I can’t think of a more autumnal scent than the aroma of fragrant osmanthus . In this article, I’ve gathered the most beautiful and natural perfumes that capture the true essence of osmanthus, available in stores for autumn 2025 . Kinmokusei: Japan’s Golden Autumn Flower I must admit, about five years ago I probably would have passed by a perfume centering on the solo note of these golden-orange flowers — after all, I hadn’t encountered them in real life yet. Such irony, isn’

Autumn is the time when you crave warmth and fragrances that can embrace you like a soft scarf. In this selection, I’ve gathered nine rare and under-the-radar niche perfumes that unfold beautifully in the crisp autumn air. These are unusual, little-known scents you’ll hardly ever smell on anyone else — warm and atmospheric, as if made to highlight the beauty of fall and fill it with a sense of comfort. When Autumn Smells of Hay and Cosmos: Rare Natural Notes in Niche Perfumes