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15 Summer Fragrances For Every Occasion

Fragrance scents and memories are deeply intertwined. A whiff of orange blossom can evoke a cherished vacation while sea salt and driftwood might transport you to your favorite beach. With summer in full swing, it’s time to say hello to a lighter spectrum of scents that help you channel dreamy destinations, both near and far. Ahead, 15 sparkling scents to celebrate the magic of summer. 

 

 

 

Inspired by the allure of the sea, Salvatore Ferragamo’s Oceani di Seta combines salty accord with delicate magnolia petals and soft undertones of heliotrope. 

 

 

 
Dior’s J’adore eau de parfum infinissime has an endless burst of flowers that infinitely diffuses their scent: Centifolia Rose, Jasmine Sambac, Ylang-Ylang and Grasse Tuberose, and refined by a creamy Sandalwood accent, for a lasting impression.

 

 

 

Sunny and slightly fruity, Chloé’s Hibiscus Abelmoschus from the house’s Atelier des Fleurs line highlights the warm radiance of just-cut hibiscus blossoms. 

 

 

 

Featuring pear accord, water jasmine, sandalwood and musks, Giorgio Armani’s dazzling Ocean di Gioia celebrates the 10-year anniversary of Acqua di Giola. 

 

 

 

Fresh Life from Fresh captures the earth, air, sun and water with a range of notes including vanilla grass, grapefruit, warm orange and morning dew. 

 

 

 

Composed of the sun-kissed scent of orange blossom, Bvlgari’s Allegra Riva Solare is reminiscent of basking in the Italian sun while on vacation. 

 

 

 

Versace Man’s Eau Fraiche, spiked with white lemon, rosewood and sycamore wood, is subtle and sexy for al fresco summer nights. 

 

 

 

Dior’s Homme Sport is a spicy fusion of Italian citron, pink pepper extract and woody vetiver that’s designed to endure from day to night. 

 

 

 

Housed in a hand woven flask-shaped bottle, John Varvatos’ Artisan makes the season’s list with its electrifying blend of Sicilian clementine and juicy tangelo fruit.  

 

 

 

Like a seaside escape in a bottle, Jo Malone London’s spirited Wood Sage & Sea Salt cologne mixes musky ambrette seeds with fresh sea salt and earthy sage. 

 

 

 

Extroverted notes of Mediterranean verbena mingle with geranium and lemon tree in L’Occitane en Provence’s Verbena eau de toilette.

 

 

 

The first fragrance by co-creative directors Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim, Oscar de la Renta’s Alibi juxtaposes mandarin, ginger blossom and vanilla orchid.

 

 

 

Ideal for summer romance, Lacoste’s Magnetic Pour Lui attracts with sophisticated notes of green mountain juniper, violet and patchouli. 

 

 

 

Paula’s Ibiza sultry unisex eau de toilette from Loewe is floral, aquatic and ambery all at once thanks to frangipani flowers, driftwood and Sulawesi patchouli oil. 

 

 

 

Built on an intoxicating cocktail of dark berries, jasmine and musk-amber, Burberry’s Her is ideal for spirited summer adventures. 

 

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