Savannah Prokop

Forget pumpkin spice; these fragrances capture the smell of autumn in the country. Think golden hay fields, corn mazes, weathered barns, dry grass, crisp leaves, fresh soil, distant bonfires, and the last days of harvest season. From realistic hay and corn to sweeter, cozier interpretations, these are my favorite fragrances for smelling like a hay ride on a crisp fall afternoon!

From haunted houses and ghost tours to horror exhibits, historic cemeteries, oddities, and macabre shopping, these are some of the best spooky things to do in and around Seattle (with plenty of extra scares during Halloween season)! Whether you want to be genuinely scared or just spend an afternoon surrounded by all things strange and unusual, there’s something here for every kind of spooky person!

Pumpkin fragrances aren't all pumpkin spice and vanilla. Some smell like freshly carved pumpkins, pumpkin patches, and earthy vines; others smell like pumpkin pie, creamy lattes, autumn spices, smoke, or jack-o'-lanterns glowing on Halloween night. These are 16 of my favorite pumpkin perfumes, from cozy gourmands to strange, dark, and atmospheric interpretations of fall's most iconic symbol.

Autumn has always been my favorite season; there’s truly nothing like it. I live for every single detail of the season: cozy sweaters, watching the leaves turn, apple picking and fall festivities, and embracing full-on pumpkin season without any shame. But what really captures the spirit of fall for me are its scents. Nothing brings me peace quite like the aroma of damp earth, decaying leaves underfoot, crisp autumn air, and the unmistakable trace of woodsmoke drifting on a cool breeze. This list is a tribute to my favorite, photorealistic fall fragrances that capture those exact moments. 🍂

There is something so magical about lilacs; they are, without a doubt, my favorite flower. Their fleeting, breathtaking bloom every spring always transports me back to my childhood, filling me with a deep sense of nostalgia. I look forward to that burst of purple and white all year long, and lately, I’ve even taken to preserving the blossoms so I can hold onto them just a little longer. Given how much I treasure them in nature, it’s only natural that lilac is one of my all-time favorite notes in perfumery. Over the years, I’ve tested countless lilac fragrances in search of the perfect lilac, and this list features the absolute best of the best! 💜