The Edit: The Best Summer Scents
Summer scents are the best – fruity, floral and bursting with sunshine. For a perfume that scream summer, read on…
Caudalie Divine
A super light fragrance that combines the likes of delicate rose, musk and vanilla. While Bulgarain rose absolute and spicy pink pepper adds a divine twist.
Thierry Mugler Angel Eau Sucree
Angel is a cult scent classic, but we do love this refreshing new take, which has a tangy addition. Red fruits sorbet and caramelised meringue notes are added to vanilla and patchou for a sweet and fruity mix.
Givenchy L’eau en rose
This floral sorbet blend is the perfect addition to a summer-time outfit. Feminine rose and fruity blackberry are combined with musk for a totally tummy perfume.
£51.99 www.theperfumeshop.com
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Escape To Panarea
Inspired by the tiny island Panarea, this is a sweet-woody number, which has top notes of bergamot and pear. While orange blossoms, tonka beans and patchouli complete this delightful number.
£49 www.boots.com
Cartier La Panthere
Sensual and musky, this floral fragrance is a mix of gardenia and alluring musk, creating a flirty and feminine number.
Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Rose
This captivating scent opens with a sweet blend of almond, before descending in to an uplifting rose base. Its velvety soft scent is the ultimate luxe holiday perfume.
3185 www.harrods.com
Bobbi Brown Beach
Carry the scent of the beach around wherever you go with this gorgeous blend of sand jasmine and sea spray. Capturing the essence of the beach, its juicy mandarin addition completes this summery perfume.
£49.50 www.bobbibrown.co.uk
Crabtree & Evelyn Pear & Magnolia
Fresh and fruity, this delicious combination is a recipe for a scrumptious scent. The juicy notes of pear, orange and passionfruit and paired with pink magnolia, ivy and jasmine, while its patchouli and musk base adds a depth to its floral/fruit aroma.
Clinique Happy
An absolute classic, we challenge you to find someone who doesn’t like this delightful perfume. Ruby-red grapefruit, Hawaiian wedding flower and boysenberry bush flower make this scent an exotic and vibrant perfume.
Escada Born In Paradise
We love a Pina Colada and this sweet and fruity cocktail always takes us back to a long hot day on the beach. Now you can have this with you at all times – this summery blend was inspired exactly by this exotic cocktail, with the likes of pineapple and coconut.
£24.50 www.theperfumeshop.com