What Your Seasonal Fall Flavor Preferences Might Say About You

(and Where to Find them in Orlando)

By Kate Cohen
August 6, 2025

 

Fall in Orlando looks a little different than up north (think pool weather, tropical cocktails, and swaying palm trees), but we still love the spicy, festive flavors of fall. 

From cinnamon to hazelnut, and cranberry to apple, there are a variety of autumnal flavor profiles to love as the “ber” months arrive.  

 

A large pumpkin sitting on an outdoor table surrounded by leaves and four smaller pumpkins. Pumpkin is a classic fall flavor.

 

In fact, you can often tell a lot about a person by their go-to fall flavor.  

Here’s a look at what your favorite fall flavor preferences might say about you.  

 

Key Takeaways

 

Cinnamon - The Cozy Overachiever

 

Two lit candles beside a sweater and a mug of tea on a dimly lit windowsill.

 

Cozy comfort is the name of your game. 

Your home is full of burning scented candles and throw blankets that make you feel like you’re being swallowed in a soft, autumnal hug.  

You’re also likely the kind of person who bakes to relieve stress, has a color-coded planner, and takes pride in crafting the perfect spreadsheet.  

For the cinnamon lover, there’s comfort in control, enjoyment in organization, and true delight in nesting into a soft, inviting fall environment that appeals to all senses. 

Find Your Flavor in Orlando: Freshly baked cinnamon rolls from Se7en Bites 

 

Apple – The Wholesome Hipster 

 

The torso of a woman in a beige sweater holding a basket of apples and holding one out to the camera.

 

Apple lovers focus on the harvest element of the season, delighting in sensations like a crisp breeze or listening to a good indie playlist.  

While nothing beats meandering through a bustling farmers market, your ideal fall day includes a U-Pick apple orchard and a mug of hot cider.  

Of course, if you’re an apple lover in Florida, there’s nothing wrong with swapping a steaming hot beverage for a refreshing hard cider made with organic heirloom apples.  

You put the “cool” in a cool fall day and you’re not afraid to show it.  

Find Your Flavor in Orlando: Apple cider donuts and a cider slushie at Southern Hill Farms  

 

Cranberry – Sweet and Tart with Plenty of Heart 

 

A vintage-style cocktail glass with red cranberry juice, a skewer of cranberries, and garnishes of orange slices against a dark backdrop.

 

A cranberry lover is always the one people look forward to hosting.  

They bring a bold, lively spirit to any gathering, and usually have good gossip and witty comments to contribute to the conversation.  

If you happen to be the cranberry lover of your friend group, you just may enjoy controversy and drama that goes beyond whether cranberry sauce is better homemade or from a can. 

Still, you’re a compassionate and caring person who knows the value of holiday gatherings with the people you love (and maybe a couple you tolerate).  

Plus, cranberry season lasts through Christmas, so you get to enjoy your favorite flavors a little longer. Cheers! 

Find Your Flavor in Orlando: Cranberry Pecan Tart from The Glass Knife 

 

Pumpkin – The Basic Babe with Depth 

 

A classic fall scene with colorful fall leaves, a red rustic barn in the distance, and rows of bright orange picked pumpkins.

 

Oh pumpkin, you sweet classic, you.  

Just because your fave flav has a reputation for being basic doesn’t mean you love it any less.  

You live for fall traditions and are probably ready to start wearing boots and blanket scarves as soon as the final fireworks burst on July 4.  

Pumpkin lovers are the ultimate fall vibe curators who have a talent for romanticizing every autumn day.  

Haters may be hatin’, but pumpkin people don’t care. They’re already counting down the days until next year’s PSL release date at Starbucks.  

Find Your Flavor in Orlando: Iced pumpkin spice latte from Craft & Common 

 

Maple – The Sentimental Sweetheart 

 

A cozy scene with a white mug resting on a blanket in front of an out-of-focus fireplace in a dimly lit room.

 

Maple lovers are the epitome of a cozy cabin aesthetic.  

If maple is your go-to seasonal flavor, you probably have more than three flannel shirts hanging in your closet.  

You live for the sound of leaves crunching under your boots and the smell of damp sidewalks that have yet to be raked clear.  

For you, fall is a nostalgic and slightly melancholy season that marks another passage of time. 

Can’t find your maple-loving friend? They’re probably reading in front of a fireplace somewhere or sifting through old handwritten letters as a vintage LP spins on the record player.  

Find Your Flavor in Orlando: Maple Bacon Bar at VooDoo Donuts 

 

Hazelnut – The Euro Fall Chic 

 

A black and white photo of a white coffee mug and a French press sitting on a table overlooking an out-of-focus cityscape.

 

There is a quiet elegance to the hazelnut lover that gives off a Parisian ambiance.  

But when Paris won’t do, your local coffee shop will.  

Your world could be filmed in black and white with subtitles scrawled across the bottom of the screen.  

Hazelnut fans give off a cosmopolitan glow that embodies a cafe table set with a cappuccino and croissant.  

Quiet autumnal moments, fashion-forward choices, and a subtlety that says, “I’d rather be in Paris” are all signature hazelnut attributes. 

Find Your Flavor in Orlando: Mini Croquembouche at Amorette’s Patisserie 

 

Mulling Spices – The Dramatic Traditionalist 

 

A dark tablescape with a jack-o-lantern, glowing candles, and an orange cake on a black cake stand.

 

To love mulling spices is to embrace the dramatic side of fall, including the spooky side of the season.  

These individuals may have an affinity for wearing velvet and hosting elaborately themed dinner parties with glowing candlesticks and dark linens.  

You love black cats, full moons, good seasonal thunderstorms, and watching Hocus Pocus on repeat.  

Moody vibes and dusky skies are the highlight of fall, enjoyed with a glass of mulled cider or wine in hand.  

Find Your Flavor in Orlando: Mulled wine at Wine Bar George 

 

We Welcome All Fall Flavor Fiends at Rosen Inn International  

 

The front entrance to Rosen Inn International with orange and red fall flowers in the foreground.

 

Whichever fall flavor profile suits you best, you can enjoy a cozy, comfortable stay at Rosen Inn International any time of year.  

Our convenient location means you’re never far from your favorite autumn treats, or the best attractions and entertainment Orlando has to offer. 

If you’re ready to experience an Orlando fall, make Rosen Inn International your home away from home.  

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