Nothing screams summer like a hint of hibiscus.
If you love boat days and beach vacations, these scents are perfect for every summer occasion.
“Spring and summer are my favorite seasons for fragrance.
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Check out below for fragrance experts' favorite scents and perfumes for summertime.
We talked to fragrance experts to get the full rundown on the best scents for the summer season.
Citrus
From orange, lemon, grapefruit, and more, citrus fragrance notes all provide an uplifting scent.
“I like a brighter scent for the day to keep me recharged.”
A popular summer fragrance pairing is citrus and floral notes.
TOCCA’sLuciascent is a blend of fresh floral and citrus, making this a captivating scent for summer.
Coconut fragrance notes capture the tropical feel.
This sweet and creamy scent is a match for florals, making it a light feminine feel.
With the hot days in summer, it can be challenging for your perfume to last.
Banes recommends pairing your perfume with a lotion to extend the scent on your skin during the summer season.
Jasmine
According to Barnes, jasmine fragrance notes are energizing, fresh, and uplifting.
This sweet, feminine, floral scent is a summer staple forErin Banes, fragrance content creator.
Gardenia
Summertime calls for blooming fresh flowers, so bring the fresh gardenia flower smell with you.
Gardenia fragrance notes are comprised of strong, feminine, and floral scents.
Sandalwood
This fragrance note is very versatile and pairs well with many fragrance combinations.
For summertime, a softer woody or watery sandalwood makes for a fresh, warm scent.
Sandalwood provides either a masculine or feminine scent to fragrances.
Hibiscus
Bring the tropical island paradise to you with a hibiscus fragrance scent.
Hibiscus has a sweet, tropical, and floral feel.
Pro-tip: Spray far away from your clothes, so you don’t have a perfume stain.
Dossier’sAmbery Saffronscent includes bold and rich fragrance notes such as amber, saffron, jasmine, and more.
This perfume has an elegant feel which is perfect for summer nights.
Full of freshness and floral notes, freesia pairs perfectly with a bright citrus scent.
Belle Eau de Parfum by TOCCAis a vibrant floral scent.
“Its a bright, lightweight, joyful fragrance combining Italian bergamot and petitgrain with white freesia and magnolia.
