The heat is on, and our calendars are marked as we count down to probably the most awaited season of all, when we are booked solid for some fun under the sun! Notice people start shedding pieces of clothing for a more “breathable” ensemble, as we rediscover that heatwaves are actually a thing. The ladies are out and about with pretty sundresses, tank tops, cutoffs and espadrilles on, while men strut their stuff in cottons shirts (or the lack thereof), shorts… and sunscreen? It’s summer shenanigans from day to night from golf to barbecues to a late-night dip in the pool… and just as much as we pay attention to our wardrobe with every change of the season, let’s not forget one important detail that completes any outfit: our perfume.
THE HEAT AND ITS FRAGRANCE FEAT
While summer is yet another excuse to go shopping for new stuff, it’s also the perfect time to pick up a new fragrance – and with good reason. If you aren’t already aware, the chemicals that make up scents react differently as the temperature rises. Heat intensifies the notes or ingredients of a perfume, hence making “heavier” fragrances rather overwhelming in the summer. So as much as you adore your strong ouds and orientals, it would be a good idea to put them away for the time being and reach for a fresher, lighter juice that will keep you and those around you invigorated and refreshed while you relentlessly bathe in the sunlight or go on your adventure extravaganza from mountain hikes to watching pink skies and orange sunsets. We’re no stranger to the struggle when it comes to picking perfume – what with designer and niche houses launching “this year’s best summer perfume” every season since time immemorial. Sweat no further, we have taken the initiative and summed it up for you.
Here are 5 essential summer perfumes you’ll ever need for the sizzling season.
Oscent Pink
Nobody says no to smelling like a million bucks, and our top contender is definitely one for the books with a very bright fruity-flowery that will leave you smelling rich and completely high-end. Oscent Pink is not your typical fragrance, because this bottle is most definitely done right. The top notes are: raspberry, orange, and bergamot while the heart is composed of jasmine, patchouli, and orange blossom. Down at the base you get musk, amber, and vanilla. Absolutely perfect for any woman who just wants to smell soft and feminine. Surprisingly good projection and longevity that appeals to just about anyone.
Iris Violet
For the youthful and sophisticated woman, we leave nothing but a complexly rich composition that will never go unnoticed. Packed with charisma and tenacity, Iris Violet is a sweet, feminine fragrance with a prominent fruit-floral scent that’s perfectly fresh and bright altogether. It boasts of head notes comprised of exotic fruits, Italian bergamot, and apple. The middle notes give it a slight kick with rose, jasmine and iris with cashmeran, virginian cedar, white musk, olibanum, patchouli, benzoin, and vanilla at the base. You’re more likely to get a nice and easy scent all day long which is totally relaxing in the hot summer months after all!
Mandarine Sultane
No list of the best summer perfume is complete without ever mentioning our third pick. Mandarine Sultane is a vibrant blend of warm, fresh and fruity with mandarin, bergamot, and citron at the opening, soft and fuzzy accord of almond peach, orange blossom, neroli, and jasmine at the heart and a marvelous base of rhum, sandalwood, saffron, cashmeran, powdery musk, and amber wood. Truly a comforting, ageless perfume that everyone adores. Trust us when we say you have got to try this one out, if you haven’t already.
E-2
We’ve got one for our conservative female who never steps out looking disheveled and not a single hair out of place. E-2 is a lush perfume – nearly soap-like yet still very feminine. The simple composition of bergamot, grapefruit, jasmine, tuberose, ylang, white musk, cashmere wood, vanilla, and white wood makes for a smooth, flawless fragrance that smells rich and chic and goes well with any occasion at given time, whether worn on a casual day or a formal evening event or even when you just want to smell good on the couch watching TV. With a pristine projection, this is an excellent choice for a lady who prefers simplicity over anything.
E-5
This one’s a zingy aromatic fragrance with a hint of freshness. It’s not a wonder if every person male or female will want this mystique and versatile fragrance on the shelf! E-5 is smooth and safely worn anytime, anywhere with head notes of black tea, mate, and bergamot making way for a heart of pear, peach, blackcurrant, and jasmine all the way! This sultry composition is rounded up by vetiver, chestnut, and white musk. There’s no way you could go wrong with this fabulous juice!
Smokin’ grills, salty oceans, even the chlorine-soaked scent of your hair – the definite smells of summer are nothing but great times and epic escapades. The season isn’t only about the heat. It’s about our indulgence of the outdoors soaking up the sun, going on exotic trips, lazy days tanning on the beach with a good book and a bowl of fresh fruits. With that said, your warm-weather aroma should be just as unforgettable as we gather good memories with every single summer of our lives. It’s the time most associated with fruity, fresh and colorful flavors; therefore, feel free to reach for a bottle of perfume or even a cologne that evokes the same vibe. Compliment the wonderful summer days with anything that is neither too sweet nor too heavy and rest assured, everything will be light and breezy.
