Scents of Summer

With 100 degree temps rampant all through the East Coast and more, I have been switching to my stock of summer perfumes. I thought I'd share some that work in the sweltering heat.

Montale Paris Sandflowers-I just reached for this today for the first time in awhile . In wondering what to wear , it seemed to be perfect, and it was. Sandflowers is a cool ocean floral. It has notes of juniper berries, seanotes ( a bit of an aquatic feel), sandalwood and oakmoss. Individually, many of those notes don't work for me, but in this they do. It's breezy and fresh but also pretty. It lasts incredibly well, but is not too much. (** Unsure on availability as of 2012 post update).


Acqua Di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Arancia Di Capri- One of the best of the citrus scents. Very zesty lemon with grapefruit, tangerine and orange . A citrus blast. It's light and doesn't last too long, but it's so refreshing. Since it wears off quickly, keep it handy and use as a light body spray throughout the day. Other notes include  cardamom, musk and more. At Sephora, Saks , Nordstrom. $ 92 for 2.5  oz. ( The others in this line, Mirto, Fico and Bergmotto are also great summer scents) .

Creed Virgin Island Water- Think coconut, lime, white bergamot, mandarin, jasmine, rum, sugar cane.
Yes it reads like a drink, but it's not too sweet. Just a bit , and very tropical. A definite unisex scent that makes you feel cool and relaxed just by sniffing. Said to be inspired by the Creed family's tropical boating trips. $ 140.00 for 1 oz. various retailers incl. Aedes, and Neiman Marcus.

Bond 9 Little Italy- Pure sunshine in a bottle. This one seems to get mixed reviews, but I adore it. I get mostly all clementine, but the herby notes peek out a tiny, tiny bit. Also has grapefruit, mandarin, musk, jasmine.

This one needs two applications back to back, and then you get decent lasting power. $ 175.00 for 1.7 oz
http://www.saks.com/ or http://www.bondno9.com/

The Different Company Bergamote-   Niche fragrance website Luckyscent describes this as sunshine and happiness in a bottle ( using my term from Little Italy). Using 70 % natural bergamot, ginger, orange blossom, leaf green, rhubarb (wood), musk, this packs a citrusy wallop. Luckyscent.com


Many more are out there.  Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess , Bond 9 Fire Island, Bobbi Brown Beach are but a few more. All these fall into the suntan on the beach category and are stunning.

Stay cool.