosphate-free and manufactured without animal testing
BUY NOW – $55.
The Best new luxury Fall 2020 Fragrances
There you go, 13 fresh new designer perfumes to try this fall. Whether you opt to switch out your scent completely or just try a dab or two on occasion, one thing is for certain – any one of these fragrances will have you smelling heavenly all autumn long.
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Jillian Tangen is the Head of Research at Dandelion Chandelier and a former Senior Research Analyst at McKinsey & Co and Analyst at Shearman & Sterling. She is an avid fan of Nordic design, having owned an independent lifestyle store and sales agency focused on emerging Scandinavian design. Jillian lives in New York and is married with three young children. She loves cross-country skiing, the New York Rangers, reading, travel and discovering new brands.
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