Smell Amazing All Year Long With the Best Seasonal Fragrances

Just as you'd have a foundation wardrobe to cater to your changing skin throughout the year, it’s equally as important to have a fragrance wardrobe for every occasion, mood, and season.

So in this guide, I'm breaking down everything from the summer perfumes we can't get enough of to the best spring fragrances we’ve come across.

And while some fragrances may be considered masculine or feminine, when it comes to choosing the right scent for you, it really comes down to personal preference, and we've rounded up some of our fave brands including Giorgio Armani and Estée Lauder Perfumes.

So whether you're looking for the top men's summer fragrances, the best winter fragrances for women or unisex perfumes, keep reading to find our top picks for the best seasonal fragrances.

The Best Summer Fragrances

1. Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau de Parfum

Why it's so good: Creamy Coconut? Yep. Frangipani Petals? You got it.

It doesn’t get any better than a spritz of Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau de Parfum if you’re looking for the best female fragrance for summer.

How it smells: Bronze Goddess is a great summer perfume choice due to its complex yet addictive composition of Ginger, Italian Bergamot, Mandarin, Jasmine Sambac, Vanilla Absolute, Cashmere Wood, Captive Musk, and Amber.

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2. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Pour Homme Eau De Toilette

Why it's so good: When it comes to the best summer fragrances for men, we can't get enough of Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Pour Homme Eau De Toilette

How it smells: Composition-wise, expect a head of Bergamot, Neroli and Tangerine; heart notes of aromatic essences, including Marine notes, Jasmine and Rosemary; and base notes of Cedar and warm Indonesian Patchouli, and Musk.

Yep, just one spritz will refresh your senses as much as jumping into a pool does.

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3. Memo Paris Marfa

Why it's so good: This warm, unisex fragrance evokes an endless summer, leaning both floral and woody.

How it smells: This fragrance opens with Citrus notes of Orange Blossom and Mandarin before erring into sharper heart notes of Agave, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose. Base notes of Sandalwood and Cedar contrast sweeter notes of Musk and Vanilla, for a bright scent suited for summer.

If you're after a scent with a 70's vibe, this is the one.

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The Best Autumn Fragrances

4. Grandiflora Saskia

One of the best autumn perfumes we’ve come across is Grandiflora Saskia

How it smells: This warming scent is filled with floral notes of Ginger, Pink Pepper, Tasmanian Myrtle, Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Boronia, Oak Moss and French Mimosa.

Altogether, it’s an interesting and elegant autumn fragrance that doesn’t overpower.

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5. Creed Viking Eau De Parfum

If you’re looking for the best autumn men's fragrance, you can’t go past Creed Viking Eau De Parfum

How it smells: Head notes of Pink Peppercorn, Calabrian Bergamot, and Sicilian Lemon collide with Bulgarian Rose, Peppermint, and Lavender.

The scent finally settles into Indian Sandalwood, Indian Patchouli, Haitian Vetiver, and Lavandin Absolute.

It’s a heady fragrance that can warm up the senses and is suitable for day or night wear.

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6. who is elijah HIS | HER

Why it's so good: This nostalgic, gender neutral fragrance is both comforting and clean, perfect for those transitional seasons.

How it smells: This fragrance elegantly balances notes that are sweet, spicy and fresh.

Head notes consist of Bergamot, Violet Leaf, and Cardamom, which move into heart notes of Floral and Fir Needle.

We then transition into base notes of Sandalwood, Cashmere Musk, Amber and Oudh.

It's a sensual scent that will get anyone ready for the joys of the cooler months.

Need a review? HIS | HER is a new fav of this customer:

"I’ve always loved the smell of Le Labo’s Santal 33 on others but on me one of the ingredients just stayed sharp and wasn’t pleasant. Enter His Her. Everything I love about Santal without the bite. Lovely!" - Elle H

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The Best Winter Fragrances

7. Lumira Desert Nights Parfum

Why it's so good: If you're wondering what perfume to wear in winter, Lumira Desert Nights Parfum has got to be one of the best winter fragrances for women, especially for evening.

How it smells: Its composition is inspired by the warmth of the Middle East.

Discover exotic top notes of Honey, Saffron, and other spices. Heart notes include Leather, Jasmine, and Moroccan Cedarwood.

All are laid upon a base of Labdanum, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Peru Balsam, and Moss.

A quick tip on how to wear perfume in winter: Applying perfume to your pulse points and areas of the skin that remain exposed, even after all your winter layers, can help carry the scent through the night. Think wrists and behind the ears.

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8. Jo Loves Shards of Cedar

Why it's so good: This is a grounding seasonal fragrance that’s heavier in composition but seriously addictive.

Jo Loves Shards of Cedar is one of the best winter fragrances for men or anyone looking for a new scent during the cooler months!

How it smells:

This masculine masterpiece is filled with notes like Cedar, Crushed Aromatic Spices, Red Thyme, Wild Lavender

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9. Aesop Hwyl Eau de Parfum

Why it's so good: This unisex scent is one of the deepest, smokiest, sexiest scents on the market. It's distinctive and truly unique.

How it smells: Inspired by an ancient Japanese forest, this scent carries herbaceous head notes of Thyme, Elemi, Nutmeg.

This leads into warm, woody heart notes of Cypress, Geranium and Suede.

For a true earthy base this scent concludes with notes of Vetiver, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Moss, Frankincense, Sandalwood and Myrrh.

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The Best Spring Fragrances

10. Elizabeth Arden White Tea

Why it's so good: You can’t go past Elizabeth Arden White Tea if you’re looking for something refreshing yet easy to wear.

One of the best spring fragrances for her, White Tea features individual notes that are delightful on their own but even better combined.

How it smells: We’re talking head notes of Italian Mandarin, Clary Sage, Sea Breeze, and Japanese White Fern; heart notes of White Tea, Herbal Mate Absolute, White Iris, and Turkish Rose; and base notes of Madras Wood, Ambrette Seed Absolute, Tonka Bean, Ambermax, and Musk Trio.

Due to the addition of crisp Sea Breeze, we think this is one of the best spring summer perfumes out there.

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11. Burberry My Burberry EDP

Among the best men's spring fragrances, Burberry My Burberry EDP 50 mL takes the cake.

How it smells: Top notes of Tarragon and Cinnamon meet a heart note of Patchouli, all to finish on a bed of Amber and smoky Vetiver.

It’s one of the best spring perfumes due to its simplicity; the notes all sing out individually as the fragrance dries down.

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We hope our guide to all things fragrance, including the best fresh perfume for summer and best men’s summer perfume to the best winter fragrances, will be useful the next time you shop for a new scent.

Need a bit more help finding your signature scent? Try our Fragrance Quiz.

The Scent Room wants to make sure you find your perfect scent. Every full-size fragrance bottle* comes with a miniature matching sample vial. Before opening the full-size perfume, simply test your included vial. If you don’t love it for any reason, return the unopened full-size free of charge. For more information on The Scent Room Returns Policy, please see here. 

*Full size bottles are 30ml and over. Excludes home fragrance and gift sets.

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