The Best Women’s Summer Perfumes
The Best Women’s Summer Perfumes
Is
it a good idea to change your perfume in summer? The same perfumes that you
wore during the winter and spring may not work as well in summer.
Our
British summer is packed with the rich aroma of flowers, trees and grass. In
the midst of all of these lovely summer fragrances, the fragrance of your
regular perfume risks getting lost.
The
same goes for when you travel abroad on your annual summer holiday. As we all
know, the Meditteranean night is full of fragrances including a few rather
musky ones including the highly fragrant Lady of the Night flower and jasmine.
If you are planning a trip abroad this summer, it is a good idea to invest in
one or two new perfumes.
Looking After Your Summer Perfume
When
you are on holiday, looking after your perfumes is important. It is easy to
make the mistake of placing your perfumes on a sunny hotel room dressing table.
Many
travellers that I have spoken to place their perfumes in the mini-bar fridge.
Please don’t do this. The cold temperature quickly deteriorates the essential
oils in your perfume. It only takes a matter of days for this to happen.
Instead,
store your perfume away from direct sunlight at an ambient temperature. The
hotel bathroom is fine. Alternatively, consider keeping your perfumes in the
hotel wardrobe.
The
same goes for when you are at home. In summer, remember to store your perfume
in the same way you do for the rest of the year. Perfumes and designer-brand
body lotions should always be stored at ambient temperatures. Otherwise, the
essential oils they contain are damaged.
Do I Need More Than One Summer
Perfume?
I
always recommend buying at least two perfumes. You need one for wearing during
the evening and one for daytime use. It is also a good idea to have an extra
perfume on standby.
It
is easy to get bored with perfume. If you notice that you can’t “smell” the
fragrance of your perfume anymore, it is time to change.
This
does not mean your perfume has lost its fragrance. It means the scent receptors
in your nose are used to the scent. If you wear another perfume for a couple of
days, you will soon notice you can smell your perfume again.
In
the weeks leading up to summer, I normally check what is new for the summer.
But then again, I do have my favourite summer perfumes that I like to add to my
collection during the summer.
Buying Gift Box Sets
If I
am lucky enough to get the chance to take a summer holiday with my husband, I
like to buy a gift box set before I go.
The
reason is simple. Most perfume box sets contain everything you need for your
summer holiday adventure. You often get what I like to call a “mini’-me”
perfume, a full-size perfume or eau de toilette, and a body lotion.
A
same-fragrance body lotion is simply a must when you are on holiday. Your body
lotion helps to boost the longevity of your fragrance. Try it and you will find
that wearing both a body lotion and a perfume makes a real difference.
If
you can’t buy a gift box set, see if you can buy a body lotion with the same
fragrance as your perfume.
Body
lotions are also great for slipping into your handbag when you go sightseeing
or shopping on your holiday. They help to moisturise your skin and boost your
fragrance.
As a
matter of fact, when I travel by airplane, I always carry a body lotion in my
handbag or cabin bag.
Small Bottle VS Large Bottle
Should
you buy a small or large bottle of your favourite summer perfume? It is a
personal choice but I like to buy smaller bottles.
That
way, I end up with a collection of different perfumes that I can wear in
summer. Most perfumes last for about 2 months. That should give you enough
perfumes for the summer months whether you stay in the UK or go abroad for a
couple of weeks.
Remember
to pack your perfumes carefully. Don’t leave them loose in your suitcase.
Instead, buy a good-quality toiletries bag so that your perfumes are always
safe.
Is It Safe To Wear Perfume To the
Beach?
There
seems to be some confusion around this topic. Some ladies believe that wearing
perfume to the beach or around the pool is not safe.
Speaking
to a couple of ladies, I realised they were concerned about the alcohol content
in the perfume. As we all know, alcohol and parabens can cause skin damage.
Designer
brand perfumes have a much lower alcohol content than generic or dupe perfumes.
Most of them are perfectly safe to wear on the beach or by the pool. They also
have low levels of parabens which is a group of chemicals that in high
concentration can damage your skin.
If
you are concerned about your perfume causing skin damage, you can always spray
it on your hair. But, in general, I have never known a designer brand perfume
to cause skin damage.
I
always wear my perfume around the swimming pool and when spending a day on the
beach.
The Best Women’s Summer Perfumes
What are the best women’s summer perfumes? We all have go-to favourites that
work for us. I think Marc Jacob has an amazing range of summer perfumes.
Dolce
& Gabbana Light Blue is my trusted favorite for wearing by the pool or on
the beach. But, I am not going to start there. Let me tell you more about my
personal summer favourites.
Hermes
Hermes
Twilly d'Hermes Eau de Parfum was launched in the early part of 2017. It almost
immediately became one of my favourite summer perfumes.
Although
the summer air is full of fragrances, Twilly manages to break through. It has
excellent longevity and lasts for hours. I love wearing it during the daytime
in summer.
What
does Hermes Twilly d'Hermes smell like? The addition of ginger makes this a
refreshing daytime scent. It is the sort of fragrance you need first thing in
the morning when you wake up. Twilly is vibrant and zesty.
As
the scent develops, you also pick up on notes of tuberose and sandalwood. Twilly by Hermes is a wonderfully feminine,
modern fragrance that works well for all occasions. It does not matter if you
are going down for breakfast or rushing off to work.
If
you are stuck in town and working this summer, put Hermes Kelly Caleche
Eau de Toilette on your shopping list. It is a fun-loving yet sophisticated
fragrance with lots of layers. Perfect for the modern, independent woman.
Hermes
perfumes are great. In my opinion, far too many women underestimate them. This
is a premier designer fragrance brand. You don’t need to apply a lot to get the
desired effect.
Dolce Gabanna
If
you are looking for a refreshing scent for daytime wear, Dolce & Gabanna
Light Blue is a good choice. It is light and very refreshing.
The
floral bouquet of this fragrance offers a certain amount of sweetness. At the
same time, it is also fresh. Perfect for early morning starts when you need to
go to work or when struggling to get out of bed on holiday.
Unlike
other floral perfumes, it does not overwhelm. Light Blue subtly lets you know
that you are wearing it. For a light fragrance, it has excellent longevity and
easily lasts through the morning.
Light Blue Forever is a variation of the
original Light Blue. It has sunshine at its heart and is packed with
Mediterranean scents. A good perfume to buy when you come back from holiday.
Paco Rabanne Femme
The
Paco Rabanne Pour Femme collection continues to grow and expand. I think that
Paco Rabanne offers an excellent range of summer perfumes for women.
There
are many which tick the right boxes for me. However, if you are looking for a
feminine fragrance with a different, Olympea Eau de Parfum stands out.
This
is a very modern fragrance packed with vibrant summery nuances that awaken the
senses. Ginger is one of the notes which adds interest to Olympea Eau de Parfum. The fragrance has a soft
cashmere finish which makes it easy to wear. Also works well during the evening
if you plan on going out for dinner
Narciso Rodriquez for Her Musc Noir
Rose
This
is a recent addition to Narciso Rodriguez. The fragrance was launched in 2022
and is quickly becoming popular. At its base, it has patchouli which makes it
intensely seductive.
As a
summer perfume, it is perhaps not a good choice for the daytime. However, if
you appreciate fine fragrances, and like to wear a special perfume at night, it
is a fantastic fragrance to add to your collection.
Musc
Noir Rose does not overpower, but you definitely know that you are wearing a
seductive scent. Pink pepper and violet make it slightly spices. You can say
that Narciso Rodriguez For
Her Fleur Musc Eau de Parfum is the perfect date night perfume.
Viktor Rolf EDP
This
Dutch perfumer is a relative newcomer to the industry. If you love feminine
perfumes that offer something different, the fragrance from Viktor Rolf is
worth exploring.
The
brand is perhaps best known for Spicebomb which practically bursts out of the
bottle. Spicebomb is indeed an excellent fragrance for date night or general
evening wear. If you are looking for a daytime fragrance from Viktor and Rolf,
Good Fortune with its floral notes and hints of musk is a good choice.
Marc Jacobs - The Daisy Collection
What
can I say? I have been converted! When it comes to feminine perfumes, I think
Marc Jacobs is a designer perfume brand that offers some of the best women’s
summer perfumes.
You
are spoiled for choice when it comes to Marc Jacobs fragrances for women. I
have a couple sitting on my dressing table right now.
For
summer, I particularly like Eau So Fresh by Marc
Jacobs.
It is wonderfully feminine and fragrant. Although it is sweet, the sweetness of
this fragrance does not overpower the senses. It is a lovely perfume which
deserves to be part of your women’s perfume collection.
And
I know I shouldn’t say it, but it really does come in a gorgeous bottle.
Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum
Okay,
I was a bit surprised when Gucci brought out Bloom. It seemed to be a step away
from the direction the brand was taking at the time. But, I have to say that I
like Bloom.
This
is a lovely white floral fragrance by master perfumer Alberto Morillas. I love
the fact that Alberto has added a diverse range of scents. It makes you think
of a summer garden with a touch of spice.
Gucci Bloom Eau de
Parfum
is at home on the school run or when going out in the evening. Altogether, a
modern feminine fragrance for today’s woman.
Chloe L’Eau
Chloe
offers a fantastic range of summer fragrances for women. All of the perfumes in
the collection smell fantastic and it is hard to know which one to choose.
Chloe Rose Tangerine
Eau de Toilette is a lovely fresh scent perfect for wearing when you need a
pick-me-up. It is soft and powdery and slightly seductive.
The
soft, powdery notes add to the longevity of this fragrance. They also help to
enhance the touch of musk which has been added to make the fragrance more
interesting.
Can
I give you a personal top tip? If you are planning on buying a designer brand
body lotion this summer, a top choice is Chloe Nomade Body
Lotion.
It smells great and is quickly absorbed by the skin. This a good body lotion to
wear when you don’t want to wear perfume.
Final Thoughts
The
best women’s summer perfumes make you feel that it is summer. Once summer is
gone, they should continue to invoke memories of sunny days and warm nights.
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