Fall Is In The Air
Fall is in the air. I know, you probably think I’m losing it but I swear I smell fall. I smelled it very distinctly last night. I love fall. I love everything about it. Even the rain. But what makes it even more exciting is that I can wear my ultimate fall scents. Do you have ultimate fall scents? I do. By that I mean, they only get worn during fall months, and I’m not making this up. Sure, I wear all kinds of scents all year around, and my choices are usually not based on the season. However, there’re several that I practically do not touch other than in the fall. Oddly, this rule only applies to fall - not any other season. Because nothing compares to fall. Because life would not be the same without fall. Because I look forward to fall more than I look forward to any other season. It’s retrospective, contemplative, introspective, peaceful, glorious, and submissive.
But enough with serious stuff! My ultimate fall scents are:
Fumerie Turque by Serge Lutens - campfire, burning leaves, dirt, and a cup of hot black tea with honey. If you haven’t fallen under its spell yet, you really should do so soon.
Bois de Paradis by Parfums DelRae - tree bark and cinnamon. It’s mature and playful at the same time. I truly believe its beauty is revealed only in cold autumn air.
Ambre Narguile by Hermes - apple-cinnamon pastry with a glass of cognac. I must admit I haven’t actually tried this combo but that’s what I believe it smells like. Comforting and luxurious.
Oropuro by Laura Tonatto - a very cozy animalic amber-vanilla blend. My favorite vanilla for fall.
Maharadjah by Parfums de Nicolai - spicy lavender for those colder days of late fall. Reminiscent of the smell of upcoming winter holidays.
Tea For Two by L’Artisan Parfumeur - hot chai tea latte. I love chai tea but only in the fall. Tea For Two is just that in a bottle.
Poussiere de Rose by Parfums de Rosine - the ultimate rose for fall, with dried fruits and cinnamon. Velvety and dusty. A mature, elegant rose.
Do you have ultimate fall scents?
P.S. If you cannot yet smell fall in the air, the painting above should do the job for now. Golden Autumn. Village by Isaac Levitan.
38 comments August 31st, 2006