Wednesday, September 09, 2026
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Fragrance is a deeply personal thing, so we’re not going to tell you to change up your cologne if you’re not in the mood. But autumn is nearly here, and for a lot of us—the editors of Esquire very much included—a seasonal shift is a great time to try a new scent or two. That might sound like an expensive endeavor, but it doesn’t have to be. Which is why we made a list of the best fall fragrances that cost less than $100. Please feel free to experiment enthusiastically. — Jonathan Evans, style director
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Signature scents at recession-proof prices.
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Summer is the season for fresh and aquatic notes. Most men go for those Mediterranean citrus scents, and the bold try something tropical that layers nicely with your sunscreen. But as we move into September, fall is on the horizon. Though it might be a faraway horizon for some, it’ll be here sooner than you think. That means you need to ease off the olfactory gas. We think sweater weather should come with an exciting change to your cologne collection—namely, easing off the citrus gas.
You can still find punch in fall fragrance, but it comes in more mellow ways. Warm spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, and cardamom evoke the taste of a hot apple cider; smooth woods like sandalwood and cedarwood are grounding like the forest; and rich gourmands like vanilla, honey, and caramel add a bit of sweetness to the mix without feeling too overpowering.
And if you’re not keen on dropping hundreds of dollars on one bottle of cologne, we’ve got you—luckily, there are plenty of great fall scents that don’t cost a fortune.
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Brooklyn Beckham has inspired no shortage of unexpected headlines this year—most recently for his deeply upsetting all-chicken protein-pizza recipe. But this time it’s his watches that have piqued our interest.
During his appearances at the Venice Film Festival this weekend, Beckham was spotted wearing two heavyweight names in luxury watchmaking: Patek Philippe and Rolex.
First up is his Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1R-001, an especially collectible version of one of Patek’s most recognizable watches. The 40mm case and integrated bracelet are made from 18k rose gold, while the dial has the distinctive gray-to-brown gradient associated with the reference. Inside is Patek Philippe’s automatic caliber 324 S C movement, with around 45 hours of power reserve.
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You step into the kitchen, already exhausted from a full day of work. You’re taking it easy tonight, whipping up something quick, but there’s the chance that any small kitchen occurrence can make any bad day boil over. The most common ones for me? An oil splatter ruining my shirt. And what’s the most infuriating one, you ask? Wiping my hands on my clean slacks, a bad bit of muscle memory that turns into perfectly fine behavior as long as I’m wearing my apron. On a weeknight, this could be solved by changing into trash clothes before, sure. But what about if people come over for dinner? Are you going to cook in gym shorts and a tee from high school? Hopefully not. All of these issues are solved by a good kitchen apron. Mine is one of the most handy things I own, and it’s saved me countless pairs of shirts and pants.
If you’ve ever seen Top Chef or any of the countless cooking competition shows on Food Network, there’s only one apron brand you’ll see. Anyone familiar with Hedley & Bennett knows the trademark ampersand patch affixed to the apron’s front chest pocket. If not, well, now you’re going to start seeing it everywhere. And nine times out of ten, the competing chef is wearing this very apron.
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