A/W FRAGRANCES 2020
Now that we have arrived into the colder, Autumnal months, I have put together a guide to help assist you when it comes to selecting your A/W Fragrance for 2020! A few of these fragrances are newly released so if you’re after something that perhaps not many know about just yet, then stick around… After all, who wants to smell exactly the same as everybody else?
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AUTUMN/WINTER FRAGRANCES 2020
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ATELIER COLOGNE - LOVE OSMANTHUS
Top Notes: Italian Lemon
Middle Notes: Chinese Osmanthus
Base Notes: Cedar
Love Osmanthus opens with a bold, citrusy burst that makes me long for those warm, Summer days again which is why I wanted to include this particular scent in this Autumn/Winter Guide.
I also love that Love Osmanthus has been created using 94% natural ingredients which does away with those ‘synthetic, cheap’ vibes.
The dry-down then begins to feel slightly fruity, almost ‘peach-like’ with the Cedar note then balancing things out making the fragrance feel a little dense.
Admittedly, the silage and projection of Love Osmanthus lasted for around 3-4 hours on my skin which was a little disappointing however, if you’re somebody that enjoys a light, fruity fragrance that brings back Summer memories, this is one definitely worth checking out here!
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO - FERRAGAMO
Top Notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Sage
Middle Notes: Violet Leaf, Leather, Cedar
Base Notes: Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk
Ferragamo is perhaps the fragrance within this Autumn/Winter that feels the most safe, reliable and the go-to scent when you’re looking for something that can be worn every day which isn’t too overpowering yet still interesting enough to garner a compliment or two!
The fragrance opens initially feeling citrusy that then rather quickly dries-down into a much more woodier scent that feels rather creamy.
Perfect for an Autumnal day! The sillage of Ferragamo is medium-heavy and lasted for an impressive 7-8 hours on my skin.
Read more about Salvatore Ferragamo - Ferragamo here.
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER - “LE MALE” LE PARFUM INTENSE
Top Notes: Cardamom
Middle Notes: Lavender, Iris
Base Notes: Vanilla, Oriental Notes, Woody Notes
Out of the fragrances within this Guide, Jean Paul Gaultier - Le Male Le Parfum is my own personal favourite… The reason for this is because of how addictive this fragrance is!
Compared against the classic ‘Le Male’ this particular take differs a lot in the sense that it’s much more refined, elegant and darker. The fragrance feels oriental and sweet yet done in a way that isn’t sickly or too dense! The warmth of the Vanilla note leaves this fragrance feeling sensual and dark, ideal for this time of year and is a definite head turner.
Le Male Le Parfum’s sillage is heavy and its longevity lasted an incredible 9-10 hours! I could still smell this faintly on my skin the morning after having sprayed it. Absolute winner for me and you can find out more details here!
LACOSTE - MATCH POINT
Top Notes: Basil, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit
Middle Notes: Gentiana, Clary Sage, Geranium
Base Notes: Vetiver, Cashmeran
A fresh yet spicy, powdery opening that slowly dries down into a warmer, woodier kind of fragrance. I found Match Point to be better suited to being worn throughout the day and is similar to the ‘Ferragamo’ fragrance in that it is a ‘safe’ fragrance to wear!
If you’re after something that can be worn easily throughout the day then perhaps Match Point is one to check out, you can find out more details here.
ESCENTRIC MOLECULES - 05
Top Notes: Bergamot, Orange, Fig Leaf, Fig, Laurels, Juniper, Basil, Rosemary
Middle Notes: Cypress, Hedione, Freesia, Iris, Jasmine
Base Notes: Cashmeran, Labdanum, Musk, Ambroxan, Mastic or Lentisque, Iso E Super
As a fan of the Escentric Molecules brand and having reviewed their fragrance ‘03’ before, I was keen to try out their latest scent ‘05’ and it certainly didn’t disappoint!
Similar to the Love Osmanthus fragrance as previously mentioned in the sense that this also opens with a fruity, citrusy, fresh burst however, this differs as 05 dries-down into a much more spicy, warm fragrance which lingers around on a cool, autumnal day.
Throughout the journey of 05, the fragrance then starts to feel much more ‘green' with a touch of the floral notes underlying in the background. Overall, 05 is better suited to those who enjoy complex fragrances that have a few twists and turns along the way and in terms of its sillage I’d class this as medium with its longevity lasting around 6-7 hours when sprayed upon my skin.
Find out more about Escentric Molecules here!
COACH NEW YORK - BLUE
Top Notes: Lime, Absinthe
Middle Notes: Ozonic Notes, Black Pepper
Base Notes: Amber, Cedar
An incredibly fresh, watery opening of the Lime note blended perfectly with the woody, warm notes of Amber and Cedar during the dry-down lends itself to an interesting fragrance. I wore this on both during the day and evening and found that its performance was better in the evening as the spicy kick of Black Pepper stood out more which felt warm and creamy for this time of year!
Its sillage is light-medium and lasted between 5-6 hours on my skin. If you’re looking for a scent this Autumn/Winter that is refreshing and creamy, then Blue is a good scent to start with! Find out more about the fragrance here.
VIKTOR & ROLF - SPICEBOMB NIGHT VISION EAU DE PARFUM
Top Notes: Lemon, Grapefruit, Green Apple, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Chilli Pepper, Nutmeg, Cloves
Middle Notes: Rosemary, Clary Sage, Coriander, Mastic or Lentisque, Lavender, Mint
Base Notes: Nutty Notes, Pistachio, Patchouli, Cedar, Olibanum, Peru Balsam, Balsam Fir, Benzoin, Labdanum
The release of ‘Spicebomb Night Vision Eau De Toilette’ was panned by the fragrance world due to its disappointing performance so when the news of the Night Vision was to be re-released but as a Eau De Parfum, I was intrigued to see how this would differ to the Eau De Toilette version and see if this version would make up for the original and guess what? It did.
It’s a much richer, sensual version and the spiciness really kicks through! Performance wise, its sillage is undoubtedly heavy verging on a little overpowering at times so minimal sprays only with this scent is needed and its longevity lasted between 7-8 hours on my skin.
You can find out more about Spicebomb Night Vision - Eau De Parfum here!
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I hope that you have enjoyed this Autumn/Winter Fragrance guide and that you’re feeling more inspired when it comes to selecting your fragrance! Let me know which one is your favourite, or perhaps one that you’re not so keen on. Are there any you would recommend that you feel I should try? Follow me on Instagram and Twitter and let’s carry on the conversation!
