As fragrance trends go, autumn perfume trends are by far my most anticipated as a beauty editor and fragrance lover. As the season rolls around each year, I never fail to get a thrill from swapping in my autumn perfumes on my dressing table. Autumn perfumes lend themselves to a cosy vibe, and there’s nothing I love more than reaching for warm fragrances or a smouldering vanilla scent that lingers on my knitwear as those crisp autumn days commence.
In honour of my favourite scented season, I decided to investigate the autumn perfume trends that will go on to define 2026. From the new perfume launches that have arrived on my desk, to the fragrances I’ve been smelling on my beauty colleagues and the trending fragrance notes that I haven’t been able to ignore, one thing is for sure. We’re all about to smell phenomenal this season. Scroll on ahead for the perfume trends that will ensure you’re the best-smelling person going into the new season.
Autumn Perfume Trends 2026
1. Blackcurrant
It seems that almost every recent new perfume launch features blackcurrant this year, and as we head into autumn, I’m seeing more and more of this fragrance note popping up. It’s fruitness makes it a great note to wear as we transition from summer into autumn, and it brings a tart burst of sweetness with a woody and almost creamy facet. Think of a French crème de cassis cocktail, or an autumnal walk through the British countryside.
One of my favourite new autumn perfumes is Byredo Future Memories, which has a juicy blackcurrant accord wrapped in velvety orris butter and creamy vanilla that radiates with a warm, golden and subtly fruity aura. I’ve been complimented on it every time I wear it. Additionally, I was one of the first to smell this new perfume from Matiere Premiere in Grasse, where perfumer Aurélien Guichard told me he was inspired by the nostalgia of the fruit for Black Currant. Combined with oud, this feels elevated, sophisticated and smouldering on the skin, with earthy patchouli and leather.
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