Whatever your preferred activity is the rest of summer, there’s a perfect fragrance to match
There’s a spontaneity to summer fragrance that just brings out your carefree self. You’re not picking a signature scent so much as matching a mood. This season, scents are getting lighter, brighter, and a little more playful. Warm-weather fragrances call for juicy fruits, soft florals, and airy musks, notes that just feel more cheerful and relaxed.
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While fresh scents for summer aren’t exactly groundbreaking, a little fragrance wardrobe refresh may be just what you need to reignite your spirits to enjoy the last leg of this sunny season a little extra. Whatever your preferred activity is the rest of summer, there’s a perfect fragrance to match. Whether it’s reading a good book by the beach or a picnic at the park with friends, you’re going to want to pack these perfumes.
Marc Jacobs Daisy Murakami Green, Php 6898
Daring, vibrant, and just slightly addicting. The cutest collaboration between Marc Jacobs and Japanese artist Takashi Murakami is a sweet summer girl’s dream bottled up. This limited edition flanker to the Daisy line is like a sweet banana split treat, all thanks to its stellar Blue Java Banana accord. Over time, it develops into a familiar luminous jasmine and creamy vanilla, creating a fruity gourmand fragrance that’s unexpectedly irresistible and playful.
Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi, price available at stores
Simply put– this fragrance is a vacation in a bottle. Mandarino di Amalfi is an aromatic citrus fragrance that was created to capture the idyll of Amalfi. Every time you spray it, it feels like you’ve been transported to the tranquil embrace of the picturesque paradise. It has notes Mandarin Oil Italy Orpur, Lemon Shumatrice Orpur, Basil, Spearmint, Shisho Leaf Accord, and Jasmine.
Diptyque L’eau Papier, Php 11,250
A floral, woody fragrance that features notes of mimosa, white musk, blond woods, sesame, and rice steam. Inspired by the olfactorian factor of putting pen to paper, this is for those that don’t want to command attention but want to smell good for themselves and for those that come close. It’s an understated skin perfume that still leaves an impression.
Acca Kappa Sakura Tokyo Eau de Parfum, Php 7,800
A fresh floral scent you won’t mind in this heat. It’s neat, powdery, and will remind you of spring time and the scent of pink cloud-like cherry blossoms dancing in the air. With top notes of nashi and neroli, heart notes of freesia, water lily, rose, and cherry blossom and base notes of heliotrope, sandalwood, and musk, you’ll want to smell this perfume again and again.
GP Fragrances Elements Collection Siargao Escape, Php 1850
One glance of its name and you can already tell that this scent is perfect for summer. A homegrown niche Filipino brand that brings calamansi, grapefruit, sparkling lime, gin accord, soda fizz, and seaweed at the forefront of its scent profile, its goal is to make you feel like you’re having cocktails by the beach as the sun goes down. It’s a bright and energizing splash of scent that’ll definitely get you in the mood to have a good time.
Elizabeth Arden White Tea Lilac Eau de Toilette, Php 5280
Airy, fresh, and easy are the feelings you’ll get when you spritz this White Tea Lilac scent. This perfume isn’t your usual floral fragrance—you’ll get a crisp and vibrant scent that you’ll be able to enjoy even when you’re under the scorching heat of the sun. It’s an easy wear that you can just mindlessly mist throughout the day and it’ll never feel heavy.
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