How to Choose a Perfume According to the Season?

Jil CROQUET
Aug 28
3 min read

Perfume is a powerful form of self-expression, and just like clothing, the scent you wear should reflect the mood, temperature, and energy of the season. Choosing the right seasonal perfume is more than a luxury—it's a way to align your personal scent profile with the world around you.

In this guide, we’ll explore how to choose a perfume by season, which fragrance families work best for spring, summer, autumn, and winter, and give you examples of artisanal perfumes that elevate your scent wardrobe all year round.

1. Spring Season Perfumes: Light, Floral, and Uplifting

Spring perfumes are often associated with blooming flowers, fresh greenery, and soft breezes. Look for floral perfumes with notes of peony, iris, neroli, and cherry blossom. These notes offer an elegant and uplifting fragrance that mirrors the renewal of nature.

Best fragrance notes for spring:

Red Florals : Rose, Peony
White Florals : Lily of the Valley, Gardenia, Freesia, Tuberose
Green leaves
Light Tea notes
Fruity Accords
Soft musk

Try: Spring in Kyoto - This ethereal floral scent evokes cherry blossoms and quiet temple gardens in bloom. With delicate florals and soft citrus accents, Spring in Kyoto is a refined choice for daytime walks and early brunches in crisp spring air.

Also try: Great Wall Valley - A unique unisex composition that opens with the scent of freshly cut grass and ginger root, softened by lily of the valley, osmanthus, and rose centifolia. Clean, refined, and grounded — Great Wall Valley is perfect for springtime cocktail parties, formal events, or days when you want to feel polished and composed.

2. Summer Season Perfumes: Fresh, Citrus, and Sun-Kissed

In the summer, your skin warms up and intensifies fragrance, so it's important to choose light, fresh, and airy perfumes. Think citrus notes, lavender, aquatic accords, and white florals. Summer perfumes often come in eau de parfum or eau fraîche concentrations that wear well in heat and humidity.

Best fragrance notes for summer:

Citrus : Lemon, Mandarin, Orange or Grapefruit
Sultry white Florals : Jasmine and Orange Blossom
Rose
Aquatic or marine notes

Try: Tuscan Love (New Launch) - A fresh and creamy blend of citrus and vanilla, perfect for sunny escapes. Our newest release captures the spirit of an Italian summer — radiant, smooth, and effortlessly sensual.

Also try: Plato’s Tale (Freshest Scent) - Our lightest and most refreshing fragrance. Clean, airy, and quietly seductive — perfect for warm days, beach walks, and breezy summer nights.

Pro Tip: Apply perfume to your clothing or hair rather than direct skin when exposed to strong sun.

3. Autumn Season Perfumes: Warm, Woody, and Spiced

Fall is the time to transition into richer, more grounded perfumes. Look for fragrances with notes of amber, soft leather, sandalwood, saffron, and warm spices. These perfumes reflect the earthy and nostalgic feel of autumn leaves and golden light.

Best fragrance notes for fall:

Amber
Soft Woods : Sandalwood, Amyris, Palo Santo
Warm Spices : Cinnamon, Clove, Saffron
Leather and Suede
Dark Woods : Patchouli, Cedarwood, Fir
Powdery florals : Lilac, Iris, Violet

Try: Dreamcatcher - A soft, introspective floral with lavender, iris, oud and fig. Dreamcatcher evokes the quiet beauty of fall — perfect for layered knits, golden light, and reflective moods.

Winter Season Perfumes: Deep, Intense, and Enveloping

Winter perfumes should wrap you in warmth, like a luxurious coat. This is the season for bold, intense fragrance compositions — think oud, vanilla, incense, balsamic resins, leather, and musks. These scents project beautifully in the cold air and linger on scarves and sweaters.

Best fragrance notes for winter:

Oud
Gourmand : Vanilla, Almond, Coffe, Cocoa
Smokey : Incense
Musk
Amber
Heavy florals like Jasmine

Try: Kingdom of Navarre - With Spanish saffron, leather, and amber, this unisex scent is your olfactive armor for the season. Bold, regal, and elegant — a statement fragrance for cool weather and powerful entrances.

Application Tip: Spray perfume on wool scarves, coat linings, and behind the knees to prolong wear in colder climates.

Final Thoughts: Building a Seasonal Fragrance Wardrobe

Choosing your perfume by season allows you to fully embrace the beauty of change. Rotating your fragrance collection helps prevent olfactory fatigue, improves sillage in seasonal conditions, and enhances the emotional connection between memory and scent.

A well-rounded seasonal perfume wardrobe might include: