Perfumes for Autumn and Winter

Summer will soon be gradually mellowing into autumn (and then winter) and the countryside will soon be a blaze of natural autumnal reds, yellows, orange and golds. Ripe fruits will droop heavily off trees and hedgerows, ready to be picked. The evenings gradually shorten and there is a slight nip to the evening air. Autumn is a time of plenty, before the crisp chill of winter. Personally, I love autumn for all it represents and a crisp, clear winter day has its own beauty as well.

Whilst we may still get some balmy Indian summer days yet – it is time to start thinking about your fragrance choices for autumn and winter.

The "fragrance families" that should be considered for autumn and winter would be:

Oriental
Floral Oriental
Woody Oriental
Woods

And for you chaps:

Aromatic Fougere
Leather
Spices

These wonderfully warm, spicy and woody fragrances lend themselves perfectly to the cooler more inclement weather soon to come. Fruity florals reflect the autumn season and are very easy to wear during the day, whilst the heavier, musky and spicy fragrances can also be worn in the evening and on chilly winter days.

I make no secret of the fact that I adore fragrances that fit into the Oriental Floral category and I simply cannot wait to be able to start wearing some old favourites as well some new releases this winter.

However, you can also apply a little reverse psychology here too; and a light and cheerful floral or citrus fragrance can brighten the most dreary of winter days – so don't be afraid to occasionally raid your summer "wardrobe" if you are in need of a mid-winter "pick me up".

Here are some spicy and musky (and one or two fruity) suggestions to try for autumn and winter:

Boss Orange
DKNY – Red Delicious/Be DelicHere are some spicy and musky (and one or two fruity) suggestions to try for autumn and winter:

Boss Orange
DKNY – Red Delicious/Be Delicious
Elizabeth Arden - Sunflowers
Lacoste – Inspiration
Agent Provocateur – Strip
Calvin Klein – Secret Obsession
Christian Dior - Miss Dior
Calvin Klein – Contradiction
Boss Deep Red
Gucci – Rush
Ralph Lauren – Notorious
Elizabeth Arden – Red Door
Cacharel – Lou Lou
Clinique – Aromatic Elixir
Calvin Klein - Euphoria
Diesel – Green for Women
Dior – Hypnotic Poison
Yves Saint Laurent – Opium
Dior - Midnight Poison

And leathery and spicy male fragrances would be:

Diesel – Only the Brave
Aramis – Aramis
Christian Dior – Dior Homme
Christian Dior – Dune
Hugo Boss – Boss Bottled
DKNY – Red Delicious (for him)
Calvin Klein – Truth (for Men)

Heavier winter clothing traps, warms and holds fragrance very nicely, so I tend to find that I seem to get more enjoyment from my choice of fragrance and need to top-up less during the winter than I do during the summer months.

I hope you enjoy wearing these wonderful fragrances over the next few months and if you don't own any fragrances from these more woody, musky and spicy families, then you know what to ask for, for Christmas!