The transitional period – or the changing from one season to another – can often be a confusing time, from deciding what to wear in the mornings so that you don’t melt or freeze to picking the right beauty products to complement the time of year. Sure, rules are made to be broken, but there is something about switching up your fragrances a few times a year that can help to keep things fresh, interesting and unexpected.
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While summer scents are generally fruity, floral or fresh, ones designed for winter are often stronger, with warm, spicy and musk elements. Transitional fragrances combine these notes to create a perfume that can be worn from autumn right through until summer makes its welcome reappearance towards the end of the year. Because a tropical, beachy scent doesn’t quite work when it’s grey and miserable outdoors!
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Fortunately there are plenty of fragrances on the market that aren’t exclusively summer or winter scents. They are the same type of fragrances that work well as evening perfumes in the summer months. And if you are struggling to find your signature scent – at least for this unpredictable time of year – we’ve rounded up the ones that we will be spritzing ourselves with over the next few months.
Want to know which transitional fragrances we’ll be using this year? Here are six of our top picks
1. Budget buy
This perfume will envelop you in the sultry scent of musk – without breaking the bank
The Body Shop Black Musk EDP
The sweet notes of bambinella pear, pink pepper and bergamot in this fragrance are contrasted with the fierce black musk
R335 for 50ml The Body Shop SHOP NOW2. Musk must-have
This fragrance can be worn by you or your partner and is perfect for the colder weather
Narciso Rodriguez Santal Musc EDP
An intense heart of musk magnified by the richness of sandalwood and the depth of spicy and floral notes to create a sensual fragrance
R2 380 for 100ml Woolworths SHOP NOW3. Keep it classy
You can't go wrong with this iconic, unforgettable scent, which will definitely make a statement
Tom Ford Black Orchid EDP
A luxurious and sensual fragrance of rich, dark accords and an alluring potion of black orchids and spice, this fragrance is both modern and timeless
R1 280 for 30ml Woolworths SHOP NOW4. Fabulous florals
The new floral take on this much-loved fragrance is versatile and great for all seasons
Elizabeth Arden White Tea Wild Rose EDT
White Tea Wild Rose captures the soft surprise of wild rose at the edge of the ocean. You'll be enveloped in warmth and promise
5. Seeing red
We loved the original, and this sequel is just as wonderful. We'll take both, thanks!
Dolce & Gabbana The Only One 2
This is the second chapter of The Only One story.
The captivating signature of coffee and violet is reinterpreted to evoke a powdery red rose
6. Sultry scent
The fruity, musk and vanilla notes make this perfume warm while also being totally intoxicating
Bvlgari Goldea The Roman Night Absolute EDP
This fragrance is for a powerful, independent woman, full of feminine allure, who makes her own decisions and controls her own destiny
R965 for 30ml Edgars SHOP NOW
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