The Perfect Summer Scents: Fragrances For The Season

Summer is almost here, and it's time to swap out those heavy, musky perfumes for something fresher and lighter.

The best summer fragrances should be light and airy, with citrus, floral, and fruity notes. They should evoke feelings of escapism and bottle the essence of summer, whether that's a lazy beach day, a tropical cocktail, or a stroll through a fragrant garden.

Some popular options include Chanel Chance Eau Fraîche, Byredo Sundazed, Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt, and Tom Ford's Mandarino Di Amalfi and Costa Azzurra.

So, whether you're looking for a genderless appeal or something more masculine or feminine, there's a summer fragrance out there for you.

Characteristics	Values
Season	Summer
Type	Light, fresh, airy, aquatic, fruity, citrus, floral, sweet, vanilla, solar, green, classic, strong, unisex
Notes	Bergamot, lemon, mandarin, neroli, jasmine, musk, coconut, vanilla, amber, sandalwood, lavender, rosemary, ambergris, patchouli, pear, rose, thyme, amberwood, grapefruit, bergamot, blackcurrant, vetiver, mandarin, geranium, dry woods, cashmere wood, ambergris, cardamom, cedarwood, magnolia flower, orris, vanilla, blackberries, black pepper, wild orris, black lotus, jasmine, patchouli, pink sugar, Tunisian neroli, Italian bergamot, Sicilian lemon, mandarin, bergamot, grapefruit, orange blossom, raspberry, black currant, whipped cream, marshmallow, musk, ambrette, iris, fig, cardamom, pink berries, violet petals, orris, creamy sandalwood, crisp woods, musk, bergamot, tiare flower, coconut, myrrh, sandalwood, fig, bay leaves, cedar, vetiver, musk, hay, tobacco, citrus, apple, bamboo, vanilla, coconut, Tahitian tiare flower, warm Madagascar vanilla, verbena accord, sweet fennel, hedione, woody musk
Brands	Chanel, Byredo, Jo Malone London, Nette, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Parfums de Marly, Kilian, Brown Girl Jane, Orebella, Tom Ford, Gucci, Dior, Vilhelm Perfume, Diptyque, Byredo, Phlur, Aerin, Fragrance Du Bois, Parfums de Marly, Nette, Byredo, Diptyque, Figue Amour, Kilian Paris, 7 Virtues, Le Labo, Dolce & Gabbana, Lavanila, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Dyptique, Fragrance Du Bois, Vacation, Gap, Heaven

Beach fragrances

The perfect beach perfume captures the essence of sun-soaked days by the shore. From zesty citruses to sweet coconuts, there's a scent to transport you to your favourite coastline.

Creed Virgin Island Water

Invigorating and fruity, Virgin Island Water captures the essence of the Caribbean Islands. With top notes of coconut, lime, and Sicilian mandarin, this fragrance will make you feel like you're on a tropical vacation.

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa ’62

Inspired by the beach culture of Brazil, Cheirosa ’62 is a sweet and salty blend of pistachio, salted caramel, and vanilla. It's the perfect scent to carry a bit of Rio with you wherever you go.

Tom Ford Costa Azzurra

Tom Ford's Costa Azzurra captures the hedonistic pleasures of the Mediterranean. With top notes of Italian lemon, this fragrance is a sun-drenched escape in a bottle, perfect for those seeking a luxurious beachside experience.

Maison Margiela ‘REPLICA’ Beach Walk

Beach Walk evokes the memory of a sunny stroll along a sandy beach. With notes of bergamot, lemon, and pink pepper, this fragrance captures the warmth of the sun, the softness of the sand, and the fresh ocean breeze.

Christian Dior Dioriviera

Dioriviera captures the essence of the French Riviera, merging inspirations from the south of France and Paris. This refined blend embodies the elegance of summer with its green, fruity, and rose scent.

World of Chris Collins Lost in Paradise

Lost in Paradise offers a tropical escape with notes of ylang-ylang, coconut water, and marine accords. This captivating fragrance blends soothing lavender and sandalwood with zesty citrus and spice, creating a sense of calm and adventure.

BROWN GIRL Jane Lamu

Lamu invites you to experience the tranquility of Kenyan shores. With top notes of Italian lemon and salty mist, this fresh and comforting fragrance wraps around you like a soothing balm.

Clean Beauty Collective, Beach Vibes

Beach Vibes captures the essence of the ocean with notes of salty air, rolling waves, and soft sand. The fresh blend of Italian mandarin, pear blossom, and sparkling Bellini Accord will make you feel like you're stepping into paradise.

Tommy Bahama Maritime Journey

Tommy Bahama's Maritime Journey is a unique blend of crisp apples, cilantro, and floral notes, with a dry, woody, and peppery base. It's the perfect scent for those seeking a full-sail ride across the waves.

Jimmy Choo Man Aqua Eau de Toilette

Jimmy Choo's Man Aqua captures the essence of a marine journey. With top notes of cardamom and grapefruit, this fragrance is a sparkling tribute to the ocean, leaving a soft, seafaring touch with its salted moss base.

Nautica Voyage

A classic, affordable fragrance, Nautica Voyage offers a blend of green, fruity notes, and floral undertones, finishing with musk, cedar, and amber. It's an excellent everyday option that can be worn casually or on special occasions.

Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Acqua

Tom Ford's Costa Azzurra Acqua is a sexy, summery blend of lemon, juniper, cypress, amber, and labdanum. It's a well-balanced fragrance perfect for warm spring and summer nights spent enjoying the breeze.

Bvlgari Aqua Pour Homme

Bvlgari's Aqua Pour Homme is a beautifully balanced blend of citrus, seaweed, lavender, and cotton, with a woody, patchouli, and amber base. It's an excellent everyday cologne for those seeking a light and airy beachy scent.

Byredo Sundazed

Byredo's Sundazed is a nuanced, unisex fragrance with a long-lasting freshness. With top notes of mandarin orange and lemon, followed by neroli, jasmine, and a cotton candy base, it's the perfect work scent that can also be worn on special occasions.

Vacation Eau de Toilette

Vacation's Eau de Toilette is the classic summertime scent, evoking memories of sunscreen, pool water, and swimsuit Lycra. With notes of coconut, pineapple, and pool toys, it's a happy, memory-inducing fragrance.

Krigler Mediterranean Peach

Mediterranean Peach is a warm, fruity, and floral fragrance that embodies the elegance of the French Riviera. With notes of lemon, jasmine, honey, vineyard peach, and white musk, it's the perfect scent to transport you to the coastal paradise of your dreams.

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Unisex fragrances

As summer requires a fresh scent, why not opt for a fragrance that is suitable for everyone? Unisex fragrances are perfect for everyone, regardless of gender, and are a great way to defy gender norms.

If you're looking for something light and airy, Shay & Blue's summer fragrances are a perfect choice. Their perfumes offer a refreshing blend of citrus, floral, and aquatic notes, evoking memories of sun-soaked days and breezy evenings. Their fragrances are also ethical and sustainable, so you can enjoy luxurious scents without compromising your values.

For something a little more indulgent, Malin+Goetz's Dark Rum Eau De Parfum is a boozy and crisp scent with a heart of leather and rum, enclosed by a delicious plum and bergamot opening, and an amber, milk, and patchouli base.

If you're after a more affordable option, Calvin Klein's iconic CK One is a cult classic with a clean, citrus scent. It's designed for both men and women to share, with crisp notes of bergamot, cardamom, fresh pineapple, papaya, jasmine, and musk.

For a unique, woodsy and aromatic fragrance, try Diptyque's Philosykos, which is inspired by figs. It has a gorgeous woody cedar base that is more complex than you might expect, inspired by the bark, leaves, and sap of the fig tree rather than the fruit itself.

For a vibrant, artistic energy, Kierin NYC's cruelty-free and non-toxic fragrances are a great option. Their Woodsy Santal Sky is a calming and earthy scent with cardamom, saffron, sandalwood, and vetiver notes that anyone can pull off.

Whether you're looking for something light and refreshing or something more indulgent and unique, these unisex fragrances will keep you feeling fresh and vibrant all summer long.

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Fruity fragrances

Peach fragrances:

LolitaLand by Lolita Lempicka: A peachy and vanillic scent that still satisfies your sweet tooth.
Love High by Confessions of a Rebel: Another peachy option.
Clean Reserve Sparkling Sugar: Features the perfect peach note, along with cassis berries.
Armani Si Passione: A lovely, tropical, and fruity option that feels luscious.
Dolce Amalfi by PDM: The top note of quince is warm and intoxicating.
Goldfield & Banks Sunset Hour: A peachy, woody fragrance reminiscent of a summer cocktail.
BDK Pas Ce Soir: A grown-up version of VS Love Spell with tart and juicy quince, along with a hint of ginger.

Pear fragrances:

Nette Pear Jam Eau de Parfum: A fruity and floral fragrance with notes of pear, rosewater, and ambrette seed.
Kayali Eden Juicy Apple: A juicy apple fragrance with a hint of Eden's temptation.
Ralph Lauren WOMAN Eau de Parfum: A modern and feminine fragrance with top notes of pear, rhubarb, and blackcurrant.
DKNY Be Delicious Eau de Parfum: A strong and long-lasting scent with notes of cucumber, apple, grapefruit, and more.
Pear Potion by Emir: A super fruity and juicy fragrance with a hint of caramel.

Other fruity fragrances:

Tom Ford Lost Cherry Eau de Parfum: Cherry, liqueur, and almond come together for a wickedly delicious summer treat.
Ellis Brooklyn Sun Fruit Eau de Parfum: Inspired by an Emily Dickinson poem, this fragrance combines fig, jasmine, and vanilla for a dreamy summer escape.
Marc Jacobs Daisy Ever So Fresh Eau de Parfum: A youthful and carefree fragrance with notes of pineapple, mango, and mandarin orange.
Ariana Grande Cloud Eau de Parfum: A dreamy mix of lavender blossom, pear, coconut, praline, and vanilla.
Chanel Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Parfum: A nostalgic and warm scent with notes of grapefruit, quince, and rose.
Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay Cologne: A woodsy and herbaceous fragrance with notes of blackberry, bay leaves, and cedarwood.
Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile: A subtle and elegant fragrance with citrus and sweet scents, including pear, raspberry, and apricot.

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Floral fragrances

Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia

A fruity, floral fragrance reminiscent of a joyful bouquet of fresh flowers or a stroll through a fragrant garden. The main ingredients are white gardenia, jasmine absolute and pear blossom, with a touch of brown sugar for a delicate, creamy sweetness.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Femme

A fruity-floral fragrance with notes of pear, sweet pea, amyris, lemon blossom and iris. It's irresistibly fun and alluring, and perfect for summer.

DKNY Be Delicious

This scent brings together cucumber, white muguet, violet, magnolia, apple, grapefruit, tuberose, woods and rose. It's a strong fragrance that lasts all day and is perfect for casual wear.

Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile

This perfume is an expression of natural and understated elegance. It combines subtle citrus and sweet scents, including Italian bergamot, lemon, citron, magnolia, rose, jasmine, tuberose, sandalwood, patchouli, vetiver and vanilla.

Ralph Lauren Woman

A modern and feminine fragrance, perfect for everyday wear and any occasion. It has top notes of pear, rhubarb and blackcurrant, middle notes of tuberose, orange flower and Turkish rose, and base notes of sandalwood, hazelnut and vibrant woods.

Tocca Florence

A beautiful gardenia scent, sweet, soft and fresh. It brings to mind the smell of South East Asia. Key notes include bergamot, pear, gardenia and blonde woods.

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Citrus fragrances

Chanel Chance Eau Fraîche Eau de Toilette

This vibrant yet lightweight eau de toilette from Chanel is inspired by the energetic spirit of Gabrielle Chanel. With notes of citron, jasmine, and teak wood, it's a perfect summer scent that will energize you with just one spritz.

Byredo Sundazed Eau de Parfum

Byredo's Sundazed captures the essence of a warm, sunny day with its blend of lemon, mandarin, neroli, and jasmine sambac. It's the perfect fragrance for those who want to spend their summer outdoors, soaking up the sun.

Jo Malone London Lime, Basil & Mandarin

This bestselling fragrance from Jo Malone London is a refreshing cocktail of citrus and herbs. The combination of tart mandarin, zesty lime, peppery basil, and thyme creates a lively scent that's perfect for summer.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae Cologne Forte

The Aqua Vitae Cologne Forte collection from Maison Francis Kurkdjian celebrates bergamot as the star of the show. With notes of aromatic florals, zesty mandarin, and sensual musk, this luminous citrus fragrance evokes memories of sun-soaked golden skin on balmy summer evenings.

Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim

Afternoon Swim from Louis Vuitton is a charming single-note scent that captures the multifaceted nature of orange. It showcases the sweetness, tartness, and brightness of the fruit, making it a whimsical and mood-boosting fragrance for summer.

Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine

Atelier Cologne's Orange Sanguine opens with a burst of orange, followed by a hint of bitter rind and a chalky, powdery geranium finish. While it may not be the most complex citrus fragrance, it's a bright and cheerful scent perfect for summer days.

Ellis Brooklyn West Eau De Parfum

Ellis Brooklyn's West is a unique shapeshifting fragrance. It opens with blood orange and clementine top notes, but as it dries down, the vetiver and amber base notes add a fresh, herbal twist. It's a complex and long-lasting scent that will have people stopping to ask what you're wearing.

Clinique Happy Eau de Parfum Spray

Clinique Happy is a fresh and fruity floral scent that was a popular choice for millennials in the early 2000s. With notes of ruby red grapefruit, bergamot, Hawaiian wedding flower, and spring mimosa, it's the perfect middle ground between sweet and powdery.

Riddle Oil Poppy Roll-On

Riddle Oil's Poppy is a bright and cheerful citrus fragrance oil that's perfect for travel. The 8ml roll-on bottle makes it easy to re-apply throughout the day, ensuring you stay fresh and fragrant all summer long.

Acqua Di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Fico di Amalfi Eau de Toilette

Acqua Di Parma's Fico di Amalfi transports you to the Amalfi Coast with its fresh and woody citrus scent. It combines notes of Italian lemon, bergamot, and grapefruit with fig nectar and cedarwood, creating a whimsical and vacation-worthy fragrance.