Yes, You Need One of These Dark Floral Fragrances In Your Collection

Our choice of fragrances is inherently linked to the season. When autumn rolls around, we go for warm scents with earthy notes that embody the coziness of the season. There’s a sense of familiarity that’s hard to ignore, but sometimes going against the grain can be just as enticing. Along with fall’s woody scents, dark floral fragrances can deliver a seasonal aroma with a twist. Instead of sweet and cheery, they embrace the deep, heady notes of flower blossoms and combine them with spicy scents like saffron and patchouli. With fall on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to add one of these unique fragrances to your collection. Below, we’ve gathered the best to try right now.

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Future Society Haunted Rose ($98)

Mysterious and alluring are two words that go hand in hand for fragrance, and this scent embodies them fully. The rose notes are created from the extinct flowering macrostylis villosa shrub and have an eerily sweet scent that falls somewhere between musky and vibrant. A few spritzes will leave you smelling incredible and sure to gain you compliments all day as the scent lingers and settles into your skin.

• BUY ON FUTURE SOCIETY – $98
• BUY ON NORDSTROM – $98

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Perfumehead Moon Flower Extrait De Parfum ($395)

Night-blooming flowers have a sweet smell that’s a signature scent in its own right. This heady fragrance combines several of those blooms for an aroma that’s decadent and lush. The base notes of tuberose, jasmine, orange blossom and moonflower are enough to make you feel like you’re walking through a serene moonlit garden. But the grounding notes of fresh moss and patchouli give it a warm and inviting feel that will turn heads for all the right reasons.

• BUY ON PERFUMEHEAD – $395
• BUY ON VIOLET GREY – $395

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Byredo Reine de Nuit ($375)

Byredo’s Night Veils collection is a masterclass in dark romance. Each of the fragrances is created with raw materials and then made into a pure essence to create a potent, long-lasting scent. Reine de Nuit combines sensual notes to tell a spellbinding story of midnight lust and seductivness. Blackcurrant and saffron spice form the top of the fragrance, while rose and strong notes of incense lead into the base of warm amber.

• BUY ON BYREDO – $375
• BUY ON NORDSTROM – $375

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Who is Elijah Rebel Rose ($169)

Described as rose on fire, Rebel Rose is a delightful scent that’s as intriguing as its name. The heart of the fragrance combines Bulgarian rose with patchouli and violet blossoms to create a sweet floral note. But as you dive deeper, you’ll notice the spicier notes of saffron, cumin and pepper that deepen the scent. The combination of strong, spicy and sweet is perfect for nights out and embracing your inner rebel.

• BUY NOW – $169

5 / 10

Noyz Monochrome ($150)

Noyz is known for fragrances that blend quirky notes to perfection, and this scent is a perfect example of that. In it, whiffs of pink lotus are joined by tangy mandarin and rhubarb and then offset with bittersweet coffee and patchouli. The result is a fragrance that’s deliciously dark and intoxicating, yet suitable for daily wear.

• BUY NOW – $150

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DS Durga Black Magenta ($210)

Rebelious, bold, lush and vibrant are a few words that describe this unique scent. The blend of sweet magenta dianthus blossoms and orange flower petals is offset by not so subtle notes of tobacco, black pepper, amber and pink pineapple. Yet, when spritzed onto the skin, the combination feels effortless and enticing. It’s the perfect scent for night out no matter what’s on the agenda. Just spray it on and see where the night takes you.

• BUY ON DS&DURGA – $210
• BUY ON BLUE MERCURY – $210

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Fine’ry Midnight Cafe ($37)

Crème de Café, jasmine and patchouli are the main notes that make this fragrance decadent and sexy. Like the regal purple bottle it’s housed in, it has an alluring and mysterious feel that’s amplified by the blooming notes of jasmine. Spritz it on when you want to boost your mood and douse yourself in bold and delicious energy.

• BUY NOW – $37

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Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum Intense ($180)

If you love Gucci’s sweet floral fragrances, then you need this deep scent in your collection. It’s steeped in dark floral notes that cling to the skin and melt into a melodious scent throughout the day. Think of it as the mesmerizing cousin of the Bloom collection. It’s magnetic, energizing and oozes nighttime elegance.

 

• BUY ON SEPHORA – $180
• BUY ON ULTA – $180

9 / 10

Boy Smells Violet Ends ($98)

At the heart of this scent, you’ll find violet and bergamot that equally add to the lush feel. But you’ll also find subtle earthy aromas of rhubarb and fresh white birch bark that help balance the sweetness by adding a warm earthiness.

• BUY ON BOY SMELLS – $98
• BUY ON SEPHORA – $98

10 / 10

Tom Ford Velvet Orchid Eau de Parfum Fragrance ($160)

Like all of Tom Ford’s fragrances, this scent is as luxurious as the bottle it’s housed in. The accord is made from supple orchid petals that are drenched with notes of honey and warm vanilla. The result? An intoxicating aroma dripping with enough mystery and glamor for a major main character energy.

 

 

 

• BUY NOW – $160