With the scorching heat of summer bearing down upon us, the last thing you’ll want is the overpowering notes of a spicy cologne weighing your senses down. Instead, you’ll want to hit refresh on your fragrance shelf with some aquatic, citrusy scents that will keep you feeling fresh all through the day. Whether your social calendar takes you to idyllic beachside escapes, lazy poolside brunches or beyond, these are the summer fragrances to spritz on before you head out the door.
Dreaming of hitting the sun and the sand? This aquatic scent from Giorgio Armani will transport you to Hawaii with the first spritz. Headlined by green mandarin and bergamot, the musky-amber core lingers on, making this an ideal candidate for special dinners and après-hours commitments.
If you are looking for the brisk touch of mandarin, mint oil and Italian lemon to keep you refreshed all day, all roads will only lead to Versace’s Eros EDT. Doused in the sparkling hues of the Mediterranean Sea, the zesty fragrance offers a lower concentration than most eau de parfums to ensure that the scent doesn’t get cloying as the day goes on.
An iconic fragrance, Cool Water Reborn is a versatile scent meant for all seasons and all occasions. With fresh, woody and earthy notes, this long-lasting perfume is ideal for those who love a great blend. It’s one of those popular men’s fragrances you just cannot go wrong with.
Seasons come and seasons go, but the allure of DAVIDOFF’s signature scent remains unabated. Now in its reborn era, the classic oceanic scent is grounded in galbanum, cedarwood and upcycled vetiver to offer long-lasting sillage—ideal for days under the sweltering summer sun.
Bergamot, pink pepper and artemisia rise to the forefront of this aquatic fragrance, before the grounded notes of musk, patchouli and caramel take over. Reach for this azure-hued flacon if you are in quest of that soapy-clean, fresh-out-of-the-shower scent all day.
You can always count on Carolina Herrera for a distinctive silhouette to your fragrance shelf—and this skateboard-shaped perfume doesn’t disappoint. One spritz and a lively cast of refreshing notes will take over your day—think pear elixir, ginger, geranium oil, leather accord and musk.
The easiest way to get into the weekend state of mind? Burberry’s amber toilette that will douse your senses with a rejuvenating wave of grapefruit, lemon and tangerine—rounded off with an ambery base of honey and musk.
Looking for a zesty scent to keep you feeling fresh? You’ll want to make room in your everyday rotation for the Guess Uomo Acqua Eau De Toilette—a citrusy, lively fragrance that promises to linger but never overpower the senses.
If the long, breezy days of summer have you dreaming of hitting the open road and driving without a destination in mind, you’ll want to take this namesake fragrance on the quest for new adventures with you. Sichuan pepper, lavender and vetiver unite to offer all-day freshness to counteract the blistering heat of the summer.