Autumn perfume suggestions?

[LadyJJ]

Lovely Style and Beauty people , can you help?
I have just gone from blonde to red hair and done a bit of a makeup/wardrobe overhaul.
I want a new perfume, I'm going away next month with new ish younger man and am wanting to smell autumnal and wonderful, I have tried on a few newer perfumes in Boots (a gucci one, the floral one with the cute ad and a Marc jacobs) but they were a bit insipid and young. Possibly influenced by 20 something DDs but they weren't for me.
I wear Angel and Angel flankers (aware this is very 90s and not universally liked)
Tom Ford Velvet Orchid winter and Soleil Blanc in the summer. I like big perfumes that dry down to a dark base note, but happy to experiment.
I feel stuck in a perfume rut, any suggestions?
I am 50 and a bit alt/hippy.

Love Angel btw.

I think Dior Addict (Blue bottle) is an autumn/winter scent.
I also find the equally stunning Dune to be autumnal despite many seeing ( smelling ) it as summery.
The budget Next Cashmere is also lovely imo.

I just got Tempo by Dyptique.

It's woody and has patchouli, very autumnal, and if you're a bit of a hippy could be right up your street.

Three strangers have already complemented me on it, so I think it's a winner!

How about Luna by Penhaligons? That and Hypnotic Poison are my go to autumn/winter perfumes.

I love Dior Addict, it’s quite heavy but lovely, it’s my winter evening perfume.

YSL cinema is quite a warm perfume

Chanel coco

Mon guerlain is lovely

Alien by Mugler is a quite strong one too if you like angel

Coromandel by Chanel is stunning, opens with amber and patchouli, quite big and bold and then dries down to a creamy white chocolate that lasts for ever. Perfect for this time of year - pricey though!
Samsara by Guerlain is a classic, slightly hippy autumn fragrance i think. Warm, woody, just the right amount of sweet.
Mmmm by Juliet Has a Gun - a really fun gourmand that isn't overly sweet, and as someone who doesn't normally like gourmands, I find this lovely, really quite sexy!
I've just bought l'eau de hiver by Frederic Malle - maybe not "big" enough for you, it's quite a gentle skin scent but it is a stunning for autumn/winter - both warm and cool at the same time, and so addictive!

Anyone else ordering samples as they read this thread? :o

Ooh....and Tiger by Her Side by Sana Jardin is gorgeous, might fit the bill. Not too dissimilar to Coromandel, but a bit more oriental I feel.

Just came on to say Dior addict but I see a coupe of posters have beaten me to it. It’s a divine autumn/winter classic.

@GlendaSugarbeanIsJudgingYou I'm getting married next week - I haven't worn perfume for years but I really want something special for my wedding day and I'm searching for samples as I type!

Has anyone tried La Nuit Tresor by Lancome?

[quote Royalgalas]@GlendaSugarbeanIsJudgingYou I'm getting married next week - I haven't worn perfume for years but I really want something special for my wedding day and I'm searching for samples as I type! [/quote]
Congratulations! I hope you have a wonderful day. Autumn weddings are the best IMO.

Be careful about ordering perfume samples. It can become quite addictive. :o

Any recommendations of where to order samples, or do posters order them direct from perfumiers/shops?

Loads of lovely recommendations on here!

I get my samples from eBay.

@HerBigChance some from ebay, others you can get from niche perfume shops like Roullier White and Les Senteurs, which are good for more unusual brands

Fragrance Samples UK also a good shout

Brilliant, thanks @Marbles321 and @GlendaSugarbeanIsJudgingYou

@GlendaSugarbeanIsJudgingYou thank you! I've always wanted an autumn wedding/honeymoon, very excited!

I like the sound of the Liz Earle No 15 but the only samples I can find are on ebay - is there any reason to be nervous about ordering from there?

@Royalgalas Personally, I have never had any problems ordering samples from ebay.

Just check the sellers' feedback and make sure the delivery date will be on time for you to try the perfume out properly.

My favourite autumn/winter scent is Cabochard. It’s like a big, warm hug in cashmere.

I love Mitsouko but haven't worn it for years. I recently got Samsara from TK Maxx.

Clinique Aromatics
It is a damp mossy autumn wood at dusk.

Coco Chanel
Joe Malone Dark Amber & Ginger Lilly mixed with Molecule 01
Penhaligon's Opus 1870
Estée Lauder Knowing or Youth Dew
Lancôme Poème and Joe Malone pomegranate Noir for Christmas

I just tried my sample of Givenchy L’interdit.

I'm in heaven! I can't stop sniffing myself. :o

Maison margeila replica by the fireplace
Maison margeila replica whispers in the Library
4160 tuesdays Shazam!
4160 tuesdays captured By Candlelight
Estee lauder knowing
Estee lauder youth dew
Estee lauder modern muse nuit
Avon timeless
CK obsession

If you are on a budget then
Avon ambre Ardent, Avon patchouli Indulgence and Avon oud Grandeur are all incredible.
I also really rate the Avon little black dress range
Tom ford noir femme is great