Top 5 Sentier Scents That Evoke Autumn Leaves & Forest Walks

There’s something magical about stepping into a forest in autumn—leaves crunching underfoot, moss and bark releasing earthy perfume, the air crisp and golden. These 5 Sentier fragrances capture that mood, transporting you into a woodland walk at the height of fall.

1. Balade in Autumn

• Why it fits: The very name speaks of autumn. This fragrance feels like walking through woods where leaves are turning amber and you catch the warm glow of sunlight filtering through the forest canopy. The cedar and botanical moss base notes anchor it in wood and earth. 
• Notes: Bigarade (a bitter orange) and saffron at the top give a warm, exotic brightness; Turkish rose and jasmine bring in remnant floral whispers; cedar, precious resins, and botanical moss deepen it into cozy, forest-floor territory. 
• When to wear it: Afternoon strolls, sunset walks, or evenings when a richer scent feels just right.

2. Oud Gaiac

• Why it fits: Oud Gaiac evokes “a walk through an ancient autumn forest.” Rich woods, resin, sap, but also that edge of dampness and decay (in a good way)—the kind of scent where you can imagine fallen leaves decomposing, moss growing on old trunks, smoke from a distant fire. 
• Notes: Apple and bergamot open it with juicy, cold fruit nuance (like biting into an autumn apple under trees), then it moves into honeysuckle, ylang-ylang, black pepper, balancing sweetness with spice. The base of guaiacwood, noble woods, oak moss and vanilla add depth and a slightly smoky, resinous richness. 
• When to wear it: When you want something more dramatic, perhaps for cooler evenings or when layering outerwear.

3. Rose Taif

• Why it fits: Forest walks in autumn aren’t just about woods — often there are undergrowths, fallen petals, herbs, spice in the air. Rose Taif leans into the spiced floral side, with warming cinnamon and cardamom tones that mimic the warmth of hearth, spice markets and leaf-littered paths. 
• Notes: Top notes of cinnamon, cardamom, cinnamon peel; heart of Taif rose; herbal and spicy layers (geranium etc.) to give that edge of dark woods meets spice-laden air. 
• When to wear it: Day-to-night transitions, cozy indoor settings, or when you want a scent that bridges floral elegance with autumnal warmth.

4. Mémoire du Temps

• Why it fits: This fragrance carries cedar and moss in its base, which are classic forest smells. It has a kind of nostalgia—lemon, kumquat, bergamot provide crisp top notes like early morning dew; rose, sage, and freesia in the heart evoke hedges and woodland edges; cedar and moss at the base make it grounded in earth. 
• Notes: Citrus (bergamot, lemon, kumquat), then herbal/floral (sage, rose, freesia), finishing in woody, mossy base. 
• When to wear it: Great for daytime, when you want something that feels fresh yet not summery – a scent that matches the crisp air and golden light of autumn mornings.

5. Fernway

• Why it fits: If you like the idea of forest walks after rain or visiting wood-smoke zones, Fernway offers incense, precious woods, plus citrus to open it up. It blends freshness with the smokey, resinous, woody heart that conjures images of forest floors, charcoal, damp logs. 
• Notes: Orange and bergamot top, incense, amber and tonka bean in heart
• When to wear it: On walks when it’s slightly chilly, or evenings by a fire, or when you want a scent that feels of nature but with presence.

Choosing the Right One (for You)

Here are a few tips to help pick:

• If you prefer wood + moss tones: Balade in Autumn, Mémoire du Temps, Oud Gaiac.
• If you like spice + floral with warmth: Rose Taif is excellent.
• If you want smoke or incense accents: Fernway or Oud Gaiac.
• For daytime wear → go fresher and lighter moss/wood mixes. For evening or cooler weather → gravitate toward deeper woods + resins.

As the season changes and the air turns crisp, fragrance becomes more than a finishing touch—it’s a way of carrying the warmth and richness of autumn with you. Whether you’re drawn to smoky woods, mossy trails, or spiced florals, each of these Sentier creations offers a chance to relive the beauty of autumn leaves and forest walks every time you wear them.