Scent shifts with the seasons the same way your wardrobe does. The citrus and sea salt perfumes that felt right in July can seem thin once the air turns crisp. Fall calls for warmer notes that bloom with body heat and linger on a scarf or sweater collar. Vanilla is the obvious starting point, but the best versions are rarely sugary. Look for vanilla paired with amber, wood, smoke or a little spice for something grown up and cozy. Sandalwood and cedar read clean and calm, perfect for everyday wear. Tonka, cocoa and tobacco feel richer and more evening ready. Gourmand scents with notes like brown sugar or pistachio are playful and very wearable in cold weather. If you are not ready to commit to a full bottle, travel sprays and roll ons let you test a scent for a few weeks before deciding.

Warm fragrances project more than fresh ones, so go lighter than you think. One or two sprays on pulse points is usually plenty. Apply after moisturizing, since scent clings better to hydrated skin. Spraying your scarf or coat collar is an old trick that keeps the fragrance around all day. Layering a body oil or lotion in a similar note underneath helps a lighter perfume last longer. Store bottles away from sunlight and heat.