Scent and Season: Choosing Your Perfume With the Rhythm of Nature

At Meadowsweet Farmhouse, we’ve noticed a lovely rhythm over time—our perfumes seem to follow the seasons. As the weather shifts, so do the scents people are naturally drawn to.

When the air cools and the days grow shorter, there’s a quiet gravitation toward warm, grounding fragrances like Moon Dust. And as the sun returns and flowers bloom again, light, uplifting scents like Meadowsweet and Star of Dawn begin to flutter off the shelves.

It’s a gentle reminder of how deeply connected we are to nature’s cycles.

In Ayurvedic philosophy, there’s a long-held belief that aligning your lifestyle—including the scents you wear—with the seasons supports your overall wellbeing. Just like the food you crave or the clothes you reach for, scent can be a powerful way to harmonize with the season you’re in.

Autumn & Winter: Cozy, Grounded, Warm

As the weather cools, we instinctively slow down and retreat into comfort. Deeper, musky notes offer a sense of calm and cocooning—like a soft blanket or a warm cup of tea.

Scents that feel right for the cooler months:

• Clove and Cinnamon
• Patchouli
• Sandalwood
• Vetiver
• Vanilla

Spring & Summer: Light, Fresh, Uplifting

When the days lengthen and everything feels full of life again, our senses naturally seek out freshness, florals, and bright, airy notes. These are the scents that bring to mind flower-filled fields and sun-dappled mornings.

Scents that feel like spring and summer:

• Florals like Lavender, Geranium and Rose
• Ylang Ylang
• Citrus like Orange and Lemon

There’s no right or wrong when it comes to scent—it’s intuitive, personal, and ever-shifting. But letting your perfume evolve with the seasons can be a beautiful way to stay connected to the world around you—and to yourself.

Explore the collection and find the scent that speaks to this season of your life.

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