Summer perfumes are designed to be light, refreshing and invigorating. They often have airy and edifying notes, capturing the warmth of the sun, the freshness of a sea breeze and the vibrant scents of summer flowers.
Key characteristics
- Lightness and freshness: summer perfumes are often formulated in the form of Eau de Toilette or Eau de Cologne, which are lighter in concentration compared to Eau de Parfum. This makes them perfect for the hottest months where heavier perfumes can be overwhelming.
- Notes of citrus and flowers: common notes in summer perfumes include citrus fruits such as lemon, bergamot and grapefruit, as well as floral notes such as jasmine, rose and lavender. These ingredients provide a fresh and spicy aroma that is both edifying and energizing.
- Aquatic and green accords: Many summer fragrances also incorporate aquatic and green notes, evoking the smell of the ocean, freshly cut grass or a pink garden. These accords add a refreshing and crunchy dimension to the perfume.
Popular ingredients of summer perfumes
•Citrus fruits: Lemon, bergamot, grapefruit and orange provide a bright and spicy top note that immediately elevates the senses.
• Green herbs and vegetables: basil, mint and green tea are often used to add a refreshing and refreshing element.
• Floral flowers: jasmine, rose, lavender and peony are the favorites to add a romantic and sweet touch.
• Marine and aquatic notes: These ingredients reproduce the scent of the sea and fresh water, perfect to evoke a coastal atmosphere.
Here are five French perfumes perfect for the summer, each offering a unique and summery olfactory experience:
- Diptyque – Eau des Sens. Notes: Orange blossom, bitter orange, juniper berries, angelic, patchouli. This fragrance combines the freshness of citrus fruits with the warmth of the orange blossom and the terror of patchouli, creating a multi-sensory experience reminiscent of a sunny Mediterranean garden.
- L’Artisan Parfumeur – Mûre et Musc. Notes: Blackberry, red berries, musk. This fragrance mixes the acidity of blackberries with the sweetness of white musk, creating a fruity and sensual aroma ideal for hot summer evenings.
- Hermès – Un Jardin sur le Nil. This perfume mixes green mango, lotus and incense, evoking the lush gardens along the Nile.
- Guerlain – Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune. Notes: Grapefruit, bergamot, petitgrain, blackcurrant, neroli. Part of the Aqua Allegoria collection, Pamplona is a vibrant and tangy fragrance dominated by grapefruit and bergamot, evoking the freshness of citrus orchards.
- Fragonard – Fleur d’Oranger. Notes: Orange blossom, bergamot, jasmine, mandarin. This perfume is a celebration of orange blossom, mixed with citrus and jasmine to create a bright and radiant fragrance for the summer.
