You're never completely dressed in the morning until you spritz on perfume. But be honest: when was the last time you cleaned out your fragrance wardrobe [1]? If you most recently acquired a new scent in high school (or worse . . . as a gift from an ex), it's time you upgraded. We sniffed the new scents coming out this Fall, so you don't have to give yourself a headache shopping, and deciphered what they really smell like.
Jimmy Choo Illicit
The scent: Jimmy Choo Illicit [2] ($85)
The notes: Honey, jasmine, and amber.
Smells like: Sharing a spoonful of honey from the pantry with your lover after a late night out.
L'Artisan Parfumeur Noir Exquis
The scent: L'Artisan Parfumeur Noir Exquis [3] ($120)
The notes: Chestnut, roasted coffee, and oak wood.
Smells like: Sipping on a steaming mug of black coffee as you recline in an antique four-poster bed.
Norell New York
The scent: Norell New York [4] ($150)
The notes: Pear, gardenia, and orris butter.
Smells like: Drinking a pear martini at a rooftop bar in New York City while waiting for a blind date.
Commodity Wool
The scent: Commodity Wool [5] ($99)
The notes: Cedar, Haitian vetiver, and bourbon vanilla.
Smells like: Falling asleep in your man's arms in front of a fireplace at your favorite ski lodge.
Diptyque Essences Insensées 2015
The scent: Diptyque Essences Insensées 2015 [6] ($175)
The notes: Jasmine, orange blossom, and basil.
Smells like: Picking herbs from your dew-covered garden in the height of its lushness.
Miu Miu
The scent: Miu Miu [7] ($86)
The notes: Lily of the valley, akigalawood, and rose.
Smells like: You left the window open during a shower with your sweetie, and your Spring garden just blossomed.
Cartier Must de Cartier Gold
The scent: Cartier Must de Cartier Gold [8] ($150)
The notes: Jasmine, osmanthus, and leaves.
Smells like: Breaking out your favorite suede jacket for the first crisp day of Fall.
Clean Cashmere
The scent: Clean Cashmere [9] ($69)
The notes: Cedar leaf, lime, and musk.
Smells like: Shopping at Barneys for an It bag — and paying for it in cash.
Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream Forever
The scent: Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream Forever [10] ($88)
The notes: Blackberry, blue wisteria, and white woods.
Smells like: Eating lollipops while wearing an angora sweater.
Anna Sui Romantica
The scent: Anna Sui Romantica (available in October)
The notes: Grapefruit, May rose, and sandalwood.
Smells like: A Champagne-fueled picnic in a citrus grove.
Jessica Simpson TEN
The scent: Jessica Simpson TEN [11] ($67)
The notes: Plum, jasmine, and white chocolate.
Smells like: The perfect date night, complete with hand-fed chocolate truffles.
Lisa Hoffman Hawaiian Plumeria
The scent: Lisa Hoffman Hawaiian Plumeria [12] ($65)
The notes: Orchids, Hawaiian plumeria, and salty ocean air.
Smells like: You dropped your room-service daiquiri on clean bedclothes during your relaxing beach getaway.
Revlon Love Is On
The scent: Revlon Love Is On ($35, available in November)
The notes: Italian lemon, cardamom, and vanilla.
Smells like: An after-hours visit to an exotic candy store.
Michael Kors Rose Radiant Gold
The scent: Michael Kors Rose Radiant Gold [13] ($100)
The notes: Spices, floral notes, and musk.
Smells like: Your hair after a day shopping in the flower district.
Prada Candy Kiss L'Eau
The scent: Prada Candy Kiss L'Eau [14] ($38)
The notes: Sicilian mandarin, sweet pea, and caramel.
Smells like: Eating a piping-hot crème brulée on the patio of a Parisian patisserie.
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