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Which Fall Fragrance Suits Your Personality?

Scent experts weigh in on how to find the perfume that's right for you
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If You Would Spend 365 Outdoors
The scent you'll love: "Athletes and adventurous women like fresh, citrus scents," says Lang. "The notes evoke the feeling of being in nature. They settle quietly on the skin and don't overpower the scents of your surroundings, allowing you to breathe it all in." Because these scents are so light, Crames cautions that you may have to apply them more often in the fall and winter.

Notes to look for: Fragrances containing notes of orange blossom, grapefruit and pear have just the right amount of zest.

Try this:
Guess Dare, $52
Halle Berry Wild Essence, $28
Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Bergamot, $210

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If Pearls and Polka Dots Are Your Go-Tos
The scent you'll love: Girly-girls gravitate toward sweet, fruity fragrances time and time again, says Lang. "[These fragrances] have a distinct sweetness that exudes femininity."

Notes to look for: Unlike the fruity, citrus scents adventure-seekers love, these fragrances pair zesty grapefruit notes with peach and green apple for a softer, sweeter scent. Mandarin and lychee are also fun and flirty fragrance notes.

Try this:
Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream, $94
Christian Siriano Silhouette, $92
Fendi Fan Di Fendi Blossom, $86
Repetto Paris Eau de Toilette, $75

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If Louboutins Are on Your Lust List
The scent you'll love: Fashion-lovers aren't afraid to express themselves -- whether it's with a trendy new accessory that hasn't hit the mainstream, or with bold, statement-making colors. Likewise, fashionistas prefer expressive fragrances, says Lang. "Soft floral scents are always fresh and in style." Combine that floral scent with musk undertones for "noticeable richness." "Many best-selling designer fragrances are built on a combination of these notes."

Notes to look for: Combinations of peony, jasmine, violet and lily of the valley will appease your senses. Warm, earthy florals like violet have strong staying power in colder months, says Crames.

Try this:
Tom Ford Velvet Orchid, $159
Giorgio Armani Si, $115

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If You're a 'Go With the Flow' Type
The scent you'll love: Vanilla-based scents with the addition of floral notes are relaxing for a laid-back personality. "Florals are grounded (from the earth), and vanilla evokes comfort and warmth," says Lang. "When you combine these two, you find the girl who doesn't take herself too seriously, yet has her own unique sense of style."

Notes to look for: Look for fragrances with strong vanilla notes, accompanied by jasmine, amber, sandalwood, patchouli or cedar.

Try this:
Philosophy Fresh Cream, $36
Agent Provocateur Fatale, $75

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If You Steal Your Man's Cologne, Button Downs, Jeans ...
The scent you'll love: If you keep borrowing your guy's cologne, it's time you got your own. "Notes that were in the past considered masculine are in more women's fragrances now," says Crames. "Masculine scents are powerful. They have more body and they're really sexier."

Lang agrees saying, spicy cedar or peppery scents are for "the girl that is a firecracker. She is bold, outspoken and unafraid to go after what she wants."

Notes to look for: Dark green notes like cedar are popular in fall fragrances, says Crames. Also look for darker musks such as tobacco or patchouli, and spices like pepper or cardamom.

Try This:
Yves Saint Laurent Splendid Wood, $250
Narciso Rodriguez Narcisco, $112
Krigler America One, $310

BY HAYLEY MASON | SEP 30, 2014 | SHARES
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