While we love sipping on PSLs in the fall, it’s not our top choice when it comes to a seasonal scent. It gets a little too sweet sometimes, which can be perfume overload. Which is why we decided to create the ultimate guide to fall scents that are just right. We’re talking obscure perfumes that are woodsy and mysterious — and anything but ordinary. Check out some of our favorite indie brands, such as BYREDO, Le Labo, Caron Paris and more that are turning heads this fall with their amazing creations. We don’t know about you, but we’re all about smelling like cozy wool and amber versus sweet baked goods when the temperatures start to drop! Above, the best fall perfumes for women — that don’t smell like a pumpkin.
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7 Fall Fragrances That Don't Smell Like Pumpkin Pie
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BYREDO
A combo of rose petals, cedarwood, vetiver and silk come together to form this fall-centric perfume. One whiff of this woodsy fragrance and you'll feel like you're in a cabin in the woods fireside.
Super Cedar Eau de Parfum, $150 at BYREDO
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Le Labo
If there's ever a time to splurge on a scent that you'll cherish forever, this is it. We discovered this enticing scent at several Fairmont hotels across the country (it's the chain's signature amenity scent) and have been addicted ever since. And don't let the word rose fool you. It has a bit of femininity and masculinity to it, making it one scent you'll never forget.
Rose 31 Eau de Parfum, $260 at Nordstrom
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Coqui Coqui
We love everything about Coqui Coqui — and so do the stars. Top A-listers like Chloë Sevigny flock to the brand's Tabaco fragrance that smells just like freshly picked tobacco leaves mixed with citrus.
Tabaco Eau de Cologne, $88 at Net-a-Porter
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Caron Paris
As the second oldest perfume house in the world (making a comeback to the U.S. market), you'll want to add this fragrance to your arsenal. With head notes of pepper and cinnamon, it's the perfect seductive fragrance for fall.
Parfum Sacré Eau de Parfum Spray, $155 at Lord & Taylor
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CLEAN
Amber is one of our favorite scents of fall, which is why CLEAN's new amber saffron perfume is high on our list this season. Think a mixture of fruits, florals and musks that work together to form this warming concoction.
Reserve Amber Saffron, $90 at Sephora
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Pinrose
A scent that smells like a campfire? You betcha. And it's pretty much everything. One spritz of this scent will have you feeling like you're toasting marshmallows by a campfire thanks to oud wood and vanilla bourbon notes.
Campfire Rebel Eau de Parfum, $55 at Pinrose
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Commodity Goods
We can't think of a better scent that perfectly captures fall like this wool fragrance from Commodity Goods. With notes like bourbon vanilla and vetiver, you'll want to keep this spicy scent around all winter long!
Wool Eau de Parfum Travel Spray, $26 at Commodity Goods
