Leaves are falling, it’s starting to get cold, it must be Autumn! But what fragrances should you be wearing this season?
We’ve just left the Summer behind, and now you’ll be thinking about what are the best Autumn fragrances to wear.
There’s so many scents which can work for this season, but I’ve picked out those which are specially suited to this time of year.
These are the best autumn fragrances for men.
The colour most associated with Autumn is brown, we think of leaves falling and so woody scents are the perfect choice.
We don’t need the heavy hitters of super warming scents more suited to Winter, but something to warm you up nonetheless.
Notes to look out for when choosing a fragrance are:
- woody
- masculine
- musky
- spicy
- aromatic
- Boozy
Best avoided are the citrus heavy, sweet, aquatic or fresh scents which are better suited to the Spring or Summer.
Here’s the top fragrances you can wear in autumn 2024.
The Best Autumn Fragrances For Men
Tom Ford Tobacco Oud
Simply the best oud from Tom Ford, according to Michael 84. I much prefer this one to Oud Wood, it’s smoky and boozy notes with the strong dark oud wins it for me.
Tom Ford Tobacco Oud is the perfect scent for autumn and winter, it’s good to give it a wear this season when the temperatures start to drop.
Top Notes – Whisky
Heart Notes – Spicy notes, cinnamon, coriander
Base Notes – Oud, Tobacco, Incense, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla, Cedarwood, Benzoin
Gucci Intense Oud
The best men’s oud fragrance of all time? Gucci Intense Oud is absolutely a contender for this, and it’s the best oud I’ve tried. A fantastic men’s fragrance for both autumn and winter, it’s seductive, warm and just smells like luxury.
For fragrances for this season and next, this is a must have for me.
Gucci Intense Oud Fragrance Notes – Oud, Incense, Olibanum, Leather, Amber, Woodsy Notes
Boss The Scent Le Parfum
One of the newer fragrances that you can wear this Autumn, Boss The Scent Le Parfum is an aromatic, warm spicy men’s fragrance that was made for the cooler temperatures.
It’s amber style really takes a nod to this season, and it’s a great modern masculine choice that’s going to leave you smelling good.
Top Notes – Ginger, Fruity Notes
Middle Notes – Iris
Base Notes – Leather, Woody Notes
Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Infrared Eau De Parfum
Another one of the newer fragrances in my collection, Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Infrared Eau De Parfum is a warm spicy scent that’s going to work well this autumn.
It has an amber profile, and is filled with warm spicy notes and soft woods that work so well on an evening. Save this one for the colder nights and put it on to warm you up.
Top Notes: Red Pepper, Cinnamon
Middle Notes: Eucalyptus
Base Notes: Resinous Wood, Leather
Terre D’Hermes Parfum By Hermes
One of my favourite fragrances is Terre D’Hermes Parfum. Admittedly, it took me quite a while to come round to liking this one, but now I do, and wear this scent a lot. Why?
It’s such a balanced and well rounded scent that works well in the day as well as night. In my opinion it works best in the cooler months, so autumn is a perfect season for this.
It’s dirty orange and earthy smell is really nice, and suits the weather we get about now so well.
Top Notes: Orange, Grapefruit, Shiso
Middle Notes: Flint
Base Notes: Woodsy Notes
Boss Bottled Elixir
A brand new fragrance for 2023, Boss Bottled Elixir is a scent that works so well in the colder temperatures. I love the incense and cedarwood in this fragrance, and think it works well on a cold Autumn evening.
A really good scent for the season, it’s a newcomer and will be a hit if you wear it.
Top Notes – Incense, Cardamom
Heart Notes – Vetiver, Patchouli
Base Notes – Cedarwood, Labdanum
Viktor And Rolf Spicebomb
The name Spicebomb tells you everything you need to know, and this is indeed a spicy cologne from Viktor And Rolf, and is another good one for the weather we’re having.
It’s slightly woody and spicy, but also creamy, and is a very pleasant scent to wear for you, and those around you.
Top Notes: Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Elemi
Middle Notes: Saffron, Cinnamon, Paprika
Base Notes: Leather, Vetiver, Tobacco
Boss Bottled Parfum
Released in 2022 and a great addition to the line up, Boss Bottled Parfum makes a good scent for the Autumn season. This has cedarwood, incense and fig tree along with a leather accord which really takes hold of the scent on the dry down.
A fantastic style of scent when you want something warming, Boss Bottled Parfum is a newer fragrance which is a good go to for this season.
Top Notes – Mandarin, Incense
Heart Notes – Orris, Fig Tree Roots Accord
Base Notes – Cedarwood, Vegetal Leather Accord
Boss The Scent Elixir
The newest scent from this line, Boss The Scent Elixir is a warm spicy fragrance that was launched in 2024 that smells fantastic.
A dark and spicy scent with woody notes makes it a brilliant fragrance for any guy to wear on an evening when the temperatures drop. Whether it’s formal or casual, it’s a fragrance that works in both situations.
Top Notes – Pimento Chili
Heart Notes – Lavender
Base Notes – Sandalwood
Bleu De Chanel Parfum
For an absolute all rounder for the season and when you want to make the biggest impact, look no further than Bleu De Chanel Parfum.
Released in 2018, the parfum variant of this line has more of a focus on the woods and base notes, absolutely perfect for Autumn.
It’s modern and masculine, slightly woody but so refined you can wear this through the day, although it works it’s magic best on an evening.
Top Notes: Lemon Zest
Heart Notes: Lavender, Geranium
Base Notes: Sandalwood, Cedar
Armani Eau De Nuit
One of the least well known from the Armani family of fragrances is Eau De Nuit. I have to admit, it’s not one I have used a whole lot.
But it’s a good wildcard of a scent, if you’re looking for something almost nobody else will be wearing.
It is a nice masculine scent, very pleasing and one of those which is quite subtle, and will never offend.
Top Notes – Bergamot, Pink pepper
Middle Notes – Nutmeg, Cardamom, Iris, Heliotrope
Base Notes – Cedar, Tonka, Amber
Zadig et Voltaire This Is Him!
Zadig et Voltaire This Is Him! is a fragrance which was released in 2016. It’s an aromatic scent which I think is perfect for Autumn, a little smoky and will warm you up on a chilly evening.
Top Notes – Grapefruit, Black Pepper
Middle Notes – Vanilla, Incense
Base Notes – Sandalwood
Molton Brown Absolute Tobacco
Another bottle which leaves nothing to the imagination, Molton Brown Absolute Tobacco is smoky and has that inviting tobacco scent which is a distinctive note.
Top Notes – Elemi, bergamot and grapefruit.
Middle Notes – Cedarwood, nutmeg and rosewood.
Base Notes – Tobacco, leather and Peruvian balsam.
Tom Ford Grey Vetiver
The gentleman of scents, Tom Ford Grey Vetiver arrives for those who are looking for an extra bit of sophistication without making a fuss.
It’s aromatic and earthy mild hints of woods, it will make you feel as refined and grown up as this scent is.
When you’re looking for something sophisticated to wear during the day, Tom Ford Grey Vetiver is the one to go for.
Top Notes – Grapefruit, Orange Blossom, Sage.
Middle Notes – Nutmeg, Orris Root, Pimento.
Base Notes – Amber, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Woody Notes.
Dior Homme Intense
Perfect for an evening out, Dior Homme Intense is another modern take on a classic masculine style of a smell.
Woody, aromatic and very slightly floral, it’s a really nice and refined men’s scent.
Top Notes – Lavender
Heart Notes – Iris, Ambrette seed
Base Notes – Virginia cedarwood, Vetiver, Vanilla
John Varvatos Dark Rebel Rider
Do you want something dark, woody and smoky? Look no further than John Varvatos Dark Rebel Rider.
This scent comes in a faux leather sleeve which compliments the theme of the fragrance, and has a nice leather ethos to it.
Pair it with wearing a leather jacket in the Autumn and Winter, and it will give you a distinctive smell.
Top notes: Lemon, Bitter orange, Aldehydes, Saffron, Marjoram, Hyssop
Middle notes: Iris, Osmanthus, Black violet, Labdanum, Somalian incense, Benzoin, Tolu balsam
Base notes: Russian leather, Cocoa, Vanilla, Atlas cedarwood, Patchouli
Final Word
Those are some recommendations for the best men’s fragrances for Autumn this year. There’s no doubt that they all smell good, and have their own individual qualities which you can enjoy.
You’ll be smelling great in any of these colognes.
Feel free to check out all the men’s fragrance reviews which will give more insight in all the scents in further detail.
As always, please feel free to let me know what you favourite scents and top picks for this Autumn are 🙂
Other Seasons Fragrance Guide
- The Best Men’s Fragrances For Spring
- Best Men’s Fragrances For Summer
- Best Men’s Fragrances To Keep You Warm In Winter
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Michael Adams is the founder and editor of Michael 84, blogger from Newcastle, UK. Sharing men's fashion tips, style advice and lifestyle information for all guys.
