These days buying perfume, and finding the perfect summer and fall scents, is much more complex than wafting test samples in the mall.
According to a report from Circana, the fragrance industry becoming the fastest-growing category in the prestige beauty sector. There is an overwhelming surplus of perfumes on the market. From celebrity-owned fragrances to high-end options from designer brands, finding one signature summer, spring, winter or fall scent can be daunting.
How Do You Find Your Signature Scent?
According to Black woman fragrance and beauty educator Maiya Nicole, there’s a science to finding your signature scent. It begins with realizing every perfume falls into a specific fragrance family. Familiarizing yourself with the categories will help you decide which scent notes you. From there, you sample the perfumes with your favorite scent notes and purchase other body care products that fall in that same category. Here are five of Nicole’s favorite fall fragrances to try.
With fall just around the corner, it’s time to start nailing down your signature smell. To get you started on your search, Nicole suggested her top fall scents.
- Best Black-Owned Fragrance: Cé Noir Eau De Parfum
- Best Unisex Fragrance: Savoir Faire Soul Cafe Eau De Parfum
- Best Gourmand Fragrance: The House Of Oud Dates Delight Eau De Parfum Spray
- Best Vegan Fragrance: Floral Street Wild Vanilla Orchid Eau De Parfum
- Best Luxury Fragrance: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity Gold Eau de Parfum
Best Black-Owned Fragrance
Cé Noir Eau De Parfum
Cé Noir was Beyoncé’s first fragrance in almost 12 years. Launched during her “Renaissance World Tour,” the fragrance is packaged in a futuristic-themed chrome bottle with a clear center. A nod to the singer’s BeyHive fanbase, the fragrance has top notes of golden honey and base notes of golden amber. These scents are usually associated with the cozy weather of the season.
Best Unisex Fragrance
Savoir Faire Soul Cafe Eau De Parfum
Founded by Black male artist Chris Classic, Nicole recommends Savoir Faire Soul Cafe as the best unisex scent. This perfume really speaks to the intimacy of scents, with fall-leaning notes of tobacco, amber wood and firewood.
Best Gourmand Fragrance
The House Of Oud Dates Delight Eau De Parfum Spray
For those looking to embody the spicy and sugary scents associated with fall, The House Of Oud Dates Delight fragrance is a great gourmand option. The fragrance literally smells edible, with notes of caramel, cinnamon and an infusion of riyadh dates.
Best Vegan Fragrance
Floral Street Wild Vanilla Orchid Eau De Parfum
The Floral Street Wild Vanilla Orchid perfume encapsulates the feeling of a cozy blanket. Featuring notes including vanilla bean and woody cashmeran, this fragrance would satisfy any vanilla-lover in your life. In addition, the perfume is vegan and cruelty-free, so it’s perfect for sensitive skin.
Best Luxury Fragrance
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity Gold Eau de Parfum
When looking for a statement fragrance for a fall night out, Nicole pointed to none other than the MSK Gentle Fluidity Gold perfume. She humorously referred to the high-end fragrance as “vanilla champagne.” This fragrance features spicy fall notes of nutmeg and coriander, along with ambery woods and juniper berries.
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