The autumn perfume switch: Fragrance experts reveal when to change your scent

This week, the sun has given way to rain and the are signs that autumn is on the way are getting clearer and clearer.

The big light are side light are having to go on again later in the evenings, and fashion shops are full of knitwear and boots. But there's another seasonal switch worth considering as we look ahead to the change in seasons: your perfume.

Just as we need to make wardrobe changes as the weather also changes, fragrance can also change with the new season too. The bright, fresh scents that feel right for hot summer days can make way for warmer, deeper profiles as temperatures fall.

Fragrance experts say warming ingredients including vanilla, amber and sandalwood work well for autumn, while woody bases can work well as the weather cools.

The new season can be a good excuse to experiment with a different scent profile or introduce a richer fragrance for evenings. And you don't need to spend a fortune doing it.

Jawhara, an Arabian-inspired fragrance brand available at Boots, has five Eau de Parfums priced at £14.99 per 100ml, with several fragrances featuring exactly the kinds of warm, rich notes that work well for the new season.

As the weather cools, warmer fragrance families can feel particularly appealing. Amber, woods, vanilla, musk and spices can add depth and richness, while gourmand notes can bring a comforting quality to a scent.

That makes Jawhara's collection particularly interesting for an autumn fragrance refresh.

Oud Velvet combines coriander and saffron with smoky oud, amber wood and cedarwood, before finishing with creamy vanilla. It's the richest and most intense option in the collection and could appeal to anyone wanting to move towards a deeper autumn scent.

While autumn fragrances often have a reputation for being dark and intense, that's not necessarily the case.

If you prefer something softer, Sultan Rose could offer a more transitional option. It combines saffron and Akigala wood with rose and powdery peony, alongside delicate vanilla incense. That means you can move towards warmer fragrance territory without giving up the floral notes you enjoyed during summer.

Vanilla is another note worth looking out for as the seasons change. It can add sweetness and warmth to a fragrance without necessarily making it feel overpowering. Sweet Dates leans into this side of perfumery, combining creamy vanilla and raspberry with exotic date, earthy patchouli, caramelised amber and cedarwood.

Woody fragrances are another natural fit for autumn, bringing earthy and warming qualities that can complement the season. Amberwood Nomad combines cardamom and myrrh with rich cedarwood and labdanum, resting on a smooth ambery, tonka-like base.

If you're not ready to abandon your summer perfumes, Golden Nectar offers a way to bridge the seasons. It opens with bergamot and juicy pear before developing into ylang-ylang, vanilla flower and tuberose, with soft musk and vetiver underneath.

Ultimately, there isn't a single perfume that is officially "for autumn". Fragrance is personal, and what works for one person may not work for another.

But changing your scent with the seasons can be a fun way to refresh your routine, particularly when cooler weather naturally makes richer notes more appealing. Autumn fragrance guides commonly highlight ingredients such as woods, amber, spices and gourmand accords for precisely that reason.

Jawhara's five fragrances make it possible to experiment with several of those profiles without committing to a traditional luxury fragrance price, with each 100ml Eau de Parfum costing £14.99.

The collection is available to buy online at Boots now, offering an affordable way to start building an autumn fragrance rotation as the seasons change.

• Delivery at Boots costs £3.95, or is free on orders over £25. Click & Collect costs £1.50, or is free when you spend £15 or more.