My Current Perfume Switch
Mason O'Donnell
| 08-06-2026
· Fashion Team
Welcome Lykkers! I naturally find myself reaching for different fragrances. I still love my fresh and airy scents year-round, but there's something about fall and cooler days that makes me crave warmer, cozier perfumes.
These are the fragrances I've been gravitating toward lately, and each one brings a different vibe to the season.

1. Dossier

One thing I appreciate about Dossier is that their fragrances make it easy to explore scent profiles without committing to luxury price tags. The scent I own is inspired by Carolina Herrera's Good Girl, and honestly, it's impressed me. I've considered purchasing the original countless times, but every time I look at my perfume collection, I remind myself that I probably don't need another expensive bottle.

2. Valentino

If I had to choose one fragrance that instantly reminds me of sweater weather, it would be this one. The scent has a warmth to it that feels elegant without being overpowering. Sometimes richer fragrances can feel a bit too heavy on me, but Valentino manages to strike the perfect balance. I don't reach for it much during warmer months, but once temperatures start dropping, it becomes one of my most-worn perfumes.

3. Diptyque Hair Mist

This was a complete blind buy, which is something I rarely do with fragrance. Instead of committing to the full perfume, I decided to try the hair mist version first, mainly because it was a more affordable way to experience the scent. Thankfully, it ended up being one of my favorite purchases.
The fragrance feels soft, delicate, and airy with a beautiful rose note that never feels old-fashioned. I love spritzing it through my hair because it creates a subtle scent trail throughout the day without feeling overwhelming.

4. Chanel

This fragrance has been in my collection for a while, and every year I tell myself the same thing: use it more. For some reason, I have a habit of saving my luxury fragrances for special occasions, only to realize months later that I've barely touched them. Chanel is one of those scents that deserves far more wear than I actually give it. It's timeless, elegant, and effortlessly chic. Every time I wear it, I'm reminded why it became a classic in the first place.
I've noticed that fragrance is one of the easiest ways to make a season feel different. Just swapping out a few scents can completely change the mood of my day. Right now, I'm rotating between these four depending on how I'm feeling—whether I want something warm, floral, elegant, or comforting. And if there's one thing I'm trying to do this season, it's actually wear the fragrances I love instead of letting them sit on my shelf waiting for the "perfect occasion."