Scent Switch: What September Smells Like in 2025

Amber, spice and memory distilled in dusk

Early autumn calls for scents that echo summer warmth but carry new texture and intention. Among the season’s standouts is Aesop’s Above Us, Steorra, launched in September 2025: a mineral amber blend with bergamot, cinnamon, elemi and soft vanilla that feels like dusk bottled—luminous, yet grounded.

Andrea Maack’s Muse, with its ripe mango heart, is tropical but structured, a bridge between brightness and introspection. Chanel’s Chance Eau Splendide brings a new twist to the iconic fragrance family with raspberry, rose geranium and amber, offering a fresh but elegant profile that lingers softly.

These fragrances mirror the shift in the air—subtle, emotional, and layered. In 2025, perfume trends lean into mood-driven blends, textured bases, and skin-close wear. Not overpowering, but always present.