BEAUTY

The Best Summer Scents

Tracy T.

Jul 03, 2023

Prepare to be transported to the shores of Hawaii and the Amalfi Coast with these captivating fragrances.

Summer is so much more than just a season. Our wardrobe evolves and so do our lifestyle habits. Heavy winter sweaters and coats get tucked away and sleeveless shirts, sundresses, swimsuits, and shorts take their place. There’s nothing wrong with wearing your signature scent year-round, but if you’re looking to lighten up your mood and outlook, segue into fresher, brighter fragrances that banish the blues and bring back your sunny disposition.

The following fragrances captured our hearts and have earned a perpetual place in our fragrance routine, so if you need to refresh your body or even your office environment, these five superstars won’t disappoint.

“Vacation” by Vacation® Eau de Toilette

The Beauty Expert community at Beautytap has been on full tilt since Vacation® arrived, and the brand’s signature scent captures summer in ways you never imagined. This isn’t your ordinary sweet coconut creation either. Crafted by ARQUISTE perfumers Carlos Huber and Rodrigo Flores-Roux, the “Vacation” by Vacation® Eau de Toilette opens with a rich petitgrain burst then mellows into a playful mélange of pool water, coconut sunscreen, and swimsuit Lycra.

If your summertime memories include happy visits to beachside resorts or days spent leisurely lounging poolside, Vacation will transport you there.

Decorté Kimono Eau de Toilette Collection

Summer temperatures can amplify an already powerful fragrance’s scent, so opt for daytime fragrances with minimal sillage to avoid overpowering your coworkers and friends when you enter a room. Decorte’s Kimono Collection features five eau de toilette options that discreetly grace the skin with traditional Japanese scents, like plum and magnolia. From citrusy top notes to traditional fruits and woods, you’ll want to experience all five this summer.

Kimono Urara: This fresh floral bathes the skin in citrus-centric essences before mellowing to reveal Japanese Water Lily heart notes and a base of warm musk.
Kimono Yui: This transparent floral opens with bright, refreshing citrus top notes that evolve into neroli and rose heart notes with a creamy cedarwood and vanilla finish.
Kimono Rin: This woody floral opens with sweet plum and cassis notes then transforms into a garden of white flowers with a sweet and warm patchouli finish.
Kimono Kihin: This modern chypre fragrance is brimming with tart citrus top notes and a core of powdery iris and a creamy lingering base of sandalwood.
Kimono Tsuya: This vibrant floral musk captures the essence of tangy yuzu and bergamot with Japanese Magnolia heart notes and a warm amber and cedarwood finish.

Acca Kappa Sakura Eau de Parfum

Crafted in Italy but paying homage to the Japanese hanami tradition when families and friends gather to view the fleeting beauty of the cherry blossom trees, Acca Kappa’s Sakura Eau de Parfum makes a springtime experience accessible all summer long. The delicate cherry blossom notes arrive on the heels of citrusy neroli and fade into a base of musk and sweet sandalwood and heliotrope.

Acca Kappa White Moss Bath Foam & Shower Gel

When the mercury soars, skip the perfume and use a fresh unisex cleansing product instead. The Acca Kappa White Moss Bath Foam & Shower Gel gently whisks away dirt and debris, leaving skin soft and lightly scented with a refreshing combination of citrus, juniper, lavender, and white moss. The luxurious lather and classic scent will lift your mood and get you ready for your busy day.

“Vacation” by Vacation® Black Label Candle

Dreaming of a beachside getaway but trapped in your office? The “Vacation” by Vacation® Black Label Candle will mentally transport you to the paradisical location of your dreams. The ingenious six-ounce candle captures the same distinctive fragrance notes as the Vacation Eau de Toilette. The matte black jar is the epitome of luxury, and the base notes leap to life as the flame flickers.

But be warned: the captivating combination of coconut, solar musk, and sea salt may easily transport you to the glistening shores of the Hawaiian Islands instead of your armchair.

So … what are you wearing this summer?

Author

Tracy T.

Tracy Ann Teel is a full-time freelance writer and the owner of Finesse Writing and Editing LLC. She’s a tutorial writer for San Francisco Globe’s beauty platform, FierceLeague.com, covering everything from skin and hair care to makeup and nail art. She writes for skincare companies, dermatologists, and cosmetic surgeons, and proudly taught at her MFA alma mater, the University of California Irvine, as a member of their adjunct faculty in English. She’s been a textbook reviewer for Prentice Hall, been recognized three consecutive years in the Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, and has written professionally for 30+ years. Her poetry chapbook Such Dust was published by Finishing Line Press, and her work has appeared in Alaska Quarterly Review, Rattle, Pearl, Kaleidoscope, and Lake Arrowhead Life.

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