September is a strange time of year. As the first month of this transitional season, it's sweater weather one moment but sundress weather the next. The sun still shines intensely but it sets sooner each day, and your social calendar might still look busy, but you have a strong urge to start hunkering down. Scenting your home to suit the mood is no easy feat.
If you're not ready for full-on pumpkin spice, try making a more subtle nod to early fall with some transitional scents that bring the outside in. According to Jo Malone's scent expert, Daniel Maxwell, this is the secret to a warm and inviting space that sets the tone as soon as you cross the threshold. "It might seem unnatural to bring the outside in during the cooler months, but it's human nature," he says. "Within the comfort of your home, you want a touch of outside elements, whether that's the foliage or the landscape."
