When it comes to choosing a fragrance, our best advice is “you do you, boo,” since scent is highly subjective. But in general, warm weather signals a shift to spritz on something lighter and brighter.
Summer scents tend to spotlight citrus and marine notes, plus an abundance of flirty florals. The latest offerings have all of the above — and a few surprising additions that evoke everything we love about the season. Ahead, ten fresh fragrance finds you’ll want to wear from now until Labor Day (and beyond).
If You Love Meandering Through Arboretums…
Estée Lauder
Buy It!Estée Lauder Beautiful Magnolia L’Eau,$93 (1.7 oz);nordstrom.com
This floral fragrance, the third and final creation in the popular collection, harnesses the power of magnolias, which bloom from spring to summer. Notes of lavender, musk and amber add a sensual touch.
If You Love the Feel of the Sun on Your Skin…
Phlur
Buy It!Phlur Solar Power,$96 (50 ml);sephora.com
Phlur founder Chriselle Lim is known for creating viral scents, and this mandarin and bergamot blend — with warm jasmine and sea salt to capture the scent of sunlight — is no exception.
If You Love Pruning the Roses…
Chloé
Buy It!Chloé Rose Naturelle Intense,$110 (50 ml);amazon.com
This 100% natural-origin fragrance puts a modern spin on the classic rose with the addition of neroli and vanilla-tinged oak wood.
If You Love Dry Heat…
Oak Essentials
Buy It!Oak Essentials Santo Wood,$110 (1.7 oz);oakessentials.com
If driving through a desert top-down is your vibe, this earthy aroma is for you. It’s grounding, yet fresh, thanks to sweet anise, palo santo, ceylon black tea and sandalwood.
If You Love Beach Vacations…
Oscar de la Renta
Buy It!Oscar de la Renta Bella Tropicale, $112 (3.4 oz);amazon.com
If You Love Cotton Candy at the Fair…
Carolina Herrera
Buy It!Carolina Herrera Good Girl Blush,$147 (2.7 oz);sephora.com
From the pale pink stiletto heel bottle to the fruity-floral combination of ylang ylang, peony and tonka bean, the latest iteration of designer Carolina Herrera’s Good Girl franchise is as sweet (and sassy!) as it gets.
If You Love Getting Lost in a Vineyard…
Maison Margiela Fragrances
Buy It!Maison Margiela Fragrances Replica On A Date,$160 (100 ml);sephora.com
With its gorgeous blend of black currant, rose and patchouli, this find is like golden hour at a French vineyard in fragrance form.
If You Love Breezy Beach Days…
Loewe
Buy It!Loewe Aire Anthesis,$176 (50 ml);neimanmarcus.com
This refreshing scent features rockrose, a wildflower native to Spain, plus notes of pear, peony, sandalwood and rhubarb for a touch of sweetness.
If You Love Watching the Sun Set Into the Ocean…
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Buy It!Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte,$235 (70 ml);nordstrom.com
Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a master at making unique scents like this innovative aroma which has notes of bergamot, verbena, sweet fennel and a woody musk accord.
If You Love a Fresh Green Juice…
Louis Vuitton
Buy It!Louis Vuitton Pacific Chill,$300 (100 ml);us.louisvuitton.com
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source: people.com
