Fall Fragrance - Change of Season
Fall Fragrance - Change of Season
The most successful fall fragrances don't express a change in climate, but a shift in light.
Excerpts from a fragrance editorial, Change of Season, in Allure Magazine, September 2012 issue.
Fall Fragrance Classics
Even the most complex and assertive perfumes are meant to enhance a mood or a moment in time -- not dominate it. ... These perfumes capture that delicate balance: They're diffused, but still potent. ...learn more
Fall florals should be substantial, not sweet or pretty. This classic has been around for 34 years and is still a standout. Fresh, leafy notes combined with potent rose and jasmine produce an elegant, urban effect. Estee Lauder White Linen eau de parfum, floral fragrance created in 1978.
This is very unassuming for a spicy oriental. The exaggerated sandalwood accord is supple and creamy, like velvet. There's an understated sexiness and a lingering buttery warmth. Tom Ford Santal Blush eau de parfum, spicy oriental created in 2011.
Restraint is what makes this fragrance so appealing. It's a soft, musky iris that's monochromatic, but still sophisticated. I think of it as a beautiful piece of beige linen with a smooth, luxurious texture. Chanel 28 La Pausa eau de toilette, floral created in 2007.
This is one of the more original and complex fragrances I tested. Leather and vanilla give it depth and structure, while a summery floral note, narcissus absolute, brightens it. Cartier La Treizieme Heure eau de parfum, leather created in 2009.
The violet top note does give this scent a hint of color, but we transposed it in a way. A bed of cashmeran (a woody, musky accord) dims the violet. It's reminiscent of warm skin or a hazy light. Frederic Malle Dans Tes Bras eau de parfum, woody musk created in 2008.
(Malle, Frederic. "The Fragrance Guy: Change of Season." Allure Sept. 2012: 120)
