As much as we love comforting, spicy perfumes in the cold days of winter, they can feel far too heavy in the summer. Right now, we're craving breezy scents with summery notes of every tropical fruit and flower under the sun and fragrances that evoke lazy days at the beach and warm sunshine. These light, sparkling fragrances are perfect when enjoying the great outdoors or sipping frosé on rooftop bars, but they can also serve as a great remedy for when we're stuck in a windowless, air-conditioned office and dreaming of summer holidays.
Read on for 13 of our favorite summer perfumes for women that are like a vacay in a bottle.
Be transported to a Mediterranean lemon grove with a few spritzes of this fragrance. The scent is as bright as the cheerful yellow bottle thanks to notes of Sicilian cedar, granny smith apple and zesty citrus. White rose and amber balance the uplifting fruit. It all adds up to a light, breezy fragrance that captures la dolce vita.
This fragrance is the closest thing to a beach walk without actually getting sand between your toes. It has a fresh floral scent, which combines bergamot, lemon, coconut milk and cedarwood. Maison Marigela's "Replica" collection has been specifically designed to evoke personal memories, so don't be surprised if you start feeling the warm ocean breeze after one spritz.
Even if you're not up on your Italian, you would probably deduce from the brilliant blue bottle that this fragrance has tropical vibes. If you're wondering, "arancia di Capri" translates to the "orange of Capri." In addition to the obvious orange essential oils, it contains lemon, mandarin, caramel, cardamom and musk. The result is a relaxing fragrance that will evoke dreams of boat rides around picturesque Italian islands.
Think sunshine doesn't have a scent? Demeter says it does and the brand spent two years trying to put sunshine in a bottle. They sought to replicate the scent of cotton warmed by the sun and this is the resulting fragrance. It's clean and refreshing and does carry an air of fresh laundry — with a dash of vanilla and a splash of citrus. Try it for yourself and see if you agree.
