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Vanilla In the midst of autumnal flavors like maple, honey and cinnamon popping up in baked goods, vanilla smells every bit as delicious as it tastes. Vanilla is considered a "gourmand fragrance," which means its base aroma is characterized by edible notes. The reason we're attracted to gourmand fragrances is because we can relate to them in some way, whether it's a memory of fresh-baked cookies coming out of the oven or sitting in the living room sipping hot chocolate. But vanilla's cloying sweetness can sometimes give it a bad wrap when it comes to fragrance. When considering a vanilla perfume, don't go the single-note route (that's when the smell tends to lean towards synthetic). Something toasty can give vanilla qualities of caramel or praline, while mixing it with cedar or incense adds a creamy yet masculine feel. *Recommendations Men: MAISON MARGIELA 'REPLICA' By The Fireplace Women: Atelier Cologne Vanille Insensée Cologne Absolue Pure Perfume Leather Whether it be car interiors, a designer handbag or your go-to motorcycle jacket, leather can instantly stir up specific memories or moods. It's a classic in its own right, commonly known for its masculine edge and undeniable sophistication. While your autumn wardrobe tends to take a turn for the darker, your choice of fragrance should follow suit. Despite its association with fellow sensual scents such as tobacco smoke and spice, leather fragrances have seen a resurgence due to their non- gender specific aromas. Today, they're oftentimes cut with soft floral notes for feminine appeal, or created with just a touch of leather or musk for intensity. *Recommendations Unisex: Tom Ford Ombré Leather Orange Blossom While orange blossoms in essence sound summery, they're known for blooming in the spring and bearing fruit in autumn and winter. Despite their obvious sweetness, orange blossoms tend to give off a mossy, tangy darkness and are said to be a cross between a grapefruit, orange peel, sugar cane and floral aromas. For anyone who prefers a fruit-forward scent, this makes switching to a fall fragrance that much easier. Orange blossoms are both refreshing and cozy, making them the ultimate antidote to cooling temperatures and crisp breezes. *Recommendations Men: Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM homme Eau de Toilette Women: Elie Saab Le Parfum Eau De Parfum V U E N J . C O M 68

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