
The Best Men's Colognes for Fall
As the seasons shift into fall, it's time to change up your scent. You need a cologne with notes matching the time of year. Think woody, musky, spicy, and aromatic — crisp and sharp, just like the weather and changing leaves. You can't go wrong with these 10 men's fragrances for fall.
By Christine LocontiSept. 16 2025, Published 4:10 p.m. ET
Tom Ford Ombré Leather
A popular choice, this fragrance has notes of spicy cardamom, rich leather, and warm amber, making it perfect for colder months. Patchouli rounds it out for a clean finish.
Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Elixir Eau de Parfum
Leather, sage, and sandalwood are the strong notes in this cologne. Cocoa and incense deepen the scent and warm it up.
Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Infrared Eau de Parfum
Like the name suggests, Spicebomb is loaded with red pepper and cinnamon but has notes of leather and wood too, making it great for fall.
DIOR Sauvage
This classic DIOR cologne mixes Sichuan pepper, bergamot, and ambroxan to create a fresh, musky scent with a bit of warmth.
DIOR Fahrenheit
Another DIOR fragrance, Fahrenheit heats things up with notes of wood, leather, and violet to create a unique scent that's ideal to try out this time of year.
Versace Eros
This cologne is a bold blend of cedar, vetiver, and patchouli, creating a woody, autumnal fragrance. There are also some underlying notes of candied apple to complement the season.
Boss Bottled Elixir
Cardamom, incense, cedarwood, and patchouli come together to create a warm men's cologne that's sure to be a go-to for crisp autumn days or evenings.
Maison Margiela Replica by the Fireplace
This warm, spicy fragrance has notes of burning wood, clove, and chestnut to evoke the smell of an autumn fire.
MFK Baccarat 540
This classic woody cologne has notes of saffron, jasmine, and ethyl maltol, which lends sweetness that's not overpowering.
Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille
On the sweeter side, this cologne has vanilla, cocoa, dried fruit, and wood sap that are rich and spicy.