Temperatures are getting warmer, and the bikinis are getting smaller: The tell-tale signs that summer is around the corner. While we are all in desperate need of a beach or island getaway from the Lion City, until then, we're seeking out scents that evoke days spent in the sun. Below, we've rounded up seven scents that feel like summer in a bottle.
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Chic yet fresh, this scent is perfect for early mornings and meetings. Initially crafted exclusively for guests at Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts in 2017, it blends notes of fresh Sri Lankan black tea with bold Italian citruses as well as citrus musk.
Eau Parfumée Thé Impérial EDT, $243 for 75ml, BVLGARI.
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Bold and juicy, this is the perfect scent for a girl's night out. Centred around juicy raspberry, notes of orange blossom, lavender, and coconut accord come together for a vibrant and delicious summertime scent.
Libre Berry Crush, $210 for 50ml, YSL BEAUTY.
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Imagine rolling waves and a chill day by the sea; That's what you get with this fragrance. Fresh yet salty, it features notes such as aquatic and aldehydes accord, iris absolute, red seaweed essence, and ambery wood accord for a woody aquatic scent.
REPLICA Sailing Day EDT, $220 for 100ml, MAISON MARGIELA.
If you're a fan of delicious coconut desserts on a hot day, this sweet scent is right up your alley. Inspired by a mango pomelo sago, this floral-fruity delight delivers a delicious blend of mango, osmanthus petals, and coconut milk.
Fluer De Lait EDP, $185, MIU MIU.
From dinner to the beach club, this purple-tinted fragrance fits any occassion and location. Notes of sparkling raspberry accord, rose geranium, iris, and cedar-white musk accord come together to deliver a fruity-floral sillage that captivates anywhere, anytime.
Chance Eau Splendid EDP, $296 for 100ml, CHANEL BEAUTY.
Fresh and sweet, this juicy trail adds a pep in your step. With a focus of rose, its enhanced by notes of strawberry, bergamot, pink pepper, tonka bean, and pistachio accord for a crisp scent.
Spiky Muse, $440 for 100ml, EX NIHILO at Amaris.
For something more skin-like, this perfume oil delivers a tranquil trail for your senses. Delivering notes of bergamot, green tea, sandalwood, and nutmeg concocted with certified organic moringa seed oil, it nourishes the skin while providing a scent perfect for beach dates or lounging by the pool.
Andaman Sails Extract Perfume Oil, $185 for 50ml, PAÑPURI.