5 Fall Scents to Seamlessly Transition Your Home from Summer

As the sun sets sooner, the temperature starts to fall, and the leaves begin to take on a red, brown, orange, and yellow tint, you can be sure autumn is right around the corner. For many homes, fall signals the time of year when homework sessions at the dining table replace family barbecues in the backyard. Navigating this changing of the seasons can be challenging, especially if you’re still used to the fragrances associated with summer. 

The guide below includes five of the best fall home scents you can use to make the transition from summer to autumn. These fragrances are a great way to establish a new autumn home fragrance without jumping straight into scents associated with the pending holiday season. Once you’ve chosen your favorite fall scent, use one of Drift’s many luxury home products to disperse these seasonal scents throughout your home. 

Why Your Home Needs a Seasonal Scent Switch-Up

Your home needs a seasonal scent switch-up for the same reason you put out decorations to signal the current time of year: to create a festive and fun ambiance as the year goes by. Swapping summer-related fragrances for those associated with colder nights and the bountiful harvest to come celebrates change. Seasonal scents help demonstrate intention, care, and a sense of joy in welcoming it, even though some of us may not be ready for it. 

As you transition from citrus and cool, cold refreshments to warmer drinks like apple cider and mulled wine, you can fill your home with more than just the sweet aromas of baking autumn treats. These fall home scents keep your home from smelling stale, while also fostering a sense of comfort, relaxation, and peace. The best autumn home fragrances demonstrate sophistication and mindfulness, blending complex scent profiles into an aroma as inviting as a warm, home-cooked meal. 

5 Fall Home Scents to Help Make the Summer to Fall Transition

Each of the five fall home scents listed below can help establish a new vibe in your living space. Pair them with complementary fragrances like pomegranate, fig, pear, maple, cranberry, chai, or brown sugar to elevate your home this autumn. Once you’ve selected your favorite autumn home fragrance, check out any one of Drift’s signature scented home products to elevate your surroundings. 

1. Apple

An apple certainly makes for a sweet and refreshing treat during the summer, but that crisp bite almost tastes just as good as warm sliced apples coated in cinnamon and honey. Apple pies and apple cider are also popular this time of year, especially as the harvest gets underway. Take the fun of a fall hay ride and an autumn day spent picking apples, gourds, and pumpkins home with you with the scent of apples. 

2. Cinnamon

We’ve already mentioned the combination of apples and cinnamon, but this sweet yet bitter spice also folds well into the spirals of cinnamon rolls or hot drinks that incorporate other fall scents. Cinnamon can also be comforting, especially when used in different baking recipes that become easier to make as the sweltering summer days subside. It also pairs well with the remaining fall home scents on our list.

3. Clove

At the other end of the spectrum from cinnamon lies clove, a deep and grounding spice that harkens back to the bounty of the earth. The richness of this spice can make your living environment feel more intimate, because clove isn’t as sweet as cinnamon but still holds a sense of mystery. Clove must also be used with a measured hand, as it can quickly become overwhelming. 

4. Nutmeg

Common in many an autumn recipe, often alongside cinnamon and clove, nutmeg also gives its own take on the juxtaposition of sweet and bitter. The subtle scent can almost feel nostalgic, especially if you grew up eating many a recipe that incorporated this fall scent. 

5. Pumpkin

As iconic during the fall season as many of the scents of summer, pumpkin is king among ingredients used in baked goods, beverages, and decorations during the fall season. The orange color grounds the entire season in the fruit of the earth, acting as the proverbial symbol of autumn. While pumpkin isn’t necessarily sweet on its own, it’s not as earthy as clove or nutmeg. 

Citrus to Cinnamon: How to Blend Summer Notes with Fall Aromas

The key to transitioning from summer to fall home scents lies in swapping out fragrances with intention. That means using different methods of diffusion to achieve your desired ambiance. Drift makes it easy to infuse your home with seasonal scents with its lineup of luxury home products: 

• Home Scent Diffuser: If you’re looking for a convenient and low-profile solution to infusing your home with autumn home fragrances, Drift’s Home Scent Diffuser features three customizable scent levels. A rotating plug and magnetic cover make it easy to refill after 30 days or more on the highest setting. 

• Room Spray: Drift’s water-based mist can be used to deodorize a room, refresh your linens, and infuse any room in your home with premium seasonal scents. The alcohol-free formula is also safe to use around pets and children. 

• Scented Candle: Featuring clean ingredients and a 45-hour burn time, Drift’s Scented Candle elevates your average candle to new heights. The cotton core wick, clean fragrance oils, and blend of soy and coconut wax help this candle passively diffuse scent for 60 days or longer when unlit. 

• Reed Diffuser: Our Reed Diffuser makes it easy to set it and forget it, because this is a busy time of year, after all. The oversized reed features a high absorbency rate that emits scent passively for up to 60 days. You can also flip the reed as needed to refresh the scent. 

You can also pair these fall home scents with Drift’s signature car fresheners, available in seasonal scents as well. For example, our Scent of the Month last October was White Pumpkin, and December’s was Frosted Spruce. But if you’re unsure which autumn home fragrance to choose, check out our Home Scent Quiz for expert recommendations.

Stock Up on Seasonal Home Scents Exclusively from Drift

Embrace the autumn season with fall home scents and luxury scented products from Drift. Join our Home Scent of the Month Club for even more seasonal scents, delivered straight to your door every month. Which autumn home fragrance will become your new favorite?