Visually we can sense a change in seasons.  When fall hits, we see browns, oranges and earthy tones, but have you ever stopped to think why we do the same with scents?

Much of this is caused by the temperature of the air.

When the air is warmer, we can smell more of the environment around us. In contrast, in the winter, the cooler air temperature means there are simply less aromatic molecules in the air.

This holds true for why some fragrances are marketed as best for summer or winter use, it’s all to do with their scent profile.

Let’s first get one thing straight.

When it comes to colognes, there really are no rules.  If you’re adventurous and confident enough, a cologne can we be worn all year round, no matter its profile of notes.

With that being said, some particular notes tend to remind us more of the fall months.

While aquatic, floral and fresh fragrances lend themselves to the warmer months, heavier, intense aromas featuring vanilla, musk and spices are more suited to the colder months of fall and winter.

Much of this is to do with how scents work on our skin when the weather is warmer.  Cologne evaporates slower from our skin when its cooler, which is why we tend to wear more intense fragrances. 

Wearing something similar in the summer months could be overpowering, due to the quick evaporation of the perfume molecules into the air.