Fall Fragrances: Cozy Scents for You and Your Home

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Homemade pumpkin pie baking in the oven. Crisp fall leaves crunching under foot as you stroll with your family. Warm apple cider in hand. The sights and scents of fall have a unique way of sparking nostalgia and creating joy. From sweet pumpkin spice to crisp apple and rich amber, fall fragrances wrap every moment in comfort and charm.

Keep reading to discover the scents of the season and all the easy ways to enjoy them, from candles to perfumes and everything in between.

Pumpkin

No fall season is complete without a little pumpkin spice in your life. Be it a pumpkin latte to warm your soul or a pumpkin pie baking in the oven, the scent is arguably one of the most widely loved during this time of year. A pumpkin candle is an easy way to bring that fall goodness into your home. If you’re a candle lover but want to avoid an open flame, a candle warmer is a convenient alternative. It lets you enjoy that sweet fall scent safely while helping your candle last longer, so you can savor it all season long.

Spiced Pumpkin Latte Candle, $45, Voluspa

Better Homes & Gardens Amber Hammered Glass Candle Warmer, $19.97, Walmart

Apple

Did you know the scent of apples has actually been shown to help calm your body’s stress reactions? No wonder fall is such a relaxing time of year! For a low effort refresh, pick up a plug-in air freshener to keep all the rooms in your apartment smelling sweet. Home fragrances are great for setting the mood, but why stop there? You can bring that comforting scent with you wherever you go by choosing a seasonal signature perfume. Spritzing a crisp apple fragrance each morning is a wonderful way to add a little luxury to your day.

Air Wick Vibrant Plug-In Scented Oil Air Freshener, $6.98, Walmart

APPLE LOVE Eau de Parfum, $115, Ellis Brooklyn

Woody Green Apple Eau de Parfum, $29, Dossier

Vanilla

Vanilla embodies everything we love about autumn: comforting, cozy and luscious. To keep the sweet scent lingering from morning until night, try layering your fragrance. Start with a vanilla body wash, follow it up with a thick lotion and finish off your routine with a fine body mist. The result is a yummy, inviting scent that feels like home wherever you go.

eos Vanilla Cashmere Body Lotion, $9.99, Target

Saltwater Vanilla Serum Body Wash, $14, Saltair

Being Frenshe Cashmere Vanilla Body Spray, $16.99, Target

Cinnamon

Cinnamon is one of those few fall scents that is all together inviting and nostalgic. Sweet, spicy and irresistible, it instantly transforms your space into a mouthwatering bakery. An easy DIY way to bring that deliciousness into your home is to make a simmer pot. As the name suggests, a simmer pot is a mixture of water, spices, fruits and other household ingredients that you let simmer on your stove or in a crockpot. The aroma from this cinnamon and orange simmer pot will have your neighbors asking what’s cooking!

Amber

Pumpkin spice and apple may be fall staples, but amber is one underrated scent that deserves a place in your seasonal lineup. Since amber pairs well with many other fragrances, including vanilla, musk and citrus, it adds depth and warmth without being too overpowering. Reed diffusers provide a low-maintenance way to fill your home with continuous fragrance. Place one in your bedroom, bathroom or wherever else you could use a bit of extra freshness. Similar to a perfume, fragrance oils allow you to take your favorite scent on the go. Dab a little bit on your wrists or behind your ears for a long-lasting aroma.

Moroccan Amber Reed Diffuser, $62, NEST New York

Nemat Amber Fragrance Oil, $20, Ulta

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