Travel Notes, Summer Fragrances
When you think of summer, what comes to mind? The smell of freshly cut grass, the scent of suntan lotion, or the fragrant char of a barbecue? It seems much of our summer nostalgia can be attributed to our sense of smell, and it applies to our favourite perfumes, too. Travel may be on hold but let us take you on a journey of the senses with some of our favourite lightweight florals and citrus fragrances. Here, we have rounded up the sexiest summer spritzes, sprays and scents to transport you to faraway climes without even having to leave the house.
Tahiti
Nuxe Sun Delicious, fragrant water 30ml (£10)
Light and not-too-sickly sweet, this combination of soft notes of sweet orange, petit grain, coconut, gardenia flowers, vanilla, and musk is a favourite amongst beauty insiders.
Provence
Jo Malone Verbenas of Provence Cologne 100ml (£100)
A sunny day in the French countryside. Uplifting, lemon-scented leaves of verveine citronnelle blend with meadow-fresh flowers and spices, against a backdrop of forest-green cypress. Summer in a bottle.
Corsica
Maison Margiela Beach Walk 100ml (£80.00)
Is the perfect blend of beachy air, with a hint of sunscreen. Beach Walk evokes the memory of a hot Corsican summer, with radiant notes of bergamot, coconut milk, musk, pink pepper and ylang-ylang
Turkey
Byredo Rose of No Man's Land Eau de Parfum, £178
Rose of No Man's Land is a bit spicier than most floral scents. A hint of Turkish rose coupled with the intoxicating blend of spicy pink pepper that gives this fragrance real sex appeal.
Sicily
Acqua Di Parma, Mandorlo di Sicilia Eau de Toilette Natural Spray 30ml (£52)
The rich blue bottle evokes sweet memories of a Sicilian way of life. Top notes of star anise, bergamot, and orange intertwine with soft and enveloping notes of the island’s iconic Mediterranean green almonds and ylang-ylang, while its base is rounded off by cedar wood, vanilla and white musk notes.
Costa Rica
Memo Paris, Tamarindo, eau de parfum 75ml (£215.00)
Inspired by the sunshine, crashing waves and exotic fruits and flowers of Tamarindo, this exquisite scent is centred around the fresh sweetness of pineapple, lifted with bergamot oil and leant depth by jasmine, cardamom and vanilla absolute – totally tropical.
