How to choose Fall Scents…
Let’s talk scents! Autumn/Fall is the perfect time to bring out the fragrances that pack a little more of a punch. Over on my Youtube channel I recommend several fragrances from my collection that I think transition perfectly from summer to fall. Watch here. Think the fragrances that you may have pulled out for a summer night out because they were a little heavier.
Don’t think that you have to have a million fragrances to have a great fragrance collection. Think about building a classic fragrance wardrobe. Some people prefer to have a signature scent which means having one great fragrance that everyone associates with them. In my opinion that is very sexy. For those of you who would like to build a fragrance wardrobe, start with a fragrance for everyday and add a night time fragrance.
A great night time fragrance is Jo Malone Vetiver & Golden Vanilla which is pictured above. With notes of cardamom, vetiver, and vanilla this fragrance is sure to stand out in a crowd. It screams confidence! I would recommend for daytime Dior Poison Girl and Burberry HER. Both sweet yet cozy and makes a statement. During the day you may want to keep it lighter especially if you work around others.
I’ve gotten to the point where I have my go to fragrances for each season. My personal favorite to wear during the day during the fall is by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity Gold. It has notes of Juniper Berries, Vanilla, and Tonka Beans. This makes me feel ladylike and confident. Fragrances should evoke emotions and feelings that make you feel good about yourself. Whether it’s confidence, sexiness, or power. As long as it resonates with YOU, start there. Remember, fragrance is not one size fits all. If you like something but everyone says they hate it on them, wear it. Our body chemistry is completely different so go with what works for YOU.
Fragrance shopping TIP. Go to the fragrance counters or any stand alone shops and be sure to test the fragrances out on your skin while walking around to see how it develops with your body chemistry. Fragrances perform totally different on the tester strips than on our bodies and you don’t want to buy something, get home and realize you hate it. Take your time and purchase something you love.
There’s so many fragrances out there now and not many are as unique as they used to be since everyone is trying to create another Baccarat (which I love by the way) so feel free to try my suggestions as a starting point. There’s a little something for everyone.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
GENTLE FLUIDITY GOLD
Parfums De Marly
DELINA
Clive Christian
Original Collection 1872 Feminine
Tom Ford
WHITE SUEDE
Dior
POISON GIRL