The Best Fall Perfume Trends of 2025 (That Aren’t Pumpkin Spice)

Look, I love a cozy fall vibe as much as the next girl. But not every fragrance has to scream “I just baked a pie in a cashmere sweater.” If you’re over the cinnamon roll clones and looking for something that still feels like autumn—but grown, chic, and maybe a little sexy—this list is for you.

We’re talking about 2025’s prettiest perfume trends: scents that feel warm, wearable, and elevated… without smelling like dessert. Whether you’re into cozy musks, nostalgic skin scents, or woodsy blends with just a whisper of sweetness, these picks are here to level up your fall lineup.

 Want more style picks to go with your signature scent? Download the Wardrobe Color Palette Template—it helps you match your outfits to your mood (and yes, your fragrance too).

1. Skin Scents That Smell Like You—But Better

Think Glossier You, but with a fall update. These are the soft, musky fragrances that feel like wrapping yourself in your favorite sweater (without anyone knowing you’re wearing perfume at all).

Glossier You

$82

It’s still the blueprint for “barely there but unforgettable.”

PHLUR 
Missing Person Eau de Parfum

A TikTok fave that smells like clean skin and nostalgia.

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FORVR Mood 
Hard to Get Eau de Parfum

$79.00

2. Elevated Gourmands (No Vanilla Cupcake in Sight)

Gourmand perfumes are still trending hard—but forget sugar overload. These are sophisticated takes on edible notes, with toasted marshmallow, almond milk, and creamy tonka bean leading the charge.

Gourmand White Flowers by Dossier

($28)

A Flowerbomb dupe that’s warm and sweet without being childish.

Ellis Brooklyn Vanilla Milk

$115

Subtle, spicy vanilla with a splash of bourbon.

By Rosie Jane Dulce ($75)

Soft and cozy, like the scent equivalent of a hug.

3. Fruity-Floral with a Fall Twist

Fall 2025 is all about unexpected fruit notes: think cherry, apricot, and fig paired with creamy woods or mineral accords. It’s giving cool girl sipping sangria in a leather jacket.

Maison Margiela REPLICA' On A Date Eau de Toilette with Rose & Black Currant

$89

Blackcurrant and rose with a warm base.

Armani My Way Intense

($172)

Orange blossom and tuberose turned creamy and luxe.

KAYALI Lovefest Burning Cherry

$49.00

Sweet cherry smoke with just enough edge.

4. Soft Woods & Cozy Spice

Sandalwood, cashmere, palo santo—these woodsy blends are grounding without going full lumberjack. Many have a hint of spice or suede, making them feel intimate and moody.

Santal 33 Eau de Parfum

Le Labo

$110.00

Iconic, genderless, and endlessly cool.

LA LA LOVE by Perfumehead

($395)

Luxe saffron, smoked amber, and vanilla.

5. Floral But Not Fragile

These florals lean into powdery, creamy, or musky territory—no sugary garden here. Fall florals feel a little mysterious and moody, like they know something you don’t.

CHANEL 
CHANCE EAU TENDRE Eau de Toilette

$95

Light, floral, and perfect for layering.

Diptyque Fleur de Peau

$220

Iris, and musk

Matiere Premiere Radical Rose

$420

Intense, earthy rose that doesn’t feel too precious.

If your usual fall lineup is full of PSL-inspired scents and you’re ready to branch out, these are the perfumes to try. They’re warm. They’re grown. They’re pretty without trying too hard—just like your best fall outfit.

And hey, if you’re building a seasonal wardrobe to go with your signature scent, don’t forget to download the Wardrobe Color Palette Template—because smelling expensive deserves to look the part too.