What Do ESSENCE Editors Smell Like?

Nothing in beauty is more personal than the way we smell. From notes smelling different depending on the wearer’s body chemistry, to accords evoking memories embedded deep in our subconscious, our fragrance wardrobe says more about us than we may think. But, no matter how personal, as one season transitions into another, autumnal accords are back on top this fall. 

Here, 6 ESSENCE editors invite you into their fall fragrance wardrobes for scents you’ll want to wear again and again.

India Espy-Jones, Beauty Editor

My signature fall scent is simple: clean, freshly laundered, and subtle. I like my fragrances to be understated, but still picked up on by the most observant noses. I have a full fragrance collection, but the ones I keep close are the dry cleaning blend of Courreges C and warm amber of Noyz Loose Ends. I’m also a huge fan of Byredo: Blanche Absolou De Parfum, which is one of the creamiest, sophisticated profiles I’ve ever smelt is joining Bal D’Afrique and Future Memories in my fall rotation.

Byredo Bal d’Afrique Eau de Parfum

Even an ocean away from the motherland, Africa never smelled so close with marigold, violet, and ceadarwood offering a delicate, rich texture to the aroma.

$235

Byredo Blanche Absolu de Parfum

Intimacy, texture, comfort. The closeness of this fragrance absolu feels warm, all while being more potent than an eau de parfum.


$290

$270

NOYZ Loose Ends Eau de Parfum

What loose ends are you tying up this fall? This perfume—with its warm, rich amber aroma—is reminiscent of what still hasn’t ended (no matter how hard you try.)

$85

Courrèges C Eau de Parfum

This eau de parfum is the archetype of fragrance: A dry cleaning blend with a hint of jasmine for a floral, woody heart.

$135

Byredo Future Memories Eau De Parfum

What about today will you remember tomorrow? This fragrance uses green galbanum, resinous labdanum, and sweet vanilla to make more intentional memories right now.

$188

Victoria Uwumarogie, Senior Director of Editorial

I’m currently obsessed with cherry scents as well as gourmands. Yves Saint Laurent’s Black Opium Pink Glaze is the scent of my dreams. Very sensual, yet sweet. I also love Phlur’s recent Vanilla Canyon release. I often pair those two together. Funmi Monet’s Influxious is awesome (Magic Hour is my favorite.) But, when it comes to my favorite scent to wear, it’s always going to be something fresh. I can’t go wrong with Chanel N°5 L’Eau. It’s a standout in the spring and summer months, but I dig it all-year-round.

Chanel N°5 L’Eau

A classic number, the timeless sophistication of N°5 is crisp and floral, grounded in cotton-soft musk.

$185

Influxious Magic Hour Eau de Parfum

Bright and juicy, this fragrance is an irresistible potion of watermelon, chili pepper, and dragonfruit.

$150

PHLUR Vanilla Canyon Eau de Parfum

Wide canyons and open roads, this fragrance embodies limitlessness through velvet plum, wild honey, and warm vanilla grounded in oak.

$99

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Pink Glaze Eau de Parfum

This vanilla gourmand perfume melts into juicy strawberry and rich dark coffee notes, delicious for autumnal date nights.

$120

Akili King, Senior Beauty Editor

Lately, I’ve been loving Miu Miu’s new Miutine Intense! It feels so girly and fresh! For a more night time vibe, I’ve been leaning towards Tom Ford’s Black Orchid Reserve. It’s sexy and mysterious. Otherwise, I recently discovered Biology, which is a clean and natural fragrance brand. I have very sensitive skin and sometimes synthetic fragrances can cause me to breakout. That said, I’ve really been enjoying Biology’s DEEP scent which is a blend of cinnamon, tonka bean, geranium, and cedarwood. It’s very grounding, and, in my opinion, perfect for the fall season!

Biology Deep Eau de Parfum

Sensitive skin? This fragrance using clean ingredients to make a warm, spicy, and woody aroma with a hint of sweetness.

$128

Tom Ford Black Orchid Reserve

Phantom ghost orchid accords meet black orchids for a woody, chypre fragrance rooted in patchouli.

$205

Miu Miu Miutine Intense Eau de Parfum

An intense version of Miutine, this boozy blackberry fragrance is addictively feminine.

$110

Shelby Stewart, Content Operations Manager

I always default to JO Malone’s Wood Sage & Sea Salt around this time of year because I love the woody smell. It’s not so heavy that it feels masculine; it’s just the right balance. Sometimes to add a little sweetness I’ll layer with Zara’s Vanilla After Dark. Also, Kayali Maldives In A Bottle was a recent addition that changed my life; It smells so good. And, when I just want to smell clean, Glossier You is the perfect clean, fresh scent.

Glossier You Eau de Parfum

Smell more like yourself with this sheer, skin scent-enhancing fragrance—with soft notes of pink Pepper, iris, and ambrox—that smells different on everyone.

$82

Kayali Maldives In A Bottle Eau de Parfum

Smell like the Maldives (even without booking a flight.) Notes of ylang-ylang and coconut will transport you to the tropical destination through a fresh, solar scent.

$105

Zara Vanilla After Dark

This dark fragrance is creamy and warm, turning a blend of pineapple, vanilla, and jasmine into something even more addictive.

$36

JO Malone’s Wood Sage & Sea Salt

Inspired by the British Isles, this fragrance bottles up windswept coasts and rugged cliffs through fresh, woody accords.

$95

Mecca Pryor, Fashion Editor

I love Le Labo’s Osmanthus 19 and Glossier You Doux! Enough said.

Le Labo Osmanthus 19 Eau de Parfum

A flower that blooms only momentarily, this patient aroma is rare, yet worth the wait.

$398

Glossier You Doux

Step into your soft-girl era. This delicate blend of sweet violet and woody Palo Santo enhances your natural skin scent, wrapping you in a subtle, enchanting fragrance.

This delicate blend of sweet violet and woody palo santo enhances your natural skin scent, wrapping you in a subtle, enchanting fragrance.

$82

Alexis Bennett Parker, Affiliate Partnerships Director

My go-to scent right now is anchored with Rare Beauty’s Find Comfort Body & Hair Mist layered with House of Bō Bombon perfume. Together it’s a sweet slightly sexy scent that softly lingers in every room. I love cozy notes of wood like white birch and pine during the fall. It just feels like a warm in fragrance form.

House Of Bo Bombon Eau de Parfum

A hedonistic scent, the blend of crisp blooms, white woods, and cognac smells like the embodiment of pleasure.

$250

Rare Beauty Find Comfort Body & Hair Fragrance Mist

Mist your body and hair with warm, cozy lemon zest, jasmine and cashmere wood for extra comfort this season.

$28

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