I Found a Fall Perfume for Every Activity on Your Autumn Bucket List

I mean, candy is literally in the name—could there be a more perfect perfume for trick-or-treating? Prada Candy EDP is a sweet, warm gourmand that puts rich caramel front and center for a cozy, slightly spicy warmth that feels tailor-made for fall.Key notesWhite musks, benzoin, caramel accordIf your favorite fall activity involves whipping up homemade cookies, cakes, or anything else that requires an unreasonable amount of butter and sugar (I know mine does), The 7 Virtues Buttercream Haze is basically your dream perfume. With sweet notes of vanilla buttercream icing, maple caramel crème, whipped vanilla, and tonka bean, it smells like the best parts of baking—especially licking the frosting straight off the spatula (don’t pretend you don’t do it too).Key notesVanilla buttercream icing, maple caramel crème, tonka beanAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowGetting lost in a bookstore and leaving with twice as many novels than you intended to buy is a perfect way to spend a chilly afternoon. It also means that Diptyque L’Eau Papier is your perfect scent companion. Inspired by paper and ink, this soft, intimate fragrance delivers a clean, comforting, smell—just like curling up on a fall evening with a well-loved story.Key notesWhite musks, steamed rice accord, mimosa, blonde woods accordIs there anything better than curling up next to a crackling fire on a chilly fall evening? Maison Margiela’s By the Fireplace bottles that exact feeling, combining clove, chestnut, and vanilla that makes you practically beg for toasted marshmallows, glowing embers, and your favorite oversized sweater. This rich scent will take you from fall all the way into winter.Key notesClove oil, chestnut accord, vanilla accordAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowWhat’s a movie night without some buttery, salty popcorn? Orebella Salted Muse is my pick for cozying up on the couch with your favorite Halloween flick, thanks to its savory, salty twist. Does it smell like popcorn? No, but its salty-meets-cozy vibe makes it a fun alternative to the sugary options you might usually reach for on movie night.Key notesSea salt, pink pepper, olive tree accord, fig, lavender, cedarwood, sandalwood, amberFootball season means spending your Sundays cheering on your favorite team, eating an unreasonable amount of snacks, and enjoying a few drinks before kickoff. Enter Babycat, a rich, spicy fragrance that’s perfect for the occasion. Pink and black pepper give it a fiery opening, while smoky incense, warm suede, and bourbon vanilla create a cozy, slightly boozy feeling.Key notesPink pepper essence, black pepper essence, elemi essence, olibanum essence & resin, saffron accord, vanilla, cedarwood, suede accordAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowApple picking is basically a fall must-do, and Kayali’s Eden Juicy Apple is made (and named) for the occasion. The star of the show is crisp, juicy red apple, complemented by tart black currant, wild berries, and sugared moss for an extra burst of fall vibes. Just a few spritzes of this and you’re ready to head to the orchard.Key notesJuicy red apple, wild berries, jasminePumpkin carving is all-but mandatory once October rolls around, and Le Monde Gourmand’s Pumpkin Crème EDP is here to make sure you smell the part, too. Pumpkin spice, nutmeg, and frothy milk deliver a creamy, comforting scent that feels like fall in a bottle (or maybe even reminds you of a PSL). I think it’s the perfect companion for an evening spent carving jack-o-lanterns.Key notesPumpkin spice, nutmeg, frothed milk, musk, sandalwoodAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowThere’s nothing quite like watching the leaves turn brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold every fall, and Boy Smells Woodphoria captures the magic of being surrounded by all that autumn foliage. Earthy fig leaves and sandalwood help mimic the smell of wandering through a forest on a chilly October afternoon.Key notesCoconut water, fig leaves, sandalwoodCatharine Malzahn is a contributing beauty writer at Cosmopolitan and was previously the beauty assistant at Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day, and Prevention.