I'm obsessed with fragrances. I have a diffuser here, a room spray there, and, yes, the Febreze I frequently spray counts as a scent I love too. Like most people, however, I swap my signature perfume every season. Before fall approaches, I'd advise you to get as much use as possible out of a fresh summer fragrance, which is a great way to transport yourself to the Italian coast from your bedroom. Find the best summer fragrances to spritz on during warmer temperatures, below.
N°5 L’Eau
This citrus version of a Chanel classic has notes of lemon, neroli, mandarin orange, and lime.
Colonia Eau de Cologne
Acqua di Parma's classic, unisex scent known as Colonia Eau de Cologne is made up of Sicilian citrus, lavender, and rosemary, which results in a perfectly fresh perfume for summer.
Not Your Baby
If you love sweeter scents, this perfume is your perfect match. Vanilla, mimosa, and cardamom are featured notes without making you smell like you were doused in sugar.
'Replica' Coffee Break
This coffee accord-based scent transports you to a swanky cafe that churns out vanilla oat lattes by the minute.
Wild Poppy Eau de Parfum
I rarely ever buy perfumes in full sizes, but this is an exception. I had just finished my small tester when I heard about a Nest sample sale in the city. I knew I had to grab Wild Poppy perfume and, lo and behold, they only had the 1.7-ounce size. One spritz of this and all I continue to hear when I enter my friend’s car is “pass the perfume." It's a good thing I bought the bigger size!
Fire
I never would have thought to use a fiery, spicy scent in the summer, but you know what they say: fight fire with fire. With Jeju citrus and spices as the top notes, the unisex scent is fresh yet sensual and romantic. It's perfect for a casual hangout or date night.
The Soft Lawn
With laurel, ivy leaves, and fresh tennis balls as base notes, this perfume is reminiscent of a fresh garden. Each scent from Imaginary Author has a curated synopsis to perfectly describe and set the scene for each fragrance.
Jasmin 17
If you like the strong scent of jasmine, this is the perfume for you. The flowery scent is complemented with mellow notes of sandalwood and musk for a hint of playfulness and sensuality.
Bright Crystal
Inspired by Donatella Versace's favorite floral notes, this scent is a perfect everyday fragrance. Two spritzes is all you’ll need.
Mango Skin
A perfume TikTok put on my radar, Mango Skin hasn’t failed me yet. It's a bit sweet yet warm, and has the perfect blend of fruitiness for summer.
Classic Warm Cotton
Who doesn’t love the smell of fresh linen? The fragrance was inspired by new tees that have just been pulled straight out of the dryer, and its spot on.
Philosykos Solid Perfume
This light, floral perfume is a fig lover’s paradise. I find the best place to apply a few dabs is on your neck and behind your ears. Plus, the metal tin makes it look ultra luxurious!
7 Summers
It’s all in the name! This creamy lavender scent, accompanied with notes of pear, is great for the season. The fragrance itself is made from clean ingredients, and is engineered to be safe and hypoallergenic.
Karst
Karst is fresh and sophisticated. It’s a little bit woody, but still fresh and clean for summer.
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