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Whether you’re heading on your holidays or staying close to home this summer, these fragrances will transport you to the tropics at first spritz…
There’s something about summer fragrances that manage to uplift my mood like nothing else. Even if it’s dark and gloomy outside, spritz a blend of coconut, lime and cassis in my vicinity and my mind is instantly transported to memories of beach days and warm, hazy summer nights.
There’s science behind it too. “Certain scents can uplift our mood and help to balance our emotions,” says Hayley Merrick, aromatherapist and women’s health practitioner. The reason for this has to do with the limbic system in the brain, where “feelings, mood and memories are processed, as well as the perception of scent.
“The limbic system is why certain fragrances can trigger memories and instantly transport us back to a different place and time,” she continues, which shows just how potent the power of association is when it comes to our sense of smell.
As the weather isn’t exactly playing ball at the moment, capturing the essence of the season in a bottle is maybe our best bet at feeling instantly more relaxed. From suncream-inspired scents to notes from the Mediterranean, these brand-new summer fragrances guarantee immediate relaxation and holiday-in-a-bottle vibes. Happy spritzing…
Juliette Has A Gun Lust for Sun Eau de Parfum
Fresh, warm and bursting with luminous energy, I’m obsessed with this new perfume from Juliette Has A Gun. With notes of ylang-ylang, monoi and coconut, it’s the ultimate grown-up suncream fragrance that instantly transports you to drinking palomas on a sunlounger.
Shop Juliette Has A Gun Lust for Sun Eau de Parfum at John Lewis, £95
Clarins Eau des Jardins Treatment Fragrance
With top notes of zesty lemon, orange and grapefruit, a refreshing heart of spearmint and bay leaf and a warming cedar base – this refreshing summer spritz is grounding and reminiscent of warm summers spent in the garden.
Shop Clarins Eau des Jardins Treatment Fragrance at Selfridges, £40
Loewe Paula's Ibiza Eau de Toilette
Take a trip to Ibiza with Loewe’s latest floral fragrance. Layering coconut water with Madagascan mandarin oils, frangipani flowers and vanilla – this aquatic and ambery perfume is summer escapism, bottled.
Diptyque Ilio Eau de Toilette
Combining fresh florals with juicy fruits and azure seas, this limited-edition fragrance transports you to the sun-drenched Mediterranean coastline whenever and wherever you spritz it.
Tory Burch Electric Sky Eau de Parfum
If you’re into clean fragrances, you’ll love this new Tory Burch fragrance. With base notes of palo santo to give you that comforting spiritual feel, there’s blue sage and violet alongside cactus flower and responsibly sourced lavender. It’s fresh, airy and dreamy.
Aesop Gloam Eau de Parfum
Rich, woody and spicy, this gorgeous scent from Aesop allows you to travel to a Moroccan market. There are notes of powdery mimosa, aromatic saffron and earthy iris.
Sol de Janeiro Bikini Season Perfume Mist
With guava nectar, coconut water, pink musk and vanilla, this is the ultimate summertime party spritz. It really captures that free, holiday feeling when the hours roll into one and there’s nothing at all to worry about.
Laura Mercier Almond Coconut Eau de Parfum
Comforting and warm, this deep and divine scent wraps your entire aura with its buttery gourmand notes. Perfect for both lazy evenings in or date nights out.
Shop Laura Mercier Almond Coconut Eau de Parfum at Cult Beauty, £70
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Summer Vibes Eau de Toilette
A twist on the original Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue scent, this updated version features Italian bergamot to really give it that holiday-esque feeling. With juicy peach, white cedarwood and fresh citrus, it’s like stepping foot off a plane in southern Italy. Now, someone pass the Aperol.
Shop Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Summer Vibes Eau de Toilette at Lookfantastic, £74
& Other Stories Solar Essay Eau De Toilette
Formulated to evoke the golden days of summer, this mood-boosting fragrance opens with fresh notes of lemon and coconut, while mimosa, tonka beans and cedarwood ensure it lasts all night long.
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