I’m so excited for autumn, because it’s the season where I start rotating out my lighter summer scents and bring in warmer, spicier, ambery, more resinous fragrances that create a gorgeous scent bubble without feeling too heavy or “strictly winter.” In this video, I share my compliment-getting fall picks (and yes, it’s a proper mix of more affordable options and more opulent, luxury ones). None of these are just “loud for the sake of it” either—I’m looking for warmth, sweetness, depth, and that addictive trail. I kick things off with a rose-oud that I genuinely think is perfect for autumn: Arabesque by Ormonde Jayne. It’s sweeter and fresher than your typical rose-oud, with dates, incense, saffron-spice, and (thank God) no barnyard oud. Then I go into one of my most-worn loves, YSL Caban—my fizzy, Coca-Cola-ish sandalwood/olibanum obsession—plus a seriously underrated Zara gem (Majestic Opulence) for cozy, sexy iris-gourmand vibes. I also talk about an under-hyped niche standout, Maison De L’Asie God and Moon (a more balanced, superior-style take if you like the Black Orchid profile), my emotional favorite purchase of the year from Graff (Lesedi La Rona X), a grown-up flanker I rate highly (La Nuit Trésor Le Parfum), and finally Tribeca by Bond No. 9—salted caramel-ish, hazelnutty, and shockingly wearable for cooler weather.