What Do ESSENCE Editors Smell Like?

suteishi / Getty Images By India Espy-Jones ·Updated November 28, 2025 < /> Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…

Nothing in beauty is more personal than the way we smell. From notes smelling different depending on the wearer’s body chemistry, to accords evoking memories embedded deep in our subconscious, our fragrance wardrobe says more about us than we may think. But, no matter how personal, as one season transitions into another, autumnal accords are back on top this fall. 

Here, 6 ESSENCE editors invite you to smell like them this season with fragrances you’ll want to wear again and again.

India Espy-Jones, Contributing Beauty Editor

My signature fall scent is simple: clean, freshly laundered, and subtle. I like my fragrances to be understated, not asking for attention, but still picked up on by the most observant noses. I have a full fragrance collection, but the ones I keep close are Courreges C—a “dry cleaning” blend—and Byredo’s Blanche Eau de Parfum, which is one of the creamiest, sophisticated profiles I’ve ever smelt.

Available at Shop Now Byredo Blanche Eau De Parfum Available at byredo.com 235Shop Now Akili King, Senior Beauty Editor

Lately, I’ve been loving Miu Miu’s new fragrance Miutine! It feels so girly and fresh! For a more night time vibe, I’ve been leaning towards Tom Ford’s Black Orchid Reserve. It’s sexy and mysterious. Otherwise, I recently discovered Biology, which is a clean and natural fragrance brand. I have very sensitive skin and sometimes synthetic fragrances can cause me to breakout. That said, I’ve really been enjoying Biology’s ‘DEEP’ scent which is a blend of Cinnamon, Tonka Bean, Geranium, and Cedarwood. It’s very grounding, and, in my opinion, perfect for the fall season!

Miu Miu Miutine Available at sephora.com 172Shop Now Tom Ford Black Orchid Reserve Available at tomfordbeauty.com 205Shop Now Biology Deep Natural Available at biologyfragrances.com 128Shop Now Mecca Pryor, Editorial Assistant

I love Le Labo’s Osmanthus 19 and Glossier You Doux!

Le Labo Osmanthus 19 Available at lelabofragrances.com 382Shop Now Glossier You Doux Available at glossier.com 82Shop Now Victoria Uwumarogie, Senior Life>Pistachio Ice Dream scent. I’ll often layer light fragrances that mix well with my oil collection, including the Charlotte Tilbury Cosmic Power perfume and even inexpensive scents like the Bath & Body Works Perfect in Pink. Those combinations help me smell divine. Brown Sugar Babe Pistachio Ice Dream Available at brownsugarbabe.net 65Shop Now Charlotte Tilbury Cosmic Power Available at charlottetilbury.com 150Shop Now Bath & Body Works Perfect In Pink Available at bathandbodyworks.com 19Shop Now Shelby Stewart, Associate Editor

Scarlet Poppy by JO Malone for something really sweet and feminine, and Salt + Stone Santal & Vetiver for something elevated and sexy. It’s a good balance of masculine and feminine.

Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense Available at jomalone.com 228Shop Now Salt & Stone Santal & Vetiver Body Mist Available at saltandstone.com 45Shop Now Kimberly Wilson, Senior Money & Careers Editor

Ellis Brooklyn – Queens Caramel, Bvlgari Allegra – Baciami, Kilian – Angel’s Share. Enough said.

Ellis Brooklyn Queens Caramel Available at ellisbrooklyn.com 115Shop Now Bvlgari Allegra Baciami Available at bulgari.com 304Shop Now Angels’ Share by Kilian Available at bykilian.com 275Shop Now

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