Not Yet Ready for an Autumnal Fragrance? Here Are 6 Transitional Scents to Consider Instead
Sadaf Razi is Adore Beauty's Senior Beauty Editor.
She's a former fashion editor (who worked at various glossy mags) and stylist-turned digital beauty and lifestyle writer. She has been in the lifestyle/media industry for over 10 years and her work has also been featured on international covers like Elle France and Vanity Fair Mexico.
Some of her fave Adore Beauty products include Cicaplast B5, CeraVe Cleansing Oil and Lancôme Renergie Triple Serum.
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Body care and fragrance—two beauty categories set to dominate 2025.
As a huge fragrance girlie and keen lover of all things scent, this is great news for me.
I’m always eager to discover new perfumes (or rekindle my love for old ones).
As we officially dive into autumn, some of us (me) aren’t quite ready to let go of the summer feel and vibe just yet.
So if you want to transition into the new season by marking it with a new scent, but not yet fully ready to embrace “autumnal fragrances” we’ve rounded up six transitional picks to ease you in effortlessly.
Gucci Bloom Intense Eau de Parfum.
Gucci Bloom Intense notes:
- Head: Lady of the Night.
- Heart: Jasmine.
- Base: Tuberose.
The vibe: Sensual & bold.
A fairly new scent by Gucci that launched in 2023 and is inspired by the magnetic forces of moonlight that encourage all to bloom into “their truest selves.”
What does Gucci Bloom Intense smell like? Blended by master perfumer Alberto Morillas, this is a “deep” floral perfume with a white floral blend that opens with a radiant top note of orange blossom, and at its heart, jasmine and tuberose with grounding base notes of patchouli essence and crystal moss accord.
Gucci Bloom vs Gucci Bloom Intense: Think of Gucci Bloom Intense as bolder and warmer, whereas the original Gucci Bloom is more of a spring/summer layered scent.
Burberry Her Eau de Parfum Intense.
Burberry Her Intense notes:
- Head: Wild strawberry.
- Heart: Orange Blossoms.
- Base: Ambery wood.
The vibe: Feminine & fun.
When it comes to Burberry fragrances, this is one of the brand's most recent launches, but has still very much made its mark.
This Burberry perfume is a vibrant, gourmand fragrance designed for the fruity fragrance aficionado.
Wild strawberry and orange blossom open the stage with ambery wood closing the show.
It has the same creamy and feminine feel as the original (and TikTok viral scent) Burberry Her perfume.
What's the difference between the original Burberry Her and the 2025 Her Intense? Perfume fans say the main difference is the strawberry note that feels more present in Burberry Her Intense.
Does Burberry Her Intense last? Some users said they could still smell the scent after 5-6 hours.
Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild Eau de Parfum.
Marc Jacobs Wild notes:
- Top: Banana Blossom, Accord.
- Heart: Jasmine, Macadamia, Accord.
- Base: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Des Sables.
The vibe: Wild & free.
This Marc Jacobs scent has been described as a fragrance that “exudes a freshness reminiscent of a wildflower bouquet. It inspires us to reconnect with nature and embody our young, free-spirited selves.”
I often think about re-wearing and repurchasing scents that I used to wear when I was much younger, but if I could only elevate them slightly so I could still conjure the memories of that era and smell like that time, but with a more modern and sophisticated take.
As someone who did actually wear Daisy during a time I felt more wild and free, Marc Jacobs Daisy ‘Wild' seems like a perfect pick for this.
Speaking of transitional scents, why not layer yours? Watch the YouTube video below for inspo...
Chloé l'Eau de Parfum Intense for Women.
Chloe l'Eau de Parfum Intense notes:
Top: Raspberry.
Middle: Rose.
Base: Cashmeran, Cedar.
The vibe: Elegant & très chic.
For those not ready to completely let go of summer but slowly dipping their toes into autumn.
This captivating blend of rose raspberry and cedar offers both a warm and sophisticated floral vibe with a touch of woody depth to carry effortlessly into the new season.
For those clinging to the last whispers of summer yet still embracing the first signs of autumn, this gorgeous blend of rose, raspberry, and cedar offers both a warm and sophisticated floral vibe with a touch of woody depth to carry effortlessly into the new season.
We’d say the perfect scent to seamlessly navigate a seasonal fragrance transition.
Playful elegant, it feels like a timeless signature scent.
Burberry Hero Eau de Parfum.
Burberry Hero notes:
- Head: Pine needle.
- Heart: Benzoin.
- Base: Cedarwood trio.
The vibe: Powerful & seductive.
There's a reason Burberry fragrances are trending even on TikTok. For the masculine energy in your life who is looking for a new bold contemporary scent that is sure to turn heads, Burberry Hero is here to do just that.
If the words “deep oak” evoke something in you, this fragrance might just be your perfect match—or the ideal gift for someone who embodies strength and sophistication.
Bold yet effortlessly refined, it captures a powerful, instinctive energy.
The perfect men’s autumn scent, this fragrance embodies duality—both vibrant and soulful, yet strong and grounded—because no Burberry man is one-dimensional.
Kylie Jenner Fragrances Cosmic Eau de Parfum.
Kylie Jenner Fragrances Cosmic notes:
Head:
- Star jasmine — sensual, sweet, fruity.
- Blood orange — fresh, citrusy.
Heart:
- Golden amber accord — rich, warm.
- Red peony accord — sweet, floral.
Base:
- Vanilla musk accord — sweet, comforting, elegant.
- Cedarwood — woody, mild, fresh.
The vibe: Sweet & warm.
For a more detailed Kylie Jenner perfume review, we happen to have one here that you can read.
However, if you want a quick rundown, Cosmic by Kylie Jenner opens with an envelopment of sweet florals, jasmine, and orange with its heart singing in notes of golden amber and red peony before settling into warm cedarwood and vanilla musk.
To me, this sounds like the perfect summer AND autumn scent in a bottle.
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