Autumn fragrances: which perfumes suit you now
When the days get shorter, it isn't only your wardrobe that changes. Fragrances behave differently too. This page explains why that happens, which three fragrance worlds define autumn, and how to find your scent for the cooler months.
Woody: calm, clear, with substance
Woody compositions read as more grown-up — no sweet effect, but base that barely shifts over hours.
This direction suits you if you want your fragrance to have presence without drawing attention.
Gourmand: sweet, warm, close
Gourmand fragrances feel soft and familiar and stay close to the skin rather than filling a room.
This direction suits you if you like fragrances that others only notice when they come close.
Spicy: lively, with contrast
Spicy fragrances pair warm spice notes with a fresh counterpoint. That contrast keeps the composition awake.
This direction suits you if pure gourmands feel too sweet and pure woods too severe. It's the best bridge out of summer.
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Try ten fragrances before you decide
Choosing a fragrance from a description rarely works.
That's what the autumn box is for: ten of our most popular autumn fragrances, 5 ml each. Not a paper strip for a moment, but up to two weeks of wear per scent. You can test each one properly, and notice which one stays with you.
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If you already know which direction suits you, our perfumes, room scents and candles are heavily reduced right now.
How to make your fragrance last
Apply to moisturised skin.
Fragrance clings to oil, not to dry skin. A body cream just before your perfume noticeably extends how long it lasts.
Spray on warm spots.
Wrists, sides of the neck, inner elbows. The skin is warmer there and the fragrance develops better.
Don't rub it in.
Rubbing your wrists together breaks up the fine structure of the top notes and makes the scent turn faster.
Layer instead of reapplying.
Wearing the same fragrance as both body cream and perfume creates a base that holds all day. It also works with two different scents from one family: a gourmand over a woody scent creates a note only you wear.
Store cool and dark.
Not in the bathroom. Heat and light break fragrance molecules down. A bedroom cupboard is the better place.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Warmere, diepere composities werken het beste bij koelere temperaturen: gourmand, houtachtige en specerijachtige geuren. Frisse citrusnoten voelen nu snel dun aan, omdat hun vluchtige topnoten warmte nodig hebben om te ontluiken.
The fragrance hasn't changed, the temperature has. In the cold, light top notes evaporate more slowly and rise less. Compositions with a heavier base are less affected — they don't depend on warmth.
It's the proportion of fragrance oil relative to alcohol. The higher it is, the more intense and longer-lasting the scent. An Eau de Toilette usually sits around 10%, our Eau de Parfum at 20%.
With a large enough sample. 5 ml lasts up to two weeks — enough to notice how a scent develops on your skin across a day. That's exactly what the autumn box with ten fragrances is for.