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Fall and holiday entertaining season is here, which means we all have to spiff up our bathrooms to get ready for all the guests. And in addition to scented candles, one of the best and most effective ways to do so is also one of the most affordable: just add a luxury hand soap or hand wash to the counter. We rounded up a list of 9 of the best luxury hand soaps and washes right now with the spicy smell of autumn, including scents of pumpkin, apples, figs, and more.

which hand soaps and washes have the best spicy luxurious smell of autumn?

Autumn seems to be an underrated season for at-home entertaining. Being sandwiched between summer backyard barbecues and winter holiday parties – we get it, people need a break. But for those who love to host, the fall is a sensory rich season that satisfies all the attributes of a great house party. Warm and savory foods hearten the spirit. Glowing color palettes feel intimate and convivial. And the aromas of the season – spicy, woodsy, and sweet remind us of joyful memories.

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BUY NOW – $11.00. 

2. Nest

This hand wash gets extra points for the Goyard-esque pattern on its packaging which instantly elevates any powder room. This liquid hand soap is full of cozy autumn ambiance thanks to wild pumpkin, spicy masala chai, cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon.

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BUY NOW – $26. 00.

3. Stonewall Kitchen

Made with the essential oils of black pepper for its detoxifying properties, this vitamin enriched soap captures the captivating and earthy scent while leaf peeping in the woods. Combine with a soothing hand lotion and candle to complete the suite.

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4. Jo Malone

Pomegranate, the lush autumnal fruit immortalized in museum still life paintings, is the star of this indulgent hand wash. The formula transforms into a velvety foam to clean and soften skin, while leaving it scented with an elegantly woody and musky scent.

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BUY NOW – $50.00. 

5. The Vermont Country Store

Handcrafted in Vermont from Vermont apple cider vinegar, this all-natural soap might have guests thinking you’re simmering a batch of cider on the stove. Combined with honey, it soothes and moisturizes while balancing your skin’s pH level.

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BUY NOW – $19.95 for 3 bars. 

6. Williams Sonoma

With the comforting and buttery fragrance of chestnut essence, spiced with aromatic cinnamon and clove, this hand wash instantly conjures a sense of home. Premium-quality essential oils elevate it from drugstore finds and keep hands clean and supple.

BUY NOW – $14.95 – $28.95.

7. Apotheke

The scent of warm amber wood is deepened by the tang of peppercorn, woody vetiver, and patchouli that is perfect for an autumn gathering. A custom blend of aloe vera, essential oils, and natural botanicals makes this one noticeably hydrating.

BUY NOW – $18.00. 

8. Grown Alchemist

Fruity and earthy, this luxurious hand wash features a bouquet of botanicals and essential oils in a handsome bottle that looks and smells distinctive. The heady blend of bright orange, warm cedarwood and sage are definitively autumn, but in an unexpected way.

BUY NOW – $46.00.

9. Byredo

The Swedish cult beauty brand reimagines the quintessential fall fabric suede as a scent. The result is top notes of pear and bergamot, developing to reveal fresh Lily of the Valley and violet, deepened with soft musk, plum and amber. Sounds good to us!

BUY NOW – $68.00.

hand washes and soaps with the best smell of autumn

That’s our edit of the best luxury hand soaps and washes right now with the smell of autumn, including scents of pumpkin, apples, figs, and more.

Fall is in the air – and on the bathroom room sink! Which one will you choose this year, dear reader?

Julie Murphy

Julie began her career in fashion as a design intern at 3.1 Phillip Lim after graduating from Parsons School of Design. As the fashion editor at Dandelion Chandelier, she brings over a decade of experience as a designer and marketing creative to cover trends and styling.