Summer is the perfect time to experiment with new fragrances. The warm weather and sunny days call for light, fresh scents that will keep you feeling cool and refreshed all day long. However, often light scents have poor lasting power. In this article I’ve identified the best summer perfumes which last well and are sure to get you compliments!
| Fragrance | Release | Fragrance Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roberto Cavalli Paradise Found | 2020 | Green Notes and Orange Blossom |
| Angel Nova Eau de Parfum | 2020 | Raspberry, Litchi and Damask Rose |
| Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess | 2019 | Coconut, Vanilla and Tiare Flower |
| Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Soleil Cristal | 2021 | Orange Blossom and Ylang-ylang |
| Giorgio Armani My Way | 2020 | Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Tuberose |
| Elie Saab Le Parfum Lumiére | 2017 | Orange Blossom and Pomegranate |
| Parle Moi de Parfum Gardens of India | 2019 | Tuberose, Palm Leaf and Sandalwood |
Table of Contents
- Roberto Cavalli Paradise Found
- Angel Nova Eau De Parfum
- Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau de Parfum
- Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Soleil Cristal
- Giorgio Armani My Way
- Elie Saab Le Parfum Lumiére
- Parle Moi de Parfum Gardens of India
Roberto Cavalli Paradise Found
Paradise Found, as the name suggests, is a fragrance that reminds me of tropical island vacations and palm trees along the coast. It’s a perfume that has top notes of palm leaf, pink pepper and neroli and heart notes of jasmine, orange blossom and frangipani; all scents that to me embody a tropical aroma. When I wear Paradise Founds I feel like I’m sat under green palms on the beach. The fragrance also lasts well so I recommend it for a tropical night out as well as for during summer days.
Angel Nova Eau De Parfum
Mugler’s Angel Nova, comes in a stunning pink star shaped bottle with a remarkably well lasting tropical fruity fragrance. The opening notes are raspberry and litchi followed by a lovely heart of Damask Rose. The litchi note lasts well, and can still be identified clearly after the fragrance has settled for a few hours. I love that this is a fresh, fruity modern scent which is also long lasting; a rare find!
Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau de Parfum
Bronze Goddess Eau de Parfum is the ultimate summer perfume with coconut dominating, but not overpowering, the fragrance and complementing beautifully with the tiare flower and vanilla notes, providing an ethereal tropical scent that captivates my senses wholly. I love coconut for the humid climate, it gives me a complete summer time vibe. For a lighter version, Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche focus more on the tiare flower note but it doesn’t have the same strength.
Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Soleil Cristal
An absolute head turner summer perfume is La Vie Est Belle Soleil Cristal by Lancôme. With its beautiful coconut and floral notes of ylang-ylang and bergamot, it truly is a great scent. I personally love the lasting capability of it; I remember when I first tried it, the scent stayed on to the next morning! I am in adoration of this floral coconut scent, which is strong yet not overpowering.
Giorgio Armani My Way
My Way by Giorgio Armani is a fragrance that speaks out loud about its feminine identity. The main notes of orange blossom and tuberose create a beautiful, modern fragrance which has great projection. I also recommend My Way Floral for the summer, this version of the fragrance focuses on the orange blossom side and combined with citrus notes it creates an elegant and fresh summer scent.
Elie Saab Le Parfum Lumiére
Elie Saab Le Parfum Lumiére is elegant summer fun in a beautiful sunset yellow bottle. It is my personal favourite summer perfume due to its lovely opening notes of mandarin and frangipani, that give way to a melange of fragrant orange blossom and jasmine sambac. I highly recommend this for the hot weather as it leaves myself as well as those around me spellbound with its fruity, floral and fresh fragrance.
Parle Moi de Parfum Gardens of India
Gardens of India is a great niche fragrance option for the summer from the French brand Parle Moi De Parfum. It’s a gorgeous, floral fragrance with notes of tuberose, jasmine and sandalwood. It immediately transports me to the tropical paradise of the Yves Saint Laurent Garden in Marrakech; it has a vibrant palm leaf aroma that is very reminiscent of island holidays and a lovely fresh scent accentuated with a hint of woodiness. This is quite good as a long lasting perfume and is quite unusual so you can guarantee other people won’t be wearing it as well.
